The Doggone Truth About Rescue - Always & Furever

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this heartwarming episode as we delve into the inspiring stories of a couple who found a shared passion in working and volunteering together at Always and Furever.  The dynamic duo of Meghan and Brian Swon share their experiences, challenges, and the joy they find in making a difference side by side. Get ready for a paw-some journey of love, teamwork, and the transforma...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotionally charged episode, join us as we delve into the poignant world of Always & Furever exploring the challenges and heart-wrenching decisions faced by those dedicated to saving lives. Our guests, Jennifer Dulski and Kelly Frey share personal stories of loss and the tough choices they've had to make in their mission to provide a better life for our furry frie...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our year-end wrap-up episode! Join us, and our special guest Jen Dulski, as we take a paw-some journey through the past year, highlighting the incredible stories, challenges overcome, and heartwarming successes within Always & Furever. From heartwarming adoptions to the resilient spirits of our four-legged friends and volunteers, we reflect on the milestones, share...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of the Doggone Truth About Rescue, we delve into the often-overlooked realm of medical costs associated with dog rescues. Join our guests Beth Sherry Van Auken, Julie McNamara, Jane Cozzolino as they sit down with to unravel the complex tapestry of financial challenges that come with saving our four-legged friends. Our guests share heartwarming stories...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the world of hospice care for dogs in animal shelters. In this episode, we explore the heartwarming yet challenging journey of providing comfort and love to terminally ill or elderly dogs during their final stages of life. We speak with Jill Recker and Nicole Boxx, who are dedicated to ensuring these dogs experience dignity and compassion in their twilight...

Send us Fan Mail Join in as we discuss making this season brighter for both the dogs & cats with Always & Furever and the people who cherish them. Founder, Jennifer Dulski and Miranda Munden bring you updates on the latest happenings at the shelter. Tune in as we share heartwarming success stories, discuss upcoming holiday events, and explore how you can get involved to make this season ex...

Send us Fan Mail We are shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the rescue world – the volunteers! Join us as we explore the stories, dedication, and incredible work of the volunteers who are the backbone of Always & Furever. Listen in as  Jess Havens and Tanya Sharkey shares laughs, tears, and advice. All volunteers & Donors:  Check with your company volunteer programs,  many companie...

Send us Fan Mail Sheila and Sy sit down with Always & Furever's  intake coordinator, Kelly Frey to explore the intricate steps involved in welcoming new dogs into the shelter family. From abandoned strays to surrendered pets, every dog's story is unique, and we're here to shed light on their paths to a second chance. While the demand is extremely high, Kelly is able to juggle it...

Send us Fan Mail In this  episode we dive into the world of cat adoption and exploring the transformative journey of bringing a furry feline friend into your life. Join us as we unravel the tales of compassion, resilience, and joy that come with adopting and/or fostering a cat!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We're back after a short, but hot, summer break! Listen in as Jen Dulski discusses the current situation at the Wichita Animal Shelter, and how  failures Always & Furever may have faced,  have led to  successes that are building the foundation for a better tomorrow. Our cover dog is Ollie Oz a 4 year old Saint Bernard looking for a foster or forever home! In the mean, he&...

Send us Fan Mail Located in Kansas City, Missouri, The Little Gray Barn is a one-of-a-kind building with several small rooms where we keep all our pups who don’t like other animals or can be a bit selective of their fur friends. Manager, Jeff Bostwick joins us in this episode to share behind-the-scenes of everyday life with the specific pups at this location.     Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Founder Jennifer Dulski finally makes her season two debut! In this special catch-up episode of our podcast, we're wagging our tails as we bring you the latest updates on journey with the Conditional Use Permit to support our beloved furry friends.  Listen in as Jen discusses valuable life lessons on grieving to goals and purpose. "If you wait on you're dreams, some...

