Podcasts about animal shelters

Elephants are intelligent, emotional, and deeply social animals—but many have endured years of abuse, neglect, and exploitation before finding safety. In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast, hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop, and Ashley Bishop sit down with Nikki Sharp, Executive Director of Wildlife SOS USA, to explore the incredible work being done to rescue and rehabilitate elephants, sloth bears, leopards, and other wildlife in India.Nikki shares the remarkable stories behind elephant rescues, the successful campaign to end India's dancing bear trade, and what it takes to care for some of the world's largest and most complex animals. We also discuss the intersection of companion animal welfare and wildlife conservation, why public education matters, and how compassion can create lasting change for animals around the globe.Whether you work in animal welfare or simply love animals, this episode offers an unforgettable look into one of the world's most inspiring wildlife rescue organizations.

Listen in this week as Russ Vitt joins Melinda for a chat about Lazy H Dog Shelter. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Pearl Johnstone, owner of Professional Pet Room and Groom. Pearl shares about her nearly three decades of dedicated pet care, community service, and the evolving world of pet grooming and boarding in Boulder City. Pearl also shares how her journey from Palmerston, Ontario, to launching a business in Boulder City in May 1995 shaped her life, while reflecting on the importance of hands-on care and supporting local rescue animals.This isn't just a story about grooming pets; it's about honoring local shelter animals, embracing innovative treatments like TheraClean microbubble baths, propagating African violets for charity, and celebrating the enduring spirit of small business in Boulder City.DISCUSSIONThree Decades of Pet Care: Pearl reflects on starting Professional Pet Room and Groom in May 1995 and expanding from grooming into boarding.The Magic of TheraClean: Discovering how microbubbles and enzymes pull out allergens, yeast, and infections, and how it aids skin and joint health for pets.Shelter Support and Rescue Programs: Donating over 10 years of grooming time to the local animal shelter and extending free grooming to recent rescue adopters.African Violets for Charity: How Pearl propagates and sells African violets to fund the time she donates to shelter animals.Hands-On Boarding: The importance of twice-daily walks, personalized care, and keeping pets cozy with familiar bedding and toys.A Journey from Canada to Boulder City: Moving from Palmerston, Ontario to Las Vegas at age 17, and earning her GED after opening her shop.Literary Favorites: Pearl shares her love for the fantasy books of Terry Goodkind, who was both a local resident and a client.Life Lessons and Community Impact: Carrying forward her parents' best advice to "keep looking forward" and working closely with the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.LEARN MORETo learn more about Professional Pet Room and Groom, visit their local shop in Boulder City or check out their updates on Facebook. To learn more about the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at https://www.bouldercitychamber.com.KEYWORDSPearl Johnstone, Professional Pet Room and Groom, Boulder City, Pet Grooming, TheraClean Microbubbles, Animal Shelter, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast#PearlJohnstone #ProfessionalPetGroom #BoulderCity #TheraClean #BoulderCityAnimals #PetGrooming #SupportLocal #TheBestDamPodcast

Joining me today is Katalia Chen, recipient of INFORMS Doing Good with Good OR Award, which recognizes outstanding work using operations research to create meaningful social impact. Katalia's research tackles a question that affects hundreds of thousands of animals every year: how can we help animal shelters make better decisions when resources like kennel space, staff time, and foster homes are limited? By combining operations research, optimization, survival analysis, and causal inference, her work demonstrates that smarter allocation of these scarce resources can dramatically increase the number of lives saved – without building new facilities or increasing capacity.

Nationwide, animal shelters have been overcrowded and overwhelmed. Much of the burden may stem from the rising costs of pet ownership. We look at the issues shelters are facing, the many financial challenges pet owners are dealing with, and how major advances in veterinary medicine also come with a price.

