Pawareness Podcast (Kris McCauley)

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Courtney Bellew, Founder of SNARR Northeast Rescue (Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation), a New York-based organization that doesn’t turn away animals with severe medical problems or high costs of care.

Courtney talks about the biggest challenges and limitations animal rescues face, the positive impact of social media on animal welfare and rescue, as well as the heart-warming adoption story of a paralyzed pooch. Plus, she shares her thoughts on what needs to change and what laws and regulations need to be put in place to help animal welfare and rescue organizations in the US.

“It’s a balance… It’s part of what I do by running a rescue is trying to balance out what we’re spending, what we’re bringing in, and trying to decide whether it’s okay to take a big medical case at the time or not.”      - Courtney Bellew

Tune in to learn how you can get involved in making an impact in the animal welfare industry and how to volunteer with SNARR Northeast Rescue!

Visit SNARR Northeast Rescue’s website: www.snarrnortheast.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SNARRNE

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/snarr_northeast_rescue

Donate: www.snarrnortheast.org/donate

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Courtney Bellew and SNARR Northeast Rescue

[01:54] What does a high cost of animal care look like in rescues?

[02:44] What has changed in animal rescue in the last 10 years?

[04:20] Matching special needs dogs with families

[06:59] Where are you getting dogs from? What is the adoption process like?

[09:12] Limitations to accepting dogs in need & The importance of donations

[11:33] Biggest challenges animal rescues face & The root issue in animal welfare

[16:07] How to connect with and support SNARR Northeast Rescue

[18:14] Do you have to be local to foster?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Harris Baker, the founder of Catfluence. After getting involved with digital marketing in 2014, Harris discovered that content related to cats can go a long way to increase digital strategy and establish a prevailing online presence. He decided to leverage his cats’ Instagram accounts and this is how he found a way to provide a digital platform for cats and influencers who raise awareness about them.

Harris shares how he started his website and gained traction by connecting influencers and partnering with brands by promoting online content related to cats. On top of this, Catfluence is also able to provide an opportunity for cat influencers to explore ideas on the best way to promote their content and to establish their social media presence.

“Maintaining an online presence for cats is a good way to bond with them. That includes doing photoshoots together, giving them treats, and playing with them.” - Harris Baker

Tune in to find out how you can utilize social media to produce content for your furry companions!

Check out Catfluence today!

Official website: https://catfluence.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catfluence/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catfluence/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Catfluence

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catfluence

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/catfluence/_created/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[01:15] Introducing Harris Baker of Catfluence

[03:49] The benefits of creating a digital platform for cats

[05:19] How does Catflience work?

[07:35] The future plans for Catfluence

[09:45] What’s the difference between cats and dogs?

[11:42] What is rewarding about Catfluence?

[13:10] Where can people find Catfluence?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Sandy Branham, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Digital Studio Director of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Jonathan Rust, President of the PAWS. As a student-led organization, PAWS carries out the mission to conduct TNR for cats within their campus and foster abandoned kittens for adoption. Members of the organization try to balance this mission in the midst of their academic responsibilities.

One unique feature that the organization maintains is their feeding station located outdoors on their campus property. This is where students feed the cats twice a day. Since they started as an organization in 2018, PAWS has served 123 cats. Currently, they are working on a new feeding station so they can provide food for more cats and encourage other students to participate in this humane initiative.

“If you don’t have enough people, you don’t have enough time to do stuff. Meeting more people who are interested in joining the club is gonna be something that we strive for. There will be more cats and we definitely need more people to help handle everything.” - Jonathan Rust

Tune in to find out how college students can make a change in their campus by providing humane initiatives for stray animals!

Connect with PAWS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawserau/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ERAUPAWS/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/erau_paws?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Vw0872SLo

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[01:05] Introducing Sandy Branham and Jonathan Rust of PAWS

[04:18] The History of PAWS

[07:33] The Biggest Hurdle in Addressing the Cat Population

[09:17] How Jonathan Maintains Balance in Academic and Organizational Responsibilities

[12:08] How Many Cats Does PAWS Serve Every Academic Year?

[13:46] Current Projects and Future Plans

[24:09] What Does PAWS Currently Need?

[27:22] Where Can People Find PAWS?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I’m doing something different. I’d like to tell you a bit about myself and why this podcast was created. To start it off, I’m just your average, passionate, animal-loving entrepreneur. Having grown up with a bunch of pets, my love and respect for animals started young. Fast forward to 2020, I’ve been running a few different businesses and was introduced to fostering and rescuing dogs. I didn’t seek it out, but when I started fostering, I quickly saw and felt the fulfillment it gave me.

Just before the pandemic hit, I was volunteering with the Humane Society. It was great, but I felt like I could make a bigger impact. That’s when I got the inspiration to ask 150 animal rescue organizations this big question: What problems are you facing in your rescue? The three main problems that came up were money as a resource, space as a resource, and awareness. I knew I could tackle awareness, and so, the idea for the Pawareness Podcast was born.

I don’t have any professional experience with animals, but I do have the mindset that one person can make a world of a difference. So here we are! I’ve learned a ton already from these first 10 episodes and I have many goals for the future of this project. Come along with me on this eye-opening journey of learning, spreading awareness, and connecting with animal welfare leaders from across the nation.

Thank you to everyone who has already joined, we’re making a difference!

Connect with Pawareness:

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit your pet for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes The Doghaus Co-Founder Kevin Simpson. The Doghaus is a sports bar and a dog park. They welcome dogs of all breeds as long as they are being taken great care for by their owners. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doghaus is a dog-friendly park where owners can chill and where pets can play.

What inspired the founders in opening their park is the demand for pubs and bars in their local community. Kevin and his co-founders thought about opening a unique business that is also inclusive to animals. Once they made their announcement on social media, they received a lot of positive feedback from the locals themselves.

Aside from operating as a business, The Doghaus supports and raises funds for local animal rescues and shelters. They make sure that animals in their community have a home and family to live with and to spend the rest of their lives. They also organize animal-centered events such as birthday parties for dogs.

“If we can do two or three of these things and franchise the business, that would be my dream.” - Kevin Simpson

Tune in to find out how local businesses can support animals in their community!

Reach out to The Doghaus today!

Official website: https://bit.ly/3ydJ40m

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3yjkhbq

Twitter: https://bit.ly/3QFBvH7

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3u2Z2I7

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3DWMpCh

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnrG9z

Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:23 What The Doghaus Does

3:42 Inspiration

5:50 The COVID Situation

7:23 Programs for Animals

9:55 Events

10:44 Future Plans

13:12 Advice for Business Owners

14:58 Connect with The Doghaus

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Martha Malone. As a professional animal communicator, Martha is able to receive from, deliver and render messages to animals who are living and those who have passed on. Martha uses energy to communicate with animals, using telepathy as a channel to give and deliver messages.

Martha recalls how she became a professional animal communicator. She spent years searching for a career that fits her. Although she has had experiences in psychology and massage therapy, Martha finds communicating with animals fulfilling. She explains that animal communication can vary from one situation to another, and the best way to unravel what they mean to say is to listen and to rely on energy. Marth also explains that animal communication can help rescues and animal organizations by letting animals understand that they are being taken care of.

“Communicating with animals is a soul-to-soul connection.” - Martha

Tune in to find out how it’s possible to get in touch with your loved ones!

Connect with Martha today!

Official website: https://marthatalkstoanimals.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalTalker37/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimalTalker37

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marthamaloneanimaltranslator/

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:03 Introducing Martha Malone
• 2:42 How did Martha start communicating with animals?
• 6:43 Common messages from animal
• 10:00 Differences between animal communication
• 13:42 Is animal communication related to Reiki?
• 18:04 How can pet owners communicate with their pets?
• 22:16 How do we facilitate communication?
• 23:00 Animal communication helps rescues
• 28:02 Memorable experience in animal communication
• 33:22 Connect with Martha today!

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Brett Reynolds, Head Dog Trainer at The Dog Stop, a dog care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and a retail store. Brett talks about the training services they provide and how the animal training industry, as well as training strategies and techniques, have changed over time.

Brett explains common training mistakes dog owners make, why you might want to enroll your dog in an enrichment program rather than daycare, and his candid thoughts on how long it takes to train dogs.

“Although there’ve been new discoveries, the way dogs learn hasn’t changed. I think people’s perceptions and people’s expectations, owning a dog, is vastly different than it was even five years ago.”       - Brett Reynolds

Tune in to learn about the opportunities Brett and The Dog Stop are excited about in 2021!

Visit The Dog Stop’s website: www.thedogstop.com

The Dog Stop Training & Fitness Center: www.thedogstop.com/trainingcenter

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDogStopUSA

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheDogStop

Resources mentioned:

Download The Dog Stop App: www.thedogstop.com/the-dog-stop-app

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Brett Reynolds + About The Dog Stop training services
• [03:22] How the animal training industry strategies and techniques have changed over time
• [07:06] Doggy daycare vs. dog enrichment programs
• [09:32] Training mistakes and techniques for first time dog owners + Major behavioral issues seen in dogs
• [14:29] How long does it take to teach a dog something?
• [17:14] What opportunities are you excited about in 2021?
• [21:11] How to connect with The Dog Stop

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Animal Rescue Mission Founder Shira Scott Astrof. As a non-profit rescue, Animal Rescue Mission aims to save abused dogs and cats in Los Angeles. The organization provides them with  adoption opportunities and safer places to call home. With a shelter based in Mexico, Animal Rescue Mission also takes in animals in need of rescuing from different places in the world.

Despite some challenging and overwhelming circumstances where they had to take in a great number of dogs, Animal Rescue Mission continues to pursue their advocacy in finding the right foster families for their animals. By doing a background check with foster homes, they make sure that the people who will provide homes for their animals are the right fit.

Addressing modern-day animal issues like the scarcity of spay-and-neuter clinics and the overpopulation of strays, Animal Rescue Mission supplies resources to communities that need solutions the most. Shira also cites that the inhumane dog breeding activity perpetuated by unlicensed organizations also poses a major problem that results in overpopulation. This is rampant in Los Angeles where awareness about animals needs to be raised and disseminated among communities.

“Animal cruelty needs to be punished.” - Shira Scott Astrof

Tune in to find out how you can help organizations address animal overpopulation in your community today!

Connect with the Animal Rescue Mission today!

Official Website: https://bit.ly/3yPe4Vf

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PDy7vC

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sLP3GD

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3wCd8Sp

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3DWMpCh

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnrG9z

Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:12 Introducing Animal Rescue Mission

2:00 Taking In Animals

3:22 Vetting Process

6:50 Fosters for Dogs

8:35 Modern-Day Issues

12:45 New Animal Task Force

14:00 Animal Control

18:55 Unethical Breeding

25:55 Connect with Animal Rescue Mission

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Genevieve Frederick, Founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a non-profit organization that aims to provide care and support for the pets of displaced and houseless individuals.

The inspiration behind the organization comes from Genevieve’s experience in New York when she witnessed a homeless man who was taking care of his pet dog despite having no resources at all. Seeing compassion first-hand, she realized that the homeless community needed more than just a space to live, but also resources to provide care for their animals. She began reaching out to businesses and church organizations that donated pet food, grooming services, and clothing for animals. Soon, the organization expanded with volunteers and partnerships.

Today, Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides immediate care and services for the pets and animals of the homeless community, as well those in the company of veterans. This includes discounted medical services from veterinary hospitals and clinics within the organization’s network for the injured and sick pets. Their programs also enable them to provide livable spaces for the pets in temporary shelters so they don’t have to part ways with their owners whenever they stay in these shelters.

“We all know that the homeless are discriminated against, beaten up, but the animals can alert their owners that they are in potential danger. Their pet gives them unconditional love and protection.” - Genevieve Frederick

Tune in to learn how you can provide care and support to the animals and people who need them the most!

Follow Feeding Pets of the Homeless for the latest updates!

Official website: https://www.petsofthehomeless.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PetsofHomeless

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPetsoftheHomeless

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pets_of_the_homeless/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdXiFX2_UO4kCZjcLmqLmA

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/feeding-pets-of-the-homeless/

Phone number: 775-841-7463

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:14 History of the Organization

13:35 Veteran Support

16:28 Reaching Out to Veterinary Hospitals

21:35 California supports animals

27:21 Measuring Success

30:49 Cost of Doing Business

34:31 Organization’s Reach

37:46 Conditions at Encampments

40:14 Future Plans

42:42 Connect with Feeding Pets of the Homeless

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Christy Lambert, Director of Tap Act at The Animal Pad, a Dog Rescue Organization based in San Diego, CA. Tap Act is the advocacy and activism wing of The Animal Pad which is working tirelessly to shut down the puppy vending industry in Mexico.

Christy offers incredible insights into what it’s like to rescue dogs from Mexico compared to the US, including the differences in medical care and the quarantines that the dogs require, as well as The Animal Pad’s adoption rates and wait times for fosters and adoption. She lets us in on Tap Act’s plans for future activism and how she fits in her role as a volunteer and director to her life as a third-year law student studying to be an animal law attorney.

“Our plan in the future… is to go to San Diego City Council, go to US Border Patrol, and work with them to figure out how we can make this a priority.” - Christy

Tune in to learn more about The Animal Pad and Tap Act from Kristy and to hear the eye-opening story of a trip to Mexico that caused Tap Act to be created.

The Animal Pad website = https://theanimalpad.org/

TAPACT webpage = https://theanimalpad.org/tap-act/

Volunteer application = https://theanimalpad.org/volunteer/

The Animal Pad Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/theanimalpad (@The Animal Pad)

TAPACT Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/tapact (@TAPACT)

The Animal Pad Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/theanimalpad/?hl=en (@theanimalpad)

TAPACT Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/tapactivists/?hl=en (@tapactivists)

The Animal Pad Twitter = https://twitter.com/theanimalpad?lang=en (@TheAnimalPad)

TAPACT Twitter = https://twitter.com/tapactivists (@TAPACTivists)

The Animal Pad Linkedin = https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-animal-pad/

The Animal Pad YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/user/AnimalPad

The Animal Pad TikTok = @TheAnimalPad

The Animal Pad Volunteer Match = https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org784849.jsp#opportunities_tab

The Animal Pad email = info@theanimalpad.com

TAPACT email = TAPACT@theanimalpad.com

Christy's email = cl.theanimalpad@gmail.com

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Kristy and The Animal Pad
• [01:48] Do you strictly deal with dogs and rescue from Mexico?
• [04:42] What are some of your volunteers outside of San Diego doing?
• [06:12] What’s the infrastructure in rescuing dogs from Mexico? How does it differ from rescuing dogs from US states?
• [08:42] What’s your wait time in dogs being adopted?
• [10:21] Do you help with the onboarding process of adopting dogs with special needs?
• [11:37] The inspiring story and purpose behind Tap Act
• [15:58] How they’re working to shut down puppy vendors in Tijuana + Their plans for future activism
• [20:14] Are you a full-time volunteer? What about the other volunteers?
• [23:21] How to contact Kristy and The Animal Pad

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Community Outreach Julee Reslewic. Providing homes for abandoned and surrendered dogs in a tight-knit community, the rescue aims to give another chance at life and an opportunity for hope for dogs in need of homes.

Since they started in 2009, the rescue has grown over the years with their services for dogs and pet-owners. They facilitate foster and adoption programs in the western Hayes County, Texas. By providing medical and emotional care for dogs, the rescue also collaborates with local organizations to fulfill their mission.

This year, the rescue is planning to expand their nursery which they started last year. This facility addresses the need for puppies to have a safe and comfortable environment as they develop into adult dogs. The rescue is also setting their sights on building a healing house for recovering dogs.

“Eleven years is a pretty good number for a relatively small rescue. Our goal is to take in and help a hundred dogs.” - Julee Reslewic

Tune in to find out how you can support local rescues so they can have enough resources to save more dogs in your community!

Connect with WAG Rescue today!

Official Website: https://bit.ly/3PS3Pp6

Twitter: https://bit.ly/3z6Ss6Q

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3t8BwZQ

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x2YsMy

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3DWMpCh

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnrG9z

Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:15 Introducing Julee Reslewic
• 2:43 Rescue’s Growth
• 4:48 Taking in Dogs
• 7:10 Average Length of Stay
• 9:38 Foster vs. Adoption
• 12:40 Future Plans
• 15:05 Issues
• 16:58 Connect with WAG

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Kasey Fisher, the foster owner and volunteer of Happy Dance Dog Rescue based in Carrollton, Texas. Happy Dance Dog Rescue is no-kill, completely foster-based, and women-owned.

“You just kind of jump in… and you learn as you go, so if you don’t have a background with animals, that’s no problem. You can always just learn.”  - Kasey Fisher

Kasey gives insight into the importance of mentorship and not being afraid of failing in fostering, as well as what it’s like to foster a puppy and how their foster process works. She also gives valuable advice for those interested in fostering an animal and shares the inspiring story of her dog, Molly.

Tune in to learn the root causes of the stray dog problem in Texas, why you shouldn’t pick a foster animal based on emotion, and Kasey’s limitless vision for her own future dog rescue.

