There are some outstanding executive directors at small to mid-sized animal organizations who are reaching their goals and making a difference for the animals in their community. But being Top Dog isn't easy. In this section the fun and the drudgery, the bulls-eyes and misfires are chronicled in essays by:
Nathan Winograd, Executive Director, Tompkins County SPCA
Brenda Barnette, Executive Director, Pets in Need
Richard Glessner, Executive Director, Quad City Animal Welfare Center