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Animal shelter in Montreal says its taking in 25 pets a day even after Moving Day

Working the night shift at an animal shelter comes with its own challenges, but for some employees, caring for the animals wasn't the part that unsettled them most.Over the years, multiple coworkers quietly shared stories of shadows moving through empty kennel runs, unexplained voices echoing through the building, and an overwhelming feeling that they weren't alone after dark. He never paid much attention to those stories until one late-night shift left him questioning an experience he'd already dismissed.Was it simply an old building making strange noises, or had generations of employees been witnessing something they couldn't explain? After enough stories from people he trusted, he isn't so quick to dismiss the possibility anymore.#HauntedAnimalShelter #Paranormal #GhostStories #NightShift #RealGhostStories #HauntedBuilding #ShadowPeople #HauntedWorkplace #Supernatural #Unexplained #ParanormalPodcast #TrueParanormal #GhostEncounter #HauntedLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

According to the founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting animal welfare organizations, the nation's animal shelters are in crisis. The economy, the housing market and veterinary deserts are making it harder for people to keep or adopt pets, and shelters are understaffed and overwhelmed. We will look at how this crisis is playing out locally. And we will examine some creative solutions designed to find loving homes for pets, including horses! In studio: Jennifer Lilly, co-founder and current president of Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY Vicky Pape, director of animal placement at Lollypop Farm Wendy Weisberg, founder of Second Hand Dog Rescue ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

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Today - Cochise County is moving ahead with a major step toward creating a centrally located animal shelter in Huachuca City.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pet Protect and Connect: Using AI to Simplify Pet Adoption for Shelters, Rescues and AdoptersHost Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Liz Adams to The Story of My Pet podcast to discuss Liz's longtime background in animal rescue and her career in healthcare technology and communications, which inspired her to create Pet Protect and Connect. Liz explains how shelters and rescues often lack time and modern tools, and how difficult or inconsistent adoption processes can deter good adopters while still risking poor matches and returns. Her platform, Pet Protect and Connect, focuses first on helping rescues by organizing and ranking applications using weighted criteria and an AI-driven learning component that highlights top positives/negatives and produces match scores, while keeping humans in control of final decisions. The tool can also help adopters by auto-populating repeat applications via a plugin and keeping qualified adopters in the system for future matches. Listeners can learn more or request demos on the Pet Protect and Connect Website or via the app and website waitlist. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also learn more about Kenway's Cause in Hartford, CT via their Website and Facebook Page. 00:31 Liz Pet Background02:28 Tech Career Journey04:40 Rescue Epiphany Moment07:04 Why Shelters Need Tech11:21 Fixing Adoption Barriers15:26 AI Matching Platform19:50 Adopter Experience Tools27:36 Education and Badges Idea29:17 How Rescues Get Started31:49 How Adopters Join In Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

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Pawsitive Change Non-Profit: Safer Cleaning and Biosecurity Kits Helping Animal Shelters Fight OutbreaksIn this episode of The Story of My Pet, host Julie Marty-Pearson interviews Keri Lestage, Adrian Fulle, and Zach O'Shea, animal lovers working in human health, They discuss Pawsitive Change, a volunteer-driven initiative donating biosecurity kits to U.S. shelters to improve cleanliness, reduce disease spread, and save lives during overcrowding. They discuss how shelters spend enormous time disinfecting and how common chemicals like bleach can poison the air, require long reentry times, and leave harmful residues on surfaces animals may lick. Pawsitive Change provides EPA-approved, pet-safe disinfectant (Clean Republic), process guidance, and electrostatic sprayers that disinfect complex spaces faster and can help address airborne viruses like parvo and kennel cough; they also mention a surface barrier product (ArmRex) that inhibits microbial growth for up to 60 days. The team shares that they've reached hundreds of shelters, partnered with Merck Animal Health, and invites donations and local advocates via positivechange.org. To learn more about Pawsitive Change visit their Website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.00:33 Adrian Pet Journey02:17 Carrie Dogs To Cats03:12 Zach Reptiles And Foster04:34 Shelter Overcrowding Reality06:35 Biosecurity Kit Origin08:29 Toxic Cleaners Problem12:07 Electrostatic Sprayer Explained14:22 Different Shelter Layouts16:25 Behavior Change Roadblocks17:24 Politics Staffing Disasters19:07 Home Disinfectant Teaser19:34 Safer Shelter Disinfectant20:15 Food Surface Rinse Myth22:19 Pets Super Senses24:38 Airborne Virus Control27:20 Arm Rex Barrier Coating28:48 Donate and Ambassador Program30:29 Grassroots Shelter Outreach32:44 Trust and No Strings Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

From Shelter Work to Nomad Life: Katherine Lacefield on Rescue, Fundraising, and Ending Judgment in Animal WelfareIn this episode of The Story of My Pet podcast, host Julie Marty-Pearson is joined by Katherine Lacefield who shares how early involvement in environmental and animal rights movements led her into shelter work, fostering, and the realities of overcrowding and euthanasia. Now living a highly nomadic life, she explains why she delayed getting pets, then расскаnts how she welcomed a healthy French Bulldog, Chaco, and later rescued Mr. Pickles—a severely neglected stray in Mexico who needed extensive treatment and ultimately became family. Katherine also discusses the complexity of moving pets across countries and how animal welfare intersects with human issues like domestic violence, addiction recovery, homelessness, and immigration. As a fundraising consultant, she explains why she focuses on building nonprofit fundraising capacity, and she urges more gratitude, monthly giving, fostering, adopting, and less judgment and infighting in the animal welfare community. To learn more about Katherine, check out her Website and Follow on Facebook and Instagram. You can also learn more about these animal rescue organizations: Animals Need Me and SOS Animal Rescue.00:40 Early Animal Experiences01:30 Shelter Work and Fostering04:12 Nomadic Life and Pets05:41 Rescuing Mr Pickles08:14 Traveling With Dogs10:39 Fundraising Consulting Mission13:40 Why She Started a Podcast18:57 Animals and Human Issues Intersect22:25 How to Help Locally Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

Legacy of Ebenezer the Donkey. How One Animal Became a Local Community LegendIn this episode of The Story of My Pet podcast, Julie Marty-Pearson interviews Joe Dimino about his lifelong love of animals and the remarkable community bond formed around Ebenezer, a donkey in a roadside pasture near Grandview, Missouri. Joe shares how he and his son Miles (on the spectrum) regularly visited Ebenezer with carrots, how the donkey's loud bray and friendly personality drew countless neighbors to stop and connect, and how Joe's local newspaper feature and online videos helped spread Ebenezer's story. As Ebenezer aged and became ill, caregivers Randy and Shirley Phillips played a major role in supporting his care, including a stay at a horse hospital, and the community rallied with bumper stickers, memorial tributes, and even a parade float after his sudden death in 2010. Joe later created a digital book and website so Ebenezer's legacy—and the relationships he sparked—could live on.To learn more about Ebenezer the Donkey, visit the WebsiteJoe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards. Follow Joe on Instagram and Facebook. Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

Auckland Council is trialling Afterpay at its dog pounds as owners grapple with pet costs amid the rising cost of living. After one month of the eight-month trial, 15 percent of payments at the shelters had been made through the option. Auckland Council regional animal shelter manager Nikki Cripps says the trial is still in its early stages, but it's seen positive results so far. "We have seen an increase on dogs being claimed, obviously, the trial's still early days so it's hard to say whether it's solely down to that, we've got a lot of other incentives happening at the same time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces funding for upgrades to the City Animal Shelter on Oak Street full 842 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 FNwvo9bM0RVet80OvmJy5mVxKxnGyEiM buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan,buffalo animal shelter,nolan skipper WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,sean ryan,buffalo animal shelter,nolan skipper Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan announces funding for upgrades to the City Animal Shelter on Oak Street Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

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In this episode of Ask Cuyahoga, we explore the work of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter and the services it provides to residents and their pets.The conversation focuses on what happens when a dog is lost, how the shelter works to reunite pets with their owners, and why licensing and microchipping are critical. It also highlights resources available to residents, including free microchip registration, pet food assistance, and programs designed to keep dogs in their homes.This episode also covers ways to get involved, from volunteering and fostering to initiatives like Dogs Day Out and community programs aimed at improving outcomes for dogs across the County.Guests:Mindy Naticchioni, Administrator, Cuyahoga County Animal ShelterJen Huettich, Manager of External Affairs, Cuyahoga County Animal ShelterWatch here: https://youtu.be/hdEhaaIYvpw

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(Riverton, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield join us for the regular post-City Council meeting discussion. This week, the Riverton City Council had a lengthy meeting packed with several agenda items. The meeting included the adoption of a 2.5% utility rate increase, a discussion on downtown parking, the creation of the “PAWS For The Cause Committee,” an update from the Riverton Youth Council and much more. To hear the meeting recap, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast wherever you get podcasts!

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Kristin on Animal Communication, Shelter Stress, and Seeing Animals for Who They AreHost Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Kristin Hadley to The Story of My Pet to discuss Kristin's lifelong love of animals, beginning with her first horse Snowbird, and her path to becoming a professional animal communicator. Kristen describes telepathy as a learnable, two-way language that helps animals and people understand needs, emotions, behavior, and wellness issues, and she shares how her background in speech language pathology and a message from her horse Woody led her to teach and consult professionally. They talk about shelter and foster stress, decompression time, breed bias, projections, and the importance of neutrality, clarity, and respect for animals' boundaries. Kristin shares a foster case where understanding a dog's purpose transformed behavior and highlights Akron Rescue Cats and Buddy's Second Chance Rescue, which matched her with her dog Fisher.To learn more about Kristin, visit her Website Follow on Facebook & Instagram Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield joined County 10 for our annual post-City Council meeting recap show. Butterfield tells us more about the discussion on utility rate increases, a conversation surrounding the PAWS For Life Animal League, National Apprenticeship Week, traffic concerns from the community, the introduction of a new RPD Patrol Officer and much more! Hear the full chat with Kyle in the player below or by searching for the County 10 Podcast anywhere you get podcasts! You can watch Tuesday’s City Council meeting in full via the City of Riverton YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8vdS1AdUI8

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(Apr 7, 2026) Rural animal shelters in the North Country are worried new state regulations could put them out of business; Jefferson Community College in Watertown is the recipient of a grant to build an advanced manufacturing program, with the hope that Fort Drum veterans will take advantage of it; and we preview a concert this weekend in Plattsburgh by an award-winning Indian-Canadian singer.

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This week I talk with Sara Deen Kimball, a dedicated volunteer with the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) who stumbled into animal rescue through a technical large animal emergency course and never looked back. After volunteering during the 2010 BP oil spill, Sara became deeply involved in disaster response work, helping overwhelmed animal control departments during hurricanes and other emergencies by setting up temporary shelters, performing technical large animal rescues, and decontaminating animals exposed to hazardous floodwaters. She's also the creator of the innovative "Ralph Responders Go Bag" and author of the children's book series starting with "Rowan and the Animal Shelter," which teaches kids about the important work of animal control officers. In this episode, Sara shares her inspiring journey, the critical work LSART does to protect animals during disasters, and how she's educating the next generation about animal welfare through her engaging books and free resources available at LSART.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

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a contentious confirmation hearing for Mayor Brandon Johnson's nominee to run Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Best Friends Animal Society says if 300 more dogs and cats are adopted this year in Massachusetts, it'll become what the organization refers to as a "no kill" state. That means at least 90% of shelter animals get adopted.

"The board should govern, and the executive director should lead the day-to-day operations. When those lines blur, that's when things get messy." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, The Animal Rights Foundation, The Trapper's Tips & Tricks Workshop, and The Community Cat Clinic. Strong missions save lives but strong governance sustains them. In this essential episode of the Community Cats Podcast, Stacy LeBaron welcomes back Tim Crum, CEO and founder of Animal Shelter Services, for a deep dive into nonprofit board governance. If you've ever wondered what a board of directors should be doing (versus what they often end up doing), this conversation is for you. Tim breaks down the core purpose of a nonprofit board: governance, not operations. From fiduciary responsibility to strategic planning, he outlines the three legal duties every board member must understand—duty of loyalty, duty of care, and duty of obedience (think "LOCO" to remember them). He also shares real-world examples of common governance missteps, including conflicts of interest, related board members, executive directors serving as voting board members, and the risks of poorly documented board minutes. For growing animal welfare organizations—especially those transitioning from all-volunteer to staffed operations—this episode offers practical guidance on when to hire an executive director, how to structure bylaws and policies, and why board composition matters. Tim also addresses board giving requirements, succession planning, and how to recruit skilled board members by first getting your "house in order." Whether you're a founder wearing too many hats, a seasoned board member, or stepping into governance for the first time, this episode provides clear, actionable insights to help your organization grow responsibly, ethically, and sustainably. Good governance isn't just paperwork…it's the foundation for saving more lives. Press Play Now For: The three legal duties of nonprofit board members—and why most people don't know they have them What Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance actually protects Real-life examples of governance "missteps" and how to avoid them Why accurate board minutes are your organization's legal safety net The difference between bylaws, policies, and standard operating procedures When (and how) to hire an executive director Why related board members can create major conflicts of interest The ideal board size for animal welfare organizations Whether board members should have a financial giving requirement Practical strategies for recruiting strong, skilled board members Resources & Links: An Animal Shelter's Guide to Board Governance by Tim Crum Available at https://animalshelterguide.com Animal Shelter Services Tim's Previous Podcast Appearance: Community Cats Podcast Episode 611

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