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

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

By Keshia

We will talk with rescues, shelters, and the people getting creative with supporting animal rescue efforts.
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Ep. 83 - Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab

The Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to askApr 22, 2024

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Ep. 83 - Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab

Ep. 83 - Cottontail Cottage Wildlife Rehab

This week I talk with Brigitte Dix of Cottontail Cottage. We discuss how she ended up in New York specializing in rabbit rehab and rescue. If you have ever thought about wildlife rehab work, this is the episode for you as we get into what you need to know, how to become qualified, and how to find rehabbers in your area! To learn more about Briggitte and her team's work you can visit the website at www.cottontailrehab.com or on Instagram and Facebook @cottontailcottagewildlife. To find rehabbers in your area you can download the app Animal Help Now.


Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Apr 22, 202436:31
Ep. 82 - Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary

Ep. 82 - Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary

This week I talk with Julie Marvets of Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary. We discuss how she got started, the resources she has for anyone looking to start their own sanctuary, and what it is like running a sanctuary. This was a fun episode because I grew up near Faribault, MN, where the sanctuary is located. You can learn more about Furball Farm Cat Santuary at www.furballfarmcatsanctuary.com or on social media @furballfarmcatsanctuary. You can also check out their twitch @furball_farm to see the cats and volunteers 24/7 live!

Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Mar 25, 202431:53
Ep. 81 - Why we shouldn't pet all the dogs with Ridge Vogel
Mar 18, 202449:08
Ep. 80 - Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption with Tracy Frank

Ep. 80 - Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption with Tracy Frank

This week I talk with Tracy Frank, owner of Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption out of Texas. We discuss how she got started in animal rescue, some of the interesting rescues she has been involved in, and how you not only can get involved but actually check out the rescue as either a visitor or volunteer. You can learn more about SARA at www.sarasanctuary.org or on social media.  

Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Mar 11, 202435:24
Ep. 79 - Animal Anxiety with Alex Peacock
Mar 04, 202434:08
Ep. 78 - Pawster Nashville with Gabe Horton

Ep. 78 - Pawster Nashville with Gabe Horton

This week I talk with Gabe Horton of Pawster Nashville. We discuss how Pawster got started and the work they are doing to reduce pet homelessness. Pawster bridges human services and animal services to support families around Nashville. To learn more about the work they are doing you can check them out online at www.pawsternashville.org or on social media @pawsternashville. 


Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Feb 26, 202428:21
Ep. 77 - Simplifying Shelter Behavior with Tom Candy
Feb 19, 202430:08
Ep. 76 - Heather Leigh K9 Spirit Guides
Feb 12, 202429:38
Ep. 75 - Fostering After Loss with Lacey Denton

Ep. 75 - Fostering After Loss with Lacey Denton

This week I talk with Lacey Denton, foster for Austin Pets Alive!. We discuss how she has used fostering as a way of healing for both herself and the dogs, what she has learned, and how she has used that to support a new community she has moved to. Check out the resources that Austin Pets Alive! has on their website at www.austinpetsalive.org or on social media @austinpetsalive.


Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Dec 04, 202324:03
Ep. 74 - Austin Pets Alive! with Juan Negrette

Ep. 74 - Austin Pets Alive! with Juan Negrette

This week I talk with Juan Negrette of Austin Pets Alive! We discuss how the program started, what led to some pretty dramatic changes, and how you can get involved. This story gives me hope for the future of animal sheltering. The numbers he lists are staggering, you won't want to miss this one! You can learn more about how to get involved at www.austinpetsalive.org or on social media @austinpetsalive.

Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Nov 20, 202333:53
Ep. 73 - SPCA-I and Patriot Pets
Nov 06, 202330:47
Ep. 72 - Mission K9 with Bob Bryant
Nov 06, 202327:09
Ep. 71 - Safe Pets of Shelby Humane

Ep. 71 - Safe Pets of Shelby Humane

This week I talk with Sarah Hankins of the Safe Pet program with Shelby Humane in Alabama. We discuss the work they do to support people leaving domestic violence situations. Many people choose to stay in unsafe situations because they cannot take their pets with them. Safe Pets takes in these animals to care for them while their families get the support they need to leave and get safe. Once their families are back on their feet they are able to be reunited. Of the domestic violence shelters in Alabama, only three are able to take families with pets, highlighting the need for resources like Safe Pets. To learn more about the work they do and how you can support them visit https://www.shelbyhumane.org/safe-pet.  If you are in Alabama and can foster animals in these situations, please reach out to Sarah to learn more about the process for becoming approved. As this is a unique situation, there are strict protocols that fosters must be able to follow. 

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

Oct 23, 202331:25
Ep. 70 - The Deal with Animals an Anthrozoology Podcast

Ep. 70 - The Deal with Animals an Anthrozoology Podcast

My guest this week is Marika Bell, host of the podcast The Deal with Animals. We have a fascinating discussion about human/animal interaction, the research that has gone into it, and the work she is doing on her podcast. You can learn more about Marika's work at her website www.thedealwithanimals.com or on Facebook @thedealwithanimals. If you are like me and enjoy a good book, you can also check out her recommendations Dog is Love by Clive Wynne and An Immense World by Ed Yong.

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

Oct 09, 202334:30
Ep. 69 - Jenn Toussaint with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Ep. 69 - Jenn Toussaint with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington

My guest this week is Jenn Toussaint from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. We discuss her work as an animal control officer and how she got started. We also discuss different ways you can get involved in animal welfare. There are more ways than you think! To learn more about Jenn and her work you can visit www.awla.org or check them out on Facebook @animalwelfareleagueofarlington and Instagram @awlaarlington

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

Sep 25, 202338:16
Ep. 68: Fundraising with Chris Cash

Ep. 68: Fundraising with Chris Cash

My guest this week is Chris Cash of Naperville Area Humane Society. We discuss all things fundraising, including how she managed to raffle off an Airstream for the shelter! Fundraising efforts do not need to be scary and Chris explains steps to take and things to remember. To learn more about the events they have hosted you can check out the shelter page www.naperhumane.org/. You can also learn more about her professional work at www.realestatepetproject.com/  and if you have any questions you can email her at chriskcash@gmail.com .

Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

Sep 11, 202322:18
Ep. 67 - Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

Ep. 67 - Dr. Andrew Ciccolini

This week Dr. Andrew Ciccolini returns to talk about emergency preparedness with pets. We discuss what you should include in your first aid kit, some first aid you can provide at home, and when to take your pet in to see a vet. To learn more about animal first aid you can check out https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/disaster-preparedness or www.webmd.com/pets. You can also check him out on Instagram @okay_vet. 

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

Aug 28, 202333:58
Ep. 66: Kitten College

Ep. 66: Kitten College

This week my guest is Marnie Russ of Kitten College. Marnie and I discuss how she got started with kittens, what Kitten College is, and the impact it has made. We also chat about their goals for the future and how you can get involved. You can learn more about Kitten College at www.awla.org/programs/kitten-college/ or on Instagram @awlaarlington and Facebook @animalwelfareleagueofarlington. They love to share their resources so please reach out with any questions!