Send us Fan Mail A quick 20 minute drive from Always & Furever's little red barn, you'll find the Osawatomie Pound. It's often confused as just a utility shed for the nearby golf course, but serves as a landing spot to surrounded or lost dogs & cats in Miami County. Listen in and hear from the pound's Manager Deana Brim, along with two committed volunteers Terri Custer...

Send us Fan Mail A decision was made at the most recent Miami County Commissioners Meeting, but that won't stop the love, faith, and dedication of Always & Furever. Listen in is as we recap the status of the Homestead, discuss upcoming events (THE GALA), and pay tribute to a barn favorite, McCoy, who sadly passed over the rainbow bridge. An episode of ups and downs about the Doggone Truth...

Send us Fan Mail We recap the first Conditional Hearing Permit with Miami County from April and address concerns that were raised, prior to the next meeting on May 2nd.  If you stand in support of our dream please email planning@miamicountyks.org and cc info@alwaysandfurever.love and tell them why it should be granted. We meet ALL of the Golden Criteria for a CUP to be approved and have gone above...

Send us Fan Mail We urgently need your support at this crucial time! Our mission to care for the lost, stray, unwanted, and abandoned animals of Miami County is at stake, and we need your help to secure a brighter future for these precious creatures. Please express your backing for the A&F Homestead by reaching out to the Miami County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners, as y...

Send us Fan Mail It's essential that Always & Furever build connections with the community and supporters around the world. Thanks to the power of social media, it has increased the success of spreading awareness of Always and Furever's mission and continues to grow with volunteers, animal lovers, and listeners like you. Tune in to this to some of our events and social media campaign...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Founder Jennifer Dulski and Management Development Coordinator Beth Van Auken share what they are grateful for, along with the highs and lows throughout the year. The episode takes a shift as we discuss handling the end of life, and if love could save everyone, no one would ever die.  Life is Hard, Life is Messy, and with opposition sunlight shines on all the good....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty of the most critical aspect of The Doggone Truth About Rescue - Funding.  Finance Coordinator, Jane Cozzolino, and Fundraising Coordinator, Shelby Coxon share how both their parts play a crucial role in keeping Always and Furever afloat.    Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Founder, Jen Dulski, joins podcast hosts Sy Gapelu & Sheila Sickau to give updates on the Homestead,  recap David's Day, and talk about future ideas for content. Along with learning  more about each of them as they discuss their friendship & personal animals. Support our own Sy Gapelu as she runs for the crown of "Patrons 4 Paws 22" in the w...

Send us Fan Mail Meghan Swon, foster coordinator, and Jessica Prochow, co-foster coordinator join us in this episode to share the process  of fostering and available programs with Always & Furever.  Did you know our Hotel Slumber Parties include dinner? A friendly reminder to our listeners that David's Day is October 1st. Please help continue David's legacy by reaching our goal of $1...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about David Hosch. Without his partnership with Sunflower Animal Transport, incredible dedication and enormous heart so many pups across the country would not only be alive, but wouldn't have received vet care in his daily transports, made their way to their forever homes, or most importantly ever known love.  Judy Katterhenrich and Amy Stoecker share...

Send us Fan Mail Our third episode is filled with many emotions as Craig Elford, the Pup Transport Coordinator with Always and Furever, shares his stories of saving countless lives through Freedom Rides & Furever Rides. Being with the organization since 2019 Craig has organized over 2,000 Freedom/Furever rides & has been a part of  saving close to 1,600 dogs. Listen along on some of the fu...

Send us Fan Mail Jen goes over putting the dream & faith of expansion out into the universe and trusting that we will find a way. "The Homestead" will be located behind the Little Red Barn in Spring Hill, KS, combining the current four locations Always & Forever oversees. Listen as Jen, Sy, & Sheila go over the struggles of making this a reality, along with the blessings that...

Send us Fan Mail One our first episode of the Doggone Truth of Rescue - meet the Founder & Owner of Always & Furever Jen Dulski!  Through her love, vision, and passion over 3,000+ animals have been saved.  Support the show