The Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask

This week I talk with Sabrina Gauntt of Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue. We discuss the domestic side of rabbit rescue and rehabilitation, how Sabrina got into this work, and how you can get involved. To learn more about Gauntt Farm Antics Rabbit Rescue check out their website  www.gaunttfarmantics.com  or you can find them on social media @gaunttfarmantics. This episode was sponsored by LIX www....

This week I talk with Kay Stewart from the Feed Real Institute. We discuss how she got involved in the Feed Real Movement, what feeding real means, and the goal behind the movement. I learn the difference in ways of cooking foods and the research that goes into all of the articles they write. If you have ever been curious about the different ways to feed your pet but always felt like a lot of the...

This week I talk with Heather Gutshall of Handsome Dan's Rescue. We discuss how she got started in animal welfare, the history of Handsome Dan's, and what she has learned about the human-animal connection. We also discuss her experience with dog fighting survivors and why people should care about ending dog fighting. To learn more about the work of Handsome Dan's Rescue you can check t...

This week I talk with Maya Key of Project AnimalAid. We discuss Maya's history with animals, how the organization got started, and the impact they have had since founding. We also discuss how you can get involved in supporting their organization and it's easier than you may think! To learn more about Project AnimalAid you can check out their website  www.projectanimalaid.org  and on social...

This week I talk with Julie Kelley of Let's Be S.M.A.R.T. We discuss the inspiration behind her idea of combining travel with volunteerism, how the organization is bridging cultural gaps by bringing people together, and how you can get involved. To learn more you can find them on social media @letsbesmart or at  www.letsbesmart.org . Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn mor...

This week I talk with Austin Quarles of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. We discuss the history of Old Friends, the jaw-dropping number of animals they currently support, along with the types of support they offer, and how you can get involved. To learn more you can find them on social media @oldfriendsseniordogsanctuary on Facebook and @ofsds on Instagram or check them out on their website  www....

This week I interview Angela Chapman, Director of New Leash On Life in Tennessee. We discuss how she got involved in animal welfare, what she has learned, and how she is using out of the box thinking to get animals out of the shelter and in loving homes. You can learn more about New Leash on Life at  www.newleashonline.org  or on social media @newleashtn.  Sponsor: LIX - check out www.lixpetwellne...

This week I have several special guests from Troop 2013 here to talk about their community service project with their local humane society and The Cat Network! This was such a fun episode talking with the next generation of animal advocates and their parents. We discuss how they decided on these groups for their community project, what they learned, advice they have for kids, and the parents also...

This week Matt Glayrouse joins us from Yummy Pets. We discuss the platform he co-created, the goal behind it, and how his entrepreneurial sense led him to developing the Voice Program which donates to animal welfare organizations globally. To learn more about Matt's work and how you can get involved check out  www.yummypets.com   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate,...

This week Devan Schowe joins us again with some updates from Born Free USA. We also get into some new research regarding big cats and what conservation really means. To learn more about some small ways to make a big impact, you won't want to miss this episode. You can find out more about Born Free USA and their research at  www.bornfreeusa.org .   Thanks for listening! If you liked what you he...

BONUS EPISODE!! This week Fathom Woods from Austin Pets Alive! joins me to discuss all things Parvovirus. If you have a dog, know someone with a dog, volunteer around dogs, or anything in between, this episode is for you. Parvovirus is entirely preventable but statistics show approximately 56% of pet owners don’t know what it is! Fathom and I discuss what Parvo is, how to treat it, and other ways...

This week I talk with Alex Ciaramitaro, owner of Oh Doggonit, a local-to-Nashville in-home dog sitting business. We discuss how he got started, his plans for the future of the business, how he is helping to keep animals in the home with this business, and how you can start one in your area! To learn more about Oh Doggonit you can find him on Instagram @ohdoggonit.    Thanks for listening! If you l...

