Podcasts about petsmart charities

How do you turn a nonprofit's mission into a heartwarming and impactful social media experience that resonates and inspires action? Virginia Chavez, Content Manager at PetSmart Charities, joins the show to share how her team uses authentic storytelling to inspire and build community around pet adoption. She explains how they tailor content by platform, foster meaningful engagement, and prioritize stories that reflect their values. Virginia also emphasizes the power of collaboration, showing how relying on your team can turn big, ambitious ideas into impactful, resonant content. This episode also features a bonus interview with Jenny Force, Global VP of Demand Generation at Meltwater, who speaks with Zontee about their recent Meltwater Summit. Full Episode Details  Virginia joins host Jennifer Harmon on this episode of Social Pros to share how her team at PetSmart Charities uses storytelling to spotlight their mission of keeping people and pets together. She dives into the creative strategy behind their “11 millionth adoption” campaign—framed like a reality dating show—and how it was tailored differently for each major social media platform. Virginia also explains how collaboration, pre-planning, and staying true to the brand's authentic voice help their content resonate across audiences. She and Jennfier discuss the importance of bringing others into the creative process early, and relying on your team for feedback, support, and ideas that make the work stronger. It's an inspiring look at how social teams can turn mission-driven content into powerful, heartwarming stories that drive real-world impact!  Then, host Zontee Hou sits down with Jenny Force, Global VP of Demand Generation at Meltwater, to discuss key takeaways from the 2025 Meltwater Summit. She shares the top trends shaping marketing and PR today—including AI, agility, brand authenticity, influencers, and misinformation—and explains how brands can stay ahead by using data, embracing collaboration, and leaning into strategic experimentation. In This Episode: 3:21 -  PetSmart Charities and their mission 5:46 -  Virignia's role as Content Manager 7:42 - Balancing hybrid roles in digital and social 11:40 -   Balancing efficiency and automation while still humanizing the brand  15:02 - How to secure employee & executive participation for social 20:40 - The reality show-like 11 million adoptions campaign 26:29 - Successful pre-production to help campaigns thrive 28:38 - Taking the leap on ambitious ideas 31:05 - The importance of collaboration in all types of storytelling 33:56 - PetSmart Charities' social strategy described in one sentence 34:31 -  How authentic social media work fits into big-picture brand strategy  38:10 - Andy's advice for aspiring social pros 41:40 - Interview with Jenny Force of Meltwater Resources: Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn Visit the PetSmart Charities website Follow PetSmart Charities on TikTok Follow PetSmart Charities on Instagram   Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

Aimee Gilbreath is the President of PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S. and Canada with a $50M annual grantmaking portfolio and 4x Shorty Award winner last month including for Large Non-Profit of the Year. Aimee drives the nonprofit's strategy with focus on increasing access to affordable veterinary care, supporting pets and their families and animal welfare organizations during natural disasters, addressing pet hunger and connecting people and pets through adoption. Under her leadership, the organization has grown thriving partnerships with national social service nonprofits including American Red Cross, Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America to recognize and integrate the needs of pets as important family members. Prior to her current role, Aimee served as executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to saving pets and enriching lives, and as a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group, developing and implementing strategic and operational improvements for Fortune 500 clients. Aimee is a seasoned leader in both non-profit and private-sector organizations with extensive experience in a range of industries spanning biotech, consumer goods and philanthropy.  In addition to her role at PetSmart Charities, Aimee serves as Vice Chair of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)Board of Trustees and Secretary/Treasurer of the Veterinary Innovation Council Board of Directors. An Arizona native and lifelong animal lover, Aimee holds an MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona.

“97 percent of Meals on Wheels clients say that this type of programming does help them keep their pets. So it is really impactful and we're so grateful for that.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this episode, Stacy LeBaron dives into the inspiring intersection of pet welfare and human services with Morgan Hulquist of Meals on Wheels America and Dan Capone of Meals on Wheels South Texas. They discuss the groundbreaking Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program, which provides pet food, veterinary care, and emergency boarding for the pets of homebound seniors. With this unique approach, Meals on Wheels is helping clients maintain cherished bonds with their animals, often their primary source of comfort and companionship. Morgan and Dan highlight the program's nationwide growth, supported by partnerships like PetSmart Charities, and share stories that reveal the profound impact these services have on clients' lives. From local pet food deliveries to connecting seniors with animal welfare resources, Meals on Wheels is tackling both logistical challenges and emotional needs to keep pets and people together. Listeners will learn how this program supports social connection and alleviates financial pressures, enabling seniors to keep their beloved pets close despite challenges. Discover the powerful role pets play in reducing isolation and learn how communities can rally together to expand this compassionate model. Tune in to explore how Meals on Wheels is innovating to serve not just meals, but also love, care, and peace of mind for seniors and their four-legged family members. Press Play Now For: The Power of Pets: How Meals on Wheels serves seniors and their beloved companions Keeping Pets at Home: Meals on Wheels Loves Pets program and its impact New Frontiers in Pet Care: From emergency boarding to veterinary partnerships Meeting Unique Needs: Finding solutions for pet food delivery challenges A Compassionate Approach: Building trust with pet-owning clients National Reach, Local Touch: Expanding pet programs through community partnerships Future Aspirations: Morgan's vision for a fully pet-inclusive Meals on Wheels Resources Mentioned: Meals on Wheels Find Meals Locator Meals on Wheels South Texas United Spay Alliance - Find Spay & Neuter Help

