From Tip to Tail, a Podcast Dedicated to Animal Welfare

Today, we have a very emotive episode. Our last episode. After 125+ episodes and 2+ years, it’s come time to say goodbye, and take this moment to pause and reflect.

Bridget and Sydney share their experiences and learnings on what it has been like being co-hosts of the From Tip to Tail show and what connecting to rescues every week, in a different way has been like while sharing their feelings about the people and animals they’ve met and interacted with.

This is the end of an era. Welcome to the show’s last episode.


Topics Include
- Why FTTT started
- The importance of collaboration in rescue
- The episodes we loved
- The animals we’ve grown to love
- Three things we are grateful for
- And other topics…


Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq

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There is a severe stray problem in the Houston area, but there also are amazing people that dedicate their time and lives to help solve it, no matter the effort.

In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Forma and Tom Heller, founding board members of ThisIsHouston. A 501c(3) rescue focused on the dogs others would rather euthanize; whether they’re severely sick or injured. They talk about the start of their rescue, the reality of animal welfare in Texas, living with 11 dogs, posting updates, and the experiences that have shaped them along the way.

Topics include
- The beginnings of the rescue
- The stray problem in Houston
- Fosters and donations. Pandemic vs. actuality
- The problem with free adoptions
- Being a rescue couple
- Bear’s story and hospice dogs
- Street feeders
- The importance of posting updates
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq

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There is a sad disparity between the amount of attention cats in need get, relative to dogs in need. Fortunately, there are people who love them and are willing to devote their lives to making this world, a better place for them.

In today’s episode, we welcome Cynthia Long-Pace, owner and funder of The Sunshine Fund cat rescue, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, with a mission to honor the memory of a special kittie named Sunshine by fostering, supporting, and finding forever homes for cats and kittens, one meow at a time.
Cynthia shares her story of surviving breast cancer, stepping up for the kittens, diving into rescue, and the learning opportunities that have come along the way that have helped her grow both as a person and as an organization.

Topics include
- Sunshine and the origins of the rescue
- Surviving cancer and stepping up
- The realities of cat rescue in Huston
- Funding and spending in rescue
- Uniting and building a community
- The Cat Lounge
- Setbacks, overcomings, and pivoting
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3MNQj4U
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
United Pet Rescuers Conference
Addicks
Lykoi Cats

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Today, more than ever, sustainability is at the top of everyone’s mind.
But what is sustainability? What are the steps our beloved companies are taking to ensure they are making as little impact as possible not only on the environment, but also on their workers, and our furry little friends?

In today’s episode, we welcome Christine Mallier. The sustainability and communications manager at Petcurean, a premium pet food, Canada-based, global company, with a mission to ensure all dogs and cats live happier, healthier, and longer lives.
Christine breaks down the company’s ethos and the sustainability initiatives they are implementing to protect people, the environment, and our animals while discussing the projects they are moving forward with and their sustainability plan.

Topics Include
- Christine’s career at Petcurean
- Sustainability in a corporate setting
- Mental health, burnout, and compassion fatigue
- The impact of the younger generations of the workforce
- The PSC Packaging Pledge
- The impact people can make by reaching out to their loved brands
- Petcurean’s approach to pet food
- Insect protein and sustainability
- Petcurean’s carbon neutrality and future plans
- Balancing the carbon pawprint
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3friFFu
UN Development Goals for 2030
Petcurean Sustainability Report 2021
SuperZoo
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Earth Rated

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What if we told you your favorite dog shampoo was responsible for feeding children in Haiti and providing education to young adults in Guatemala? In this touching, eye-opening episode, we talk with James Brandly, Community Engagement Coordinator with Gifts of Love International (GOLI) and former TropiClean Pet Products employee, to hear more about how Cosmos Corporation’s partnership with GOLI is changing the lives of the poor around the globe – one bottle of dog shampoo at a time.

James fills us in on the heartbreaking state of La Gonâve Island in Haiti and how GOLI is bringing hope to a once desolate place. Plus, James tells us how pet parents and mission-minded people alike can come together to support the poor and needy around the globe.

