Stacie J. King

The Human-Canine Alliance (TH-CA)

Society EN ↓ 28 episodes

Loneliness is a health risk. Connection is care. Dogs are part of the solution. Loneliness is now considered a greater public health risk than smoking 15 cigarettes a day. — U.S. Surgeon General At the same time, approximately 390,000 healthy dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelters every year. — National shelter outcome estimates These are not unrelated problems. The Human-Canine Alliance (TH-CA) Podcast explores the growing crisis of human loneliness and disconnection—and the overlooked role trained, intentionally matched rescue dogs could play in addressing it. This podcast is about people who...

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Stacie J. King

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Hard Data, Real Impact: Rescue Dogs & the People They Help 27.01.2025 28:15

In this episode, Stacie dives into the remarkable skills and contributions of service dogs and the transformative potential of rescue dogs to become one. Expect a deep dive into folks who already see benefits from a trained canine, including vets with PTSD and kids with autism. Stacie highlights key statistics showing the rising need for service dogs—from improving lives to delivering economic ben...

Real Life Business: Inside The Human-Canine Alliance 20.01.2025 14:02

This episode kicks off the "Real Life Business" live documentary series, chronicling the journey of building The Human-Canine Alliance (THCA) from the ground up. Join Stacie as she shares real-life triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned while creating a meaningful organization. In this first episode, Stacie takes you back to where THCA began—what started as a lighthearted idea quickly...

Rescue. Train. Transform: Inside The Human Canine Alliance 13.01.2025 13:04

Stacie introduces The Human Canine Alliance (THCA), an initiative founded in 2025 to revolutionize the societal role of rescue dogs by turning them into companions for people who could benefit from a trained canine. THCA plans to start by focusing on the 61 million people considered to be disabled in America. The podcast will serve as a live documentary detailing the process of building THCA, whic...