If you don't already have passes to Humane Canada's Summit for Animals May 5 to 7 in Halifax, you're going to miss out on an awful lot! The annual event is organized by Humane Canada, the national federation of humane societies and SPCAs, and presenting sponsor PetSmart Charities of Canada. The Summit for Animals brings together people who work on the frontlines of animal welfare, the folks who strategize behind the scenes, people who run shelters, and those that seek legislative policy shifts. It's the place to be for animal advocates, and to share more about what this year's conference will include, Defender Radio was joined by Humane Canada's Natalia Hanson. SHOW NOTES: Register for the Summit for Animals: https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals Add your name to Summit email list: https://mailchi.mp/humanecanada/summit-sign-up-form Learn more about Humane Canada: https://www.humanecanada.ca/ PetSmart Charities of Canada: https://petsmartcharities.ca/ Episode Art Photo by Donna Feledichuk / Getty Images Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

On today's show, we're joined by Jeffrey Holland and Kate Nattrass Atema, who are speaking in the Shelter Animal track of programming at the 2024 Midwest Veterinary Conference. Jeffrey is an attorney specializing in animal welfare law and has prosecuted hundreds of animal welfare cases and represents humane organizations all over Ohio. Kate is the director of community grants & initiatives for Petsmart Charities, where she works on programs aimed at keeping vulnerable families and pets together. They're sharing a sneak peek into their MVC programming—and giving listeners insight into what led them to become die-hard animal welfare advocates. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fully-vetted/message

Join us as we talk with a panel of experts from the American Red Cross to discuss the new partnership with Petsmart Charities to support people and their pets effected by disasters. Support the showhttps://asartraining.com/https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

If you're feeling the pressure as a social media manager, this episode of Social Pros is for you. We welcomed Hannah Tooker, VP of Content at LaneTerralever, to talk about why social pros don't need to know it all and what we can do instead.  Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week:  Salesforce Marketing Cloud  ICUC  Full Episode Details   With new platforms popping up, ever-changing trends, and a mass of competition, social pros have a lot to keep up with. But in this episode of Social Pros, our guest wants to take the pressure off social media managers.  Hannah Tooker, VP of Content at LaneTerralever, joins this episode to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how she manages social media strategies for brands while offering tips for other social pros. She explains that social pros can't always be “everything to everyone” – and why that's okay!  We dig into core topics such as tone of voice, tailoring strategies per channel, knowing your audience, and more. She also shares how she helped to launch a highly successful campaign for PetSmart.  In This Episode: 3:02 – Hannah's role at LaneTerraleaver  4:28 – The challenge of staying ahead on social   7:38 – When to push on new ideas with clients  10:39 – Cleaning up after bad advice clients have received in the past  13:20 – How Hannah coaches clients   16:08 – Getting the tone of voice right for brands  17:37 – Hannah describes a successful campaign she worked on for PetSmart Charities   23:01 – How to navigate big changes in the social media landscape  26:43 – How Hannah began her social pro career   29:25 – The final two questions  Resources  Schedule a consultation with ICUC  Grab your free Social Media Audit Bundle    Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers. 

This week we feature clips from our previous interviews with Shawnee Benton Gibson, the CEO of Spirit of A Woman (S.O.W.) Leadership Development Institute and the Co-Founder of the ARIAH Foundation, Mark Shamley, Vice President of Community Impact at Lift Orlando, and Aimee Gilbreath, the President of PetSmart Charities. Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

In this week's episode, our guest is Aimee Gilbreath, the President of PetSmart Charities. We chat about her love for animals and helping them, and what PetSmart Charities is doing in the animal welfare space. Listen now to learn more! Have questions/comments/Email us at heartofgivingpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