“Don’t worry about failing. There are so many roles when it comes to rescuing animals that we need all parts of it. We don’t just need fosters, we need donations, transport, volunteers, so if the fostering is not the way to go, that’s okay, we could use you in many other ways.”             - Kasey Fisher

Visit Happy Dance Dog Rescue’s website: www.happydancedogrescue.com

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HappyDanceDogRescue

Email them: HappyDanceDogRescue@gmail.com

Follow Kasey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mollysmomrescuesdogs

Resources mentioned:

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection: www.texasforthem.org

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Kasey Fisher and Happy Dance Dog Rescue

[02:00] What inspired Kasey to start fostering dogs and volunteering + The story of Kasey’s dog Molly

[05:29] What Kasey likes about Happy Dance Dog Rescue + The importance of mentorship in fostering and animal rescue

[07:00] What Kasey did before fostering and volunteering + How to connect with Kasey for advice

[09:39] The best advice for people interested in fostering animals

[12:44] How the foster and vaccination process works

[14:48] What is it like to foster a puppy?

[17:52] Causes of the stray dog problem in Texas

[19:42] If you were to start a rescue with $1 million, what animal welfare problems would you solve?

[22:20] How to connect with Kasey and support Happy Dance Dog Rescue

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Amber Rose Beck, Special Projects Coordinator of Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., and Ellie Lofts, Adoptions Head of the organization. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today. With their mission to raise awareness about animal welfare, the organization commits to finding homes for animals, mostly cats, and has expanded their campaign to countries like Greece.

Ellie explains that the organization has been working hard to help address the overpopulation of stray cats, a prevalent issue in Greece. Due to this overpopulation, residents don’t really find the need to adopt cats. This is why the organization opens doors for adoption opportunities overseas. They help transport the rescued cats in their shelters to interested owners in countries like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T. also offers the opportunity for volunteers to help save the lives and advocate for the welfare of cats who are in need of homes and families. In Greece, they provide an internship program for vet students who can render their expertise in medicating animals and keeping them healthy.

“I think the whole mindset around animals and how they should be cared for in the streets would make a big difference.” - Amber Rose Beck

“There’s a lot of kind-hearted people that try and help but we also need more support other than the basics.” - Ellie Lofts

Find out how rescuing animals can reach a global scale by tuning in to this episode!

Stand Up for Animal Rights with Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T.!

Official website: https://www.letsbesmart.org/

Official website of their Greece Campaign: https://www.letsbesmart.org/greece-smart-project

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsBeSmart

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsbesmart_/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTh0Kbbg-GGPWZbaeKbhatg

Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTh0Kbbg-GGPWZbaeKbhatg

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

3:03 Stray Cats in Greece

4:39 Obstacles

6:25 Taking Care of Rescued Cats

9:56 Volunteer Program

11:15 Issue to Resolve

14:04 Scope of the Town

17:00 Advice

18:55 Future Plans

21:46 Follow Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T.

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Young, the outreach coordinator of the Richmond Animal Care and Control Center. Based in Virginia, this foundation currently serves over 3,000 animals a year, providing them with immediate care and raising funds for their needs.

With over seven years of experience as a volunteer for animal rescues and local shelters, Robin explains finding fulfillment in helping animals. With prior experience in television, Robin has rendered her marketing skills to help rescues, shelters, and animal organizations in their outreach activities.

Robin also shares advice on how to handle, address, and overcome compassion fatigue, a common experience among animal organization volunteers and staff members. She puts emphasis on taking an ample amount of time for rest. With proper self-care, no one will ever lose the original intention of the mission to help animals in need.

“You have to have a love for animals and try to make a change. You’ve got to be able to handle the things that come on a daily basis. You can bring new ideas and open new possibilities for shelters.” - Robin Young

Tune in to discover how animal organizations balance their time in providing immediate care for the animals without compromising their health!

Check out the Richmond Animal Care and Control

Official website: https://www.raccfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richmond.Animal.Care.and.Control

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racc_shelter/

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Introducing Robin Young and RACC

2:47 Issues in Virginia

4:20 Climate in Virginia

5:30 Advice for Volunteers

9:28 Addressing Compassion Fatigue

11:37 Impact of Social Media

13:58 Current RACC Projects

16:37 Future RACC Projects

18:06 Collaboration with the Local Government

22:07 Responsibilities of RACC

21:18 Connect with RACC today!

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Mirah Horowitz, the Founder and Executive Director of The Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. As a volunteer-run rescue based in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro Area, they rescue animals from high-kill shelters, especially those located in the rural south.

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue started in 2009 after Mirah gathered like-minded volunteers from the community who are passionate about rescuing animals. Mirah recalls how government service has inspired her to lend a helping hand for helpless animals who deserve to have a second chance in life with a forever home and loving families.

Despite its name, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue now offers an active program for cats in the community. Their mission is to connect potential adopters with animals who have been neglected, at risk of euthanasia, and in need of care and attention. Today, they also focus on addressing the prevalent issues concerning animals in their community.

“Our real mission is to try to help shelters that have no other help.” - Mirah Horowitz

Tune in to find out how you can start your own rescue and reach out to other shelters that need assistance in finding homes for animals!

Connect with The Lucky Dog Animal Rescue today!

Official website: https://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dcluckydog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuckyDogAnimalRescue

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcluckydog/#

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/luckydoganimalrescue

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucky-dog-animal-rescue/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:12 How Lucky Dog Operates
• 3:51 How Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Started
• 5:36 Volunteers at The Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
• 7:06 Issues in the Community
• 9:34 Creative Fund-Raising Campaigns
• 12:23 The Impact of Community Teamwork
• 13:04 Future Plans
• 15:32 Connect with The Lucky Dog Animal Rescue!
• 16:52 Advice for Volunteers

Are you wondering how you can help grassroots animal welfare organizations while in lockdown? Look no further!

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Paris Miller, Founder and Executive Director of Project Canis, whose mission is to help animals in shelters by giving them toys made from recycled materials. This college student-run organization is already making a huge impact in Florida’s animal shelters and they’ve only been up and running for one year!

The best part is, it doesn’t matter what state you live in, you can get involved and help make a difference in the lives of shelter animals by volunteering with Project Canis from the comfort of your home, at zero cost to you. Paris speaks on about the enormous impacts of donating toys to animal shelters, such as improving the animals’ physical and mental wellbeing and helping them get adopted.

“The reality is that animals in shelters are left alone for hours on end overnight when there’s no shelter staff around and having just one toy can really provide a sense of comfort to an animal.” - Paris Miller

Tune in to see what kinds of toys Project Canis accepts, to learn more about the future of Project Canis, and to discover how you can volunteer with them or organize a service project of your own!

Visit Project Canis’ website: www.projectcanis.com

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theprojectcanis

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/project.canis

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Kristy and Project Canis
• [01:45] Have you always been entrepreneurial? How did you start Project Canis?
• [02:42] How big is the impact of and team behind Project Canis?
• [03:29] Logistics: Where the toys come from + Leveraging connections with other campus organizations + How you can help
• [05:36] What kinds of recycled toys are you making?
• [07:12] Their goals for 2021 + Primary issues seen in animal shelters + Impacts of donating toys to animal shelters
• [09:36] Will you expand your toy selection in the future?
• [10:08] What is your role in Project Canis?
• [10:48] Advice for college students who want to start a non-profit organization or movement
• [12:24] How to contact Paris and Project Canis

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Stephanie Reitler, Founder of Dundalk Community Cats, which is an organization based in Maryland that integrates professional photography with raising awareness about Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs.

Stephanie shares her story of discovering the powerful benefits of TNR and why she decided to create Dundalk Community Cats. She tells her biggest success story, how she’s navigating the challenges of doing TNR, and what the TNR process typically looks like. Plus, she offers great advice and resources for people interested in learning how to do TNR properly.

“Really it’s just all about doing what you can in your community. Even if you save one cat, that’s still one less cat that’s going to be out there having kittens and causing more problems for everybody else.”       - Stephanie Reitler

Connect with Dundalk Community Cats on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dundalkcats

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dundalkcats

Email Stephanie: dundalkcommunitycats@outlook.com

Resources mentioned:

Hannah Shaw / The Kitten Lady: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VvB6tmC4lu_WCx7hE0PZA

Cat Man Chris: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VzUf8LyXxOz2ZkQP8_uhw

Cole and Marmalade: www.youtube.com/user/chrispoole20

Baltimore County Animal Services: www.facebook.com/BaltCoAnimalServices

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Stephanie Reitler and Dundalk Community Cats

[02:01] What is it like to start and run an animal welfare organization by yourself?

[03:37] What inspired you to learn how to Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) and why is TNR is important?

[06:17] Dundalk Community Cats’ biggest accomplishments since being founded

[08:03] Stephanie’s biggest success story + Programs at Dundalk Community Cats

[11:48] Navigating challenges in Trap, Neuter, and Return

[13:13] How long does it take for a cat to recover from a spay or neuter? How long does it take to trap a cat?

[15:27] Advice for people interested in doing TNR

[16:43] Future goals and plans for Dundalk Community Cats

[18:32] How to connect with Stephanie and support Dundalk Community Cats

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Animal Protection Officer, Daniel Ettinger, to talk about this very important profession and what it’s really like to be an Animal Protection Officer. He shares what his duties are, how you can get trained and educated to be an Animal Protection Officer, and what he loves most about his career. Daniel also gives wise advice to people who are interested in becoming an Animal Protection Officer, along with resources you can use to educate yourself and spread awareness about animal cruelty.

“I also love the engagement of the community. This is a small, kind of niche community where we share things a lot with each other and there’s not many like us, so we all bond and that’s a nice perk of the job.”      - Daniel Ettinger

Tune in to hear Daniel bust the misconceptions about animal control and to learn his candid thoughts on the history and future of animal protection services.

Did you know? 🡪 Animal cruelty and domestic violence are linked. Since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic, animal protection services have seen an increase in cases of animal cruelty.

Listen to Daniel’s podcast, The Human Roundup, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and his website: www.humaneroundup.com

Resources mentioned:

National Animal Cruelty Investigation School: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/law-enforcement-training-institute/national-animal-cruelty-investigations-school

National Animal Care and Control Association: www.nacanet.org

Code 3 Associates: www.code3associates.org

Humane Educators of Texas: www.humaneeducatorsoftexas.com

ASPCA: www.aspca.org

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Animal Protection Officer Daniel Ettinger
• [01:30] What does an Animal Protection Officer do?
• [03:00] What training or education do you need to become an Animal Protection Officer?
• [04:37] Examples of calls Animal Protection Officers The impacts of covid-19 on animal protection services
• [06:30] What is your favorite part of being an Animal Protection Officer?
• [07:43] Advice for people wanting to get a job in animal protection services
• [09:30] Do animal protection services work with animal shelters and rescues?
• [10:40] The history and future of animal protection services + Misconceptions of animal control
• [13:41] Do you think a pandemic, like rabies, will happen again in the 21st century?
• [14:38] How to learn more about the animal protection services profession + The Humane Roundup

In this episode, we welcome Sheryl Joyce, Founder and CEO of the Pet Pardon app. As the first platform of its kind, Pet Pardon aims to reduce animal euthanasia by spreading awareness about this issue and establishing a network and support for animal advocates, welfare and organizations, and pet owners.

Sheryl shares how she got the idea for the app when she discovered accounts of rescues and shelters on Instagram. When she learned about the rates of euthanized animals, even healthy ones that end up in shelters, she found the need to address it by using modern technology and utilizing current trends that educate and inform. By documenting the situation of animals in these shelters and releasing photos and videos on social media platforms such as Instagram, animal advocates can spread awareness about the animals’ situation and find support from similar communities. Pledging can also help support this advocacy.

Today, Pet Pardon app combines these features for a more convenient experience and to become a sustainable resource to help operate, fund, and support smaller rescues. After launching the first version of the app in March 2020, Pet Pardon now has hundreds of pledges from animal advocates and organizations. Currently, the app maintains its mission which is to support campaigns and advocacies that help reduce and entirely eradicate animal euthanasia in many countries around the world.

“One of the things that really need to happen is educating the public. Education is the key for anything.” - Sheryl Joyce

Tune in to find out how you can make use of digital technology and innovation to advance your mission!

Visit Pet Pardon’s official website: https://pet-pardon.com/

Download the app here: https://pet-pardon.com/app-features/

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pet_pardon

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetPardonApp/

Check them out on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/petpardon

Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAEU7HWp0X2lWuyRijjCwaQ

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petpardon/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:33] Introducing Sheryl Joyce and the Pet Pardon App

[01:26] The history behind Pet Pardon app

[05:28] The impact of pledges to support rescues and shelters

[07:37] The first version of the app was launched last March

[08:47] The organizations that can use the app

[09:30] The app is a great resource for smaller animal rescues

[11:57] How does the app address the rate of animal euthanasia?

[15:33] The countries where the app is accessible

[19:48] Where can people find the app?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Regan Lambert, Director of Johnson County Community Cats, the only cat specific rescue and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program located in Johnson County, Indiana and is 100% volunteer run and donation funded.

Regan highlights the importance of community outreach and education, in addition to TNR programs, in fighting cat overpopulation, as well as the biggest challenges her organization is facing as part of the animal welfare community in Indiana. She also provides information and advice for people who want to become better pet owners and who want to assist in TNR programs.

“I think we can put an end to cat overpopulation if we do it right and doing it right is adding that education.       - Regan Lambert

Tune in to learn what the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) process is like and how you can get involved to help end cat overpopulation in Indiana!

Visit Johnson County Community Cats’ website: www.jcccats.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnsoncountycommunitycats

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcccats

Email them: tnr@jcccats.org

Donate: https://bit.ly/3mOnc4c

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Regan Lambert and Johnson County Community Cats
• [02:00] Where are you located? Where are your cats coming from?
• [02:55] What obstacles and common issues are you facing in Johnson County?
• [04:22] How often should cats visit the vet?
• [05:28] What is the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) process like?
• [07:03] Their biggest focus: The importance of outreach, education, and getting the community involved
• [08:47] How are you facilitating community outreach and education?
• [10:30] Will we ever end cat overpopulation?
• [12:52] Future goals and plans for Johnson County Community Cats
• [14:37] Volunteering with JCCC
• [15:46] Advice for people interested in participating in a TNR program
• [18:11] How to connect with and support Johnson County Community Cats

In this episode, we welcome Kaitlyn Morris, founder of Mandy’s Paws Rescue. Kaitlyn started this rescue in 2019 to honor her late mother who had been an advocate for animal rescues for most of her life.

Kaitlyn shares how she has become inspired by her mother’s initiative to help and adopt animals. They would usually take in injured animals found on the streets of Los Angeles and nurture them back to their feet. Kaitlyn also shares some of the obstacles that she often encounters in running a rescue, most of which include facing criticism by sponsors. But eventually, Kaitlyn has learned the important ways to support the rescue. This includes vetting of foster families and checking if they have the ideal home and environment for rescue animals, getting connected with shelters and other rescue organizations, and keeping engagement with opportunities to help animals.

Currently, Mandy’s Paws Rescue has helped around 300 animals. They continue using their social media channels to network, amplify causes, and raise awareness. They are also currently working on their process to make the organization achieve a 501(c)(3) status.

“In the moment, when you make a mistake, just remember that it will be okay. You will get through it. If you choose to continue rescuing, you will be able to.” - Kaitlyn Morris

Tune in to find out how you can start your own rescue in your community!

Visit Mandy’s Paws Rescue: https://mandyspawsrescue.wordpress.com/about/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyspawsrescue/?hl=en

Visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mandyspawsrescue/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [01:03] Introducing Kaitlyn Morris of Mandy’s Paws Rescue
• [04:04] The obstacles in running a rescue organization
• [07:25] Rescuing animals is a case-to-case basis
• [11:42] The memorable story in helping animals
• [15:06] The scope of Mandy’s Paws Rescue
• [17:45] The goals of Mandy’s Paws Rescue
• [20:00] The advice for rescue organizations
• [21:30] The official social media channels of Mandy’s Paws Rescue

In this episode, we welcome Michael Habicht, co-owner of the Healthy Paws Herbal Labs. This growing company uses traditional herbs to treat common ailments among pets. Michael explains how their formulas help build a pet’s immune system to avoid allergies, treat their pain, and keep them healthy. Their products are available on their official website. Currently, Michael hosts Clubhouse sessions where he engages informative conversations with pet nutritionists, dog trainers, and pet owners around the world about the treatment of common pet ailments.

In today’s time, what we’re finding currently is that so many people are looking for alternative solutions for their pets. If we get any push back for our products, it’s more about people not knowing. These herbs are exactly what our formulas are based on, ancient recipes being used for centuries. It’s a holistic way of approaching things. The herbs work so naturally with our body.

- Michael Habicht

Tune in to find out how you can help relieve your pet from stress, anxiety, and pain through holistic treatment and herbal medicine!