To learn more about Cosmos Corporation and the brands you can purchase to support the people in Haiti and Guatemala, visit: https://www.cosmoscorp.com/.

Topics Include:
- James' career from Cosmos Corporation to GOLI
- How the Cosmos Corporation got involved in the pet industry
- GOLI's involvement in Guatemala and Haiti
- The company’s role during the pandemic
- Finding partnerships that align with your mission
- Teaching, not preaching, the culture
- James’ mission trip to Haiti
- The power of the “why”
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BIDIdS
Cosmos
Tropiclean
Gifts of Love International

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There’s an uncomfortable truth to let in, and that is that animals we consider food are so much more than what most of us have the opportunity to see. And this is no mistake.

Kathy Stevens, founder, and director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary joins us today, to share her experience in rescuing and caring for farm animals, what the role of the industry is, and why there is a mental separation between them and pets.

Catskills Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge that rescues farmed animals, ignites social change to end their exploitations, and champions vegan living, was born from Kathy’s desire to combine her love for teaching and learning, and her love for animals. All types of animals.


Topics Include:
- The beginnings of the Sanctuary
- The mental separation between farmed animals and pets
- The role of the industry
- The primary focus of the Sanctuary’s work
- How do animals come into the Sanctuary’s care
- Working with factory farms
- The goat games
- Fighting burnout, and compassion fatigue
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3eu0Rsy
The Good Good Pig
The Open Sanctuary Project

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Is not that people don’t care, is that people don’t know. This is why Cara Achterberg decided to put her storytelling skills into practice to create awareness of the reality of shelters in the south, after her own experience.

Cara is the President and CoFounder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and 100% volunteer-run organization dedicated to raising awareness for homeless dogs and the heroes who fight for them, using journalism, photography, and film as their tools.
In today’s episode, Cara talks about how Waldo started, the importance media has in this industry, and why animals don’t belong in shelters.

Topics Include:
- How did the Waldo get started
- The impact of showing up
- How important branding is
- The rescue road trips
- Ambers Halfway Home
- The power of storytelling
- The change leadership can create
- The future of the organization
- The veterinary crisis in the south
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3TMULUm
Who Wil Let the Dogs Out
One Hundred Dogs and Counting
Halfway Home Animal Rescue
Ambers Halfway Home
Saving Webster Dogs
Anderson County Paws
Big Dog Ranch Rescue

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We are all living in a difficult time, where animal intake is over the roof, the housing issue is on the rise, and there’s a severe staff shortage. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find creative and innovative ways to help animals in need.

Tori Fugate is the Chief Communications Officer at KC Pet Project, a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization operating the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City’s Animal Shelter, leading the way in creating a compassionate, safe community for pets and people through progressive, lifesaving programs and services, community resources, and educational opportunities.
In this episode, Tori breaks down the importance storytelling and adaptivity have had, how they managed to reduce a 70% euthanasia rate, and what struggles her team is facing today, on their 10-year anniversary.

Topics Include:
- How KC Pet Project got started
- Storytelling as a marketing technique
- Tori’s background
- Spending zero dollars on marketing
- Ideas for creating content
- The housing issue and its impact on animal intake
- Reaching out to the community for support
- Rescuing exotic and illegal animals
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
KC Pet Project: https://kcpetproject.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3OJYwWR

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“Then do something about it.”

This simple phrase is what inspired Ellen Sirianni to start a foundation, and allowed her to be the change she wished to see in the world.

In this very special episode, we talk with the team at One Love Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help change the lives of Aruba’s street animals by generating funds, raising awareness, educating people, and providing care for dogs and cats in need.
They discuss why they chose Aruba, the realities they face every day, and the stories that have inspired them along the way.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings of One Love
- Why Aruba?
- The need of focusing solely on the mission
- Flying animals out of the island
- The animal culture in Aruba
- The work of the shelters
- Inspiring stories
- Open access shelters
- How to help as a tourist
- The importance of spaying, neutering, and education
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
One Love Foundation: https://onelovefoundationinc.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BiyC9P

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Our guest today is Katie Riebel, Rescue Partner at Dizzy Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, solely focused on dogs in Texas, dedicated to saving urgent animals from high-risk shelters and providing the care they need until placing them in permanent, loving homes.

