We had the good fortune of connecting with Chris Bishop and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chris, how does your business help the community?
Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc helps the community in several ways, while making the world a better place. We work with the community to help take in animals that may be abandoned, lost or just simply the owners lives have changed and they have to make a tough decision to surrender their animal to us so we can find the perfect home for them.
We also help in the community by helping decrease the overpopulation of animals by spaying and neutering animals.
We also provide other organizations/shelters an outlet for their animals in need to help reduce or eliminate the need to euthanize perfectly, healthy animals.
Overall, with all of these community impacts we are making a positive change to the world. Making the world a better place for animals; while, changing the mindset of people to provide proper care and love to all creatures.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have dedicated my life to the Animal Rescue. I saw the urgent need to help and I had to make it prority and I am truly blessed to be able to do this everyday. What sets us at Southern Journey Animal Rescue than others is that we are 100 percent hands on with everything. We personally house the animals, care for them, take them to veterinary appointments, clean them, we manage all of our social media and website. We also organize their transition for transport to our northern partners and everything in between and more. And, we pride ourselves on being hands on and I believe it has helped us get to where we are today.

It is definitely not easy and we work 24/7 and everyday of the year. But, knowing that we are saving animals that might not survive without our help; while, giving them a second chance at having a happy and healthy life makes every muscle ache, sleepless night and long days work worth every minute.

Along the way we have learned that helping others ends up helping yourself. It makes your more appreciative, loved and more passionate towards anything that crosses your path.

We want people to know that we truly care for each animal we save and the ones that we cannot. We want people to know that without their support we couldn’t do what we do. We appreciate everyone’s support in donating, following or liking our social media or just giving us uplifting and positive reviews. Your support means the world to us and we will never forget your thoughtfulness.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them first for a day hike around the mountains surrounded by the lake. We would definitely have to take a few dogs with us. Once we got off the hike we would take an evening swim in the lake to cool off. Then, step out of the water right onto the patio of the marina restraunt to grab some dinner. Then, head back to the animal rescue to have some playtime with the animals in our care. Ending the day with a fire and smores under the clear, country sky.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to give recognition to, Michael Walls, my partner and co-founder of Southern Journey Animal Rescue and Transport, Inc. Without his dedication, love, support, encouragment and overall passion to help the animals we wouldn’t be where we are today. He is one of the reasons we were voted the 2022 winners of Best Animal Rescue in Georgia. He definitely makes us, the community and the world a better place.

Website: https://www.southernjourney.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernjourneyrescue

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernjourneyrescue

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/southernjourneyrescue

Other: https://linktr.ee/southernjourneyrescue paypal.me/southernjourney

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