As my grandma Moo approaches her 100th birthday, she tells me she wants a kitty. What grandma wants, grandma gets. So I start my kitty hunt, deciding that an older feline will do the trick. After hours of searching, I come across the dream kitty at Santa Barbara Humane. Her name's Maribel, and I fall in love with her immediately. But I can't get out that day to adopt her because of an Improv show I have to do that night. So I call and ask them to please hold on to this cat until the next morning. The person on the other end, however, lets me know that they have a first come, first served policy for adoptions. And she can't break the policy even after I explain that it's for my 100-year-old grandmother.  “If the kitty isn't adopted, she's yours first thing in the morning,” she says. So the next morning, my husband Mark and I get in the car in the pouring rain and make a stop at Petco for supplies on the two-hour drive to Santa Barbara Humane's Santa Maria Campus. When we get there I announce, “We're here to adopt Maribel.” Just then I notice another couple in the waiting area who says, “Oh, we're here to adopt Maribel too.” My heart sinks. We're five minutes too late from being first. This other couple goes into the room to meet Maribel. We wait. When they reemerge they share that she won't come out from under her chair to greet them, so they've decided to adopt another cat!  Hurray! Mark and I still have a shot at this and rush into the room. And wouldn't you know it? Just as we sit down on the floor, this dream kitty for Moo instantly comes right out, plops herself down in Mark's lap and starts purring away. (I secretly think she was hiding from the other couple on purpose because she knew we were the right humans to adopt her.) Happy endings to stories like that happen every day, and today's special guest gets to witness them personally. Kerri Burns is the CEO of Santa Barbara Humane. In this episode, she talks about what the Humane Society is all about, shares stories of some of the pets she's fostered, reveals the three different types of cats, and discusses how the organization in Santa Barbara works with animals and people to make sure adoptions are a great fit for both. She also answers curious questions like: How does a chihuahua in dire straits show the good intentions people can have? How is the Humane Society part of a bigger whole? And what amazing things does Santa Barbara Human do for animals (and humans)?  What you will learn in this episode: What it means to think from the paws up What misconception always comes up regarding stories of sheltered animals How you can help change the story for animals in shelters Who is Kerri? Kerri Burns has served several roles in the Humane Society and other animal rights organizations across the country. She was the Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in Tucson. Then she served as the President of Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando before moving on as Interim Executive Director of the Tree House Humane Society in Chicago, Illinois. Previously, Kerri also assisted animals through some of the country's greatest animal disasters through Animal Emergency Services Programs for the American Humane Association. She's been recognized for her educational outreach on various animal welfare topics with the American Humane Association's Dennis White Award and for her management of charitable giving for PetSmart Charities®. Currently, she's the Chief Executive Officer for Santa Barbara Humane.

In today's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard holds a candid conversation with Roger Haston on ‘How People Choose and Perceive Quality of Veterinary Services in Relation to Prices'.  Roger Haston is an economic expert with over 20 years of experience in various fields, including the veterinary industry. He has previously served as the President at Point Source Consulting, Executive Director at Animal Assistance Foundation, Chief of Analytics at PetSmart Charities, and currently serves as the President at The Institute for Animals.  In this episode, Roger Haston discusses his thoughts on How People Choose and Perceive Quality of Veterinary Services in Relation to Prices, mostly based on the findings in his research paper Simulation of the effect of low-cost companion animal clinics on the market for veterinary services. Haston explains how the entrance of low-cost clinics in the veterinary field can actually boost the profits of other clinics offering services at a relatively higher rate.  Episode Outline:  [00:00] Introductory Ad [02:26] The show starts with Roger Haston giving his thoughts on the fear effect of low-cost services in the market for the veterinary field [03:50] What are the simulations you did and what were their results in the research? [06:20] Roger Haston explains a third attribute influencing consumer behavior [07:50] Brendon asks Haston if, through his simulation, found or assumed that average consumers are price insensitive [12:36] Roger Haston explains how low-cost options mean high profits and higher price practices. [14:13] Ad Break. https://www.vetxinternational.com/podcast/ep-21-bash-halow/ (Learn More) [15:29] How does the entrance of non-profit charities affect the veterinary field? [20:32] Roger Haston explains profitability differences between veterinary ventures with and those without a specific niche in the market [23:00] Can low-cost facilities make profits in low consumer volume areas? [25:00] Roger Haston elucidates on the studies he uses to back his thoughts and ideas [26:34] Haston explains why it is important for all veterinary ventures, for-profit and non-profit, to create awareness of the need for veterinary services  [28:00] Haston provides his contact details [28:46] Closing Ad [29:26] The end: Join our http://www.vetxinternational.com/leaders (Leaders) community

We all love our furry friends, and the last thing we want is to see them going hungry when we fall on hard times. That's why PetSmart Charities decided to team up with Feeding America, to make sure that pet owners didn't have to make difficult choices in trying to support themselves. Tune in to learn how PetSmart and Feeding Tampa Bay worked together to provide dog, cat, and people food to families during the pandemic, and how you can help support that mission going forward! Follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay to learn about the other partners that make our mission of ending hunger possible, and how you can join the movement, too.

