Ep. 107 - Desperate Dogs of Azerbaijan EDITED

While many countries support animal rescue and welfare efforts, not all countries share the same values. To minimize risks to the rescue, I needed to pull the original episode and edit out some portions of my conversation with Debbie. Please consider donating at the links below or sharing their posts to help support the animals and rescuers. This week I talk with Debbie Spencer from Desperate Dogs of Azerbaijan. We discuss how the rescue started, what the animal climate is like in Azerbaijan, and their plans for growth. It costs approximately $14,000 USD monthly to house and care for the animals that end up as strays in the area. Any rescue knows that, especially in the beginning, funding is the hardest to come by. To learn more about Desperate Dogs of Azerbaijan you can find them on: YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2DvU3-rzuSKAGiSJPy1qwFacebook page facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064694018397Facebook group facebook.com/groups/2552056178420130Instagram instagram.com/desperatedogsofazerbaijan Tiktok tiktok.com/@ddarescue?_t=8aImHPKzBtB&_r=1Gofundme gofund.me/a7041216Teaming teaming.net/desperatedogsofazerbaijaneasyfundraising easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/desperate-dogs-of-azerbaijan-be3635d86e654daa85cb8529 Sponsor: LIX - check out https://buff.ly/3Mz5nUv 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 https://buff.ly/3R2ZrGJ #rescuedogs #rescuecats #desperatedogsofazerbaijan

This week I talk with Katherine Carver about her book ABANDONED: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs. We discuss how her first rescue dog, Biscuit, inspired her to take a closer look at sheltering and rescue, and what she has learned from this experience. You can learn more about Katherine and her work at www.katherinecarver.com. To pick up a copy of Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs head over to www.bookshop.org to support local book sellers near you! 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 Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the black and white image of a white woman with blonde hair and a long haired dog and below is her name. Then the episode number is listed with the name of her book.

This week I talk with sid sibo about her book The Scent of Distant Family. This was such a good read and I was excited to chat with her about her experience in animal welfare, the inspiration for the book, and how she is using it to help animals in need. I highly recommend picking up this book for the reader in your life. Her writing style leaves space for anyone to find the message they need. To learn more about sid you can check out www.sidsibo.com. And to pick up a copy of The Scent of Distant Family head over to www.bookshop.org to support local book sellers near you! 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   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the headshot of sid sibo, a white woman with short dark hair next to a dark brown horse and below is her name. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the book.

This week I talk with Sam Warner from LifeLine Animal Project. We discuss how the organization started, the population they serve and the absolutely staggering numbers of animals and people they support each year! If you are in the Atlanta area, please consider checking out their Home for the Paw-lidays event! You can foster an animal in need for the Thanksgiving break, learn more about the dog, and help them find their forever home. To learn more about LifeLine Animal Project go to www.lifelineanimal.org or check them out on social media @lifelineanimal.   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   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the image of a young woman with dark blonde hair and a brindle dog in her lap. Below her image is the name Sam Warner. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Dr. Karen Shenoy, Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's, and Stephanie Filer, Executive Director at Shelter Animals Count. We discuss the 2024 Hill's Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, how they gather their data, what it all means, and why we should be paying attention. We also discuss JP, a senior dog at Bideawee in New York. Hill's has generously donated a year's supply of Science Diet Senior Vitality dog food to help JP and his new family settle in. To learn more about JP check out www.bideawee.org. Also check out Shelter Animals Count at www.shelteranimalscount.org to learn more about the data collected around animal shelters and www.hillspet.com to find the 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report.  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   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the image of a blonde woman in a blue shirt holding a puppy and a dark haired woman with a colorful top and black blazer. Below lists their names Dr. Karen Shenoy and Stephanie Filer. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week Leif Cocks returns to talk about updates in Orangutan research, conservation, and how you can have an impact. We also discuss why people should care about the environment and animals around the world. To learn more about the work Leif is doing, how to get involved, or if you are like me, to buy his book Finding Our Humanity, go to www.leifcocks.org Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at [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   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the picture of a white male looking off into the distance wearing an olive green shirt with the words The Orangutan Project below his image is the name Leif Cocks. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Dr. Jess Stroble about wildlife urbanization and zoonotic diseases. We cover what a zoonotic disease is, how they can affect your pets, and how they can affect you. We also discuss some good tips for viewing wildlife from a respectful distance and resources for learning more about zoonotic diseases and preventative measures. For the most up-to-date information on symptoms and prevention check out the Centers for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov. 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   Image description: purple and white background with The Animal Rescue Podcast logo of an animal nose with whiskers in the shape of the ILY handshape and below is the name The Animal Rescue Podcast. Next to that is the picture of a white woman with blonde hair wearing a red dress and denim jacket with a blurred outdoor background and below her image reads Dr. Jess Stroble. Then the episode number is listed with the name of the episode.

This week I talk with Jerri Scherf of Tulsa Pack Athletics. Episodes with trainers typically revolve around training methods and energy, but this one took a fun turn I did not see coming. We discuss Jerri's Open-Minded approach to training, white supremacy in training, the use of medications for behavior modification in dogs, and how we sometimes act out of desperation when it comes to our dogs. Trust me, I have been there! You can learn more about Jerri and Tulsa Pack Athletics at www.tulsapackathletics.com or on social media @sailorjerrithedogtrainer. 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 Kassidi Jones. She runs the Instagram page @gingers_naps. We discuss antiracism work in the animal welfare world, what that means and looks like, and how she balances mental health in all of this. In the several years that I have been involved in animal rescue and this podcast, I have seen racism and classism at play. I will be the first to admit that I have shied away from being too loud about what I am seeing out of fear of rocking the boat. But this episode has given me the motivation to get louder, make mistakes, and ultimately be a better ally and community member. I really hope you will check out her website www.gingers-naps.com to find the recommended reading list and learn more about business and pages by People of the Global Majority.  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 Aiden Charron of Earthday.org. We discuss the use of plastics and why they are so harmful, some of the effects of microplastics on our systems, and just how pervasive plastics and their chemicals are. While this can feel like a heavier episode, there is still hope because we can all do something to help out our pets, families, and the planet. You can check out www.earthday.org to read more about the Pets VS Plastic and Babies VS Plastic reports, sign the online petition, and so much more! You can also find them on social media @earthday.org.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at [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