Katie brakes down the current state of things in Texas while sharing the importance of transport, why they focus on dogs in a different state, and the untapped resources that have helped create lasting change in some of the most deprived areas of the country, despite the struggles of the last three years.

Topics Include:
- How did Dizzy Dog Rescue get started
- Why help dogs in a different state
- Networking and adoption outside of Texas
- The effect of the economy on the rescue
- The impact of understaffed shelters
- Nextdoor as a recruiting and communication tool
- Negativity on social media
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
Dizzy Dog Rescue: https://www.dizzydoganimalrescue.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3R1WMuk

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Today, we have a very special and different episode. Just a few weeks ago, CUDDLY attended the Best Friends National Conference 2022, in North Carolina. It’s been virtual for the last couple of years, so it was an amazing opportunity to finally be able to meet in person.
Since we know not everyone was able to be present, we decided to bring on the team that went, so they could share their experiences, any travel and conference recommendations they might have, and their favorite parts about the conference.

Best Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals; provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

Topics Include:
- Attending the conference in person, after the pandemic
- The team’s experience at the conference
- The importance of fresh minds in animal welfare
- Connecting in person with rescues and shelters
- The camaraderie at the conference
- Ideas and tips for traveling
- How to make the best out of the conference
- And other topics…


Resources Mentioned:
Best Friends National Conference: https://bit.ly/2Ll8ItG
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3odiyOM

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Rescue can look very different from state to state, but internationally, it can be something else entirely.

Razane Khatib, President and Founder of Alyarz Pet Club Association, joins us today to share how APC got started in one of the world’s darkest times and became the first Lebanon rescue to work with CUDDLY, while taking a look at the reality of animal welfare in their country.

Alyarz Pet Club Association, is a registered charity based out of Baabda Lebanon, with a mission to save animal lives, offer support and provide wellness treatment to animals in need.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings of APC in animal welfare
- The role of volunteers
- The sad reality for animals in Lebanon
- The aftermath of the 2020 explosion
- Animal abuse from the population
- The impact the US and Canada ban has on international adoption
- The Lebanese mentality on adopting special needs animals
- The hardships of transporting animals overseas
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
APC Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JisoZt
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkMQTN

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Our guest today is Meagan Licari, president of Puppy Kitty New York City. A 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization, that focuses its efforts on injured, sick, or homeless cats and kittens on the streets of NYC, that has saved thousands of animals since its start in 2014.

Meagan jumps on board to talk about what rescue has looked like over the last couple of years, the changes they’ve seen, and the amazing stories they’ve gotten to be a part of, while working to tackle overpopulation and the dangers these animals face, through various initiatives and programs.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings of Puppy Kitty New York City
- How Covid has changed the way the rescue works
- Adopting out before spaying and neutering, and its importance
- Return rates after Covid
- Having a full-time job and working in rescue
- Insights from working in the pharmaceutical industry
- Repurposing styrofoam containers into cat homes
- Rescue mission stories
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://puppykittynyc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/figaroandhisfriends/?hl=en
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BmysOF

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It’s rare to get the opportunity to talk to a rescue that has been in direct path of war and destruction and that’s why we are so honored to have Charlotte Maxwell-Jones today, to talk about her experiences over the past year, in Kabul, running the only emergency clinic in the country, and the realities that her rescue faces every day.

Charlotte is the director and founder of Kabul Small Animal Rescue, a registered charity and clinic working to take in orphaned and injured animals in Afghanistan and provide them with the care and life-saving treatments they need.

Topics Include:
- Charlotte’s beginnings in animal welfare
- Present day Kabul
- What the future holds for the rescue and Kabul’s society
- Flying animals overseas
- Caring for working dogs used by the Taliban
- Renovating the facilities for improving the animal’s lives
- The hardships and requirements for relocating animals
- Typical cases the rescue works with
- Helping dogs no matter who the owner is
- Passion fatigue
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/kabulsmallanimalrescue/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Q3vLG2

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Our guest today is Danielle Zuck, Development and Marketing Director at Dorchester Paws, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in Dorchester County, South Carolina. She joins us to reflect on the evolution of animal welfare over the decades, as well as the steps they are taking forward to better their community and help more animals.