As part of Older Americans Month, CCSM is partnering with the Portage Health Foundation for a special series of podcast episodes highlighting what makes Senior Meals such a special organization in Michigan's Copper Country. In episode 1 we visit with Copper Country Senior Meals Executive Director Kathleen Harter. She's just about one year into her career with the non-profit organization, and in this episode she goes through everything that makes Senior Meals special including its core services of meal delivery (nearly 300 per day!) and congregate meal sites, talks about a grant they recently received from PetSmart Charities, and introduces a GoFundMe fundraiser the organization launched in celebration of Older Americans Month. We urge you to support their effort at allowing our area seniors to live independently at their homes by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/f/senior-meals-delivery-equipment.

Learn how pet ownership continues to grow along with the need for affordable, accessible veterinary care. Aimee Gilbreath, MBA, President of PetSmart Charities, shares her passion for the importance of expanding access to care for all, highlighting the reality that more than half of US dogs and cats do not receive adequate veterinary care. Aimee … Continue reading S8. Ep. 4. Diverse Veterinary Models – Access to Veterinary Care →

In this month's Pulse Profile, Maci interviews Amber Wiedenhamer for PetSmart Charities. Amber and PetSmart work together to find cats new homes and provide valuable volunteer opportunities.

Thanks for listening! Here is episode 104! We chat with Steve Kaufman, the Senior Manager of Adoption Initiatives with PetSmart Charities. Find out of grants are available for officers or just for animal shelters. You won't want to miss this episode! Check out PetSmart Charities here. Check out our website to learn more about Daniel and Ashlee. Humaneroundup.com If you have something you'd like us to discuss and want to send it over anonymously? Text or Leave Us a message at 916-241-3464 or email us @ humaneroundup@gmail.com Find us online @https://humaneroundup.com -Podcast (@humaneroundup Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) -Your Host Daniel Ettinger (@animalprotectionofficerdaniel Facebook and @animalprotection_officerdaniel Instagram) -Your Co Ashley Bishop (@H.O. Bishop Facebook and H.O Bishop Instagram) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humaneroundup/message

Maria chats with PetSmart Charities President Aimee Gilbreath. They discuss how Pet Smart Charities helps people in natural disasters; their partnership with Feeding America; how Covid has affected shelters and more! Give a listen then learn how you can get involved at PetSmartCharities.org.

GUEST: Joyce Briggs is president of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs, which advances non-surgical sterilants to increase access to humane fertility control. As executive director of PetSmart Charities, she championed funding early models of Humane Alliance high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter clinics and introduced the transport program Rescue Waggin'. She is co-founder of the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (Oregon), which has maintained a greater than 90% save rate since 2014. She serves as advisor to 911Fosterpets and is on the board of a new nonprofit called The Functional Dog Collaborative, driven by her interests in the dog population. Joyce has a masters degree from Northwestern University. MAIN QUESTION: Why do animal welfare organizations need to begin thinking about how the demand for pets will be met in the future? TAKEAWAYS: It's important to work to develop new methods of sterilization for cats and dogs that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery, especially so we can help animals around the world where resources can be limited. There are dramatic regional differences in pet populations with some parts of the country having shortages of animals available for adoption. These shortages will grow because of the success of spay/neuter programs. When shelters and rescue groups are unable to meet public demand for pets, it creates an opportunity for puppy mills and other unethical breeders to fill the void and meet demand. Shelters and rescue groups in areas where there are few animals available for adoption might consider rethinking some of their spay/neuter messaging and working with people who have physically and behaviorally healthy family dogs to humanely, ethically and responsibly breed mixed breed dogs and raise well-socialized puppies, and help find the puppies good homes. If animal welfare organizations do not begin thinking about how the demand for pets will be met in the future, we may find ourselves cleaning up messes made by others who may seek to take advantage of the opportunity to provide pets for profit and potentially in ways that are inhumane. LINKS: Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs https://www.acc-d.org The Functional Breeding Collaborative https://functionalbreeding.org Vin News article "Have spay/neuter policies in the US been too effective?" https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=10087056 Leadership recommendation: Bolsta article "Caution! Campaign Images Can Make or Break Your Fundraiser" https://bolsta.co/caution-campaign-images-can-make-or-break-your-fundraiser/