Did you know? Herbal medicines can work with humans as well. With the right dosage and a proper consultation from a doctor, herbal medicines can be a remedy to any minor ailment.

Visit Healthy Paws Herbal Labs’ official website: https://healthypawsherbals.com/

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Healthypawsherbals/

Check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthypawsherbals/

Join Michael Habicht’s session on Clubhouse: @MichaelHabicht

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Michael Habicht of Healthy Paws Herbal Labs
• [01:50] How to Purchase Herbal Medicine for Pets
• [03:03] The Advantages of Treating Pets with Herbal Medicine
• [04:34] How did Healthy Paws Herbal Labs start as a company?
• [06:52] The Misconceptions of Herbal Medicine
• [09:40] How pet owners outside the United States can access the products
• [12:00] Which breed do the products cater to?
• [13:11] Healthy Paws Herbal Labs’ future plans
• [15:26] Where can people reach Healthy Paws Herbal Labs?

Pawareness Podcast No. 84

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Sterling, Founder of TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions and creator of tabbydates.com.

He speaks on how he walked away from one passion to live in a van and pursue his passion of helping cats. He offers advice for people who may want to take their passion their full-time job, shares about the advantages that living in a van gives to his work, how he gets people together to create change, and how he knows where to go to trap strays. Sterling talks about his two cats and the resistance he gets from the bird community.

Tune in to hear what Sterling is currently working on and what the future of TrapKing looks like!

Visit TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions’ website: www.trapkinghumane.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trapkinghumane

Follow them on Instagram: https://trapkinghumane.org/

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/the_og_trapking

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline

• [00:34] Introducing Sterling and TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions
• [03:07] How did you walk away from something you love to pursue cat rescue?
• [05:10] Advice for someone who may want to take their passion their full-time job, including the sacrifice he’s made to make this happen
• [06:38] Living in a van has advantages for this work
• [07:49] How Sterling gets people together to create change
• [08:47] How does he know where to go to trap strays?
• [09:51] About Sterling’s cats
• [11:27] Resistance from the bird community
• [13:00] What is he working on right now and what is the future of TrapKing?
• [14:49] How to connect with Sterling and TrapKing

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Coleman, Community Engagement Manager of Woods Humane Society. Based in San Luis Obispo County, Woods Humane Society has been offering services to animals for over fifty years. They provide shelter and care for at least 3,000 cats and dogs a year.

Robin shares one factor that contributes to the success of a rescue organization. A supportive community that is friendly towards animals is more likely going to help a rescue organization thrive. Woods Humane Society strives for animals of all ages to be adopted and helps potential owners through the process.

Aside from the active adoption opportunities in their community, volunteers also express interest in helping their organization. Over the years, it’s the community that drives them to achieving their goals.

“We still have a lot of work to do in this community. It’s definitely not easy, but we are lucky to live in an animal-friendly open adoption community. We all need kindness. We all need compassion.” - Robin Coleman

Tune it to learn how to support your local animal shelters and rescue organizations!

Connect with Woods Humane Society today!

Official website: https://woodshumanesociety.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodsHumaneSociety/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodshumanesociety/?hl=en

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 4:36 High adoption rates
• 12:18 The advantage of volunteers
• 11:45 Opportunities for volunteers
• 13:35 Being open to saying yes
• 14:36 Advice for interested volunteers
• 16:00 Benefits of collaboration
• 17:39 Building a foster network
• 18:42 Space for rescues
• 20:53 Pandemic problems
• 22:55 Advice to first-time foster owners
• 30:00 The effects of staying in shelters
• 32:30 Connect with Woods Humane Society

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Tails Humane Society Executive Director Michelle Groeper. Located in Illinois, Tails Humane Society has been taking care of 3,400 animals a year. Most of the animals they take in are dogs, cats, mice, and all friendly and vulnerable species with fur. They aim to provide homes for these animals and medical care such as spay-neuter services.

Michelle defends kill shelters in communities that lack resources and assistance for adoption programs. While other shelters have the right connections and access to directly provide immediate homes for their rescues, some shelters lack these opportunities due to their location and environment. That doesn’t mean that they are not working on ways to uphold the animals’ lives and their chance to live.

Taking animals within their area and from those of southern communities as well as their partner organizations, Tails Humane Society maintains the mission to help animals in need and offer the immediate care they deserve. For them, keeping up with effective communication and establishing genuine connections are fundamentals to running a successful animal organization.

“We need to make sure we are communicating how many dogs we can get with our foster homes.” - Michelle Groeper

Tune in to find out how important it is for animal organizations to work together!

Check out Tails Humane Society today!

Official website: https://bit.ly/3yrK1mq

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3P7FR95

Twitter: https://bit.ly/3whFQqn

YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/39cKWws

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PaOTSx

Check out Pawareness!

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Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

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Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:25 Location

3:49 Finding dogs

7:33 Kill shelters

10:50 Relationships with Partners

13:25 Roles in Tails Humane Society

15:26 Programs

19:30 Advice for Volunteers

22:00 Adoption Center Plans

25:25 Social Media Channels1

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Erin Rockafellow and Jeanette Skaluba, two of the founders of Yoga4Cats. Specializing in health and fitness, Yoga4Cats combines wellness programs with animal welfare initiatives. Based in Decatur, Illinois, Jeanette shares how Yoga4Cats began in 2015 as the first organization to shelter cats for fundraising and adoption. She explains how their community needs cat-focused rescue organizations. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Yoga4Cats provides these needs for the community.

This foster-based rescue carries out essential programs for wellness enthusiasts and cats in their community. They provide TNR’s, foster care, and fundraising events to support rescues, shelters, and animal organizations. They partner with local yoga studios where they conduct their events, and collaborate with yoga instructors. They use the funds they obtain from their events and merchandize for the veterinary services that the community cats need so they can live healthy lives.

“I think there are progressive things happening, and a lot of them include getting the engagement from the community, from your local vets, from your volunteers and getting the right people involved for sharing that passion which results in a greater impact.”  -  Jeanette Skaluba

“Community education is a huge factor in what we do. Thinking ways for people to know that the community exists and making the information more accessible will go a long way.” - Erin Rockafellow.

Tune in to find out how fitness programs and wellness activities can support animals in need!

Visit Yoga4Cats’ official website: https://www.yoga4cats.com/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga4cats/

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoga4cats

Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw2gemAANuhoSSv5AMMnKrA

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yoga4Cats/

Resources Mentioned:

University of Illinois Shelter Medicine Program: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/animal-care/shelter-medicine-program-illinois/

Illinois Animal Welfare Act: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1375&ChapterID=24

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:58] Introducing Yoga4Cats

[03:26] What does Yoga4Cats provide?

[04:40] How many cats can they accommodate at one time?

[05:30] What are their fundraising events?

[06:34] Which organizations are they partnering with?

[09:58] The WeTNR program

[12:13] Addressing the issues with community cats

[15:10] What Yoga4Cats doesn’t do

[16:39] The programs that last

[19:00] The contribution of volunteers in their fund-raising activities

[21:52] The future plans of Yoga4Cats

[25:20] Where can people reach out to Yoga4Cats?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Doobert Founder and CEO Chris Roy. Described as an “Airbnb for volunteers and homeless animals”, Doobert is a software and app that connects animal rescue organizations with volunteers and resources that will help locate animals in need of saving, transport them to shelters, connect them with potential adopters, and provide them with homes.

As a former pilot, Chris got involved with rescue organizations after a friend asked him to help transport dogs via an airplane to their shelter. Realizing that there was a lack of resources for rescue organizations to connect and access these animals, Chris took the chance to come up with the software as a database to address this issue. Chris and his team launched Doobert in May 2014.

Today, Doobert is still growing as a software and is proud to support more than 5,000 organizations and 35,000 volunteers with the mission to provide animals the homes and families they need.

“The more I discussed and socialized with [animal] organizations, the more we learned how to keep expanding the software.” - Chris Doobert

Tune in to find out how technology and innovation can help save animals’ lives!

Check out Doobert today!

Official website: https://bit.ly/38orqNr

Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/38zN0yi

Instagram Page: https://bit.ly/3wp5NV4

YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3Lh9JN7

Animal Innovations Show, Chris Roy’s Podcast: https://bit.ly/3sZCBmT

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3DWMpCh

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnrG9z

Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:01 Introducing Chris Roy

2:00 Doobert’s Beginnings

4:30 Doobert Forward

5:55 Size and Scope

8:50 Awareness

12:27 Gratification

14:23 Future Plans

17:04 Animal Sanctuary

18:52 Reach Out to Doobert

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Zach Skow, Founder of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue and the Pawsitive Change Prison Program. Zach has an extremely inspiring story to tell you about how dogs and rescues saved his life. He talks about the Pawsitive Change Prison Program, which is an intensive program that works with incarcerated individuals to rehabilitate people and pets through vulnerability, making a significant impact on those released and reintegrated into society. Then, he shares shocking statistics about incarceration in the US and how the government can help rescues and prisons make positive impacts in the world.

“Incarcerated people and pets are my jam. That is what I focus all of my time on, that is what my life is dedicated to, and I feel very blessed and honestly fortunate to have that purpose to plug myself into.” - Zach Skow

Tune in to learn about Zach’s  journey of spontaneous entrepreneurship and how his non-profits have been affected by covid-19. He shares about how dogs have helped him connect to unconditional self-love and self-confidence, as well as what goals and projects he’s working on this year in 2021.

“For me, the silver lining of all this is we’ve been able to introduce a cross-section of our society, our culture, in black and brown folks and introduce them into an economy that is receptive, that is inclusive, and that is willing to engage with them and allow them to access their American dream through the pet industry.”- Zach Skow

Did you know? 40 of the incarcerated men enrolled in the Pawsitive Change Program have been released and more than 20 of them have since gained employment in the pet industry!

Visit Marley’s Mutts website: www.marleysmutts.org

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marleysmutts

Learn more about the Pawsitive Change Program: www.marleysmutts.org/pawsitivechange

Follow Pawsitive Change Program on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawsitivechangeprogram

Follow Zach on Instagram: www.instagram.com/zachskow

Follow him on Twitter: www.twitter.com/zachskow

Connect with him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/zach.skow

Follow Cora Rose on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecorarose

Donate: www.marleysmutts.org/donate

Resources mentioned:

The Man That Rescues Dogs: www.tmtrd.org

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: www.goodreads.com/book/show/6708.The_Power_of_Now

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

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On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Stacy LeBaron, Founder of The Community Cats Podcast. Stacy and I discuss the evolution of her podcast and how she’s expanded into many different areas of activism, including blogging, virtual conferencing, webinars, and even a grant program. She details how to identify stray cats and gives recommendations for what to do if you encounter a stray cat. Then, Stacy shares insight into the impacts of covid-19 on her podcast and other areas of her business, the biggest issue in the cat community, and how to tackle it.

Tune in to learn more about her webinars, conferences, and certifications, as well as how you can contribute to the cat community!

Visit Community Cat Podcast website: www.communitycatspodcast.com

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/communitycatspodcast

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/communitycatspodcast

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/communitycatsp1

Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-lebaron-25a52121

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline

• [00:33] Introducing Stacy and The Community Cats Podcast
• [03:10] The evolution of the podcast
• [05:03] How do you decide what to pursue next in the cat community?
• [07:01] Recommendations for people who encounter strays and how to identify stray cats
• [10:23] The impacts of covid-19 on The Community Cats Podcast and the other areas of Stacy’s business
• [13:07] Learn more about Stacy’s webinars, conferences, and certifications
• [14:50] The #1 issue in the cat community + How to tackle it

In this episode, we welcome Jacquie Navratil, founder of Luxe Paws. Jacquie shares how Luxe Paws takes a unique approach in treating and helping cats in their community. By partnering with local businesses, they focus on helping cats from a grassroots level. That means spreading awareness about the cases and situations of stray cats in the neighborhood, and conducting local events to inform people about their initiatives in trap-neuter-return.

Jacquie also shares how Luxe Paws has utilized social media to inquire about the whereabouts of stray cats. To help reduce the cat population in their neighborhood, they asked people the location where stray cats are commonly found. She also emphasizes the impact of education in the local community when it comes to treating cats and rescuing them. It also helps a lot to encourage people to engage and to provide the right resources to achieve success.

“Spay/neuter is not a handout, it’s a lifesaver.” - Jacquie Navratil

Tune in to find out how grassroots initiatives can save animals in your community!

Visit the Luxe Paws Official Website: https://savekittensla.org/

Follow Luxe Paws on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxepaws/

Follow Luxe Paws on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuxePaws/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:49] Introducing Jacquie Navratil of Luxe Paws
• [02:25] How Luxe Paws started
• [04:15] How Luxe Paws reached out to local businesses and organizations
• [06:17] The bottlenecks of TNR
• [08:26] Maintaining collaborative partnerships on social media
• [10:50] How to address the overwhelming problems concerning cats
• [13:33] Community involvement helps solve rampant cat problems
• [15:19] Luxe Paws leads a good example in solving cat problems
• [16:51] How can people outside of LA help Luxe Paws
• [21:19] The future projects of Luxe Paws
• [23:03] Where can people find Luxe Paws?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Janet Roark, a veterinarian and the proud owner of Hill Country Mobile Veterinary Service in Austin, Texas. Dr. Roark specializes in using essential oils with animals and she’s here to share her story of how she started integrating essential oils into her veterinary practice after suffering from ice pick headaches and depression in vet school.

She also speaks on the importance of diet in the health and wellbeing of pets and her candid thoughts on the pet food industry, offering recommendations for what type of food and supplements you should be feeding your pet.

“I really love using essential oils for stress related problems which everyone is dealing with right now, humans and animals because their humans are stressed out and our animals actually absorb that stress that is around them.” - Dr. Janet Roark

Tune in to learn how essential oils and a raw food diet could greatly benefit your pet’s health!

Visit Dr. Janet Roark’s website: www.essentialoilvet.com

Grab your FREE Safety PDF: www.essentialoilvet.com/safety

Join her membership: https://go.essentialoilvet.com/membership-group-info

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EODVM

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/essentialoilvet

Recommended raw pet food, Darwin’s: www.darwinspet.com

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:31] Introducing Dr. Janet Roark

[01:47] How her passion for animals turned into a career as a veterinarian

[04:11] What kinds of animals do you see?

[04:59] How did you start using essential oils with animals?

[09:08] Her first appointment where she used essential oils to treat an animal

[10:09] How she uses essential oils with her clients in an integrative approach

[12:51] How many essential oils are there and how many do you use?

[13:44] How often should you treat animals with essential oils?

[16:01] What essential oils can and can’t do for animals

[18:43] Do you offer and recommend supplementation for pets?

[20:59] How to transition your pet to a raw food diet + Dr. Roark’s pet food brand recommendation

[23:38] How to contact Dr. Roark

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laney Nee, certified animal behavior manager of The Animal Rescue League of Boston. Laney has been training animals for 15 years, advocating for the mission that The Animal League of Boston pursues.

The Animal League of Boston is a non-profit animal welfare organization based in Massachusetts. They strive to connect the right animals with potential compassionate owners within the area. They have an open communication line for animal adoptions. They also conduct training programs for dogs in their behavior department.

The Animal League of Boston offers care and services to all kinds of animals. While animals commonly under their care are dogs and cats, they also cater to rabbits, birds, and aquatic and amphibians. They provide their services to the local community, but they also cater to animals nationwide by helping states with overpopulation issues alleviate and address their problems. They help them by providing these animals a means of transportation to get to their new homes or shelters.

Recently, The Animal League of Boston has just reached a milestone as an animal welfare organization by celebrating their centennial year.

“We care for animals - any species that you can think of.” - Laney Nee

Tune in to find out how you can reach out to animal shelters in your area to help all kinds of animals in your community!

Connect with The Animal League of Boston today!

Website: https://www.arlboston.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlboston/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueLeagueofBoston

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARLBostonRescue

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDA89RpR0-SwuW87UFhvIRQ

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arlboston/

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Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

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Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:23 Introducing Laney Nee
• 3:11 The Scope of Outreach
• 5:13 Pros and Cons of Funding
• 7:39 Role of Social Media
• 10:36 Volunteers in Boston
• 13:35 The Best Parts in the Industry
• 16:04 Issues in Boston
• 18:05 Goals of The Animal Rescue League of Boston
• 22:41 Connect with The Animal Rescue League of Boston

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Alison Driscoll, the President and Co-founder of the Caribbean Canine Connection.  Based in the Caribbean Islands, the organization aims to provide homes for neglected dogs and animals in the Caribbean and relocate them to the United States to rescues and shelters.

The idea came to Alison after vacationing frequently to the islands with her husband. Starting their organization to address the problem of animal neglect and abuse, Alison has connected compassionate people in the area to help facilitate the process. Their process involves connecting interested adopters with their partner rescue organizations that will keep and save animals from the streets. Volunteers will help transport the animals to their new owners and homes.

“I want to help as many dogs as I can, especially the larger dogs. I hate to see them being stuck there.” - Alison Driscoll

Tune in to find out how you can help animals in other countries!

