Cassady Caldwell, CEO of Stray Rescue of St. Louis

What sets Stray Rescue of St. Louis apart in the animal welfare community near and far? They seek out and take in those who no other organization will help or would simply euthanize because they're too expensive to heal. Cassady says YES to the abandoned, beaten, bred, fought, injured, terrified, defeated and betrayed. Stray Rescue of St. Louis is far beyond a no-kill shelter. Every year she says YES to over 2,000 animals, and every single one of them are given the second chance they ALL deserve. But this year, that record has been shattered and more lives have been saved than ever before, thanks to the leadership of this woman with a business mind and a big heart. Stray Rescue's CEO, Cassady Caldwell, sees beyond their brokenness. She sees each animal as an individual and knows that there's no "one-size-fits-all" treatment plan. "My team and I are here to pick up the pieces to make these special heartbeats whole again," she said. "Because these animals come in with a story that would give us all nightmares, it takes them longer to open up, trust and believe in humankind. But with patience and time - always on their unique schedule - we see the light shine in their eyes again."