This was definitely a full house, but a fun show highlighting Muscular Moving Men & Storage, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistic, and PetSmart. This conversation highlights very different revenue generating companies that have one common focus- growing companies with a strong culture. Whether founded in 1986 like Petsmart or 2008 like Muscular Moving Men, growing a company with a great internal culture can be imperative in company growth. The culture of these two companies helped them both succeed and continue to grow through the pandemic as well. We wish the listeners could see the guests picking up their dogs to share with the camera, but the conversation (even without the dogs) is worth listening. Although puppies and kittens are of course a perk of Petsmart, there are other parts of the culture that Dani and Lauren discuss. Petsmart has continued to progress through the pandemic, support their staff through working from home, and continuing to have passion for people and pets. Jennifer and Justin gave insight into the culture of Muscular Moving Men from the beginning and through the pandemic. They have been able to keep a strong family culture, continuing to support the staff through motivation, while keeping the customers accountable and safe as well. Both companies have growth plans for the future that also include doing good for the community as well. Founders Josh Jurhill and Justin Hodge started Muscular Moving Men to be leaders in the moving industry. Arizona natives, initially just local moving company, MMM added long distance moves, storage, commercial moving & storage and this year Junk Removal. Over the last 12 years Muscular Moving Men & Storage has expanded and seen tremendous growth focusing on amazing company culture and advancement. The staff at MMM has grown with the company with most office members initially starting in the field. According to Justin Hodge Co-Founder, “Its important that our entire staff understand how a move works and how important it is we take care of our customers on moving day.”. Fast forward to 2020 MMM has expanded into a 20,000sf warehouse, 20 trucks, a commercial & junk removal division and a staff of around 70 hard working and very talented individuals. The core values of the company have and always will be “Outstanding Service, competitive rates, Muscles for a Move Made Easy!” Justin Hodge is a 2018 Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Inductee and graduate of the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. He is an Arizona native and Co-Founder of Muscular Moving Men & Storage which opened their doors in 2008. With sights set on nationwide expansion, Justin and his leadership team work to change the culture of the moving industry and stay in touch with the small business feel that made the company successful out of the gate. Justin is a Husband to an amazing wife and father of two beautiful kids. Jennifer Villalobos is a first generation Latina who graduated graduated from the University of Arizona & received her MBA from the University of Phoenix. Today, as an industry executive, Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient & board member of multiple non profits, and now VP of Marketing for Muscular Moving Men & Storage, Jennifer inspires others to achieve beyond boundaries, never forgetting to return gratitude to those who helped lay the foundation and being a role model to her community. Follow Muscular Moving Men on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Founded in 1986, PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates, and how we give back to our communities. We operate approximately 1,650 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products and offers unique pet services including training, pet grooming, boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp and in-store pet adoptions. Expert veterinarian care is available in many of our stores, where Banfield Pet Hospital®, operates full-service pet hospitals. These in-store pet hospitals operate independently of PetSmart and employ veterinarians who provide a full range of health care and emergency services. PetSmart, together with non-profits PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Charities of Canada, partners with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 9 million adoptions – more than any other brick-and-mortar organization. Lauren Givens is the Manager of Emerging Talent at PetSmart. Lauren has more than 9 years of progressive and strategic experience in learning, leadership and talent development, and talent acquisition. Lauren attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee where she received both her BA and MA in Communication. Lauren has worked for both for profit and not for profit retailers before she found herself at PetSmart. She is responsible for the end-to-end early career talent recruitment process that begins with development of the recruitment strategy, design and development of program content, execution of non-traditional recruitment strategies and new hire onboarding for early career talent. She is passionate about helping others see their potential and developing internal and external talent. Dani Kaufman has been with PetSmart for 5 years and currently leads the employment brand and recruitment marketing team. She is passionate about PetSmart and loves to give others a peek into #lifeatpetsmart. She also loves being a dog mom to Ace and Gizmo. Follow PetSmart on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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Show Opening... But first (0:33); Speed cameras to be in front of Waterloo Region schools in 90 days (20:35); Premier Ford to Make an Announcement (43:49); Local market vendors frustrated with lack of support during pandemic (1:27:44); $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada will help provide veterinary outreach services in KW (1:50:35)

