Saige Jones Podcast

This is part 8 of 9 episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet shares some examples of the more extreme cases that she's seen in cat rescue.    NCRA adoption application:  https://www.northportcatrescue.org/adoptionform   NCRA donation option:  https://www.northportc...

This is part 7 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Saige and Janet discuss going to a breeder versus adopting a cat, considerations when thinking about bringing a pet into your life and making informed decisions.   NCRA adoption application: https://www.n...

This is part 6 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet sheds light on TNR's effect on the environment.    NCRA adoption application: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/adoptionform   NCRA donation option: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/donate   NCRA...

This is part 5 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet shares how she will help cat colony feeders manage colonies from proper cat housing to keeping the cats healthy. She also discusses her experience with educating and navigating conversations with pe...

This is part 4 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. In this episode, Janet speaks about overpopulation in the cat community as well as the importance and benefits of TNR.   NCRA adoption application: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/adoptionform NCRA donation opportunity: h...

This is part 3 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet explains why a feral cat must go back to where the cat came from when doing TNR and what that process is like. She also tells us about some expectations for when cats are spayed and neutered and sha...

This is part 2 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet tells us about the process from when a cat comes into NCRA to when the cat is adopted.   NCRA adoption application: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/adoptionform   NCRA donation option: https://ww...

This is part 1 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA) based on Long Island, NY. Janet shares a bit about her background as well as foundational information about NCRA. This episode informs you about who Janet is and sets the foundational for upcoming episodes where Janet will further discuss cat rescue a...

In this episode, a reported recent situation involving cats on Long Island is discussed. It leads to discussion about how when someone chooses to go to a breeder, how difficult it is to truly know if the breeder is ethical. Is breeding ever ethical? Considering animal adoption before going to a breeder is always encouraged here.   If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill ou...

On today's episode, Saige talks about her experience transitioning to using cruelty-free skincare and household products and how animal testing led her to this decision.    If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA   Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?...

On this week's episode, Saige talks about the beauty and responsbility of having your first pet as an adult. She also talks about the influence of growing up with pets.    If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA   Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en   https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/...

On today's episode, Saige talks about a shelter dog being taken out of the shelter for a day of exploration and the dog's worried expression when he saw the shelter building upon his return. Saige discusses what is in our control to do to help these animals.    If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA   Find us on socials: ...

On today's episode, Saige shares some of the reasons why animals end up in rescues and shelters.   If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en   https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones     Disclaimer: Saige is not...

On today's episode, Saige talks about the opportunities that exist in the animal rescue volunteer space. This episode is for those who already volunteer, those considering it and those who haven't considered it but are open to hearing about the opportunities. Another volunteer opportunity not discussed in the episode is transporting animals. Saige also shares how rewarding volunteering has been fo...

On this week's episode, Saige talks about determining if and when to bring another pet into our lives after losing one. She discusses how this can vary from person to person and how there is no one size fits all to grief and being ready to open our hearts and homes again.   If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us o...

On this episode, Saige talks about the idea of not losing an opportunity to educate others on the importance of considering choosing animal adoption and how you can adopt purebred animals. She discusses doing this while being mindful to do so in appropriate situations and not shaming anyone for going to a breeder. She also touches on the importance of being a responsible dog owner.   If you are in...

On this week's episode, Saige talks about the importance of spaying and neutering our pets as well as the great impact that TNR (trap-neuter-release) can have.    If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form:  https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA       Find us on socials:   https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=...

On this week's episode, Saige talks about how social media can help immensely in finding homes for animals in need (all potential adopters still need to be thoroughly vetted.) One repost may be all it takes to change a life!    If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form:  https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA       Find us on socials:   https://www.instagram.com/s...

On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. Rachael shares her take on the factors that make fostering dogs easier. She also talks about how fostering is a great opportunity for people who aren't sold on a forever commitment. This is episode 6 of 6 with Rachael.    Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue: Website:  tgpr.org Instagram...

On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She tells us about how she brings the dogs when she travels and explains who handles the marketing of her foster dogs between herself and the rescue that she fosters through. When asked about the emotional side of saying goodbye to fosters, Rachael shares that from her time body...

On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She tells us about whether she's required to train her fosters, shares stories about medical issues some of her foster dogs have faced and her experience handling resource guarding as a foster. This is episode 4 of 6 with Rachael.    Texas Gr...

On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue, she shares that the rescue covers all costs and talks about how she ended up working with this rescue. Rachael also shares the exciting news that at the time of the recording, she was planning on starting her own rescue, which she has since s...

On this week's episode, Saige chats with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She shares the stories about how she ended up with all of her 4 dogs, including having gone to a breeder for her golden retriever and her thoughts on that now. This is episode 2 of 6 with Rachael.    Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue: Website: tgpr....

On this week's episode, Saige chats with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue and tells us about her experience fostering for approximately 2 years with close to about 15 dogs in that timeframe. We learn about how the foster dogs integrate with Rachael's 4 permanent dogs and how TGPR pairs dogs with fosters. This is epis...

On this week's episode, Saige shares the news that she got foster kittens! She talk about how they're doing, where there is room to help them and how much progress they've already made so far.   If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email:  https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA       Find us on socials:   https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejones...