Podcasts about pennsylvania spca

March is Women's History Month so all this week we are featuring women who are making a difference in their community. Jenn & Bill talk with Gillian Kocher from the Pennsylvania SPCA about all that they do for animal welfare in our area.

Pennsylvania SPCA will 'Neuter your Ex" for Valentine's Day, 'Influencer' nearly burns her face off after trying 'tanning bed hack' that "her friend told her about'...Employee at City Hall in Pittsburgh hurt by exploding toilet

This week, we talk with interdisciplinary artist, designer and arts administrator, Melissa R. Strom.Melissa R. Strom is an interdisciplinary artist based in the Lehigh Valley and New York City Metropolitan area. She earned her BFA in Studio Art and Graphic and Interactive Design at Moravian University. Primarily working with oil paint and found object assemblages, her practice stems from themes including mental health, relationships, music, and everyday life, and is often informed by a span of historic and current events. Recently, patterns, light, and text have become important aspects of her work, and she continues to explore different approaches to forming, altering, and handling these components. Melissa currently works at the Allentown Art Museum.To keep up with Melissa and hear more about what she's doing, follow her on Instagram at @artbymelsie or check out her website at https://melissarstrom.com/.  This episode's opportunity of the week is for The Gold Door Gallery's fundraiser "Heart of Gold Charity Show." Proceeds collected at this year's exhibition are benefiting the Pennsylvania SPCA. This event will be held on February 11, 2023 from 7-9pm. All artwork on display will be for sale or auction. Entry to the event is free, but they are asking for supply donations if possible. These include pet food and general pet supplies. You can follow the Gold Door Gallery on instagram at @golddoorgallery or check out their website at https://www.golddoorgallery.art/. 

Jenn & Bill share ideas of fun things to do around the Delaware Valley this weekend, August 26-28, 2022, including Bryce Harper's return to the Phillies, Union soccer match, Beer Fest at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, Beer Muscles 2022 at 2SP Brewing Company, and Clear the Shelters event at the Pennsylvania SPCA. 

Hour 1 of The Dawn Stensland Show: Local News Headlines/News Rundown A 38-year-old mother was arrested for shooting her two sons in their Bucks County home on Monday. Tragically, neither child is expected to survive. According to NBC10, the mother was engaged in a custody battle and was one day away from being evicted from her home. A tow truck driver was ambushed while working in Chester, Pennsylvania. Police are looking for at least two suspects. The driver is in critical condition. On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf spoke outside of Independence Hall condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s presumed repeal of Roe v. Wade. Wolf vowed to keep abortion accessible in Pennsylvania for as long as he is governor. On Wednesday, New Jersey officially introduced its ban on single-use plastic and paper bags. Grocery stores now require customers to bring their own, reusable bags when shopping. According to the Pennsylvania SPCA, Buddy the cat raised over $100,000 for his medical costs after he was attacked by two dogs in Philadelphia. Buddy has recovered and is enjoying his new home. Meanwhile, the remaining donations are being used to help other animals in the community. Should pets be considered family instead of property? One woman is pushing Delaware divorce courts to treat pets as family members. Speaking at an event earlier this week, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten seemingly conceded that remote learning may have contributed to a rise in mental health issues among kids and teens.

GUEST: Susan Cosby is the Senior Director of Lifesaving Centers for Best Friends Animal Society. She was the Director of Lifesaving for the Petco Foundation and served as the Executive Director and founding employee of the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia. Susan was also the President and CEO of the Pennsylvania SPCA and the Executive Director of the Animal Welfare Association in New Jersey. MAIN QUESTION: What advice do you have for leaders and managers to handle stressful or chaotic work environments? TAKEAWAYS: Make sure your communications with staff are thoughtful and layered. This means repeating important information and using different communication channels because different people absorb information differently, such as verbally, in emails, text messages of apps such as Slack. It is almost impossible to over-communicate. Listen and create a feedback loop. Follow-up when people ask questions or you've assigned someone a project. Check in and listen. And when you say you'll follow-up, be sure to do it so that people have trust when communicating with you. Look for opportunities to create moments of positivity. When you tell someone that something is important to you, follow up after they complete it and let them know that they did a good job. Nobody likes an inefficient meeting. Make sure they start and end on time and have an agenda and a purpose. LINKS: Best Friends Animal Society  Leadership recommendation: Eisenhower Matrix 

