As the director of the county’s open-access shelter, Currier oversees a team that takes in around 4,500 animals annually ranging from dogs and cats to more exotic species like hedgehogs and emus, with a live release rate of over 90%.
While the work can be challenging, especially when witnessing families are forced to give up beloved pets due to economic hardships, Currier finds immense joy in facilitating adoptions, particularly those involving children.
“I think my favorite thing about my job, and for most of our staff, is just seeing adoptions. “It’s really hard to have a bad day if you