Check out Caribbean Canine Connection today!

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Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:20 Introducing Alison Driscoll
• 3:50 Process of Adoption
• 6:40 Situation of Animals
• 9:00 Average Cost of Travel
• 11:00 Challenges
• 14:11 Vetting Process
• 15:50 Future Plans
• 18:55 Connect with Caribbean Canine Connection

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jayne Sage, Founder and current Board President of the Street Cat Hub. Serving the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding areas, Street Cat Hub provides humane spay and neuter services for homeless cats in these communities. Jayne recalls how she started the organization in 2014 as a follow-up to a program conducted by another animal welfare organization that partnered with city shelters in providing spay and neuter to feral cats.

Jayne also shares details about Street Cat Hub’s upcoming initiatives, such as their clinic and their partnership with the local shelter. Their organization finds it easier to provide services for feral cats when they are connected to the shelter. She also shares the common misconceptions on stray cats, especially when they need to adjust to a new environment before they can be comfortable in a new home. Some people often think that when stray cats become comfortable in a specific environment, they can easily adjust anywhere else.

Street Cat Hub is looking forward to reaching out to communities to provide their services for cats in more places. They provide services to 3,000 to 4,000 cats annually and they help roaming cats find suitable homes.

“One of the best things in working directly with a shelter is it’s really easy to find the cats.” - Jayne Sage

Tune in to learn how you can partner with a local shelter if you have the desire to help cats in your community!

Visit the Street Cat Hub website: https://www.streetcathub.org/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_cat_hub/

Follow them on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@streetcathub?

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streetcathubinc/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:48] Introducing Jayne Sage and Street Cat Hub
• [01:58] The issues that Albuquerque, New Mexico has with feral cats
• [03:00] The ideal time to trap
• [04:01] How many cats can Street Cat Hub house at one time?
• [05:15] The adoption program during COVID-19
• [07:46] How cat shelters coped with the pandemic
• [08:42] The common misconceptions of stray cats
• [11:28] The current projects of Street Cat Hub

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Lizz Whitacre, Founder and CEO of Pawlytics, a management software company for animal rescues and animal shelters. Pawlytics gives these organizations an easy to use, central database to store all their records, so they can stay organized and operate efficiently. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind Pawlytics, the impacts the pandemic has had on them, and the goals Lizz is currently working towards, including flexibility of and growth in the software’s features. Lizz describes how Pawlytics has been dealing with resistance in gaining new clients and their main mission as an animal welfare driven B-corporation.

“We have been fortunate enough to be one of those companies that is thriving during coronavirus and that really is because animal welfare and animal sheltering is a necessary staple in our community. It comes down to public health. You cannot have strays running around just because you’re in a global pandemic or there’s an economic downturn.” - Lizz Whitacre

Tune in to learn the many benefits of Pawlytics software, their big plans for the future, and the main issues Lizz is seeing in the animal welfare industry right now, such as difficulty streamlining administrative duties.

“We’re super excited about coming out with something that’s going to be able to fit everyone’s needs and they’re only ever going to pay for what they’re using.” - Lizz Whitacre

Connect with Lizz & Pawlytics:

Visit Pawlytics’ website and sign up for their newsletter: www.pawlytics.com

Connect with Pawlytics on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pawlytics

Follow Pawlytics on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawlytics

Follow Pawlytics on Twitter: www.twitter.com/pawlytics

Email Lizz: lizz@pawlytics.com

Connect with Pawareness:

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit your pet for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Lizz Whitacre and Pawlytics
• [01:30] How Lizz came up with the idea for Pawlytics
• [02:51] Main issues Lizz is seeing in the animal rescue industry
• [04:16] What types of organizations Pawlytics is working with
• [05:02] Lizz’s favorite part about what she does + Her strengths and weaknesses
• [07:35] The timeline of the creation of Pawlytics + The impacts of covid-19 on them
• [10:08] Goals for Pawlytics: What are you excited about?
• [11:55] Their main mission, core values, and how they plan on working with vet clinics in the future
• [13:07] Biggest obstacles/resistance Pawlytics faces with gaining clients
• [14:52] One problem in the animal welfare industry that Lizz would pick to magically get solved
• [16:43] How to reach Lizz and learn more about Pawlytics

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Kerry D’Amato, Executive Director of Pet Haven. Pet Haven is Minnesota’s first and long-time running foster-based rescue. Since it was established in 1952, Pet Haven has gone a long way in helping animals in their community. From giving temporary shelters to cats and dogs previously surrendered by their owners to connecting them with their forever families and suitable homes, Pet Haven addresses local issues concerning pets and animals.

Kerry also explains that animal behavioral issues often discourage owners from adopting rescues. She believes that animals always have second chances, and even when they have behavioral issues, they are able to overcome them through effective methods. Because of this, Pet Haven provides the care and rehabilitation programs that animals with behavior issues need and deserve.

Kerry also believes that lives need to be saved, even those of pets. Pet Haven is working towards reducing the animal euthanasia rate in their community, as well as saving dogs and cats who are in crisis because of this.

“We tend to take a little bit more risks than other rescues do, and that’s where we position ourselves. A life is a life and we want to save them all.” - Kerry D’Amato

Tune in to find out how you can address the problems with animal euthanasia by working with your local rescues and shelters!

Connect with Pet Haven today!

Official website: https://pethavenmn.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetHavenMN

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PetHavenMN1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PetHavenMN/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PetHaven_MN

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:20 Introducing Kerry D’Amato
• 2:23 The Reason Why Owners Surrender Their Cats
• 3:35 Addressing Behavioral Issues and Euthanasia
• 4:51 Pet Haven’s Niche
• 5:36 Minnesota Saves Animals from the South
• 6:36 The Scope of Pet Haven
• 8:15 Budgets and Systems
• 12:07 Nature vs. Nurture
• 12:40 Medical Issues of Pets Affect Their Behavior
• 14:19 Local Legislations for the Animal Welfare
• 17:08 How Pet Haven Started
• 18:42 Advice for Volunteers
• 21:19 The Three-Three Rule
• 22:18 Pet Haven’s Future Plans
• 24:38 Connect with Pet Haven!

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Christian Solis and Joe Federico of Stray Paws Animal Haven, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR),which is a free, humane, community-based program that helps prevent overpopulation and disease in the stray cat populations of their community.

“The goal of our organization is to provide education and resources and make it accessible for the people that want to participate in TNR.”     - Christian Solis

Joe explains how their TNR program works, why removing a cat colony doesn’t address overpopulation, and how they’re preventing overwhelm and overcapacity at rescue shelters. Christian sheds light on the impacts their education and resources are making on their community, their most efficient and beneficial animal welfare initiatives in enhancing, and the future goals and plans for Stray Paws Animal Haven.

“We have a way to settle things down in this community and demonstrate this so that all communities can see the benefit of being kind and humane rather than reactive and removal.”           - Joe Federico

Tune in to learn the importance of respecting stray cats and participating in Trap, Neuter, and Return programs, as well as how you can get involved and volunteer with Stray Paws Animal Haven!

Visit Stray Paws Animal Haven’s website: www.straypawsanimalhaven.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StrayPawsAnimalHaven

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/straypawsanimalhaven

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tnrstrong

Donate: www.straypawsanimalhaven.org/donationpage

#TNRstrong

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Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Joe Federico and the mission of Stray Paws Animal Haven
• [08:33] Misconceptions of removing cats from communities + How TNR directly addresses overpopulation of cats
• [12:54] Main objectives of Stray Paws Animal Haven: Education and Resources
• [13:55] How many cats have you fixed? How are you educating people?
• [16:06] Their most efficient and impactful animal welfare initiatives
• [19:49] The biggest gap in animal welfare is people’s first introduction to TNR
• [20:49] How to get involved and volunteer with Stray Paws Animal Haven
• [24:02] Future goals and plans for Stray Paws Animal Haven
• [29:55] How to connect with and support Stray Paws Animal Haven

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laura Pisoni, Principal Officer of the Bronx Community Cats. The Bronx Community Cats started in September 2020 and provides trap, neuter, return (TNR) in the local community. Laura shares how she and her colleague started the Bronx Community Cats during the recent COVID-19 Pandemic after noticing that their community is in need of TNR services for their cats. She takes inspiration from their previous volunteering experience at animal rescues.

Laura also shares the goals of TNR, which is not just population control for animals, but also attending to their welfare. She observes the lack of TNR programs and services for cats in the Bronx, but also cites the dedication of trappers who do exceptional work. She highlights the importance of teamwork in addressing the rising population of cats in the urban setting. This mission to continue providing TNR and provide welfare to the animals are among the programs that the Bronx Community Cats has carried out since they started.

“I think one of the most important things is to think about the community that you serve. I have met people who may not have extraordinary amounts of money or other resources who care very deeply for the animals.”  - Laura Pisoni

Tune in to find out how you can help your community manage the overpopulation of animals and inspire teamwork among dedicated people who care for these animals!

Visit Bronx Community Cats’ official website: https://www.bronxcommunitycats.org/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bronxcommunitycats/?hl=en

Visit their page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronxcommunitycats/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:43] Introducing Laura Pisoni
• [01:23] The story behind Bronx Community Cats
• [04:45] How they started carrying out their services one block at a time
• [06:08] The goals of TNR
• [08:40] The challenges they face
• [11:00] The problem with reduced resources
• [12:59] The values of TNR organization
• [17:10] The specific goals of Bronx Community Cats this year
• [23:37] Expanding the organization’s capacity
• [28:14] How can people find Bronx Community Cats?

In this episode, we welcome Doggy Dan Professional Dog Trainer. Originally from the United Kingdom but now based in New Zealand, Dan has been training dogs for over a decade. He founded the membership site, Online Dog Trainer in 2008. The site now has 57, 000 members from around the world.

Doggy Dan shares his personalized methods in training. His technique involves focusing on relationships that owners need to have with their dogs, as well as establishing connections. He recalls having different careers before he found his passion in dog training.

Doggy Dan also shares the importance of training dogs based on their behavior, age, and environment. In this way, effective training must require empathy, patience and understanding over dogs, instead of imposing techniques on them. Today, Doggy Dan trains packs of dogs at the dog daycares near his home.

“I firmly believe that if we understand the power of relationship and connection, we’d be so much further ahead than we are.” -- Doggy Dan Trainer

Tune in now to learn the right techniques in effectively training your dogs!

Visit Doggy Dan’s official website: https://www.doggydan.co.nz/about/

Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DogTrainerDoggyDan/?ref=br_rs

Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnlineDogTrainer

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doggydandogtrainer/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:55] Introducing Doggy Dan Professional Dog Trainer
• [01:35] What makes Doggy Dan stand out from other professional dog trainers?
• [04:10] How did Doggy Dan start as a trainer?
• [06:04] How did he craft his training?
• [09:45] What kind of dog owner would benefit from his training program?
• [12:42] Can we teach old dogs new tricks?
• [16:15] What are some of the biggest mistakes that dog owners make?
• [20:10] The greatest experience in dog training
• [24:35] When people resort to treats instead of adhering to psychology
• [25:24] Does Doggy Dan help other dog trainers, too?
• [28:51] The goals of Doggy Dan
• [31:00] Where can people find him?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Rachel Richter, leader of the We The Dogs NYC team, to talk about the 501c3 organization and how they use social media to stay connected with their supporters, publicize their events and ongoing efforts, and instill a sense of community among dog owners and animal lovers. She details some of the fun events that they organize and what she loves most about them, as well as how their events have changed since the onset of covid-19. Rachel touches on how her past career in influencer marketing has influenced her work with We The Dogs, the differences between the NYC and DC chapters, and a bit about the charities that We The Dogs works with. Want to know the future of We The Dogs? Curious about how you can get involved, even if you don’t live in NYC or DC? Tune in to learn more!

Visit We The Dogs’ website: www.wethedogsdc.org
Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wethedogsnyc

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official


Episode Timeline
[00:30] Introducing Rachel and We The Dogs
[03:22] We The Dog Events – Pre- and post-covid
[05:45] How her past career influenced her work with We The Dogs
[07:50] Differences between chapter locations and their priorities
[09:44] What Rachel loves the most about their events
[10:22] How to get involved with We The Dogs, especially if you’re not in NYC or DC
[11:29] How big is the network?
[12:18] Charities that We The Dog work with
[13:25] The future of We The Dogs
[15:02] How to get involved in the community

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Brooke Howell, the PR Communications Coordinator for The Love Pit, a 501c3 foster-based rescue in Dallas, TX that’s on a mission to ‘Save the Pit Bull’ through rescue, rehabilitation, training, education, and advocacy. Brooke shares many of the disheartening misconceptions and myths around bully breeds, then details the aspects of The Love Pit that differentiates them from other rescues. She describes how the adoption and fostering processes work and why crate training is a magical tool for dog owners.

Brooke also speaks on the emotional side of fostering dogs, sharing the story of one of the greatest dogs of all time, Figgy Pudding, and talks about the best ways to introduce a new dog to your resident dog(s).

“I’m ready to get heartbroken again because it means that I’m saving these dogs.”

- Brooke Howell

Did you know? 🡪 The pit bull isn’t actually a breed!

Tune in to learn how The Love Pit is breaking stereotypes and saving the pit bull, along with how you can volunteer and participate in their fun events both virtually and in-person!

Visit The Love Pit’s website: www.thelovepitrescue.org

Donate: www.thelovepit.org/donate

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelovepit

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelovepit

Shelters mentioned:

Dallas Animal Services: www.dallascityhall.com/departments/dallas-animal-services/Pages/default.aspx

Garland Animal Services: www.garlandanimalservices.org/184/Animal-Services

Fort Worth Animal Care and Control: www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/code-compliance/animals

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Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Brooke Howell and The Love Pit
• [01:14] The misconceptions and myths around pit bulls
• [04:13] Are other organizations sending pit bulls to you because you are so specialized?
• [05:11] What makes The Love Pit different than other rescues: Intake, Bully Buddy Team, Specific Training, Medical
• [07:15] The adoption process
• [08:56] How fostering works + The story of Figgy Pudding
• [13:55] Where The Love Pit operates in Texas
• [14:33] Ways you can volunteer remotely and in-person
• [15:40] How long have you been fostering? + How did you get into this field?
• [18:13] Average turnover for fosters
• [19:20] Introducing a new dog to the household with resident dogs + Crate training
• [22:51] The future of The Love Pit: Virtual and in-person events you can participate in!
• [26:07] How to connect with The Love Pit

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jibran Malek, Director of Partnerships for Smalls for Cats. Jibran shares how the business specializes in protein food with no fillers. Their products are carefully prepared by cooking human-grade ingredients, flash freezing them, and carefully packing them into dry ice with biodegradable insulation.

Jibran recounts how the pandemic has led their business to provide available cat food to pet owners who found it impossible to go out during lockdowns. Their subscription and delivery process has made it easier and more convenient for the owners to purchase and access their products. Jibran also points out the importance of being aware about what cat food is made of. A cat’s health depends on what they eat, and owners should know which ingredients or recipe provides the necessary nutrition for cats.

As a young business in the pet food industry, Smalls also advocates for animal welfare. They have partnered with various rescues. Animal welfare organizations inform them what they need, and Smalls conducts programs that will address them. They provide free products to every cat that gets adopted from their partner rescue organizations.

“We believe that every cat deserves a fresh start to their new life with their new owner.” - Jibran Malek

Tune in to learn about the health advantages of providing human-grade fresh cat food to your cats!

Visit Smalls for Cats’ official website: https://www.smalls.com/

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallsforcats/

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Episode Timeline

• [00:45] Introducing Jibran Malek of Smalls for Cats
• [02:25] How the business started and how they focused on cats
• [04:20] A cat’s health depends on cat food
• [05:28] Vet testimonials
• [06:25] They are not a raw food company
• [07:42] The countries that can access their products
• [08:50] Rescue partnerships
• [10:18] Successes with their partner organizations
• [12:00] The process of purchasing products from Smalls
• [12:50] The available flavors of their cat food
• [14:27] Their most popular flavors
• [15:08] Their goals for the business
• [18:07] How can people reach out to Smalls for Cats?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Lindsay Smith, founder of Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue. Lindsay recalls how she started her own rescue. After saving a dog from getting euthanized due to a broken leg, she decided to keep the dog forever. She named him Oliver. Since then, she finds the promising purpose of fostering more dogs and helps interested owners to foster homeless dogs.

Lindsay also shares how she welcomes new dogs into her home and helps them adjust in their new environment. She encourages dog owners to take their time in letting old and new dogs interact so they can get to know each other and avoid conflict. Today, Lindsay is an active volunteer in her community in helping rescues and foster dogs find suitable homes and loving families.

“If more people would give rescues a chance, we wouldn’t have a problem with dogs needing homes.”  - Lindsay Smith

Tune in to find out how you can start your own rescue by helping homeless dogs find suitable homes in your community!

Connect with Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliversdogrescue/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliversDogRescue/

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Episode Timeline

[01:11] Introducing Lindsay Smith of Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue

[01:49] How Lindsay Smith started Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue

[05:31] The daily operations of Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue

[07:14] How does Lindsay welcome new dogs?