Dorchester Paws is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization approaching its 50th anniversary, that strives to instill humane principles into society through the prevention of cruelty to animals by championing responsible pet ownership, ending unnecessary euthanasia, and ending over pet population.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings and history of Dorchester Paws
- The evolution of animal welfare since the pandemic
- The struggles the shelter faces
- Social media marketing
- The importance of location and foot traffic
- Plans for the coming years
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://dorchesterpaws.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Q4ShOJ

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Today, we have a very special episode, with Amy Peterson. Senior Fundraising Consultant at CUDDLY, and Bridget and Sydney’s good friend.

In this episode, Amy shares her experience in animal rescue and fundraising, while also giving her views on programs like the FFA. She also talks about her background, the lesson’s she’s learned, and how CUDDLY has changed her life.

CUDDLY's mission is to help save as many animals globally through community, innovation, and creativity. As a for-good startup, we believe animals often "rescue" us.

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.ffa.org/
https://www.humanesociety.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3PIqELB

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It can be hard work to remain committed to saving animals because it can be really sad, stressful, and unpredictable. The truth is, we can’t save animals if we don’t take care of each other first.

Malory Skaugen, Co-Founder and working board member of The Happy Pet Project, joins us for the second time to talk about compassion fatigue, the importance of communication and transparency, work-life balance, and keeping people at the forefront to keep saving animals.

The Happy Pet Project’s mission is to partner with local municipal shelters to end the overpopulation of companion animals in texas through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption while educating people about responsible pet ownership, animal advocacy, and topics related to animal welfare.

Topics Include:
- Structure as a means to fight burnout
- The importance of standard operating procedures in an organization
- Fighting the Founder’s Syndrome
- Speaking to people from the values and mission of an organization
- The Texas Good Deeds Project
- The hardships of adopting pets in Texas
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.thehappypetproject.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3S7C9gX

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How do the fashion industry and rescue relate to each other? Be ready to find out!

Today we are joined by Emily Dyson, President and Founder of Waldo’s Rescue Pen, and her Director of Operations, Jennifer Nevin, to discuss best practices, adoption, social marketing, and cultivating long-term supporters while having started their journey just a few years ago.

Waldo’s Rescue Pen is a 501 c (3) non-profit foster-based rescue in New York, that rescues animals from high kill shelters and needy situations.

Topics Include:
- How Waldo’s Rescue Pen started
- The importance of social media and marketing
- Adopting big dogs in small space cities
- Helping remove the stigma from big dogs
- Separation anxiety and tips to work around it
- The importance of training for big dogs' adoptability
- Communicating with applicants and adopters and its benefits
- Out of state adoptions
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.waldosrescue.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkws5w

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There is a belief that dogs are the ones in need of behavioral training. The truth is, it is for them just as much as it is for us. And this is fundamental.

Terah Gisolo joins us today to talk about how training really works, by sharing with us her two decades of experience in animal welfare doing everything from fostering and networking, to shelter work and building and running her own rescue in California, Texas, and New York.

Terah is the Founder and Executive Director of Real Good Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit all about the dogs, dedicated to educating and providing awareness to end the abuse of dogs; to ensure all dogs live in a loving home rather than in a shelter or on the streets.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings of Real Good Rescue
- Fostering and its true purpose
- Training and boarding
- Real Good’s process for adopting out
- The importance of trial periods
- How to choose the right trainer and the importance of knowing the dog
- Behavioral changes and the need for time to decompress
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.realgood.dog/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vnOGDw

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The streets of Honduras are filled with anonymous dogs waiting for someone to notice them and find out their names. Diana Gutierrez has made this her mission.

