#Latest news with #DeniseJosephWashington Post16-05-2025GeneralWashington PostThey lost their federal government jobs. A pet rescue is providing solace.As a 10-year-old, Denise Joseph told everyone she wanted to be Mother Teresa. While Joseph never became a saint, her passion for public service drew her to the Education Department, where she began working as an analyst in 2015. But when Joseph was placed on administrative leave in January — and learned three months later she would be fired — she turned her attention to something else: dogs.
Washington Post16-05-2025GeneralWashington PostThey lost their federal government jobs. A pet rescue is providing solace.As a 10-year-old, Denise Joseph told everyone she wanted to be Mother Teresa. While Joseph never became a saint, her passion for public service drew her to the Education Department, where she began working as an analyst in 2015. But when Joseph was placed on administrative leave in January — and learned three months later she would be fired — she turned her attention to something else: dogs.