[11:10] The tragedy of the Paradise fire in Chico, California

[12:58] The biggest issues of rescues in Northern California

[15:07] How to solve the issues in areas with highly populated animals

[17:50] The future plans for Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue

[19:40] Where can people reach out to Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Krista Almqvist, the Executive Director of Badass Animal Rescue. Based in New York, Badass Animal Rescue has rescued an approximate number of 3,400 dogs since they began operations in 2011. Their primary focus is saving dogs at risk in high-kill shelters in the rural south. They take in and treat dogs with skin conditions such as mange, dogs in need of immediate medical attention, and dogs with injury.

Badass Animal Rescue connects with their partner organizations in southern states to know the animal situation in these areas. Dogs will then be treated in these organizations and receive care in temporary homes before being transported to New York. Once the dogs are relocated, they will be given immediate medical assistance and a comfortable shelter while the rescue is working on ways to provide them with the best homes and potential adopters. They spend quality time with each dog. Donations help run the rescue.

“We go where the need is greatest and we save dogs in greatest need.” - Krista Almqvist

Tune in to find out how saving dogs from different places is possible!

Check out Badass Animal Rescue today for the latest updates!

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Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Introducing Krista Almqvist

3:53 The Situation in the South

6:40 Process

11:37 Programs

13:00 Areas of Rescue

15:00 Foundation of Badass Animal Rescue

16:30 Future Plans

21:06 Connect with Badass Animal Rescue

In this episode, we welcome Sonia Leahey, founder of Sunset Park Cats. Focusing on trap-neuter-return, Sunset Park Cats rescues strays from the streets of Brooklyn, New York.

Sonia explains the importance of focusing on a local neighborhood to become more efficient in helping animals. This helps rescue organizations learn more about their community and build relationships with people to open more opportunities for collaborations.

Sonia also gives advice to people who wish to start their own rescue organizations to take one step at a time. Managing and carrying out the responsibilities of rescue organizations can be overwhelming, even at the local level, so it’s best to focus on one problem that needs to be solved first before addressing the other issues related to animal overpopulation.

“There are some large rescues that run all over the city, but we strongly feel that having a laser-focus on your neighborhood and your local area makes the rescue more efficient and effective.” - Sonia Leahey

Tune in to find out how you can help animals in your local area and encourage people to do the same!

Follow Sunset Park Cats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetparkcats/?hl=en

Follow Sunset park Cats on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/SunsetParkCats-101588444577993/

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Episode Timeline

• [01:10] Introducing Sonia Leahey of Sunset Park Cats
• [02:13] The importance of helping cats in your neighborhood
• [03:58] Operations of Sunset Park Cats
• [05:38] An explanation of TNR classes
• [08:17] The common resources of TNR classes
• [10:48] The planning is extremely important
• [13:17] How many cats can Sunset Park Cats trap at a time?
• [15:49] Common problems on the streets of Brooklyn
• [17:06] The main platform of Sunset Park Cats
• [18:16] The future plans of Sunset Park Cats
• [21:38] The advice for people who want to start their own rescues
• [26:12] Where can people find Sunset Park Cats?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Patricia Devine-Harms, Founder of The Purr & Pour Cat Café in Georgetown, South Carolina. Patricia is here to talk about how cat cafés work, as well as the efficacy of cat cafes, not only in the US, but around the world. She details how cats are brought to cat cafés, what the adoption process is like, and what the future holds for The Purr & Pour Cat Café.

“Cat cafés are free-roaming cats in sort of a living room environment. You get to know their personalities, you get to know which cats are good with children, if you allow children, you get to see them blossom. We’ve had extremely shy, anxious cats blossom into wanting belly rubs and they end up sleeping in bed with their owners.”  - Patricia Devine-Harms

Tune in to learn why partnerships are essential for getting cats adopted from cat cafes and to hear valuable advice for people who want to open their own a cat café.

Did you know? In the last 6.5 years, there have been over 30,000 cats adopted from cat cafes in the US!

Visit The Purr & Pour Cat Café’s website: www.purrandpour.com

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/purrandpourcatcafe

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/purrandpourcatcafe

Donate: www.purrandpour.com/product/donation-100-for-cat-care/206?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

Resources mentioned:

The Neighbor’s Cat: www.theneighborscat.com

Cat Town: www.cattownoakland.org

Denver Cat Company: www.denvercatco.com

Purrfect Day Café: www.purrfectdaycafe.com

Sip and Purr Cat Café: www.sipandpurr.com

The Catcade: www.thecatcade.org

Mew Haven Cat Café: www.mewhavencatcafe.com

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Patricia Devine-Harms and The Purr & Pour Cat Café
• [02:11] What is a cat café?
• [03:54] How many cats are in the cat café? How long do they stay before getting adopted?
• [05:37] How do cats end up at your cat café?
• [08:16] How many cat cafés are in the US?
• [09:57] Advice for and common obstacles to opening a cat café
• [12:39] About the food service in cat cafés
• [14:42] Future goals for The Purr & Pour Cat Café
• [17:49] How to connect with The Purr & Pour Cat Café

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jon Swagert, Founder of Reps for Rescues. The organization aims to reduce animal euthanasia across the country by raising funds and donating to rescue shelters. They host crossfit competitions in various places for their fund-raising activities where they partner with gyms and other animal welfare organizations to help carry out their mission.

Jon recalls the time when he founded the organization. He says his passion in helping animals and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with fitness programs like crossfit has inspired him to create the organization. With over 4,000 dogs being euthanized in the United States every day, he makes it a mission for his organization to help reduce these cases. His dog, Jackson, featured in the organization’s logo, continues to inspire him to acknowledge the importance of a dog’s life. Today, he and his wife are the core members of Reps for Rescues.

Aside from hosting and organizing fitness programs and raising funds through these activities, Reps for Rescues also releases educational videos for pet health awareness. He shares how Reps for Rescues has coped with the pandemic by maintaining engagement with their followers through an online competition.

Currently, Jon and his wife are raising awareness for adoptable dogs and supporting interested pet owners by helping them pay their pet bills and other resources that they need. They are also looking forward to hosting fitness programs for crossfitters, body builders, and fitness enthusiasts with the goal to support their mission in helping animals and animal shelters.

“The goal is to help any animal that we can by any means necessary. We are trying to do whatever it is that we can do to help as many animals as possible.” - Jon Swagert

Tune in to find out how you can support animal shelters and give hope to animals on death row through fitness programs and similar activities!

Visit Reps for Rescues’ official website: https://repsforrescues.org/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repsforrescues/

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/repsforrescues

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repsforrescues

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Episode Timeline

[00:45] Introducing Jon Swagert and Reps for Rescues

[01:40] The podcast that inspired Reps for Rescues

[02:42] The major activities of Reps for Rescues

[04:53] How the organization coped with the pandemic

[06:30] Social media gives opportunities to connect organizations

[07:45] What keeps Reps for Rescues going despite their obstacles

[09:26] Jon’s advice for people who wish to pursue their passion

[11:23] The upcoming goals of the organization

[13:28] How can people reach out to Reps for Rescues?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Tanya and Toby, Founder of Second Life Atlanta, a non-profit, community-oriented thrift store that supports animal rescues all over Georgia. Second Life Atlanta has donated over $1.6 million to 70 animal rescues and spay/neuter programs in Georgia since being founded 10 years ago.

Tanya and Toby share the story behind Second Life Atlanta, along with the challenges they’ve faced in their journey and advice for people who want to open their own thrift store. They discuss the importance of having a structured, detailed business plan before opening a business, the role of volunteers and employees in a business’s success, and how they found success in pivoting to online sales during the covid-19 pandemic.

“I wish people understood how many rescues there are across the US and how much work goes into saving just one animal each day.”    - Tanya

Tune in to learn valuable lessons from these two amazing entrepreneurs and philanthropists, as well as how you can purchase from and donate to them from anywhere in the US!

• Visit Second Life Atlanta’s website: www.secondlifeatlanta.org
• Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/secondlifeatlanta
• Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondlifeatl
• Donate: www.secondlifeatlanta.org/donate
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• Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official
• Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Tanya, Toby, and Second Life Atlanta
• [04:21] The story of Lucky the Dalmatian
• [05:09] Why this model of activism and philanthropy works so well
• [05:53] What do your relationships with local rescues look like?
• [08:08] Advice for people interested in opening a thrift store
• [12:19] What changed and how did you pivot during the covid-19 pandemic?
• [16:45] Lessons learned from having a team and running a business
• [18:50] Goals and plans for the future of Second Life Atlanta
• [22:35] How to connect with and support Second Life Atlanta

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Suzana Gartner, founder of the Animal Law Advocacy. As an animal rights lawyer based in Canada, Suzana’s law firm focuses on cases concerning animals. Her non-profit organization, Animal Law Advocacy, aims to increase awareness and education on animals as well as their human companions and treatment.

Suzana relays how her experience as a volunteer at a municipal pound inspired her to get to know more about animals and to eventually understand their situation. She has also published articles about the cases of animals in North America and how the law can benefit, protect, and rescue them from their situation. With her legal practice, she continues to better the lives of animals in terms of pet ownership, treatment, and lifestyle.

“It’s our united voices that can make a change.” - Suzana Gartner

Tune in to find out how the law can protect and better the lives of animals that need it!

Get updated on Suzana’s latest projects!

Official website: https://www.suzanagartner.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuzanaGartnerAnimalLaw/

Instagram (Suzana’s Profile): https://www.instagram.com/suzanagartner/

Instagram (Animal Law Advocacy): https://www.instagram.com/animallawadvocacy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzanagartner

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Episode Timeline

[01:01] Introducing Suzana Gartner

[02:21] How Suzana came up with Animal Law Advocacy

[02:40] How an experience as a volunteer inspired Suzana’s advocacy

[03:40] Suzana’s thesis about the rate of animal euthanasia in North America

[05:20] Prevalent issues concerning animals

[09:14] Issues that the Animal Law Advocacy tackles

[10:30] Animals need rights in shelter

[12:05] How can people improve laws for animals?

[15:00] Animal laws take time

[16:12] The difference between animal rescues in Canada and USA

[17:21] How to get connected with and help Animal Law Advocacy

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Antonio Lopez, the animal care supervisor of Humane Society of Sedona. The humane society saves around 600 animals per year. They work with rescue partners within and around Arizona, with the scope of their services and adoption opportunities reaching as far as Phoenix.

Apart from their programs that raise awareness about animal welfare and their services to provide adoptions for rescues, the humane society addresses common issues in their local area. Among these issues, the most rampant include the number of stray dogs roaming in the northern communities. Antonio wishes for people to help reunite these potentially lost dogs with their owners first before bringing them to the rescues. The rising number of community cats population also poses an issue. But they conduct activities with local veterinarians to engage the community in TNR activities so that issues of overpopulation and animal homelessness will no longer affect them.

The humane society has built partnerships with local businesses to pursue their mission. Most often than not, local businesses offer services to the animals they rescued. Pet food, as well as their donations, helps the organization provide the care and support that their animals need. When Kris visited their shelter last January, he was amazed by the quality of condition of the kennels that house the animals.

“We try to work with animals that have behavior issues as best we can, and that is one thing that I wish we could really get something going for.” - Antonio Lopez

Tune in to find out how community support can help rescue organizations in fulfilling their mission!

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Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:17 Introducing Antonio Lopez

2:08 Animals Saved Per Year

2:48 Animals in Phoenix

4:08 Common Issues

5:21 Climate in Arizona

6:37 Pros and Cons in Business Partnerships

8:21 Pet Food

9:00 Combating Issues

10:20 Breeding Season

12:17 Local Tourism

14:00 One Issue To Address

15:33 Lesson

16:50 Connect with the Humane Society of Sedona

In this episode, we welcome back Community Cats Podcast Founder and Primary Host Stacy Lebaron. Stacy has been our guest in the 6th episode of this podcast in 2020 where she provided details about the history of her podcast, what her organization is doing to save cats in communities, and the events they handle to support cat owners and animal shelters.

We are glad to have Stacy back in this episode where she unveiled the plans that Community Cats Podcast has for this year, including webinars, conferences, and initiatives to help pet food distribution for animal welfare organizations. She also shared how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected animal shelters and the ways that Community Cats is helping them address their problems.

“I get so much feedback from the folks that attend, and I get to hear the stories of what they’re doing. We’re just thinking about different ideas about how folks can better leverage the resources they have in their communities to be able to help community cats, and it’s those individual stories, the listeners, and people who attend the events that really inspire me.”

- Stacy Lebaron

Tune in to learn how you can help cats in your community today!

Visit Community Cat Podcast website: www.communitycatspodcast.com

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/communitycatspodcast

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/communitycatspodcast

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/communitycatsp1

Connect with Stacy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-lebaron-25a52121

Episode Timeline

• [00:55] Introducing Stacy Lebaron
• [01:27] Stacy talks about the Community Cats Podcast
• [01:46] Stacy talks about how the podcast has expanded with online conferences
• [02:32] Stacy talks about the weekend cat conferences
• [04:39] The platform where the conference is held
• [05:32] Stacy explains the Behavior Day on April 17th
• [07:47] Stacy shares her motivation behind all the organization’s activities
• [09:46] The Community Cats’ Application Program
• [10:50] How COVID-19 changed animal welfare organizations and shelters
• [12:54] How organizations help cat owners reach out to veterinarians and clinics
• [15:30] How animal welfare organizations distribute pet food to communities

In this episode, we welcome Samantha Ranlet, Marketing Specialist of SPCA of Wake County. SPCA of Wake County is a private non-profit organization that empowers pets and supports the lives of animals in more than half of North Carolina counties. They focus on reducing euthanasia across the state and help connect rescues with the right owners.

Samantha shares how their organization engages in partnership and collaboration with municipal shelters by providing temporary living spaces and veterinary services for animals. Operating in two separate shelters, SPCA of Wake County strives to carry out programs that leave no pets or animals behind. These programs include admission services, volunteer programs, foster programs, spay/neuter services, spay/neuter voucher programs, behavior services, animeals programs, humane education, and pet loss support. Samantha also shares how their organization focuses on treating dogs with heartworm diseases.

“Our eyes are constantly on, how can we do more, how can we reach more people, how can we reach out to communities that need our help?” - Samantha Ranlet

Tune in to find out how you can support your local animal organizations in reducing animal euthanasia in your community!

Visit SPCA of Wake County’s official website: https://spcawake.org/

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPCAwake?fref=ts

Subscribe to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SPCAwake

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spcaofwakecounty/

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Episode Timeline

• [00:33] Introducing Samantha Ranlet of SPCA of Wake County
• [02:12] What SPCA of Wake County specializes in
• [03:57] What are the common issues encountered by the organization in their geographic area?
• [07:05] They focus on education for community access
• [10:25] What makes SPCA of Wake County unique from other animal organizations
• [14:00] The pet food pantry
• [16:40] Dogs’ heartworm problem
• [18:48] When should someone get their dog treated?
• [21:33] What is the SPCA of Wake County currently working on?
• [25:01] Where can people connect to SPCA of Wake County?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Emily Wright, Founder of the Barn Cats Project. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Barn Cats Project aims to rehome stray and feral cats, as well as address their overpopulation issues in their community. Emily shares that the overpopulation of cats often threaten the population of native species and wildlife in Australia. Founded in January this year, her rescue aims to rehabilitate homeless cats so they wouldn’t have to prowl the streets and antagonize wildlife in rural areas.

Emily explains some of the initiatives that the Barn Cats Project is taking to fulfil their mission. Some of these examples include raising awareness through education programs, responding to calls related to the concerns involving cat colonies in neighborhoods, and providing homeless cats with proper homes. Although trap-neuter-return is illegal in Australia, the Barn Cats Project takes the necessary approach to connect homeless cats with the right owners and suitable homes.

“We started with trying to find farm homes for cats who can’t live in homes for people.” - Emily Wright

Tune in to find out the prevalent issues involving stray and feral cats in Australia, and how rescue groups are finding ways to rehabilitate and rehome them!

Follow Barn Cats Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarncatsproject/?hl=en

Visit their Pet Rescue Page: https://www.petrescue.com.au/groups/11903

Check out their Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com.au/hz/wishlist/ls/1LV8R3XO875QR?ref_=wl_share

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Episode Timeline

• [00:36] Introducing Emily Wright, Founder of the Barn Cats Project
• [02:14] The threats of cat overpopulation in Australia
• [03:22] The initiatives of the Barn Cats Project
• [04:10] Trap-Neuter-Return is illegal in Australia
• [07:00] The average time it takes to rehome cats
• [09:31] How did the Barn Cats Project start?
• [10:56] The Barn Cats Project’s outreach programs
• [12:58] The goals of the Barn Cats Project for 2022

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Shelby Baden, the Executive Director and Founder of the Traveling Dogtor blog. Through her blog, Shelby raises awareness about mental health for healthcare and veterinary students and professionals. She shares how she started Traveling Dogtor as a blog that would give tips to vet students while she was in vet school. But it later evolved into a more promising venture where she explored the relevant topics on mental health. This is partly due to the experiences that many vet students go through.