This week I talk with Chris Dale, author of We Saved Each Other: How Rescue Dogs Help Us Through Hardship. Chris writes this book as part memoir, part interview-driven narratives. I went into reading this book expecting to cry, but finished it feeling so uplifted and hopeful. In this episode we discuss what let Chris to write this book, his experiences with his sato rescue dog, and how dogs have h...

This week I talk with Brigitte Dix of Cottontail Cottage. We discuss how she ended up in New York specializing in rabbit rehab and rescue. If you have ever thought about wildlife rehab work, this is the episode for you as we get into what you need to know, how to become qualified, and how to find rehabbers in your area! To learn more about Briggitte and her team's work you can visit the websit...

This week I talk with Julie Marvets of Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary. We discuss how she got started, the resources she has for anyone looking to start their own sanctuary, and what it is like running a sanctuary. This was a fun episode because I grew up near Faribault, MN, where the sanctuary is located. You can learn more about Furball Farm Cat Santuary at  www.furballfarmcatsanctuary.com  or on so...

This week I talk with Ridge Vogel of Pack Leader University. We discuss what a good relationship with dogs looks like, with tons of human analogies (because who doesn't love a good analogy?), and how humans tend to over complicate this. To learn more about Ridge's program Pack Leader Blueprint you can find him on Instagram @packleaderuniversity and @ridgedogbehavior. Thanks for listening!...

This week I talk with Tracy Frank, owner of Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption out of Texas. We discuss how she got started in animal rescue, some of the interesting rescues she has been involved in, and how you not only can get involved but actually check out the rescue as either a visitor or volunteer. You can learn more about SARA at  www.sarasanctuary.org  or on social media.   Thanks for...

This week I talk with Alex Peacock about animal anxiety. A childhood dog led him to the world of dog training, where he has continued to help families struggling with their own pets. Over the years he has learned about dog psychology and has used that to help countless people both in their home and through his online courses. We talk about his experiences working with dogs, what dog anxiety is, an...

This week I talk with Gabe Horton of Pawster Nashville. We discuss how Pawster got started and the work they are doing to reduce pet homelessness. Pawster bridges human services and animal services to support families around Nashville. To learn more about the work they are doing you can check them out online at  www.pawsternashville.org  or on social media @pawsternashville.  Thanks for listening!...

This week I talk with Tom Candy of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour. He joins me from the UK to talk about how he got into shelter work, the recent XL Bully Ban in the UK and what that means, and how you can get involved. Tom gives some good ideas for how to get started in shelter work and resources for getting connected. You can learn more about his work and podcast on Facebook @simplifyingshelterbe...

After a restful break I am back with new episodes. To start us off, this week I have Heather Leigh to talk about her new book "K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man's Best Friend". We discuss what animals can teach us about ourselves and how we need to look within before we can truly have the relationship we want with our animals. You can learn more about Heather Leigh and her w...

This week I talk with Lacey Denton, foster for Austin Pets Alive!. We discuss how she has used fostering as a way of healing for both herself and the dogs, what she has learned, and how she has used that to support a new community she has moved to. Check out the resources that Austin Pets Alive! has on their website at  www.austinpetsalive.org  or on social media @austinpetsalive. Thanks for liste...

This week I talk with Juan Negrette of Austin Pets Alive! We discuss how the program started, what led to some pretty dramatic changes, and how you can get involved. This story gives me hope for the future of animal sheltering. The numbers he lists are staggering, you won't want to miss this one! You can learn more about how to get involved at  www.austinpetsalive.org  or on social media @aust...

This week I talk with Lori Kalef of SPCA-International. While the organization has many programs serving animals internationally, today we focus on their work bringing home pets that service members have adopted while serving overseas. We talk about the process of working with veterinarians and groups in other countries in order to prepare animals for the trip, what is required for the pets, and h...

This week I talk with Bob Bryant of Mission K9 Rescue. With Veterans Day approaching this was a fitting episode to talk about the animals that have served our country. Typically, the military has viewed working dogs as tools for their work and once they are unable to continue working they are often forgotten. However, Bob and I discuss how Mission K9 is working to give these animals the retirement...