The Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask

This week I talk with Alyssa Muse, director of Aviary Creature Rescue in Deep South Louisiana. We discuss how she got started in rescue, cases she has been involved in, and how she keeps her cup filled in order to keep going back out there to do this work. If you live in a rural area and don't know how to get started or how to keep going, this is the listen for you. To learn more about Aviary Creature Rescue you can check them out on all the socials @aviarycreaturerescue.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Lori and Denise of Heavenly Paws of Michigan. We discuss how they got started in rescue, the changes they have seen in the rescue world over the last 16 years they have been in operation, and the surprising reason they have a different adoption fee for designer breeds, because they do end up in rescues just like any other breed of dog. To learn more about the work they do or how to support them you can find them online at www.heavenlypawsofmi.org or on social media @heavenlypawsofmi. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Skarlet Rockwood about marketing in the animal welfare world. We discuss what led her into marketing, what she has learned about animal shelters and rescues, and how you can get involved. Listen to the end to hear some pretty fascinating facts about how social media algorithms work and how you can use that to your benefit! To learn more about Skarlet's work, check out www.petbusinessmarketer.com. Her website has tons of resources ranging from a free community, different levels of support and trainings, and even one-on-one support. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Nita Godwin of Dog Heaven LLC. We discuss her experience with animals, healing from trauma, and how she has figured out a way to merge animal rescue and helping others heal from their own trauma. We also talk about how animals can help you on your journey of finding yourself and learning to hear your intuition. To learn more you can check them out at www.dogheavenllc.comSponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Nicole Navarro founder of Pawsitive Beginnings, a fox sanctuary located in Key Largo, FL. We discuss how she got into fox rescue, what a Sheriff's Office Animal Farm is (I had no idea!), and how she has figured out a way to merge fox rescue with human healing. We also touch on the fox fur trade and how it is STILL happening today. To learn more about Pawsitive Beginnings, how to help end the fur trade, or how to get involved you can find them at www.pawsitivebeginnings.org and on social media @pawsitive_beginnings_inc.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Liz Adams of Pet Protect and Connect. We discuss her journey in the animal rescue world, the moment she realized she could do something more, and the app she is designing with the goal of helping to match adopters and pets. To learn more about Pet Protect and Connect you can check them out online at www.petprotectandconnect.com, which I recommend even if it is just to check out their adorable Pet Team, and on social media @petprotectandconnect.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Cynthia Chomos, founder and designer of Catio Spaces. We discuss how she fell into the world of designing catios, what it's like for a woman in a primarily male industry, and just how deep her passion runs when it comes to keeping animals safe! You can learn more about Catio Spaces at www.catiospaces.comand on social media @catiospaces. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Sarah Cavallaro about her book Dogs Have Angels Too. We discuss how she fell into animal rescue, her inspiration for the book, and what her goals with the book and merch are. You can learn more about Sarah's work at www.dogshaveangelstoo.com and on social media @dogshaveangelstoo. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Cathy Bissell. Somebody pinch me. Her dedication to animal rescue and welfare is something I have admired for a long time and now we get to hear from her! We discuss how she got started and advice she has for those who may be nervous to go into their local shelter, the time it took to get the foundation up and running, and the eye-popping number of animals they have had spayed or neutered in the short time they have had the Fix the Future program running. You can learn more about Bissell Pet Foundation at www.bissellpetfoundation.org. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Bobbi Brink, founder and director of Lions, Tigers, and Bears, a sanctuary in Alpine, California. We discuss how she got started in big cat rescue, the types of calls they get (not what I expected), and the work that is left to be done to support exotic animals. To learn more about the work Lions, Tigers, and Bears is doing you can check them out online at www.lionstigersandbears.org and  @lionstigers_andbears on Instagram and @lionstigers&bears on Facebook.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Adrian Fulle and Zach O'Shea of Good Salt Life. We discuss how the pandemic led them to look for safer ways to clean. Over the past few years they have grown this mission and have now created the Pawsitive Shelter Change program, which gives to shelters and rescues in need of safer ways to clean around their animals and employees. To learn more about Good Salt Life and Pawsitive Shelter Change visit www.goodsaltlife.com and www.pawsitiveshelterchange.org.