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Welcome Colleen

2021-02-25
By: lhcos
On: February 25, 2021
In: Local Representatives, Society

LHCOS is pleased to welcome Colleen to the team! I’m Colleen! I’m from Philly, PA. This journey began for me about a year and a half ago when my son brought two hermit crabs home from a shore shop. Unfortunately, because of my lack of knowledge they did not survive. I was shocked when he came home with three more from a pet store! I went into a panic because I did not want more let alone them dying on my watch and clearly I didn’t know enough. I luckily stumbled upon LHCOS in my search for the proper care information. Flash forward to today,Read More →

Welcome Brooke

2021-02-23
By: lhcos
On: February 23, 2021
In: Local Representatives, Society

LHCOS welcomes a new Local Representative from Texas, Brooke M! Yee CLAW!!! Hi my name is Brooke!  I work with Crab Central Station to bring advocacy for hermit crabs! I have been obsessed with hermit crabs since I first purchased some at a beach shop a few years ago. Since then, I have learned how to properly care for them and how horrible the industry is. It is my goal through being a local representative to educate and advocate for Hermit Crabs so that the industry will one day be over turned! Read More →

Welcome Bri!

2020-07-29
By: lhcos
On: July 29, 2020
In: Local Representatives

LHCOS is thrilled to announce another Local Representative joining the team from New York! Welcome Brianna Schmidt! Hey guys, I’m Bri. I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. My entire life I’ve loved animals. Growing up, I always had a ton of pets from dogs and snakes to fish and birds. My childhood pet bird is now 25 years old! I’ve loved crustaceans as long as I can remember. I would spend hours outside at my local creek catching crayfish to bring home and show my family. When I moved out of my parent’s house a few years ago, I decided to start my own little zoo. I purchasedRead More →

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