Forum Editorial: Combs departs

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For the past 11 years, Wendy Combs has helped cement the New Nodaway Humane Society as an indispensable community institution, and we wish her the best as she moves on.

The outstanding support for the animal shelter speaks well of our community and our commitment to humane treatment of animals and people. During Combs’ tenure, the humane society has grown into one of Nodaway County’s proudest jewels. We hope that support will only continue to grow in the years to come.

As Combs proves through having to leave the position she is so passionate about in order to afford health care and plan for her retirement, it is rare and difficult for the right people to be in the right jobs where they can make a difference in others’ lives. In the future, we would do well as a society to reflect on why the tasks that demand such compassion and care for others often ask so much sacrifice of the ones we need most to take them on.

But in this moment, we, along with the thousands of cats and dogs who are living their best lives with families who love them, are grateful for the 11 years when the stars aligned and the right person was in the right spot.

Congratulations and best of luck, Wendy.