Media

Media Inquiries

Kimberly Esp
[email protected]
516-901-2759

Staff Experts

Bideawee has a variety of experts on staff that can be used as media resources. Areas of expertise include pet adoption, animal health and safety, animal training, veterinary medical care, pet loss, pet therapy, volunteering, disaster preparation and non-profit management.

Leslie Granger, President & CEO

Leslie Granger has been President & CEO of Bideawee since 2017. She is available to speak broadly about Bideawee, our history and current programmatic work as well as larger animal welfare issues. Read her full bio here.

Melissa Young, DVM

Dr. Melissa Young has been a veterinarian at Bideawee since June 2012. She currently the holds the position of Veterinary Medical Supervisor and oversees all medical decisions at Bideawee’s Westhampton hospital.

A native of Nebraska, Dr. Young received her DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Kansas State. Dr. Young has been engaged in small animal practice since graduating. She has divided her time between private practice in the mid-west and non-profit work around the globe. The non-profit work has taken her to places such as Senegal West Africa, Micronesia, and Easter Island.

When she is not working, Dr. Young enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling. Her four-legged companions include two Bidewee alums, Tocho and Chiquita!