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Cara Achterberg about her new book Who Will Let The Dogs Out. We discuss how she got started in animal rescue, what led her to start touring shelters across the south, and why we should be optimistic about the future of animal sheltering. Truly, this book gives so many great ideas for how to support the animals and people in your community. She is offering the book free to shelters and rescues, and sales of the book will help her to continue the work she is doing to support this community. You can find it wherever books are sold, like www.bookshop.org. You can learn more about Cara's work at www.whowillletthedogsout.org follow their work on social media @whowillletthedogsout.Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with John Reider, The Bubble Man. We discuss how he combined his curiosity and entrepreneurship to create a business that brings joy to the masses, and now pets. He also shares the inspiration behind their newest endeavor to support animal rescues, Bubbles4Besties. To learn more about The Bubble Man you can find them online at www.atomicbubbles.com. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Kelly Money, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue. We discuss why she started the rescue, ways she gets involved in the community, and even some of the laws surrounding animal rescue in Colorado. To learn more about RMFBR and French Bulldogs you can check them out online at www.rmfbr.org or on social media @rmfrenchbulldogrescue.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Michael Schneider from Pilots to the Rescue. We discuss the work they do, how the organization got started, and how you can get involved. If you are looking for inspiration on ways to combine things you love to support rescue, this is the episode for you! To learn more about Pilots to the Rescue you can check them out on social media @pilotstotherescue or online at www.pilotstotherescue.org. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Mark Rowlands, Philosophy professor and author, about his most recent book "The Word of Dog". We discuss what led him to being an author, how we can learn from our dogs, and ways to reframe your view of the world with your dog. "The Word of Dog" is available everywhere books are sold January 28!  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Mar Blanco of Leo's Animal Rescue. Mar recently started this rescue with senior animals in mind, however with the recent fires in LA has branched out to offer support to both people and animals. As a therapist by trade, they have offered assistance to anyone in California who may need to talk to someone about what they are experiencing. To learn more about Leo's Animal Rescue you can find them on Facebook and Instagram @leosanimalrescue. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Grace Duy of Lead with Grace Dog Training about her program, the importance of community, and her goals for working with people and their pets. We also debunk several common sayings in the dog training world. To learn more about Grace and her work you can check her out at www.leadwithgracedogtraining.com or on social media @_graceduy_. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

While many countries support animal rescue and welfare efforts, not all countries share the same values. To minimize risks to the rescue, I needed to pull the original episode and edit out some portions of my conversation with Debbie. Please consider donating at the links below or sharing their posts to help support the animals and rescuers. This week I talk with Debbie Spencer from Desperate Dogs of Azerbaijan. We discuss how the rescue started, what the animal climate is like in Azerbaijan, and their plans for growth. It costs approximately $14,000 USD monthly to house and care for the animals that end up as strays in the area. Any rescue knows that, especially in the beginning, funding is the hardest to come by. To learn more about Desperate Dogs of Azerbaijan you can find them on: YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2DvU3-rzuSKAGiSJPy1qwFacebook page facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064694018397Facebook group facebook.com/groups/2552056178420130Instagram instagram.com/desperatedogsofazerbaijan Tiktok tiktok.com/@ddarescue?_t=8aImHPKzBtB&_r=1Gofundme gofund.me/a7041216Teaming teaming.net/desperatedogsofazerbaijaneasyfundraising easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/desperate-dogs-of-azerbaijan-be3635d86e654daa85cb8529 Sponsor: LIX - check out https://buff.ly/3Mz5nUv to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at https://buff.ly/3R2ZrGJ #rescuedogs #rescuecats #desperatedogsofazerbaijan

This week I talk with Katherine Carver about her book ABANDONED: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs. We discuss how her first rescue dog, Biscuit, inspired her to take a closer look at sheltering and rescue, and what she has learned from this experience. You can learn more about Katherine and her work at www.katherinecarver.com. To pick up a copy of Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs head over to www.bookshop.org to support local book sellers near you! Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the black and white image of a white woman with blonde hair and a long haired dog and below is her name. Then the episode number is listed with the name of her book.

