NFL Ref and Cuddly CEO John Hussey Shares Big Pet News on the Oh Behave Show
John Hussey has been an NFL official for 23 years and been at the helm for CUDDLY®, a pet fundraising company that helps nonprofit animal welfare groups for 9 years. He makes a return visit to the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio where he talks football and pets with host Arden Moore. Arden was a former daily newspaper sportswriter who covered a Super Bowl. Tune in to learn how you can help pets in your area and beyond!
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BIO:
John Hussey is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL), who works as a referee. He was hired in the 2002 NFL season as a line judge. Hussey wears uniform number 35. Hussey officiated in Super Bowl XLV in 2011, the 2011 NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants and the 2013 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos, all as a line judge.
Hussey was promoted to the referee position for the start of the 2015 NFL season following the retirement of referee Bill Leavy. His first NFL career game as referee in 2015 was on September 13 in Tampa Bay where he officiated the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hussey was the referee in the Detroit Lions' 18-16 surprise victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on November 15, 2015, their first in the state of Wisconsin since 1991.
Hussey's 2020 NFL officiating crew consists of umpire Alan Eck, down judge Sarah Thomas, line judge Carl Johnson, field judge Allen Baynes, side judge Jabir Walker, back judge Brad Freeman, replay official Jamie Nicholson, and replay assistant Denise Crudup.
CUDDLY helps give all animals a healthy life and a loving home. We enable animal rescues to create fundraisers and wishlists to support animals in their care. Through CUDDLY, animal lovers can purchase and give in a modern, transparent way. With over 2,000+ animal welfare organizations on board, CUDDLY's mission is to help save as many animals globally through community, innovation, and creativity. As a for-good startup, we believe animals often "rescue" us. And it is our obligation to support those who do not have a voice. As a company, we believe the best way for us to make an impact is by providing the "business" tools, namely fundraising, marketing, and a valuable community, to animal-focused non-profits so that they can fulfill their potential and continue to do good.
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