GUEST: Marc Peralta is chief program officer at Best Friends Animal Society. Prior to this position, he served in a number of other key roles at Best Friends, including senior director of National No-Kill-Advancement and senior director for Best Friends in Los Angeles. Marc also served as vice president and chief operating officer at the Pennsylvania SPCA and was a member of the board of directors for the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia. And he was animal care manager at the Nevada Humane Society in Reno, Nevada, and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs, Colorado. MAIN QUESTION: What advice do you have for shelters struggling with summer surges in pet populations? TAKEAWAYS: If you're in the thick of a surge in admissions, here are some strategies to help: Identify specific shelter populations who need help and find creative ways to lower adoption prices and market them for adoption. Try pop-up adoption events, or adopting pets out at community events. Branch out to NextDoor and other social media platforms beyond Facebook. Create a specific call to action and pitch it to your local news media (TV, newspapers and radio) such as how the shelter has many cats and dogs in need of homes now – so if you can adopt, please reach out or come in to adopt now. If you have an overabundance of a certain shelter population (kittens, black dogs, adult cats), and need adopters now, share that with the media. Have volunteers put up adoption promo fliers around town. It may sound old-fashioned, but getting volunteers involved in this way can work! Because peaks in animal populations entering shelters generally happen every summer – especially with cats – it's helpful to prepare for them in late winter. Here are some ways to prepare: Plan to do kitten showers in April to seek donations of kitten milk-replacer, heating pads, and kitten food so that you have what you need when the wave comes. It's also a great time to line up and train potential foster homes. Re-examine your adoption processes and try to make adoptions easy for adopters. Remove barriers to adoption and don't rely on feelings, which can be tainted unconsciously by bias; instead talk with people and keep an open mind. Make sure you have your ducks in a row with your foster program, so that there is ongoing follow-up to avoid extended lengths of stay with your organization. Create a path to adoption for all the animals in foster care. LINKS: Best Friends Animal Society  Best Friends network partners site  Leadership recommendation for PR Daily e-newsletter 

Philadelphia's ACCT shelter is full! Gillian Kocher, Director of Public Relations for the Pennsylvania SPCA returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about the importance of adopting and fostering, and all of the amazing animals available and waiting for their forever homes.  Plus, a great list of fun events that help to benefit the PSPCA. Find your new best friend at Philadelphia Union home games this year, Caturdays at Philadelphia Brewing Company, Sippin' and Stichin' on July 24th, and Yappy Hour at Morgan's Pier. Save the date for their Bikes, Barks and Brews event on September 18th and the 11th Annual Springer Golf Outing on September 27th.  Learn more at PSPCA.org.

The Pennsylvania SPCA and No Dog Gets Left Behind will come together to host a free pet food pantry for veterans and active military personnel in celebration of Veteran’s Day 2020. The event will take place at the corner of 47th and Fairmount Avenue in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (or while supplies last).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gillian Kocher, Director of Public Relations for the Pennsylvania SPCA returns to give all of the details on a fun drive-in movie night to benefit the PSPCA next Saturday, October 10th. Drive on over with your quaranteam (pets allowed too) to the parking lot of the South Philadelphia IKEA, for a showing of ‘A League of Their Own’ on a big outdoor screen. This socially distanced drive-in movie night can accommodate over 100 cars, and tickets are on sale now. All proceeds go to support the PSPCA’s lifesaving mission. Just a few days ago, the organization rescued 34 dogs from terrible conditions. Help the PSPCA continue to do their crucial work, simply by going to the movies! Check HERE  to purchase tickets and for more information. There will be concessions available for purchase from IKEA, as well as merch items to benefit the PSPCA (including their super fun PSPCA masks).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PSPCA Tails and Trails 5k run and 2k walk is going on right now. Gillian Kocher, Director of Public Relations for the Pennsylvania SPCA gives all the details on the annual event, happening virtually this year. The switch to a virtual event means that you can participate from anywhere! Grab your dog, bike, skates or running/walking shoes and let’s hit the pavement together to support the PSPCA’s lifesaving mission. It’s not too late to join in the fun! Sign up for the PSPCA Tails and Trails event any time between today and tomorrow. Find everything you need to know HERE. Hear some of Gillian's previous interviews with Kristen about the PSPCA HERE, and HERE.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Logan and Ali were joined by MTV LEGEND Devyn Simone for this weeks Zoom trivia call. This week, we were raising money for the Pennsylvania SPCA in honor of Devin, you can send donations to @helloalievans on Venmo.Next week is HARRY POTTER trivia so wear your Hogwarts best and see you next Tuesday!Twitter: @HedrichFiles @helloalievans