Shelby also recommends activities that will help people cope with mental health stresses. One of these includes journaling, yoga and meditation, and reading. She maintains awareness by sharing her mental health struggles in her blog where she keeps encouraging people to know that they are not alone with their struggles. Shelby also emphasizes the advantage of building a community on social media where people can engage and interact to discuss the common struggles associated with mental health. This applies not only among vet students and professionals in the healthcare industry, but also among individuals going through tough experiences and moments.

Find good mentors. Find someone who loves being a vet. If it’s your passion, you don’t want to be discouraged from that. Maintain  and foster relationships with your mentors. At the end of the day, no matter where you go, you’re gonna need a recommendation for a job. Connections are important.  - Shelby Baden

Tune in to know more about how vet students and professionals, or people in general, can help cope with their mental health struggles through wellness and encouragements.

Did you know? 🡪 One factor that contributes to loneliness and grief in the veterinary practice is euthanizing animals.

Visit The Traveling Dogtor website: https://travelingdogtor.com/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_dogtor/

Connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelingdogtor/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traveling_dogtor?lang=en

Email Shelby: travelingdogtor@gmail.com

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Episode Timeline

• [00:44] Introducing Shelby Baden, Executive Director and Founder of the Traveling Dogtor Blog
• [01:59] Life in vet school
• [03:30] The relevance of mental health awareness in vet school and the profession
• [05:50] Recommendations to cope with mental health issues
• [10:05] May is mental health awareness month
• [12:04] When people reach out[14:10] Plans for the mental health advocacy
• [17:04] Advice for vet students and people who plan to go to vet school
• [19:00] Where can people reach The Traveling Dogtor?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Tracy Lystra, Founder of the Saving Huey Foundation, a non-profit organization located in Southern California that rescues abused and neglected animals, provides them with medical care and rehabilitation, finds them homes, and develops educations programs to increase public awareness of animal abuse. Tracy speaks on what it takes to make all of this happen, what their strict adoption process looks like and why it’s so strict, and what is considered an animal disability.

Tracy then talks about what you should do if you come across a stray or hurt animal, gives advice for aspiring animal rescuers, and sheds light on the difficulty of coping with all the abuse and neglect she sees every day.

“They’re not just rescue animals to me, they’re family members.”

- Tracy Lystra

Tune in to hear a story of a miracle dog, Braveheart, who survived a mouth full of firecrackers and received a surgery that changed the rest of his life!

“I believe that every life deserves a second chance.”

- Tracy Lystra

Visit the Saving Huey Foundation website: www.savinghuey.org

Donate: www.savinghuey.org/donations

Email Tracy: savinghuey@gmail.com

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/savinghuey

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/savinghuey

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SavingHuey

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Tracy Lystra and Saving Huey Foundation
• [01:27] How Tracy got into the animal rescue field + Who is Huey?
• [02:42] How Tracy finds animals in need + What exactly does an animal disability look like?
• [04:34] The relationships she’s formed within the medical community to make animal rehabilitation possible
• [05:38] What their adoption process looks like
• [08:14] How big is your team and your capacity?
• [10:51] What kind of animals do you work with?
• [12:22] What should I do if I find a hurt or disabled animal?
• [15:46] Are there other specialized organizations like yours?
• [17:03] Tracy shares some tragic neglect and abuse cases and a special dog has made a miraculous comeback
• [19:00] Advice for aspiring animal rescuers + How Tracy copes with all the hardships of working with abused and neglected animals
• [21:26] How to connect with and donate to Saving Huey Foundation

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Mary Storey, pet support counselor, and Maggie Gipson, humane education coordinator of the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

Mary and Maggie explain how the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County supports the animal welfare and community of pet owners and rescue adopters by providing counseling and resources such as the pet food pantry and their clinic. The organization currently conducts spay and neuter services at an affordable cost so that pet owners won’t have to spend much at veterinary clinics.

Counseling is also a unique service that the organization provides, especially for pet owners who need advice in dealing with pets who are still adjusting to their new homes or pets with behavioral issues. Currently the organization is getting back on its feet after the issues they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensures that animals and pet owners in their county receive the care and services they need.

“The best part is connecting the best pet with the best people.” - Mary Storey

“We need to make people aware so that if they do need help, they won’t feel so alone.” - Maggie Gipson

Tune it to learn how to start helping animals in your community by volunteering to your local shelter and rescue!

Connect with the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County today!

Official Website: https://www.thehumanesociety.org/about-us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TacomaHumane/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacomahumane/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tacomahumane

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJPhONK2GkcQV8ollT9Uzg

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:35 Services for Animals
• 4:05 The Scope of the Organization
• 5:24 Education Programs
• 7:40 Issues Within the Community
• 10:42 What Makes For A Good Volunteer?
• 14:01 Why Do Pets Have Trouble Adjusting in New Homes?
• 16:40 Connecting the Best Pet with the Best People
• 19:51 Assistance from Veterinarians
• 21:48 Future Plans of the Humane Society
• 24:33 Connect with the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County!

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Lindsay Layendecker, Director of Community Partnerships of the Jacksonville Humane Society.  Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Humane Society is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the county. They provide support for animals in their community such as adoptions and outreach programs.

Jacksonville Humane Society has established a promising partnership with their municipal shelter to provide shelters for homeless animals and to give every rescue a chance to survive and thrive. Over the years, they have become one of the largest no-kill shelters in the county. Lindsay emphasizes their organization’s core mission which includes supporting people who expressed interest in adopting animals with resources and opportunities that pave the opportunity to save animals.

“We want animals to have every chance at a live outcome. You can’t save the pets without the people.” - Lindsay Layendecker

Tune in to find out how you can collaborate with your local shelter to help homeless animals in your community!

Check out Jacksonville Humane Society today!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:00 Introducing Lindsay Layendecker
• 2:34 Changes of the Organization
• 5:39 No-Kill Shelter Changes
• 7:30 Common Issues in Jacksonville
• 10:44 Obstacles
• 12:45 Flagship Program
• 17:48 Program Management
• 19:41 Community-Centered
• 20:14 Future Plans
• 22:06 Connect with Jacksonville Humane Society

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Elizabeth Feldhausen, Social Media Strategist and Co-Owner of Pawffee Shop Cat Café, as well as CEO and Owner of Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary, a no-kill rescue in Wisconsin for cats that have special needs and physical and psychological disabilities.

Elizabeth shares insight into the biggest challenges Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary as a new, highly specialized animal rescue organization, what it’s like to take care of cats with special needs and disabilities, and what the adoption process is like.

“At first you’re always going to be nervous, but none of it is actually that hard… We do foster-to-adopt so we have [potential adopters] try it out for a while before they make a commitment to the animal.”      - Elizabeth Feldhausen

Tune in to learn Elizabeth’s plans for growing and expanding Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary and Pawffee Shop Cat Café, along with great advice for people who are interested in adopting a cat with disabilities.

Visit Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary’s website: www.safehavenpet.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/safehavengb

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cat_cafe_wisconsin

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/safehavengb

Donate: www.safehavenpet.org/donate

Resources mentioned:

Find a cat café near you: www.meowaround.com/continents/north-america

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Elizabeth Feldhausen and Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary

[01:39] Where are these cats coming from?

[02:41] What is your capacity and how many cats do you help each year?

[03:39] Caring for cats with disabilities and special needs + The adoption process at Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary

[06:33] The biggest issues Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary faces as a new, specialized organization

[08:55] What kind of people adopt cats with disabilities and special needs?

[10:28] Do you provide resources and support for fosters and adopters?

[10:58] Future goals and plans for Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary and Pawffee Shop Cat Café

[13:17] The cost of caring for disabilities and special needs + How many cats they service each month

[14:35] Are the special needs cat in Pawffee Shop Cat Café?

[16:10] Advice for adopting a cat with a disability

[16:55] How to connect with and support Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley sits down with the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Receptionist Catherine Moore. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the shelter takes in animals from Tuscaloosa City, Northport City, and the areas covered by the scope of Tuscaloosa County.

Catherine stresses the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of spay-neuter for dogs and cats in the local communities. After witnessing animal overpopulation in their area, she feels the need for long-term solutions to be conducted in places where such problematic issues remain prevalent.

Partnering with local rescues, the shelter coordinates the transportation of animals in need of homes and temporary places to stay. The shelter also organizes various programs that provide opportunities for rehoming animals through digital communication. Collaborating with local veterinary clinics, they provide medical procedures such as spay-neuter to address animal overpopulation.

“We’re big on social media, and it’s one of the best ways to get the word out and to help more!” - Catherine Moore

Tune in to find out how you can help address the animal overpopulation issue in the South today!

Connect with the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter today!

Official Website: https://bit.ly/3N8yCwc

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:20 Introducing Catherine Moore
• 1:56 Animal Issues in Alabama
• 2:33 Collaboration with Other Shelters
• 3:24 Size of the Shelter
• 5:08 Programs
• 6:11 Education
• 7:28 Heartworm Disease
• 9:41 What Can People Do?
• 12:39 Future Plans
• 13:44 Connect with Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter

This week, we are releasing a special episode where we host a panel discussion with Senator Stephanie Hansen of Delaware and Courtney Bellew, the founder of the Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (SNARR) Northeast Rescue.

In this episode, Senator Hansen provides details on how she came up with Bill 139 which will prevent abuses for household dogs and rescues in Delaware. It will protect dogs from being left outside for a long period of time during extreme weather and tethering for long hours. When government officials work closely with animal welfare organizations and lobbyists, the problems that many animals suffer from will easily be addressed.

In the same way, Courtney Bellew shares the importance of elevating the causes of animal welfare organizations to the government level. She also advocates for stricter laws and regulations for spay-neuter programs so that the homeless animal population will decrease.

Tune in to find out how animal welfare organizations can unite to raise awareness and resolve the problems experienced by animals in their community to the government level!

“What’s really important is relationship-building. We’re talking about how to get something. You start with relationship building. Reach out to legislators and tell them about your campaign. Get involved in the process of legislation.” -- Senator Stephanie Hansen

“The dream and hope one day is that, if there were stricter spay neuter laws and regulations, a lot of the homeless animal population will decrease.” -- Courtney Bellew

Reach out to Senator Stephanie Hansen of Delaware:

• Official page: https://legis.delaware.gov/AssemblyMember/151/Hansen
• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SenatorStephanieHansen/
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hansen-00623812/
• Visit SNARR Northeast Rescue’s website: www.snarrnortheast.org
• Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SNARRNE
• Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/snarr_northeast_rescue
• Donate: www.snarrnortheast.org/donate
• Visit our website: www.pawareness.org
• Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness
• Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official
• Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

• [01:20] Senator Stephanie Hansen introduces Bill 139
• [06:08] Working closely with lobbyists and animal welfare organizations
• [08:58] The role of the animal welfare organizations in the legislative process
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On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Joanne Lustre with Operation Paws for Homes. Joanne is here to talk about her organization and what sparked her and her co-founders to start it. She discusses the impact of covid-19 on fostering and adoption, the common problem she sees with new fosters, and the #1 issue in the foster and rescue community. Spoiler: It’s the lack of spay and neuter in rural areas!

Tune in to learn how you can help integrate education in communities where it isn’t common and how to foster or volunteer for Operation Paws for Homes.

Visit Operation Paws for Homes’ website: https://ophrescue.org

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline

• [00:32] Introducing Joanne and Operation Paws for Homes
• [02:50] The geography of the organization
• [04:05] What sparked Joanne and her co-founders to start Operation Paws for Homes + It takes a village!
• [06:07] The impact of covid-19 on fostering and adoption
• [09:15] Fostering a dog changes your life just as much as the dog’s life
• [09:51] A common problem or mistake with new fosters
• [15:57] The #1 issue in the foster and rescue community
• [18:25] Integrating education in these communities where it isn’t the norm
• [21:39] How to go about fostering and volunteering for Operation Paws for Homes

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jane Marcus, Regional Manager of The Dog Stop, a dog care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and a retail store. Jane describes how The Dog Stop runs as a business centered around animal welfare, as well as the specific services The Dog Stop provides and how their daycare experience is uniquely tailored to each dog.

“The important thing for us is that each dog’s individual experience is customized to their specific needs.”      - Jane Marcus

Tune in to learn the benefits of their doggy daycare and enrichment programs and to hear Jane bust misconceptions about doggy daycare!

Visit The Dog Stop’s website: www.thedogstop.com

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDogStopUSA

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheDogStop

Resources mentioned:

Biggie’s Bullies: www.biggiesbullies.com

Animal Friends Pittsburgh: www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Jane Marcus and The Dog Stop
• [02:33] What kind of dogs are you getting? + Misconceptions about doggy daycare
• [04:29] The Dog Stop’s services and partnerships
• [07:21] What is doggy daycare like? What can I expect?
• [11:58] The future of The Dog Stop + The benefits of enrichment programs for dog
• [17:09] How to connect with The Dog Stop

In this episode, we welcome Francesca Fulcinity, Executive Director of Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Heaven Can Wait Animal Society was established in 2000 to address the high rate of euthanasia for cats and dogs in their local community.

The organization focuses on spay and neuter services for companion animals and free roaming cats. Their education programs and adoption opportunities raise awareness for potential pet owners to be fully informed about the ways and means in properly taking care of their animals. They also help neighborhoods and low income communities deal with the high percentage of animals in shelter systems by providing free vaccination services and TNR.

Francesca stresses the importance of forging community partnerships with TNR organizations. By teaming up with them, the organizations coordinate with trappers who are going out in the community and identifying cats that need their services.

“This organization was founded as a way to save animals’ lives. I’m really proud of the veterinary staff that we have here on the ground. Making sure that you have a dedicated and experienced team is the core for every successful organization.” - Francesca Fulcinity.

Tune in to learn how you can connect with TNR organizations to address the animal problems in your community with humane solutions!

Visit Heaven Can Wait Animal Society’s Official Website: https://heavencanwaitlv.org/

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heavencanwaitlv/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavencanwaitlv/

Follow them on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heaven-can-wait-animal-society/

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Francesca Fulciniti and Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
• [02:24] What are their strengths as a program?
• [04:30] How big is their organization?
• [05:10] What is the scope of their services?
• [06:55] How do they prioritize the communities?
• [09:45] The peak of cat population
• [11:03] How they can help groups that need TNR services
• [12:00] The Heaven Can Wait Animal Society programs
• [13:39] What does the awareness process start?
• [15:15] What their community needs in particular
• [17:00] Reaching out to politicians and advocates
• [17:50] Where can people reach Heaven Can Wait Animal Society?

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jas Leverette, an Oakland dog trainer and host of the Netflix original series, Canine Intervention. Jas is also the Founder of Cali K9, or California K9 Solutions, which specializes in socialization and behavior modification.

Jas shares about his experience starring in Canine Intervention and leading an animal training organization, then gives insight into his five pillar dog training system and why it can work for any dog. He highlights common mistakes dog owners make when training dogs and the incredible future projects he has in the works for 2021 and beyond.

Tune in to learn the biggest challenges Jas has had to overcome in entrepreneurship and getting into TV, his candid thoughts on animal euthanization, and how he implements concepts from dog training into other areas of his life.

“My system really works on getting the solid foundation of engagement, focus, and motivation, then we start working on some different static behaviors and starting to teach familiarization and socialization. What happens is the dogs are able to get more and more comfortable through this five pillar system I have of obedience, agility, behavior management, problem solving techniques, as well as socialization.” - Jas Leverette

Watch Canine Intervention on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81152839

Visit Cali K9’s website: www.calik9.com

Follow Cali K9 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/calik9

Follow them on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@calik9

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/calik9

Subscribe to their YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtJ7tl98bL-dl7lyanHmMg

Join their Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/calik9

Resources mentioned:

Pawsitive Change: www.marleysmutts.org/pawsitivechange

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Jas Leverette, Canine Intervention, and Cali K9
• [02:04] How Canine Intervention has impacted dogs and dog owners + Jas’s five pillar system
• [03:55] 16 dimensions of temperament and how it relates to dog behavior and training
• [07:50] Common mistakes dog owners make when training dogs
• [08:58] Do you make mistakes? What are you still learning?
• [10:59] Can dogs be untrainable?
• [12:22] How long does it take for a dog to be trained?
• [13:20] The biggest challenges Jas has had to overcome
• [16:25] How dog training has made Jas a better leader and a better person
• [18:30] Jas’s biggest motivations
• [19:37] Future goals and plans for Canine Intervention and Cali K9
• [21:11] How to connect with and support Cali K9

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Kim the Cat Detective, whose focus has been on finding lost cats for the last 8 years. She also coaches people from a distance on finding their cats and has even found cats in 17 countries! Kim offers insight into the difference between finding lost dogs and finding lost cats and the biggest mistakes people make when trying to find their cat, touching on the problems with leaving your litter box out to try and attract them. She speaks on the ideal window of time to reach out to her and the chances of finding a cat months after it disappeared.