Diana is the founder and president of Fundación Perros Sin Nombre. She joins us today to talk about how she started from the simple, yet powerful idea of tackling the starvation issue with animal food dispensaries, to starting the foundation, and traveling while educating communities about vaccination and sterilization, and offering medical help to those in the most critical conditions.

Fundación Perros Sin Nombre is a 501 c (3) foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of street animals through the implementation of comprehensive population control programs, nutrition, adoption, and social responsibility.

Topics Include:
- How Fundación Perros Sin Nombre started
- Educating the community about rescues
- The difficulties of running the foundation in Honduras
- Remotely managing the foundation and her team
- The process of setting up and maintaining the food dispensaries
- Their particular process of naming the dogs
- The importance of family support
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://perrossinnombre.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3OFlYVr

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Elizabeth & Tim McVicker, presidents of Shadow Husky Rescue, join us today to talk about their experiences, their knowledge about the breed, and how they were brought together by their passion for huskies, which paved the way for the rescue.

Shadow Husky Rescue’s mission is to rescue huskies that are displaced, unwanted, abused, lost, abandoned, or scheduled for euthanasia and provide them with a second chance at life by finding them permanent homes.

Topics Include:
- Elizabeth and Tim’s love story
- The main reasons why people surrender huskies
- What the adoption process looks like
- Adopting large breeds in small size homes
- Helping medical case huskies
- The ups and downs of starting the rescue
- Breed-specific rescues
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.shadowhuskyrescue.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Q0T0Al

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There is a group of people who dedicate themselves to caring for neonatal and special care baby kittens; the ones shelters cannot hold overnight and the ones other rescues don't want because their care is too extensive or expensive.
Caroline Grace, Founder and Director of Baby Kitten Rescue, is one of these people, and today, she will be sharing her motivations behind starting the rescue, her experiences, and her advice on how to care for these animals, usually underserved and at high risk of euthanasia.

Baby Kitten Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal rescue based in Los Angeles, CA, and together with their team of fosters, they are committed to doing whatever it takes to help kittens survive and thrive.

Topics Include:

- The inspiration behind Baby Kitten Rescue
- The risks of taking neonatal, orphan kittens to no-kill shelters
- Supporting and training fosters
- What should you do if you find a baby kitten on the road
- Spaying, neutering, and TNR
- Caring for a neonatal kitten
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.babykittenrescue.com/
http://www.kittenlady.org
https://www.instagram.com/centralflfosters/?hl=en
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3zxCstl

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Today we are joined by Markelle Pineda, founder, and president of SAFE Rescue Team. A California-based, volunteer-powered non-profit dedicated to rescuing homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals from certain euthanasia and finding them loving forever homes.

At SAFE, they work very hard to educate communities about responsible pet parenting so that everyone has the tools to give their animals the very best.

Topics Include

- SAFE Rescue Team’s beginnings
- The unwritten rules of rescue
- The importance of mentoring newcomers
- Adopting out special needs animals
- Saving animals from euthanasia
- Aggressive deemed dogs and the environment
- The importance of volunteers in shelters
- Bidding wars when adopting in shelters
- The truth and nuances about dog board training
- And other topics…


Resources Mentioned:
https://saferescueteam.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3zCR0J6

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What is it like caring for special needs, neonatal, or abused animals? What would you do if you found a soul with a rare condition and didn’t know who to ask for help? How could social media help with this?

Today, Co-Founder Megan Mannarelli-Martin joins us to talk about Rafiki’s Rescue, an Orange County, 501(c)3 non-profit, that works to rehabilitate, foster, and place animals into loving, forever homes.
Megan and her team have dedicated their lives to caring for the most broken, vulnerable, and overlooked, yet deserving animals of all kinds and species.

Topics Include

- Rafiki’s Rescue beginnings
- Taking care and adopting special needs animals
- Adoptability during Covid
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
- Interconnections between rescues
- Newer generations involved in rescue
- The value of content and marketing for adoption and donations
- The value of social media for diagnosing rare cases
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.rafikisrescue.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BhCMie

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There is an animal nation, and that is a nation that has no borders, for every animal life counts.