Gillian Kocher, Director of Public Relations for the Pennsylvania SPCA checks in with Kristen about a recent rescue of over 100 cats, and an adoption event THIS weekend to help clear the shelters so that these babes can be cared for, and eventually find their furr-ever homes too. It’s kitten season…. during a pandemic. The shelter is already very full, and yet the PSPCA also just rescued over 100 cats from a hoarding situation. There are so many great cats waiting to go home with you, and this weekend is a great opportunity to come meet your new housemate in PURR-son at Philadelphia Brewing Company.  The PSPCA has partnered with North Shore Animal League of America who has generously lent their mobile adoption unit for the event. Swiffer has also offered to include this event in their ‘Adoption Sweep’, sponsoring $50 off adoption fees for 50 approved adopters. Head to Philadelphia Brewing Company from 12-5pm Saturday, June 27th, and again from 12-5pm on Sunday, June 28th. PBC has a newly expanded beautiful beer garden set up for social distancing, while serving up their special ‘Working Cat Pale Ale’, an ode to @dukethebrewerycat (who basically runs the place). Join the PSPCA, North Shore Animal League of America, and PBC for a great beer event while saving lives - or cat event while drinking beer. Whichever.  Thanks to Swiffer for their sponsorship too!

Gillian Kocher, Director of Public Relations for the Pennsylvania SPCA returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about the PSPCA’s ongoing efforts to save and protect all animals. Their lifesaving mission continues through this pandemic as they also help to distribute pet food and resources to struggling families all over our region.  The PSPCA is dependent on donations and grants in order to operate, and while a number of their fundraising events have been cancelled over the past few months, they’ve found a couple of great new ways to adapt and raise funds virtually. One of those new fundraisers is selling puppy and kitten face masks. Now available! For every puppy or kitten mask sold to benefit the PSPCA, an additional mask is donated to a health care provider. Help animals, people, and keep each other safe! They make really cute gifts too. Purchase your PSPCA masks at https://www.bonfire.com/pspca-puppy-face-mask/. From Saturday, June 6 – Saturday, June 20, 2020, the PSPCA will be partnering with Main Line Animal Rescue for a virtual cycling event called Handlebarks. The event, presented by Audi West Chester, invites riders of all levels, including indoor cyclists, to take on rides ranging from leisurely 5 milers all the way to 100 mile rides for the most experienced cyclists, to raise critical funds for Main Line Animal Rescue. There’s also a great t-shirt available to benefit the cause at bonfire.com/handlebarks, and a chance to win a bike from Giant Bicycle, valued at $800. Find more information, purchase raffle entries for the bicycle, and register for the race at https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/PA/Pheonixville/handlebarks#event-405458.

iHeartMedia Philly air personality Jessie will be hosting the 2nd Annual Fall Ball to benefit No Dog Gets Left Behind which raises money to reunite service men and women with dogs they've bonded with while deployed in war zones. The organization also helps subsidize the costs for qualifying veterans to rescue dogs and cats from participating Pennsylvania SPCA shelters. I speak with Steve Berman from No Dog Gets Left Behind about the events October 25th from 6:30 to 11 pm at the Fuge 780 Falcon Circle in Warminster.http://www.ndglb.org/home.aspx

iHeartMedia Philly air personality Jessie will be hosting the 2nd Annual Fall Ball to benefit No Dog Gets Left Behind which raises money to reunite service men and women with dogs they've bonded with while deployed in war zones. The organization also helps subsidize the costs for qualifying veterans to rescue dogs and cats from participating Pennsylvania SPCA shelters. I speak with Steve Berman from No Dog Gets Left Behind about the events October 25th from 6:30 to 11 pm at the Fuge 780 Falcon Circle in Warminster.http://www.ndglb.org/home.aspxThe Pennsylvania Conference for Women October 2nd at the PA Convention Center sold out but there are still two great ways to participate. I chat with Lauren D'Innocenzo, Ph.D. from Drexel University LeBow College of Business which is one of the sponsors. D'Innocenzo talks about ways people can still experience the conference through a live stream on October 2nd and the Workplace Summit taking place on October 1st. She also shares shared her expertise on women and leadership.https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/We look at a very unique project sponsored by the Philadelphia Union to raise awareness around childhood cancer during the month of September called Fearless 43 that displays the artwork of pediatric cancer patients on athletes' equipment across the city. I spoke with Philadelphia Union Player Jack Elliott and Marketing Manager Alyssa Gentilehttps://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2019/09/11/philadelphia-union-unveil-kick-childhood-cancer-initiative