“For cats, 80% of what people are told to do is based on myths and superstition.” - Kim

Then, Kim talks about her cat Henry, who is trained to help her find other cats, and tells a miraculous story where Henry helped find a cat named Ruby. She has even created a special collar that prevents lost cats and prevents cats from killing birds. Kim also details a great way to get your cat back inside easily and what to do if you come across a cat that appears to be lost or if you saw one that you later find out is missing.

Being relentless is key! Tune in to learn more from Kim and to hear the story of Beans going missing!

Visit Kim’s website: www.lostcatfinder.com

Like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LostCatFinder

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lostcatfinder

Follow Henry on TikTok: @catwithacamera

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Kim the Cat Detective and how she started
• [02:29] Finding lost cats is not the same as finding lost dogs
• [04:48] Do cats get eaten, get lost, or get scared when they’re missing?
• [06:27] Biggest mistakes people make when trying to find their cat
• [07:27] The story of finding Beans
• [09:08] Don’t go too far
• [09:30] The ideal window of time to reach out to Kim
• [10:15] What are the chances of finding a cat months after it disappeared?
• [12:46] Reading micro expressions: The duper’s delight
• [13:21] Has Kim always had the inner detective within her?
• [14:26] How does one train a cat to find other cats?
• [18:36] A story from Kim on finding Ruby
• [24:25] How cats often get stuck in cars and transported
• [25:17] The special collar Kim created that prevents lost cats
• [27:17] Cats vs Birds
• [29:33] How to find the glow trap collars and more perks on the collar
• [30:44] Getting your cat back inside easily
• [31:42] What if you come across a cat that appears to be lost or saw one that you later find out is missing?
• [35:33] Kim coaches people in other areas to find their cats
• [37:03] How to contact Kim and find her products and services

In this special episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we are honored to welcome Senator Scott Wiener of the California State Senate. Sen. Scott represents District 11, which covers the scope of San Francisco and its southern areas, as well as Broadmoor, Colma and Daly City. In his work as a government official, Sen. Scott has advocated for solutions to address housing problems, mental health issues and food security. He champions the LGBTQ+ and civil rights. Among these advocacies, he also campaigns for animal rights and welfare.

This year, Sen. Scott reintroduces the Senate Bill 879, also known as the Prohibiting Extraneous Testing (PET) Act. The bill will put an end to activities that involve testing household animals such as cats and dogs to determine the effectiveness of chemical-induced products. Some of these products include pesticides, food additives, and medications.

Sen. Scott also explains how San Francisco has been partnering with the humane society to address animal issues in their community. By phasing out pet stores that sell pets and closing down puppy mills, the government encourages people to adopt rescues from shelters. Providing homes for animals in need of care is one of the priorities in San Francisco.

Sen. Scott also encourages communities to collaborate with local advocacy organizations to campaign for certain legislations that need to be implemented in their locality. He points out that people’s engagements matter during a bill’s legislation process and a certain bill would have more possibility of being passed once people express their support for it.

“When people call their representatives and register their support or opposition to a particular piece of legislation, that has an impact.” - Sen. Scott Wiener

Tune in to find out how you can express support or opposition to your local government when it comes to the policies involving animal rights and welfare!

Check out Senator Scott Wiener’s programs today: https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/

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Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Introducing Senator Scott Wiener of California

2:00 Senate Bill 252

4:10 The Obstacles of Passing a Law

6:17 Prioritizing Animal Rescues

8:11 The No-Kill Shelter in California

9:10 San Francisco’s Approach for Animal Rescues

10:03 Euthanasia Rates in the States

11:40 Stance on Spay-Neuter Policies

13:49 Can people really make a difference?

14:09 Engagement Works Everywhere

17:26 Restrictions on Dogs during the Pandemic

18:11 Common Issues about Animal Rescues

In this episode of the Pawareness podcast, we have the opportunity to talk with Tori Mistick. Tori is a full-time blogger who helps pet owners achieve the best lifestyle with their pets. She shares how she started her blog by documenting significant moments with her chocolate labradors on platforms such as Instagram and her personal website. After receiving a massive following, she began providing online courses about how to grow on social media. On top of this, she hosts the Wear Wag Repeat podcast, where she talks with inspiring women in the pet industry. She also maintains an online business and speaks at events that highlight the success of female entrepreneurs.

Tori puts emphasis on the impact of connections. When starting out, she got connected with a number of like-minded individuals who are interested in spreading awareness about pets and finding success in the industry. She shares her passion for teaching, which is manifested in her online courses, and her interest in helping people succeed in what they love to do. She also shares how she rescued one of her special needs labs and how he became her inspiration to help pet owners provide what their pets need.

“Whether you’re launching a personal blog, a brand, an invention, or a rescue or foster organization, you’re gonna need a web presence, a clear idea of what you’re doing, and at least a basic knowledge of search engine optimization.” - Tori Mistick

Tune in to learn how you can grow and succeed in the pet industry through social media and how you can provide the best lifestyle for your pets!

• Visit Tori Mistick’s official website: https://torimistick.com/
• Visit Wear Wag Repeat’s official website: https://wearwagrepeat.com/
• Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/torimistick
• Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmistick/

Resources Mentioned:

• Good Rx: https://www.goodrx.com/
• Visit our website: www.pawareness.org
• Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness
• Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official
• Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week
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Episode Timeline

• [00:45] Introducing Tori Mistick
• [01:49] How Tori started her current pursuits
• [03:00] Tori’s favorite things in her career
• [05:28] How she rescued one of her labs
• [07:53] Finding the right tool and resource to help her special needs lab
• [09:00] Advice on how to accept a vet’s prescription
• [12:00] Common problems that Tori helps people overcome
• [15:10] How Tori manages her activities
• [18:00] Tori’s advice for people who want their brand and business to succeed online

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Alex Mormando, Owner and Certified Professional Dog Trainer at TREAT With Compassion. Alex’s specialty is working with dogs who have behavioral issues, such as fear aggression, reactivity, or separation anxiety, along with helping dogs adjust to a new home after getting adopted. She talks about the proper way to train dogs with fear aggression, as well as how covid-19 has impacted animal shelters, behavioral issues in pets, and the training process.

Alex explains the most common behavioral issues in dogs and their root causes, how to get certified as a professional dog trainer, and offers great advice for people interested in becoming animal trainers.

“I didn’t even know that you could work with a dog on that level and it just brought me to a whole new level of awareness in my animal career.”

- Alex Mormando

Tune in to learn how TREAT With Compassion is reversing the harm that inexperienced and aversive trainers are doing, along with how Alex plans on spreading more awareness about the reality of behavioral issues with pets.

Did you know? 🡪 A dog sniffing you is not an invitation for you to pet them! Sniffing is a way for dogs to explore and get to know new people and places.

Stay in touch with Alex so you can know when her website/blog launches!

Connect with TREAT With Compassion on Facebook: www.facebook.com/treatwithcompassion

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/treat_dogtraining

Email them: treatwcompassion@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:

Animal Behavior College: www.animalbehaviorcollege.com

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Alex Mormando and TREAT With Compassion

[01:34] What inspired you to specialize in behavioral training?

[02:41] How long have you been working with animals?

[04:04] How it works: Training animals with behavioral issues

[05:59] Common behavioral issues in dogs and their root causes

[08:17] Dos and don’ts of training dogs with fear aggression + How Alex got certified

[13:37] How covid-19 has impacted animal shelters, behavioral issues, and training

[17:06] What are you excited about in 2021?

[18:41] How to connect with TREAT With Compassion

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley talks to Susan Willis, Executive Director of the Highland Lakes Canine Rescue. Serving Central Texas area for 22 years, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue takes medically critical dogs out of shelters and save them from euthanasia. They treat animals in critical condition and help them in their recovery process.

Critical conditions include severe injuries and diseases such as heartworms and mange. They give these dogs a second chance at life and help them find families who can provide a suitable home for them. Their facility has all the resources for the dogs’ comfort and healing, such as a wide backyard and air conditioned indoor spaces.

When it comes to looking for families, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue conducts an intensive process in making sure that the adoption is the right fit. They also have partnerships with other animal organizations to collaborate on projects that help animals in their communities.

“Just love and commit to whatever animal you pick.” - Susan Willis

Tune it to find out how medically critical dogs can have hope again for a second chance at life!

Check out Highland Lakes Canine Rescue and get up to date with their latest projects!

Official website: https://bit.ly/3urkzuC

Twitter: https://bit.ly/3uuNNZQ

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JsVns2

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Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3DWMpCh

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xjBl0Q

Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnrG9z

Submit for Pet of the Week: https://bit.ly/3xgkvj8

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Introducing Susan Willis

3:50 Treating Dogs

5:52 The Main Focus

9:10 Time of a Dog’s Stay

16:05 Programs of the Rescue

24:26 Message to Adopters

28:30 Connect with Highland Lakes Canine Rescue

In this episode, we welcome Nikki Ruhl, founder of the Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center. Based in Camarillo, California, Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center aims to provide forever homes and loving families to stray and homeless cats in their community. As a cafe, their coffee drinks and treats complement their homely ambience where cats are sheltered.

As a veterinary technician, Nikki splits her time between managing the cafe and helping animals get medicated in animal clinics. Her passion in helping cats has inspired her to start this cafe. She explains that addressing cat euthanasia is one of the issues that the cafe aims to resolve. Today, Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center works with non-profit organizations that go into shelters to pull adoptable cats. The non-profit organizations will then find homes for the cats. The cafe provides a temporary home for at least 15 of these cats that remain unadopted until they find suitable owners for them.

“Black cats don’t really get adopted often. We try to get rid of that stigma.” - Nikki Ruhl

Tune in to find out how you can support local businesses that have programs helping animals in your community!

Connect with Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center!

Official website: http://www.thepurrfectcat.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepurrfectcatcamarillo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purrmaidcafeandadoptioncenter/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/purrmaidcafe

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[01:19] Introducing Nikki Ruhl, founder of Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center

[02:34] The inspiration behind the cafe

[03:58] Issues with cats in Southern California

[04:48] The biggest issue with feral cats

[05:42] Services that the Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center provides

[07:53] Treating differently abled cats

[09:51] Business design of Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center

[11:12] How Nikki manages time between her day job and the center

[12:40] The future plans of Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center

[14:05] How many cats can the Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center take in?

[16:03] Connect with Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Gerard Elliot, Founder and Host of Pet Rescue Radio. Following an extensive career in broadcasting, Gerard integrated his passion with his desire to help animals in need. He explains how a tragedy involving his pet’s demise inspired him to start the radio.

Gerard’s primary goal for Pet Rescue Radio is to help raise awareness for pet owners about the effective and beneficial ways to take good care of their pets. The radio operates 24/7 and streams music of all genres - from pop to hip hop to the classics. But what makes this radio station unique is its animal-centered informational program that plays every 30 minutes.

Gerard also hosts the Pet Cafe Program on the radio where he announces the list of adoptable animals from rescues and shelters across the United States. These animals are currently in need of families and lasting homes.

“Our mission is very clear. We want to educate the public and to eradicate pet euthanasia in this country by the end of the decade.” - Gerard Elliot

Tune in for a chance to listen to Pet Radio Station and how you can reach out or donate to the rescues and shelters they have partnered with!

Listen to Pet Radio Station today!

Official Website: https://www.petrescueradio.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petrescueradio/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8N3qm0kRc7Je_r3i4ZgQSw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrescueradio/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PetRescueRadio

Check out Pawareness!

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Introducing Gerard Elliot

4:48 Who can listen to the radio?

6:18 Running a 24/7 Radio Station

9:42 Pet Rescue Radio’s Mission

12:00 Euthanasia Statistics

13:50 Opportunity Cost in Buying a Dog

15:57 Issues Faced by Shelters and Rescues

19:00 Why do people abuse animals?

20:30 Dogs Experience Trauma

21:21 Pet Rescue Radio’s Future Plans

22:49 Pet Rescue Radio’s Organization Size

24:17 Listen to Pet Rescue Radio today!

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Amber van Leuken, Executive Director of Ark Valley Humane Society in Colorado. Amber speaks with us about how Ark Valley Humane Society has addressed animal overpopulation, how they support the animals and pet owners in their community with pet retention programs, and the importance of creating partnerships between rescue organizations and members of the community.

Ark Valley Humane Society is truly an astounding organization doing incredible work. Tune in to learn how Ark Valley Humane Society increased the wellness of their staff and their animals during the covid-19 pandemic, all about the new job position, Transfer Coordinator, they’ve created within their organization, and how they’re helping the homeless population in Colorado.

“We all know this intuitively, that animals can be happier in a foster home, but the pandemic allowed us to actually experience this for all the animals in our care, not just special cases.”         - Amber van Leuken

Visit Ark Valley Humane Society’s website: www.ark-valley.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArkValleyHumaneSociety

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/arkvalleyhumanesociety

Subscribe to their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsU2GUY7pk-u7RskiBlmJw

Donate: www.ark-valley.org/donate

Resources mentioned:

Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies (CFAWA): www.cfawa.org/cpages/home

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Amber van Leuken and Ark Valley Humane Society
• [01:16] How has the Humane Society, as well as your career, evolved over the years?
• [04:47] What challenges do rescues in Colorado face that other places don’t?
• [08:18] Details on their spay/neuter programs and how these programs benefit their community
• [11:27] The story of saving a sick dog and learning about the community
• [15:51] How the covid-19 pandemic impacted Ark Valley Humane Society and animal welfare in Colorado
• [28:01] Goals and projects Ark Valley Humane Society is excited about in 2021
• [34:53] How to connect with Ark Valley Humane Society

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Emily Jackson, the Philanthropy Director of Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Emily shares with us how CAA is able to maintain a high save rate (86%), despite never turning animals away, along with the impacts of pivoting to a foster-centric model and implementing a wide array of enrichment activities within the shelter.

Emily talks about their goal of improving sustainability in their growth and retaining of volunteers as a major part of Louisiana’s animal welfare community. She highlights the South’s breeding problem, why northern states import animals from the South, and how their volunteer training program helps keep all their volunteers organized and educated.

“I’ve never seen anyone work harder than people that love animals.”  - Emily Jackson

Tune in to learn how Companion Animal Alliance is teaming up with Louisiana Parole Project to hire people who have been sentenced to life but recently released on parole as animal caretakers.

Did you know? 🡪 Companion Animal Alliance has over 1000 volunteers and foster families!

Visit Companion Animal Alliance’s website: www.caabr.org

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/companionanimalalliance

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/caapets

Email Emily: ejackson@caabr.org

Resources mentioned:

Cat Haven: www.cathaven.org

Louisiana Parole Project: www.paroleproject.org

CAA Alumni Association: www.caabr.org/alumni

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Emily Jackson and Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge

[02:19] How do you keep your save rate so high without turning away animals?

[06:30] What are your goals and how do you allocate your resources?

[08:21] Who are you currently partnering and collaborating with?

[10:21] Issues impacting the importation animals from the South + The breeding problem in the South

[12:48] How many volunteers currently work at your organization?

[14:09] About CAA’s volunteer training program

[16:47] Emily’s background and role as a Philanthropy Director

[22:01] What are you excited about working on in 2021?

[24:58] How to volunteer and connect with Companion Animal Alliance

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Lisa Walker, Founder of The Cat Nook Café, a not for profit cat café and rescue based in Norwood, Pennsylvania. Lisa sheds light on what it’s like to own and operate a cat café that’s also a cat rescue, especially during the pandemic, and how they’ve been able to stay profitable amidst the challenges of covid-19.

Tune in to learn the benefits of cats living in a café setting, obstacles The Cat Nook Café has encountered since opening, and important advice for people interested in opening their own cat café.

“One of my favorite things to see when I’m at the café is to see the evolution of a personality of a cat… That makes me so happy, to see a cat go from scared in the corner to seeking out affection from people.”        - Lisa Walker

Visit The Cat Nook Café’s website: www.catnookcafe.com

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecatnookcafe

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CatNookCafe

Donate: www.catnookcafe.com/support-us

Resources mentioned:

• Animal Coalition of Delaware County: www.acdc.ws
• Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia: www.acctphilly.org
• Visit our website: www.pawareness.org
• Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness
• Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official
• Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Lisa Walker and The Cat Nook Café
• [01:09] What it’s like to run a cat café and a non-profit at the same time
• [02:42] Opening a cat café + The Cat Nook Café’s cat capacity
• [03:17] How long do cats stay at cat cafés?
• [04:15] How do you acquire cats for your cat café?
• [05:41] Lisa’s background and journey in the animal welfare community
• [07:19] Obstacles and challenges The Cat Nook Café has encountered
• [09:53] How they have been making money during the covid-19 pandemic
• [12:04] Lisa’s favorite part about owning a cat café + The benefits of cats living in a café setting
• [15:39] Advice for people who are interested in owning their own cat café
• [19:21] How to connect with and support The Cat Nook Café

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Mary Tan, Public Relations Manager with Animal Human Society in Minnesota, to talk about the organization, as well as other animal welfare organizations and their common practices. She shares her candid thoughts on the phrase “no kill” that many animal welfare groups use and why Animal Human Society doesn’t use that phrase. Mary describes what practices they must implement in order to accept every animal into their care (Yes, you read that right, they do!) and how coronavirus has impacted the animal rescue community, including offering low cost, income-based veterinary care. She explains what Animal Humane Society does with dangerous dogs or dogs that need more training and then gives much needed attention to the #1 issue in the foster and rescue community.