Guest: Aimee St. Arnaud is director of National Veterinary Outreach for Best Friends Animal Society. She previously was Director of Programs at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance, was a Program Manager at PetSmart Charities, and founded Humane Ohio, a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. She is also co-owner of Open Door Veterinary Care and Community Pet Care Clinic. Main question: How can animal welfare organizations improve access to veterinary care in their communities? Takeaways: * The inability to afford veterinary care has become one of the most common reasons for the surrender of pets to shelters. Finding ways to provide needed veterinary and other services to keep pets with their people is increasingly falling to animal welfare organizations and will likely be part of our work for the foreseeable future. * Because pets have measurable benefits to human health and wellbeing, it’s more cost effective for entire communities to keep pets with their people. This creates many opportunities for partnerships between humane organizations, human services organizations and governmental agencies as well as local veterinarians. * Three things organizations can do now to improve access-to-care are: ~ Create and provide a pet resource guide to help people find affordable care options, animal-food pantries, pet-friendly housing, etc. ~ Offer low-cost vaccines because it helps people find housing. That’s because proof of vaccinations is required by many boarding facilities, landlords, and low-income government housing. ~ Start a veterinary medical fund where donations are used to help people cover at least some of the costs needed to help care for their pets. Links: * Best Friends Animal Society  * Open Door Veterinary Care * Recommendation - book: "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie - 80th anniversary edition  ~ Wikipedia page with key points from "How to Win Friends and Influence People"  Recorded July 30, 2020.

Todd Cramer is the former President & CEO at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) in New York’s Capital District. Prior to joining MHHS, he was the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Chief of Staff at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey. Todd has also served as the Senior Program Manager, Adoptions at PetSmart Charities and Director of Community Initiatives at the ASPCA. During his time at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, Todd led the Pets Are Welcome, pet friendly housing initiative, pilot program working to encourage rental property owners to go beyond just allowing pet residents and make them truly welcome by eliminating breed, type and size restrictions and providing the tools necessary for pet guardians and their pets to live successfully in rental communities. Under his leadership, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society successfully partnered with the Sunrise Management & Consultants to create Pets Are Welcome communities. Todd has written for Animal Sheltering Magazine and has been a popular speaker delivering workshops on animal welfare topics at regional and national conferences including Best Friend’s National Conference and the Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo. Heather Schechter, Director of Marketing and Business Development, is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and building and expanding the public presence of the company and its clients. She oversees the marketing of multiple apartment communities, including branding, advertising, public relations, and communications functions. Heather brings to Sunrise her experience in marketing in Albany and New York City. She is currently the Past President and Membership Chair of the Capital Region Public Relations Society of America. Heather is Accredited in Public Relations and a licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Columbia College and a Master of Science degree in Education from the Sage Colleges.

Blacklisted Breeds By Insurance Companies Dr. Stanley Coren is back! This time he's toting his research about the breeds of dogs that are being blacklisted by homeowners and liability insurance. Allstate claims one third of their claims last year included a dog. Listen Now Thriller Author Hero of the Week Author Stan Yocum is the Hero Person this week because he spends countless hours training & fostering service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. After bonding with these awesome animals for 18-months, Stan must say "goodbye" when they go to their forever home. Listen Now More Companies Offer Pet Insurance Health insurance is an important benefit at work, now one in every three Fortune 500 companies is offering Pet insurance. Those companies include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Delta Airlines, Microsoft, T-Mobile and UPS. Some of the companies even pay 100-percent of their employee's pet insurance premiums. Listen Now Laser Pointers Can Cause Psychological Problems Most dogs and cats love to chase laser pointers, but they could have some unintended consequences on your pet's psyche. Dr. Nicholas Dodman says that if you use a laser pointer too often, your dog can get so obsessed with chasing the light that they develop behavior problems. Never getting to the point of actually catching the 'prey' can drive a dog slightly nuts. Listen Now New Pet Mixers To Meet Your Mate If you're single and ready to mingle, you can attend one of the pet-friendly mixers being hosted by Petsmart Charities and Match-dot-com. They're being held all over the country this summer. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Dr. T talks with Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna, the senior manager at PetSmart Charities

Heart-throb Josh Duhamel Guests Actor and hubby of Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Josh Duhamel has a thing for dogs! He's teamed up with PetSmart Charities to promote their 5 millionth adoption. He changed his way of thinking when he met "Meatloaf," a dog that was named that because it resembled one. Listen Now Half Cat – Half Machine! A Dutch artist is honoring his departed feline friend by creating a "half cat, half machine." Bart Jansen turned the taxidermied remains of his pet Orville into a working radio-controlled helicopter. Jansen explains that Orville was named after iconic aviator Orville Wright, so taking him airborne seemed like a fitting tribute. Jansen says Orville will be "flying with the birds" once he gets larger propellers and more powerful engines on his birthday. Listen Now First Recalls, Then Lawsuits Following an ever-increasing list of Salmonella-related recalls, Diamond Pet Foods faces what may be the first lawsuit filed in connection with the illness. Pritzker Olsen, a national law firm specializing in food safety, filed the suit last week against Diamond Pet Food Processors and Costco Wholesale Corp. in U.S. District Court in New Jersey. According to the firm's website, the suit was filed on behalf of the father of an infant who was sickened by a rare strain of salmonella infants and hospitalized for three days. Listen Now "Click It Or Ticket" Applies To Pets Too New Jersey is cracking down on pets in transit - and says "click it or ticket" now applies to cats and dogs, too. The SPCA and Motor Vehicle Commision teamed up at a public education event in the Garden State to talk about the dangers of transporting animals without proper restraint. New Jersey is the only state where driving with pets loose in the car is a violation of animal cruelty law. Drivers cited for failing to properly secure their pet, can face a ticket of between $250 and $1,000 and as much as six months in jail. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Peaceful Animal Adoption Shelter (PAAS) funds their programs and daily operations from private donations as well as grants from visionary philanthropic partners including the WaterShed Animal Fund, PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, The Flint Family Foundation, The Cresap Family Foundation, and others. PAAS occupies a key position in an effective network of regional animal welfare organizations.