The PSPCA’s Gillian Kocher joins Kristen in studio, along with Nancy Barton, owner of Philadelphia Brewing Company. The two organizations have teamed up to plan the First Annual ‘Dine Out for Pet’s Sake’ all-day fundraising event to benefit the PSPCA’s lifesaving mission. On Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, more than 20 restaurants throughout the city will step up to help Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable animals! The concept is simple: Participating establishments will be donate 5%-10% of their sales (or more!) to the Pennsylvania SPCA. DINE OUT on Wednesday, September 18th (all day!) at participating restaurants, and a portion of every bill will help animals in Philadelphia and throughout the state! Check out the Facebook Event and the PSPCA’s website for more info.  Also, Gillian brought a very cute pup to the studio with her. Her name is Diana and she’s available for adoption at the PSPCA’s Erie Avenue location. She is a beautiful pittie (with the coloring of a Bernese Mountain Dog!) and super sweet and just wants to be loved. Will you take her home today? E-mail Kristen@957benfm.com for more information and photos of this wonderful gal.  Then, Kristen is joined by David Levy, Vice President of Artistic Operations for Opera Philadelphia to talk more about the third annual opera festival, O19! Festival O19 brings 12 days of opera to Philadelphia from September 18-29. Be there as Opera Philadelphia debuts its daring new opera, Denis & Katya at The Suzanne Roberts Theatre, see The Love for Three Oranges at the Academy of Music, Semele at the Perelman Theater, Let Me Die at FringeArts, Curtis in Concert at the Curtis Institute of Music, plus so much more. This year, Opera on the Mall kicks off the festival on Saturday, September 14th with La boheme right on the grass of Independence National Historic Park. Opera on the Mall is FREE to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register and learn about all twelve days of Opera at Operaphila.org or call 215-732-8400. 

Dine Out for Pet's Sake is on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Listen to learn more about how you can help pets at the Pennsylvania SPCA by eating delicious food! Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival is this weekend, September 14 and 15th. Listen to learn more about the festival and Free Will Brewing Co. located in Peddler's Village.  

Jen Nields wanted to be a humane officer ever since high school. She built her career experience after the devastating, sudden death of her father and utilized the tragedy to create Santa Claws and Paws to aide families in need. Focused on the greater good of animals, Jen throws herself into her work for the Pennsylvania SPCA.

Angela Marcus interviews Pennsylvania State Director for the Humane Society of the United States, Kristen Tullo. With Angela’s previous experience working alongside the Humane Law Enforcement Team of the Pennsylvania SPCA, she’s seen the first-hand need for continuing to fight for more, stronger legislation for animals. Luckily, Pennsylvania has Kristen Tullo at the forefront of that battle. Kristen share’s the miraculous story of “Libre” - a puppy that was rescued by a good Samaritan and saved from the brink of death - who served as inspiration for the new, monumental animal cruelty laws established in 2017 in the Keystone State. She also breaks down the other critical elements the general public needs to know about this historic new law, including: added protections for horses, increased penalties for animal abusers, civil immunities and new forfeiture requirements. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The HSUS’s Fight for Stronger Legislation for Pennsylvania’s Animals on PetLifeRadio.com

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Angela Marcus former Director of Operations for the Pennsylvania SPCA and co-founder of the website GetYourPet.comWe'll be talking about how to find a furry friend who will be the right fit for your family, how to rehome a pet safely, and much more. ________Follow UsWebsite: www.holisticpetradio.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetRadio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetradio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolisticPetRadYouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticpetradioEssential Oils: https://bit.ly/2zru5kZ Music: BenSound

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Angela Marcus former Director of Operations for the Pennsylvania SPCA and co-founder of the website GetYourPet.comWe'll be talking about how to find a furry friend who will be the right fit for your family, how to rehome a pet safely, and much more. ________Follow UsWebsite: www.holisticpetradio.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetRadio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticpetradio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolisticPetRadYouTube: https://youtube.com/holisticpetradioEssential Oils: https://bit.ly/2zru5kZ Music: BenSound

Episode 17 Rachel McCrystal - Executive Director at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.  Rachel joined Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in 2014 as the organization's first Development Director. She led the campaign to move the Sanctuary to its new location in 2015 and has mentored and managed all of the external relations for the organization. Prior to that, Rachel served in senior leadership positions at Best Friends Animal Society and the Pennsylvania SPCA. Her move into the role of Executive Director in April of 2017 cements a decade long career in service to animal rights and rescue. Before her nonprofit career, Rachel was a journalist and a ballroom dancer. She volunteers with many rescue and vegan groups, including doing humane education alongside her adored rescued pit bull, Mazzy. Source: Meet the Staff - Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, Behavior & Enrichment Manager at the Pennsylvania SPCA in Philadelphia, talked to us about the program she's put in place at the shelter, the temperament testing and training for dogs, staff and adopters, and the wonderful results they're having. (Yes they “temperament test” the adopters!)