Listen "From Horse Riding to Animal Control Officer Saving Stray Animals | Called 2 Serve Podcast Episode 21"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, our host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Burgin Lee, An inspiring animal control officer, former horse riding coach, and single mom who found purpose in serving the voiceless.Burgin’s journey from the horse arena to the streets of Georgia rescuing stray animals is anything but ordinary. Once a professional equestrian, she walked away from a lifelong dream to answer a deeper calling: protecting animals who can’t speak for themselves.🔹 In This Episode, Burgin Shares:How she transitioned from professional horse riding to animal controlWhat it’s really like to work as an animal control officerStories of rescuing stray animals—and the emotional tollHow she balances motherhood and a public service careerWhy her work matters beyond the badge“She found purpose in the stray dogs that kept finding her.”🔹 Why This Episode Matters:Burgin’s story isn’t just about career change—it’s about calling. Her grit, compassion, and commitment to community safety offer rare insight into the heart of animal control work. Whether you’re an aspiring animal control officer, a public servant, or someone who’s had to pivot in life, this episode will move you.🔹 About Burgin Lee:Animal Control Officer in North GeorgiaFormer professional horse trainer and riding coachSingle mother and community advocatePassionate about rescuing and protecting stray animals🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast:Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, this show amplifies the voices of real-life heroes—educators, officers, veterans, and leaders driven by purpose and service.📅 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Burgin’s Backstory03:00 – From Horses to Animal Control07:00 – Stray Animals and the Calling to Serve14:00 – The Hardest Part of the Job20:00 – Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Purpose28:00 – The Realities of Being an Animal Control Officer🎧 Listen now on:👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680📲 Follow Called 2 Serve Podcast:🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast🔔 Subscribe for more real stories of resilience, service, and purpose.#Called2ServePodcast #AnimalControl #AnimalControlOfficer #StrayAnimals #HorseRiding #WomenWhoServe #PurposeDriven #PublicService #SingleMomStrong
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