Crystal Carson, co-founder and executive director of Rescuers Without Borders, joins us today to share the amazing story behind her rescue, the desperate situation in Turkey that inspired her, and what she’s learned along the way by helping over 850 dogs.

Rescuers Without Borders, Inc is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to make a difference in the lives of animals not just here in the United States, but the world.

Topics Include:
- How Rescuers Without Borders was born
- The struggles of creating an international Rescue
- How Crystal met Gökçe
- Anatolian shepherds in Turkey
- Stray dogs in Turkey and in the United States
- Emre’s Garden and the Yamac Houses story
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://rescuerswithoutborders.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3oxQxBV

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Thousands of adoptable dogs are killed in the United States. Many of the dogs rescued by Hounds in Pounds are cases that no one else will take.

Cat Suzuki, Director and Founder of Hounds in Pounds, joins us today to talk about the animal welfare situation within Georgia and New Jersey and what we can do about it.

HIP has a multi-faceted approach to achieving our mission, combining rescue, adoption, spay/neuter outreach and public education. Dogs rescued by Hounds in Pounds are transported to private veterinarians for proper medical treatment, where they are vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and tested for heartworm before being placed into new, loving homes.

Topics Include:
- Hounds in Pounds' origin story
- Crate training
- Unfair expectations for adoptable dogs
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
http://www.houndsinpounds.com
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkQJbl

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Today we are joined by Dr. Aaron Tabor, Founder and President of No Baby Blisters, to discuss his efforts to help children, grandparents, and pets from around the world, his inspiration behind his organization, the negative effects of social censorship, and creating awareness for real change.

No Baby Blisters is a recognized IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in North Carolina with a dual mission to save injured animals and children with crippling diseases on a global scale.

Topics Include:
- The beginnings of No Baby Blister
- Moving towards helping animals
- Skin diseases and self-image
- Social media censorship
- Providing help overseas
- Research and cures development
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://nobabyblisters.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3PWpRX2

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Brazil has the second-largest stray population in the world. The country’s socio-economic and political factors have made addressing the stray problem a challenge.

Tatiana Brunette, Founder of United Animal Rescue, joins us today to talk about the animal welfare situation in Brazil and what we can do about it.

United Animal Rescue is a group of animal protectors and volunteers from all around the world united by one mission; saving animals in Brazil and fixing the broken system there to protect those in need.

Topics Include:
- United Animal Rescue's origin story
- The animal welfare situation in Brazil
- UAR’s long-term goals
- How helping animals helps humans
- How Tatiana and her organization have evolved over time
- Risks in animal welfare
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
http://www.unitedanimalrescue.com
info@unitedanimalrescue.com
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3tSd2Uc

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Approximately 6.3 million pets end up in shelters each year in the United States. Grace Kay, Founder and President of Their Lives Matter, joins us today to discuss how Their Lives Matter is helping to tackle the problem.

Their Lives Matter is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted animals through adoption and fostering, and reducing overpopulation through spay and neuter programs.

Topics Include:
- How Grace got into animal welfare
- The therapeutic benefits of animals
- Dealing with social media critics
- Rescue during the pandemic
- Compassion when dealing with owner surrenders
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://theirlivesmatter.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3LLRPUa

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In celebration of our 100th episode, From Tip to Tail is featuring a very special guest – CUDDLY’s own CEO, John Hussey.

What started as an idea and a desire to support the animal rescue community has blossomed into CUDDLY, the only crowdfunding platform designed specifically for animal welfare organizations worldwide.

CUDDLY proudly supports hundreds of rescues and is making a difference in the lives of animals and pet owners around the world. John joins us today to discuss CUDDLY’s development and plans for the future.

Topics Include:
- John Hussey's background
- CUDDLY’s origin story
- The inspiration for From Tip to Tail
- John's number one tip for rescues
- How COVID changed animal rescue
- CUDDLY's new initiatives and future plans
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3GvIf3S

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Niccalina Santilli, co-founder of Tiny N Tall rescue, joins us today to discuss how rescue differs for small and giant dog breeds, the importance of education, and how having a kind, non-judgemental approach to rescue has helped Tiny N Tall thrive.

