Shelter Operations Director and Crisis Response Coordinator with 20 years in animal welfare logistics. He specializes in high-volume intake, infectious disease control, and assessing rescue dogs for safe placement.
Marcus O'Connell has overseen the intake and placement of thousands of animals in both municipal pounds and private no-kill rescues. His expertise covers the grim but necessary logistics of shelter management, including quarantine protocols for Parvo, temperament testing, and the ethics of behavioral euthanasia. He provides a realistic look at the rescue world, guiding adopters through the "3-3-3 rule" and helping them select dogs that actually fit their lifestyle. Marcus writes with raw honesty about the challenges of rehabilitation and the systemic issues in animal control. He is the go-to expert for navigating the adoption process and understanding the medical history of rescue animals.