This week I talk with sid sibo about her book The Scent of Distant Family. This was such a good read and I was excited to chat with her about her experience in animal welfare, the inspiration for the book, and how she is using it to help animals in need. I highly recommend picking up this book for the reader in your life. Her writing style leaves space for anyone to find the message they need. To learn more about sid you can check out www.sidsibo.com. And to pick up a copy of The Scent of Distant Family head over to www.bookshop.org to support local book sellers near you! Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the headshot of sid sibo, a white woman with short dark hair next to a dark brown horse and below is her name. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the book.

This week I talk with Sam Warner from LifeLine Animal Project. We discuss how the organization started, the population they serve and the absolutely staggering numbers of animals and people they support each year! If you are in the Atlanta area, please consider checking out their Home for the Paw-lidays event! You can foster an animal in need for the Thanksgiving break, learn more about the dog, and help them find their forever home. To learn more about LifeLine Animal Project go to www.lifelineanimal.org or check them out on social media @lifelineanimal.   Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the image of a young woman with dark blonde hair and a brindle dog in her lap. Below her image is the name Sam Warner. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Dr. Karen Shenoy, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's, and Stephanie Filer, Executive Director at Shelter Animals Count. We discuss the 2024 Hill's Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, how they gather their data, what it all means, and why we should be paying attention. We also discuss JP, a senior dog at Bideawee in New York. Hill's has generously donated a year's supply of Science Diet Senior Vitality dog food to help JP and his new family settle in. To learn more about JP check out www.bideawee.org. Also check out Shelter Animals Count at www.shelteranimalscount.org to learn more about the data collected around animal shelters and www.hillspet.com to find the 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the image of a blonde woman in a blue shirt holding a puppy and a dark haired woman with a colorful top and black blazer. Below lists their names Dr. Karen Shenoy and Stephanie Filer. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week Leif Cocks returns to talk about updates in Orangutan research, conservation, and how you can have an impact. We also discuss why people should care about the environment and animals around the world. To learn more about the work Leif is doing, how to get involved, or if you are like me, to buy his book Finding Our Humanity, go to www.leifcocks.org Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the picture of a white male looking off into the distance wearing an olive green shirt with the words The Orangutan Project below his image is the name Leif Cocks. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Dr. Jess Stroble about wildlife urbanization and zoonotic diseases. We cover what a zoonotic disease is, how they can affect your pets, and how they can affect you. We also discuss some good tips for viewing wildlife from a respectful distance and resources for learning more about zoonotic diseases and preventative measures. For the most up-to-date information on symptoms and prevention check out the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the picture of a white woman with blonde hair wearing a red dress and denim jacket with a blurred outdoor background and below her image reads Dr. Jess Stroble. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Jerri Scherf of Tulsa Pack Athletics. Episodes with trainers typically revolve around training methods and energy, but this one took a fun turn I did not see coming. We discuss Jerri's Open-Minded approach to training, white supremacy in training, the use of medications for behavior modification in dogs, and how we sometimes act out of desperation when it comes to our dogs. Trust me, I have been there! You can learn more about Jerri and Tulsa Pack Athletics at www.tulsapackathletics.com or on social media @sailorjerrithedogtrainer. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Kassidi Jones. She runs the Instagram page @gingers_naps. We discuss antiracism work in the animal welfare world, what that means and looks like, and how she balances mental health in all of this. In the several years that I have been involved in animal rescue and this podcast, I have seen racism and classism at play. I will be the first to admit that I have shied away from being too loud about what I am seeing out of fear of rocking the boat. But this episode has given me the motivation to get louder, make mistakes, and ultimately be a better ally and community member. I really hope you will check out her website www.gingers-naps.com to find the recommended reading list and learn more about business and pages by People of the Global Majority.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order!   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Aiden Charron of Earthday.org. We discuss the use of plastics and why they are so harmful, some of the effects of microplastics on our systems, and just how pervasive plastics and their chemicals are. While this can feel like a heavier episode, there is still hope because we can all do something to help out our pets, families, and the planet. You can check out www.earthday.org to read more about the Pets VS Plastic and Babies VS Plastic reports, sign the online petition, and so much more! You can also find them on social media @earthday.org.