Tiny N Tall Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non for profit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to providing temporary shelter, veterinary care, and behavioral support for small and giant dog breeds as they transition into selected homes.

Topics Include:
- The inspiration behind Tiny N Tall
- Common misconceptions of large dog breeds
- TNT’s foster mentor program
- The large dog owner surrender problem
- Training for Great Danes
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.tinyntallrescue.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3I9FmYi

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Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the US, but few understand their emotional needs and how to care for them.

Suzanne Greif, director of River Road Rabbit Rescue, joins us today to discuss how to best care for these animals and what you need to know before adopting one.

River Road Rabbit Rescue is a nonprofit organization in Ohio that strives to rescue rabbits in need while also serving and educating their community.

Topics Include:
- RRRR's origin story
- Rabbits as emotional support animals
- Suzanne's learning journey with this special animal
- Reality checking rabbit expenditures
- What you need to know before adopting a rabbit
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/riverroadrabbitrescue/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/35NahLt

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Taking animals off the street and trying to save lives isn’t always a priority in rural areas of the United States. Seeing so many homeless cats in her area pushed Angela to do something about it.

Angela Clay, executive director of Paws for a Cause Cat Rescue, joins us today to share her experience and lessons learned from the field.

Paws for a Cause Cat Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue that helps kittens and cats find new homes after they are fully vetted and fixed.

Topics Include:
- Paws For A Cause origin story
- A day in the life of an animal rescuer
- COVID’s impact on “trap, neuter and release” operations
- The Nativity story
- Grounding decisions in practicality, rather than emotion
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3I7yKsK
https://www.pawsforacausecatrescue.com/

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Running an animal rescue efficiently is not easy. Responding to thousands of adoption applications, catering to the needs of different demographics, and making sure animals are healthy and happy are just a few of the many challenges rescues face.

Eve Bañuelos, president and founder of Pups Without Borders, joins us today to discuss the mindset her team has cultivated that empowers them to make big things happen.

Pups Without Borders is a 501c3 animal rescue that specializes in rescuing pregnant dogs, nursing litters, and sick or injured puppies.

Topics Include:
- The origin story of Pups Without Borders.
- PWB's adoption process.
- Combining old-school knowledge with modern practices.
- Heartwarming success stories from 2021.
- Rescue crushes.
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://pupswithoutborders.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3qYjR59

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Every year natural disasters impact human and animal lives around the globe. Although they are inevitable, how we respond can make all the difference.

Mike Merrill, founder and executive director of Florida Urgent Rescue, joins us today to share his rescue and disaster relief experience. Mike discusses how to properly prepare for natural disasters, especially as a pet owner.

Topics Include:
- Mike's battle against a local shelter's negligent management.
- Operations during Hurricane Harvey.
- Preparing for a disaster as a pet owner.
- The lingering effects of natural disasters on rescues.
- How disasters can help raise animal welfare awareness.
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.floridaurgentrescue.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3f4246Y

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Losing a pet is the worst nightmare for every pet owner. Reconnecting these lost animals with their owners is not an easy task, especially if the animal is not microchipped.

Susan Taney, Director of Lost Dogs Illinois, joins us today to discuss the evolution of animal welfare and the importance of microchipping our pets.

Lost Dogs Illinois is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower owners with the resources to locate their lost pets and provide the education their communities need to keep animals safe.

Topics Include:
- Susan's journey in animal rescue.
- The evolution of animal welfare.
- Tackling myths surrounding animals.
- The power of community to find lost dogs.
- Suspending judgment of pet owners until we know their backstory.
- Information about microchipping.
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3sYdyRC
https://lostdogsillinois.org/

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Homeless cats living outside are subject to many risks including viral diseases, traffic, and predators. Ralph Carbone decided he wanted to give these at-risk animals a second chance.

Ralph Carbone, Director of Feline Lifeline, joins us today to share his decades of experience and to communicate how important felines are to our society.

Feline Lifeline's mission is to give homeless cats a chance – not after they are taken to a public animal shelter, but while they are still living on the streets.