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

Aug 14, 202328:02
Ep. 65: Selling with Pets
Jul 31, 202327:15
Ep. 64: Duo Duo Project with Andrea Gung
Jul 17, 202327:12
Ep. 63: No Ordinary Cats with Lisa Erixon
Jul 03, 202322:07
Ep. 62: Joe Bryan on Buying with Pets
Jun 19, 202331:36
Ep 61: Neighborhood Cats with Bryan Kortis
May 31, 202327:15
Ep. 60: Real Estate Pet Project with Joe Bryan
May 22, 202333:25
Ep. 59: Compassion Fatigue with Jennifer Blough
Apr 28, 202333:10
Ep. 58: Dog Lodge Sanctuary
Apr 12, 202301:00:25
Ep. 57: Galaxy Vets Foundation
Feb 06, 202320:56
Ep. 56: The Elephant Project with Kristina McKean
Jan 30, 202325:21
Ep. 55: Wags to Riches Photography
Dec 26, 202227:60
Ep. 54: Baran Schultz and Fetchit
Dec 19, 202226:47
Ep. 53: Black Noah
Dec 12, 202220:11
Ep. 52: HeARTs Speak
Dec 06, 202220:17
Ep. 51: Replace Denver BSL Part 2
Nov 07, 202232:36
Ep. 50: Born Free USA
Oct 24, 202226:08
Ep. 49: Littermate Syndrome
Oct 10, 202238:17
Ep. 48: Leif Cocks
Oct 03, 202234:57
Ep. 47: CA Bully Rescue
Sep 19, 202218:31
Ep. 46: Hounds and Heroes
Sep 05, 202223:33
Ep. 45: Caribbean Spay Neuter
Aug 01, 202225:41
Ep. 44: Ruck9
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Ep. 43: PAWS NY
May 09, 202228:00
Ep. 42: Pete Paxton

Ep. 42: Pete Paxton

My guest this week is Pete Paxton, animal cruelty investigator and author of “Rescue Dogs”. We discuss his work as an investigator, how he got into it and what he has seen. We also talk about what goes into evidence collection, and how you can help both companion and livestock animals. While some of this may seem a little daunting, he breaks it down into actions that anyone can take. 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 theanimalrescuepod@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. Check out the books mentioned in the episode: “Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well” by Gene Stone and Pete Paxton “Not Rocket Science: A Story of No Kill Animal Shelter Advocacy in Huntsville, Alabama” by Aubrie Kavanaugh Documentaries mentioned in the episode: Dealing Dogs (HBO) Death on a Factory Farm (HBO) Animal Undercover (Nat Geo) ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1
Mar 28, 202201:28:41
Ep. 41: FL Keys SPCA

Ep. 41: FL Keys SPCA

My guest this week is Tiffany Dunsmore from the FL Keys SPCA. Tiffany and I discuss how their shelter started, some of the MANY programs they operate, and the impact they have had on the community. You can learn more about their programs at www.fkspca.org. ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1
Mar 11, 202232:14
Ep. 40: West Georgia Spay Neuter Clinic

Ep. 40: West Georgia Spay Neuter Clinic

Just in time for Spay Neuter Awareness Month, this week Courtnie and Carrie join me from West Georgia Spay Neuter clinic to talk about what it takes to start and operate a spay neuter clinic. As well as the impact these clinics have on the community. If you, like me, have been thinking about how to get a spay neuter clinic in your area, this is the episode for you! You can learn more about their clinic o Facebook @WGSNC or online at www.westgeorgiaspayneuter.com ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1
Feb 14, 202235:34
Ep. 39: Morgan Cole

Ep. 39: Morgan Cole

This week Morgan Cole joins me to talk about her role as a veterinary pharmaceutical rep and volunteer. She also has some advice for those looking to get into volunteering with a shelter or rescue. ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1
Jan 31, 202222:29
Ep. 38: City Dogs and City Kitties

Ep. 38: City Dogs and City Kitties

This week Darren Binder joins me to talk about the rescue he co-founded, City Dogs and City Kitties, based out of Washington D.C. We discuss how the rescue started, as well as the ups and downs associated with rescue. We also talk about their capital campaign and how you can help. If you have ever considered starting a rescue, this is the episode for you! You can find the rescue on Facebook at @citydogsrescue. If you would like to learn more about the rescue and ways you can help, find them online at: http://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/ To donate to the Betty White Tribute Room: cdck.cc/betty To donate to the "We Are Home" capital campaign: cdck.cc/wah To purchase your own "We Are Home" limited edition, signed print: cdck.cc/wahprint ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1
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Ep 35: KyEAC Part 3
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