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Laura Simpson of The Harmony Fund and The Pet Memorial. We discuss how she started The Harmony fund, where the idea for The Pet Memorial originated, and the work they are doing internationally. We also get into the work they are doing in Ukraine and Romania, as well as the spay/neuter campaigns they are running. You can learn more about The Harmony Fund at www.harmonyfund.org and The Pet Memorial www.thepetmemorial.org. They are also on social media @harmony_fund and @thepetmemorial.  This episode was sponsored by LIX www.lixpetwellness.com Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Sabrina Gauntt of Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue. We discuss the domestic side of rabbit rescue and rehabilitation, how Sabrina got into this work, and how you can get involved. To learn more about Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue check out their website www.gaunttfarmantics.com or you can find them on social media @gaunttfarmantics. This episode was sponsored by LIX www.lixpetwellness.com Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Kay Stewart from the Feed Real Institute. We discuss how she got involved in the Feed Real Movement, what feeding real means, and the goal behind the movement. I learn the difference in ways of cooking foods and the research that goes into all of the articles they write. If you have ever been curious about the different ways to feed your pet but always felt like a lot of the sites shamed you for feeding kibble, this is the episode for you. Kay takes the shame out of feeding and shares ways to increase the nutrients your pets are getting. To learn more about Feed Real you can check them out online at www.feedreal.com or on social media @feedrealmovement.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Heather Gutshall of Handsome Dan's Rescue. We discuss how she got started in animal welfare, the history of Handsome Dan's, and what she has learned about the human-animal connection. We also discuss her experience with dog fighting survivors and why people should care about ending dog fighting. To learn more about the work of Handsome Dan's Rescue you can check them out www.handsomedansrescue.org or on social media @handsomedansrescue.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Maya Key of Project AnimalAid. We discuss Maya's history with animals, how the organization got started, and the impact they have had since founding. We also discuss how you can get involved in supporting their organization and it's easier than you may think! To learn more about Project AnimalAid you can check out their website www.projectanimalaid.org and on social media @projectanimalaid.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Julie Kelley of Let's Be S.M.A.R.T. We discuss the inspiration behind her idea of combining travel with volunteerism, how the organization is bridging cultural gaps by bringing people together, and how you can get involved. To learn more you can find them on social media @letsbesmart or at www.letsbesmart.org. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Austin Quarles of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. We discuss the history of Old Friends, the jaw-dropping number of animals they currently support, along with the types of support they offer, and how you can get involved. To learn more you can find them on social media @oldfriendsseniordogsanctuary on Facebook and @ofsds on Instagram or check them out on their website www.ofsds.org. Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I interview Angela Chapman, Director of New Leash On Life in Tennessee. We discuss how she got involved in animal welfare, what she has learned, and how she is using out of the box thinking to get animals out of the shelter and in loving homes. You can learn more about New Leash on Life at www.newleashonline.org or on social media @newleashtn.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I have several special guests from Troop 2013 here to talk about their community service project with their local humane society and The Cat Network! This was such a fun episode talking with the next generation of animal advocates and their parents. We discuss how they decided on these groups for their community project, what they learned, advice they have for kids, and the parents also share what they learned from supporting the girls with this project. You can learn more about the Humane Society of Greater Miami and the Cat Network on social media and their websites. Links will be in the bio.   https://www.humanesocietymiami.org @humanesocietyofgreatermiami   https://thecatnetwork.org @thecatnetwork   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week Matt Glayrouse joins us from Yummy Pets. We discuss the platform he co-created, the goal behind it, and how his entrepreneurial sense led him to developing the Voice Program which donates to animal welfare organizations globally. To learn more about Matt's work and how you can get involved check out www.yummypets.com   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week Devan Schowe joins us again with some updates from Born Free USA. We also get into some new research regarding big cats and what conservation really means. To learn more about some small ways to make a big impact, you won't want to miss this episode. You can find out more about Born Free USA and their research at www.bornfreeusa.org.   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

