Ep. 127 - Doug Green and Shirelle

This week I talk with Dr. Cliff Redford, Worldwide Vet. We discuss how he got into veterinary medicine, his global travels to volunteer with different organizations helping with wildlife rescue in places like Greece, India, and Ukraine, and his righthand woman, his daughter Emily. Even if you aren't interested in becoming a vet, this episode is a great reminder to have compassion for the people and animals around you. To learn more about Cliff you can check him out on Instagram @drcliffworldwidevet and online at www.drcliff.caSponsor: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 [email protected] or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

 This week I talk with Cydian Kauffman of Pure Water Northwest to discuss all things water! This was a rollercoaster of an episode. There are some daunting things about water quality and treatment, but fortunately there are things you can do to help protect yourself and your pets from some of the harmful things that end up in our water. To learn more about Pure Water Northwest check them out online at www.purewaternorthwest.com. You can also check out the Environmental Working Group to see if your municipality has water tests on their database at www.ewg.org/tapwater/.#waterquality #petsafety #watersafety #animalrescuepod 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 [email protected] or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Doug Green about his books The Teachings of Shirelle: Life Lessons from a Divine Knucklehead and A Dog of Many Names. We get into his history with rescue dogs, what led him to want to write a book about his experiences with Shirelle, and what we can all learn from dogs. I definitely walked away from this book and this interview with a renewed perspective on what it means to live with dogs. The Teachings of Shirelle: Life Lessons from a Divine Knucklehead and A Dog of Many Names are available directly from the publisher at www.circuitbreakerbooks.com or wherever books are sold, but I do recommend checking out www.bookshop.org to support your local booksellers!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 [email protected] or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

This week I talk with Tricia Montgomery of Moose's March. We discuss her journey in the pet wellness world, how Moose came into her life, and the legacy he has now left behind. Moose's March focuses on early detection of pet cancer by providing resources for pet owners. In addition to these resources they are also launching the Moose Approved Badge program. To learn more about pet cancer and Moose's March check them out online at www.moosesmarch.com or on social media @moosesmarch.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 [email protected] or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site

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

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

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

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

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

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