Losing an animal companion is not for the faint of heart! Charly Kayle seeks guidance from renowned Pet Psychic Marla Steele on connecting with our pets who have crossed over (as well as those who haven't), and healing the ensuing grief. She dedicates this show to her beloved "Marco the Man Cat" who made his transition February 20, 2019. Marla Steele is a professional animal communicator, Reiki Master, Flower Essences Practitioner, and Soul Coach who is dedicated to strengthening the bond between people and animals, awakening our innate healing abilities and nurturing the spirit of all. She is a sought after speaker, teacher, healer, and media guest, who has raised over $10,000 for PetSmart Charities with her readings. She and her husband live in Petaluma, California with their horses, cats and dog. Find out more here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie talks to Mardi Larson, Senior Director of Consumer, Charitable and Corporate PR at PetSmart, about how public awareness and great news stories help drive better overall pet care and extend the outreach/funding of the PetSmart Charities (which grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other welfare group in North America). Bonus: fun holiday products! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Mardi Larson: PR, Products, and Helping Pets In Need on Pet Life Radio.

David Haworth, president, at PetSmart Charities of Canada, speaks about the love pets provide us, and the responsibilities that come with ownership.

Greatest Hits! Susanna Della Maddalena, CEO and President, Central OK Humane “We’re in the business of saving lives." Susanna was a fan favorite and we can definitely see why! She spent ten years heading up PetSmart Charities and now leads Central OK Humane. She has seen it all when it comes to fundraising and has been on both sides of the coin! She discusses implementing game-changing programs that have brought live release rates to an all-time high, as well as how they have handled the high volume for community animals in Oklahoma. Don't miss the knowledge that Susanna shares! To find out more, please go to www.okhumane.org.

Dr. David Haworth, DVM, PhD has impact on his mind. He discusses how he works to help PetSmart Charities save 1,400 lives a day, through grantmaking, adoption centers, supporting spay/neuter and other initiatives. To find out more visit PetSmart Charities online.

With her ten years of at the helm of PetSmart Charities, and her current role leading Central OK Humane, Susana is in a perfect position to share her perspective both as a a funder of animal initiatives, and a recipient of grant dollars.  Thanks to previous support from the ASPCA, Central OK Humane has implemented a raft of programs that have brought live release rates to an all-time high. Their high volume, high quality spay/neuter clinic has treated 11,000 community animals since its inception in 2008, and they also have a robust community cats presence, including TNR and a bottle baby program. To find out more visit Central OK Humane Society online.

Julie applied her for-profit experience and strategic mindset to the issues facing Community Cats in her years at PetSmart Charities and Executive Director of the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Program in Washington State.  She points out how important it is for all groups — no matter their size — to figure out what they do best, and focus on those skills to build sustainability.  Rather than try to “do it all,” she recommends that every organization find like-minded partners who complement their expertise. She also shares great ideas about how to personalize fundraising for spay/neuter initiatives. To find out more visit the PetSmart Charities online.

Dr. Newman describes how the Barry County Animal Shelter implemented a TNR program — with the help of the MRFRS Mentoring Program and PetSmart Charities — that has resulted in a drastic reduction in unwanted litters among unowned cats. She describes her humble beginnings as a spay/neuter advocate — “fixing 12 cats a month wasn’t going to cut it” — and how she sought advice and then, the cooperation of local officials and volunteer vets to help address the problem.  Her advice to those facing similar challenges?  “Just do it.” To find out more visit the Barry County online.