BONUS EPISODE!! This week Fathom Woods from Austin Pets Alive! joins me to discuss all things Parvovirus. If you have a dog, know someone with a dog, volunteer around dogs, or anything in between, this episode is for you. Parvovirus is entirely preventable but statistics show approximately 56% of pet owners don't know what it is! Fathom and I discuss what Parvo is, how to treat it, and other ways to get involve, such as the newly established Parvovirus Awareness Day! To learn more about Austin Pets Alive! and their programs you can visit www.austinpetsalive.org. To check out the heat map of parvovirus cases you can check out www.stopparvo.com.   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Alex Ciaramitaro, owner of Oh Doggonit, a local-to-Nashville in-home dog sitting business. We discuss how he got started, his plans for the future of the business, how he is helping to keep animals in the home with this business, and how you can start one in your area! To learn more about Oh Doggonit you can find him on Instagram @ohdoggonit.    Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Chris Dale, author of We Saved Each Other: How Rescue Dogs Help Us Through Hardship. Chris writes this book as part memoir, part interview-driven narratives. I went into reading this book expecting to cry, but finished it feeling so uplifted and hopeful. In this episode we discuss what let Chris to write this book, his experiences with his sato rescue dog, and how dogs have helped us in our lives. We Saved Each Other is out now wherever you buy your books! Or, if you are like me and need a link here you go!   https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-saved-each-other-how-rescue-dogs-help-us-through-hardship-christopher-dale/20718848?ean=9781476694337   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Brigitte Dix of Cottontail Cottage. We discuss how she ended up in New York specializing in rabbit rehab and rescue. If you have ever thought about wildlife rehab work, this is the episode for you as we get into what you need to know, how to become qualified, and how to find rehabbers in your area! To learn more about Briggitte and her team's work you can visit the website at www.cottontailrehab.com or on Instagram and Facebook @cottontailcottagewildlife. To find rehabbers in your area you can download the app Animal Help Now. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Julie Marvets of Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary. We discuss how she got started, the resources she has for anyone looking to start their own sanctuary, and what it is like running a sanctuary. This was a fun episode because I grew up near Faribault, MN, where the sanctuary is located. You can learn more about Furball Farm Cat Santuary at www.furballfarmcatsanctuary.com or on social media @furballfarmcatsanctuary. You can also check out their twitch @furball_farm to see the cats and volunteers 24/7 live! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Ridge Vogel of Pack Leader University. We discuss what a good relationship with dogs looks like, with tons of human analogies (because who doesn't love a good analogy?), and how humans tend to over complicate this. To learn more about Ridge's program Pack Leader Blueprint you can find him on Instagram @packleaderuniversity and @ridgedogbehavior. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Tracy Frank, owner of Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption out of Texas. We discuss how she got started in animal rescue, some of the interesting rescues she has been involved in, and how you not only can get involved but actually check out the rescue as either a visitor or volunteer. You can learn more about SARA at www.sarasanctuary.org or on social media.   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Alex Peacock about animal anxiety. A childhood dog led him to the world of dog training, where he has continued to help families struggling with their own pets. Over the years he has learned about dog psychology and has used that to help countless people both in their home and through his online courses. We talk about his experiences working with dogs, what dog anxiety is, and how to find the right trainer for you. You can learn more about his work at www.alexsdogtrainingprogram.com. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Gabe Horton of Pawster Nashville. We discuss how Pawster got started and the work they are doing to reduce pet homelessness. Pawster bridges human services and animal services to support families around Nashville. To learn more about the work they are doing you can check them out online at www.pawsternashville.org or on social media @pawsternashville.  Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Tom Candy of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour. He joins me from the UK to talk about how he got into shelter work, the recent XL Bully Ban in the UK and what that means, and how you can get involved. Tom gives some good ideas for how to get started in shelter work and resources for getting connected. You can learn more about his work and podcast on Facebook @simplifyingshelterbehaviour.  Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

After a restful break I am back with new episodes. To start us off, this week I have Heather Leigh to talk about her new book "K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man's Best Friend". We discuss what animals can teach us about ourselves and how we need to look within before we can truly have the relationship we want with our animals. You can learn more about Heather Leigh and her work at www.heatherleighstrom.com and www.k9spiritguides.com.  Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Lacey Denton, foster for Austin Pets Alive!. We discuss how she has used fostering as a way of healing for both herself and the dogs, what she has learned, and how she has used that to support a new community she has moved to. Check out the resources that Austin Pets Alive! has on their website at www.austinpetsalive.org or on social media @austinpetsalive. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site