Ep. 103 - State of Shelter Pet Adoptions

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

This week I talk with Laura Simpson of The Harmony Fund and The Pet Memorial. We discuss how she started The Harmony fund, where the idea for The Pet Memorial originated, and the work they are doing internationally. We also get into the work they are doing in Ukraine and Romania, as well as the spay/neuter campaigns they are running. You can learn more about The Harmony Fund at www.harmonyfund.org and The Pet Memorial www.thepetmemorial.org. They are also on social media @harmony_fund and @thepetmemorial.  This episode was sponsored by LIX www.lixpetwellness.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 [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 Sabrina Gauntt of Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue. We discuss the domestic side of rabbit rescue and rehabilitation, how Sabrina got into this work, and how you can get involved. To learn more about Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue check out their website www.gaunttfarmantics.com or you can find them on social media @gaunttfarmantics. This episode was sponsored by LIX www.lixpetwellness.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 [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 Kay Stewart from the Feed Real Institute. We discuss how she got involved in the Feed Real Movement, what feeding real means, and the goal behind the movement. I learn the difference in ways of cooking foods and the research that goes into all of the articles they write. If you have ever been curious about the different ways to feed your pet but always felt like a lot of the sites shamed you for feeding kibble, this is the episode for you. Kay takes the shame out of feeding and shares ways to increase the nutrients your pets are getting. To learn more about Feed Real you can check them out online at www.feedreal.com or on social media @feedrealmovement.  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