To be inspired, listen to Christi Metropole who's one of the brightest lights on the planet when it comes to animal advocacy and saving cats! As the Executive Director and Founder of Stray Cat Alliance, Christi is soooo loved in the Animal Community. She's shepherded 1,000s of community members to save over 150,000 cats! And... is still going strong! We hear how she does it, how we can model this for our communities and how we can help her do even more! Her leadership has been recognized by world renowned Foundations from the Annenberg to PetSmart Charities. And... A Super Smiley Adventure gives Stray Cat Alliance and Christi 4 Paws Up! Questions or Comments? Send them to: megan@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Saving Over 150,000 Kitties! The Stray Cat Alliance! With Christi Metropole on Pet Life Radio

Blacklisted Breeds By Insurance Companies Dr. Stanley Coren is back! This time he's toting his research about the breeds of dogs that are being blacklisted by homeowners and liability insurance. Allstate claims one third of their claims last year included a dog. Thriller Author Hero of the Week Author Stan Yocum is the Hero Person this week because he spends countless hours training & fostering service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence. After bonding with these awesome animals for 18-months, Stan must say "goodbye" when they go to their forever home. More Companies Offer Pet Insurance Health insurance is an important benefit at work, now one in every three Fortune 500 companies is offering Pet insurance. Those companies include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Delta Airlines, Microsoft, T-Mobile and UPS. Some of the companies even pay 100-percent of their employee's pet insurance premiums. Laser Pointers Can Cause Psychological Problems Most dogs and cats love to chase laser pointers, but they could have some unintended consequences on your pet's psyche. Dr. Nicholas Dodman says that if you use a laser pointer too often, your dog can get so obsessed with chasing the light that they develop behavior problems. Never getting to the point of actually catching the 'prey' can drive a dog slightly nuts. New Pet Mixers To Meet Your Mate If you're single and ready to mingle, you can attend one of the pet-friendly mixers being hosted by Petsmart Charities and Match-dot-com. They're being held all over the country this summer. More this week Next Week: Clarissa Black - Ace Collins - Will Howkins

A lifelong, loving home for every pet - wow, what a fabulous vision. But how do you accomplish such a monumental endeavor? There is the matter of adoption, neutering, physically getting the pets to their new homes, educating new and existing pet owners, research and emergency services, it would seem impossible for one organization to tackle all of these issues let alone triumph but my guest, Julie White of PetSmart Charities will share how this vision is becoming a reality. Questions or comments? Email Dr.Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - PetSmart Charities on Pet Life Radio.

Heart-throb Josh Duhamel Guests Actor and hubby of Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Josh Duhamel has a thing for dogs! He's teamed up with PetSmart Charities to promote their 5 millionth adoption. He changed his way of thinking when he met "Meatloaf," a dog that was named that because it resembled one. Half Cat – Half Machine! A Dutch artist is honoring his departed feline friend by creating a "half cat, half machine." Bart Jansen turned the taxidermied remains of his pet Orville into a working radio-controlled helicopter. Jansen explains that Orville was named after iconic aviator Orville Wright, so taking him airborne seemed like a fitting tribute. Jansen says Orville will be "flying with the birds" once he gets larger propellers and more powerful engines on his birthday. First Recalls, Then Lawsuits Following an ever-increasing list of Salmonella-related recalls, Diamond Pet Foods faces what may be the first lawsuit filed in connection with the illness. Pritzker Olsen, a national law firm specializing in food safety, filed the suit last week against Diamond Pet Food Processors and Costco Wholesale Corp. in U.S. District Court in New Jersey. According to the firm's website, the suit was filed on behalf of the father of an infant who was sickened by a rare strain of salmonella infants and hospitalized for three days. "Click It Or Ticket" Applies To Pets Too New Jersey is cracking down on pets in transit - and says "click it or ticket" now applies to cats and dogs, too. The SPCA and Motor Vehicle Commision teamed up at a public education event in the Garden State to talk about the dangers of transporting animals without proper restraint. New Jersey is the only state where driving with pets loose in the car is a violation of animal cruelty law. Drivers cited for failing to properly secure their pet, can face a ticket of between $250 and $1,000 and as much as six months in jail. More this week

Pet insurance, Responsible Dog Ownership Day and more Katrina information are the subjects of today's show! -Direct download -K9Cast podcast player -Enhanced Feed Subscribe -Standard Feed Subscribe Shownotes (OPML): 00:00 Intro 00:12 Responsible Dog Ownership Day 04:37 On the subject of Pet Insurance 08:17 MSN Money article on Pet Insurance 19:41 Tip on how to tell if your dog is at the right weight 20:59 Additional Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue Charities and Information 21:10 Mommycast 21:25 Petsmart Charities 22:23 Petfinder 23:11 Why to help the animals 26:19 Outro NEW Show archive system New Listener Dog Pictures Send in pictures Send in your stories Send in your questions and comments