Connect @

Facebook: @WhiskerMedia

Twitter: @WhiskerMedia

Visit Animal Human Society’s website: www.animalhumanesociety.org

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/animalhumanemn

Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/animalhumanesociety

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline

[00:30] Introducing Mary Tan + her role at The Humane Society

[01:26] How The Humane Society is organized

[02:55] Commonalities and differences in the various animal welfare organizations

[06:14] What AHS must implement in order to accept every animal

[09:47] How has covid-19 impacted the rescue community + low cost veterinary care

[13:00] Does all human societies provide low cost veterinary care services?

[15:01] What they do with dangerous dogs or dogs that need more training

[17:05] The #1 issue in the foster and rescue community

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laura Sinclair, Volunteer Fundraiser for the International Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization based in the UK and Romania that helps dogs abroad, working with public and kill shelters to rescue dogs out and relocate them to better living conditions. Laura details how the former dictatorship in Romania has negatively impacted animal welfare in the country, how Romanian kill shelters operate, and what their rescue process looks like. She also talks about International Dog Rescue’s future plans for building their own shelter and whether or not it’s possible to adopt a dog from Romania to the US.

“We need volunteers, we need donations, and there’s just always resources that are needed until this situation is resolved. The stray dog population has decreased in Romania but there’s still quite a long way to go, it’s still in the hundreds of thousands.”

- Laura Sinclair

Tune in to learn how International Dog Rescue is making a powerful impact in Romania’s animal welfare and how you can help them save more dogs!

Visit International Dog Rescue’s website: www.internationaldogrescue.org.uk

Donate: www.internationaldogrescue.org.uk/donating.html

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/helpingsdogsabroad

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/interdogrescue

Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/doghelpabroad

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Laura Sinclair and International Dog Rescue
• [01:44] What countries are you operating in?
• [02:29] How Laura got started volunteering with the organization
• [05:46] Animal welfare issues in Romania
• [08:46] How the situation in Romania impacted Laura’s life
• [09:23] How can people volunteer with you? Can you travel to Romania during covid-19?
• [11:06] A heart-warming rescue story
• [12:11] What is the assessment and rescue process like?
• [14:39] How dogs are brought to Romanian kill shelters
• [15:56] Why dogs are only allowed to stay in Romanian kill shelters for 45 days + How do you rescue them?
• [18:52] The future of International Dog Rescue: Building their own shelter
• [20:30] Adopting a dog from abroad: Is it possible?
• [22:27] How to support International Dog Rescue
• [24:55] How to connect with International Dog Rescue

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Kate Côté, Founder of Fur Love Comfort Cats. Kate has been doing pet therapy for over 20 years and she is here to speak on how Fur Love works with cats to offer comfort to people with cognitive issues and people experiencing grief regarding lost pets. Kate details what a Fur Love visit consists of, the impacts of these visits on both herself and her clients, as well as the obstacles, rules, and regulations she faces, especially as a result of the pandemic.

“It’s just wonderful to think that because of us going out into the world, it’s motivating people to go to a shelter and get a pet.” - Kate Côté

Kate tells us powerful stories about some of her most special clients and most therapeutic felines, emphasizing the benefits that her cats, along with her unique technique, have of people’s health and wellbeing.

Tune in to learn about the seriousness of depression and loneliness after a loss of a pet, the emotional toll Kate’s work with pet therapy has taken on her, as well as the unexpected beauty that has come from it.

Visit Fur Love Comfort Cats’ website: www.furlovecomfortcats.com

Connect with Fur Love on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FurLoveComfortCats

Connect with Kate on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kathleen.cote.927

Email Kate: katlady109@hotmail.com

Call Kate: 508-476-3041

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit your pet for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Kate Côté and Fur Love Comfort Cats
• [03:10] How many cats she’s currently working with + How she works with them
• [05:40] The spectrum of people Kate works with + The unexpected, ancillary things that have come out of her work
• [07:58] Obstacles Fur Love has faced before and after covid-19 + What a Fur Love visit consists of
• [11:49] The incredible impacts of pets and their visits
• [14:01] Does this practice take an emotional toll on you? + Navigating rules and regulations
• [19:01] Restrictions Kate’s facing during covid-19
• [20:24] Everyone’s favorite cat: Sammy + The benefits of visits from Fur Love Comfort Cats
• [21:40] There are programs out there that aren’t very beneficial
• [22:14] Where are you located? Do you travel?
• [23:40] Kate’s technique is unique to her
• [25:47] Kate’s goals for Fur Love and ideas for the future
• [31:50] A gift certificate for Fur Love is a great gift for a loved one and a practical way to set them on the path towards healing their grief
• [32:31] Depression and loneliness after a loss of a pet is very serious
• [33:50] Kate shares a story about a woman who started talking after Kate’s visit with the cats + The importance of not forcing conversation and leaving her clients alone
• [36:54] Kate shares a story about a girl who got angry at her cat Zoro
• [38:52] Why Kate does 1-on-1 visits and over communicates with her clients
• [41:27] How to reach Kate and Fur Love

Tackling Dog Overpopulation One Puppy At a Time │Wolf Trap Rescue & Dr. Amber Burton

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Amber Burton, veterinarian and founder and executive director of Wolf Trap Rescue, to talk about many of her impact moments in the field and the sad realities of large rescue shelters. She describes why she piloted Wolf Trap Rescue and how she turned it into a huge success, noting an ethical dilemma she experienced and issues Virginia specifically has regarding animals.

Dr. Burton breaks down how we can tackle the root causes of animal overpopulation and her candid thoughts on spay and neuter laws. Then, she details her ideal client/doctor relationship, Wolf Trap’s operational strategies, how she caters to her clients’ generation, and the importance going to specialists. She offers valuable advice on pet insurance and fostering animals, touching on the impacts of coronavirus on fostering. There are many hopes Dr. Burton has for the future, so tune in to catch all the knowledge bombs she drops and to find out how you can get involved with this life-saving endeavor.

Visit Wolf Trap Rescue’s website: www.wtarescue.com
Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wolftrapanimalrescue
Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wolftrapanimalrescue
Follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WTARescue

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline
[00:30] Introducing Dr. Amber Burton
[01:39] Did you know you wanted to focus on animal rescue when you went to veterinary school? + What led Amber to start Wolf Trap Rescue
[12:30] An ethical dilemma regarding spaying and neutering
[17:11] Mental and geographical issues regarding animals in Virginia
[23:16] How do you tackle the root causes of animal overpopulation?
[27:06] Do you think there’s a state that might pass a spay/neuter law soon?
[29:24] Importance of spreading awareness + Ambers ideal client/doctor relationship

[36:21] Catering to her clients’ generation
[37:42] Insurance + The importance of going to a specialist
[41:44] Are all pet insurances created equal? Which ones do you recommend?
[47:15] Advice on what to do if you want to foster
[52:22] The impacts of covid-19 on fostering
[57:10] The best way to contact Wolf Trap and see if you’re a good fit to foster with them
[01:03:01] Amber’s hopes for the future

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, I welcome Dr. Tannetje Crocker, a Pet Vet based in Texas that works with animals of all sorts. Join us as we discuss what it means to properly medicate pets, a few reasons why a pet owner may not be able to medicate their own animal, along with solutions for this troubling issue. Dr. Crocker details how she copes with the emotions and heaviness that comes with being a veterinarian, including having a support system and a consistent gratitude practice. We touch on the importance of communication with your veterinarian, the frequency in which you should bring your pet in for a check-up, as well as why the Southern US states ship out more pets than Northern states.

“With covid, the shelters have been really clearing out a lot because everyone’s getting pets… which is great, but it’s also hard because covid’s not allowing people to socialize their pets and so we’re seeing some more behavioral issues and things like that that we wouldn’t normally see when people adopt new pets.” - Dr. Tannetje Crocker

Tune in to learn Dr. Crocker’s powerful recommendations for pet owners, including the value of pet insurance and quickly addressing behavioral issues with training, as well as valuable advice for existing and aspiring veterinarians.

Connect with Dr. Tannetje Crocker:

Visit Dr. Crocker’s website: www.drcrockerpetvet.com

Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.tannetje.crocker

Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dr.tannetje.crocker

Email Dr. Crocker: dr.crocker@drcrockerpetvet.com

Get her Veterinary Career Guide:

Connect with Pawareness:

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Where to find the Pawareness Podcast: www.linktr.ee/pawareness

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Submit your pet for Pet of the Week: www.pawareness.org/pet-of-the-week

Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Dr. Tannetje Crocker
• [01:40] How Dr. Crocker’s passion for pets has grown throughout her life
• [03:55] Properly medicating cats and dogs: What does that mean?
• [05:50] Reasons why a pet owner can’t medicate their own animal + A shocking statistic
• [07:47] Solutions for people who can’t give their pet medications properly
• [09:50] What it’s like to be a vet in the South (specifically Texas)
• [11:10] Why does the South ship out pets more than the North?
• [12:22] Advice for existing and aspiring vets
• [15:00] How Dr. Crocker copes with the emotions and heaviness that comes with being a veterinarian
• [18:36] Advice for pet owners + Common misconceptions she sees
• [22:34] How often should I bring my pet to get a vet check-up?
• [24:35] Are there some insurance plans that cover behavioral pet training?
• [26:36] How to reach Dr. Crocker and learn more about her practice + About her Veterinary Career Guide

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Ri Taylor of Redemption Dog Education, to talk about her experience as a dog trainer, the relationship between a dog and its owner, and the biggest issues she sees in dogs and their owners. She details how covid-19 has influenced an expansion in her clientele and offers great advice for people who want to turn a passion into a business.

Ri explains how your dogs can pick up on and feed off your energy, as well as the importance of having a relationship with your dog before sending them off to a trainer. She also tells the stories of how she got her seven dogs. Yes, you read that right, seven!

Curious to know what Ri is working on now at Redemption Dog Education? Tune in to hear about what the future holds for them!

Visit Redemption Dog Education’s website: www.redemptiondogeducation.com

Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/redemptiondogeducation

Connect with them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/redemptiondogeducation

Add them on Snapchat: @RedemptionDogEducation

Visit our website: www.pawareness.org

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pawareness_official

Episode Timeline

[00:31] Introducing Ri Taylor

[01:33] Where her clients are from and how covid-19 has influenced that

[02:19] The process of training your dog depends on you

[03:39] Can dogs pick up on and feed off your energy?

[05:31] Biggest issue Ri sees in dogs and a common mistake Ri sees dog owners make

[09:08] How did you get your dogs?

[13:44] Advice for people who want to turn a passion into a business

[15:03] The future of Redemption Dog Education: What is Ri working on now?

[16:25] How to reach Ri

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes CARE STL Programs Director Nikki Lowe. Nikki opens up about CARE STL’s history and how they have been saving animals on death row since the organization transitioned from a pound to a rescue shelter. Today, CARE STL is the only no-kill shelter in the City of St. Louis in Missouri.

Every year, CARE STL continues to save thousands of animals in their local community with programs that take in and care for abused, surrendered and abandoned animals, provide them with adoption opportunities for forever homes and loving families, and conduct educational campaigns within their community to raise awareness on animal welfare.

“The outcome outweighs the stuff you go through.’’ - Nikki Lowe

Tune in to find out how you can support no-kill rescue organizations in your local community!

Connect with CARE STL today!

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

2:29 Housing System

3:33 Missouri Rescues

5:13 Pound or Rescue?

6:20 Neglected Animals

7:20 Average Turn-Around Time

8:10 City of St. Louis

10:26 Average Foster Time

12:00 Community Outreach

14:20 Future Projects

15:24 Connect with CARE STL

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Zarah Hedge, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Shelter Medicine for San Diego Humane Society. Dr. Hedge shares a bit about her role in the Humane Society, how she got to where she is today, and the big goals she has for San Diego Human Society. She also describes a few of the programs and initiatives their running, the difference between shelter medicine and general practice, and the obstacles in animal welfare she’s seeing and facing head on in San Diego County.

“It’s been a really great time to see all of animal sheltering come together and look for new and innovative ways to really change the way we operate as animal shelters.”

- Dr. Zarah Hedge

Tune in to learn how San Diego Humane Society is making a powerful impact in Southern California’s animal welfare and how you can join the movement!

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Episode Timeline

• [00:31] Introducing Dr. Zarah Hedge
• [01:40] What does your average day overseeing the medical departments of San Diego Human Society look like?
• [02:46] What is it like to train veterinary students?
• [03:50] What is the difference between shelter medicine and general practice?
• [05:50] How they work with the local Humane Law Enforcement Team
• [06:43] What is your Community Cat Program?
• [08:23] What obstacles in animal welfare are you seeing in Southern California?
• [11:15] How can people help and volunteer with San Diego Human Society during covid-19?
• [14:11] Big goals for the future of San Diego Human Society
• [17:03] Do Humane Societies work together?
• [18:50] Dr. Zarah Hedge’s path to becoming a Chief Medical Officer
• [23:26] How to contact San Diego Humane Society

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Julian Javor, Founder of Pet Rescue Pilots. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Pet Rescue Pilots pursues the mission to provide animals from overcrowded kill shelters in California with suitable homes and loving families. By flying them across the west coast of the United States and Canada, they give hope to animals by sending them to rescue groups, foster homes, and a safer environment to live in.

Julian shares how he finds his purpose in helping animals and special needs dogs by using his aviation education. After discovering what most rescues and shelters lack, which usually involves transportation in relocating their animals to their forever homes, Julian realizes that he can help address this problem by volunteering with his aviation skills. He also participates in local government efforts to improve the lives of pets and support animal welfare and encourage officials to further address the recurring problems that the animal community faces, such as euthanasia.

By establishing a network of rescues and building their partnerships, Pet Rescue Pilots continues its mission to help animals that are in need of loving families. Whether or not their potential adopters are located in different states, the organization makes it possible for these animals to become united with people who are committed to taking good care of them and giving them the best lives that they deserve.

“There are so many people who don’t even know that a million cats and dogs are being euthanized all over the country annually. That’s not making good on our part of the deal. We didn’t domesticate them so they could be born to be killed. We just need everybody’s cooperation to do the right thing.” - Julian Javor

Tune in to find out how you can support Pet Rescue Pilots’ initiative in helping animals all over the country!

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Episode Timeline

• [00:30] Introducing Julian Javor of Pet Rescue Pilots
• [02:16] How Julian founded Pet Rescue Pilots
• [08:44] Addressing the problem with animal euthanasia in states
• [09:20] How long has it been since Julian founded Pet Rescue Pilots?
• [10:10] Julian’s most memorable experience in rescuing pets
• [13:39] The current projects of Pet Rescue Pilots
• [15:20] How connections and collaborations support their mission
• [18:31] The impact of long-term initiatives
• [19:30] The importance of educating the public
• [20:55] Kris’ message about awareness
• [22:46] The shared history between humans and dogs
• [27:44] What does Pet Rescue Pilots need?

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Gina Carbonari. Gina is the Executive Director of the Ulster County SPCA, a private non-profit organization based in Kingston, New York that aims to reduce animal cruelty and provide shelters for animals in need.

Gina shares the programs that the organization is currently handling to fulfill their mission. These include temporary homes for the dogs, cats, and other animals that they take in, adoptions to connect them with the right loving families, community assistance to make sure that pets stay in their homes, a food pantry,  and low cost veterinary services. Ulster County SPCA is the only organization within their community that carries out humane law enforcement and addresses complaints about animal abuse cases. They also host the Artists for Animals program where they feature an artist’s works every month  on their website and Facebook page and raise funds to support their organization.

Gina also shares the common issues related to animals in their community. Overpopulation is one that they seek to address by providing spay/neuter services. Serving the county for 130 years, they continue to pursue their mission by educating the community about pet ownership and enforcing laws that protect animals.

“Each organization should have their own no-kill philosophy because there’s a lot of nuance to the definition of ‘no-kill’. For us, we find it to be very important to have that philosophy and put it in writing so that it’s there for everybody to see and understand.” - Gina Carbonari

Tune in to find out the difference between an SPCA and a humane organization!

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Episode Timeline

• [00:50] Introducing Gina Carbonari and Ulster County SPCA
• [02:07] Each SPCA is its own organization
• [04:07] The difference between SPCA and humane organizations
• [05:50] Animal issues in New York
• [08:35] USPCA’s partners
• [09:29] The average adoption rate for pets and animals
• [11:50] What happens when pet owners turn animals back in
• [15:10] What can people do to help increase adoption?
• [18:33] How can people identify no-kill shelters?
• [22:53] The artists for animals program
• [25:01] Where can people reach UCSPCA?