Topics Include:
- The philosophy of Feline lifeline.
- The ideal way to trap, neuter, and release.
- Interacting with stray cats
- Animal welfare in South Carolina.
- How cats made the USA possible.
- What cats can teach us about consent
- Challenges Feline Lifeline faced during COVID.
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.felinelifelinesc.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3dZDljZ

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In today’s fast-paced world, our attention spans are shorter than ever. Trying to compete in the marketplace of attention is daunting, leaving many rescues feeling unheard.

Amy Hofer, Founder and President of A Pathway to Hope, joins us today to discuss the critical role narrative writing plays in the success of their fundraisers.

A Pathway to Hope is a rescue dedicated to the rehabilitation and adoption of abandoned dogs and cats with a focus on special needs cases.

Topics include:
- The transformation of A Pathway to Hope
- Making tight budgets work
- Tips for telling a compelling story
- What changed during COVID
- Cole's story
- And other topics

Resources Mentioned:
http://www.apathwaytohope.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3DTsUZN

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Stray overpopulation in Texas is a huge challenge. Looking at the state of animal welfare in Texas, Patti Dawson and her team knew they had to do something.

Dallas DogRRR supplies food, shelter, rehabilitation, and medical care for animals in need. Their mission remains focused on saving those facing the greatest odds.

Patti Dawson, President of Dallas DogRRR, joins us today to discuss the challenges rescues face in Texas and how they are tackling them.

Topics Include:
- Collaborations with different rescues
- How Hurricane Harvey transformed Dallas DogRRR
- The amazing story of Perkins
- Understanding the emotional state of dogs during COVID
- The importance of transparency in rescue
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3lVChlx

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Worrying about finances makes the difficult work of animal rescue even more challenging. As tragic as it is, saving a life or not saving a life often comes down to dollars.

CUDDLY was founded to help put money in the hands of rescues and shelters. CUDDLY is the only crowdfunding platform built specifically for animal welfare organizations worldwide.

Samantha Marmion, director of shelter engagement at CUDDLY, joins us today to talk about how CUDDLY is helping animal welfare organizations thrive.

Topics Include:
- How CUDDLY connects rescues to donors
- The team behind CUDDLY
- The demographics of pet ownership
- The number one thing that makes a fundraiser successful
- How animal lovers can help save lives
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://cuddly.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3rUsJuD

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Animal shelters have a lot on their plate, which forces them to abandon cases with less probability of success.

This is where Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (RBARI) comes in. They are a no-kill animal shelter that beliefs in giving animals a second chance.

Megan Brinster, executive director of Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc., joins us today to discuss how RBAR( is making a difference.

Topics Include:
- RBAR's origin story.
- Adoptions during COVID.
- Community-based animal welfare.
- Keys to becoming a successful rescue.
- Transparency on social media.
- Dealing with negativity on social media.
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://rbari.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3IgipTw

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Animal testing is rampant in the US and abroad, particularly in universities and pharmaceutical companies.

Animal testers claim their methods are necessary to keep the public safe, but is this true in our modern age?

Rachel Smith, CEO of Humane Research Australia, doesn’t think so. In fact, Rachel believes non-animal methodologies produce better outcomes for humans.

In today’s episode, Rachel pulls back the curtain on the animal testing industry and shares how we can take action to stop it.

Topics Include:

• Animal testing in educational institutions
• The efficacy of animal testing for pharmaceuticals
• How testers use animals as ransom to silence animal welfare groups
• Why humans lose when animals are used for research
• How the Netherlands and EU are phasing out animal testing
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.humaneresearch.org.au/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3xX7l9i

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Standing out in the age of social media isn’t easy. It takes commitment and consistent follow-through to build and serve an audience.

Chloe DiVita and Jessica Shipman, co-founders of All Pet Voices, know how to leverage content to grow their influence.

In today’s episode, Chloe and Jessica share tips for getting seen online. They discuss working with influencers, growing their own businesses, and why authenticity wins in today's media landscape.

Topics Include:

• Simple tips for better SEO
• Engaging your audience without sacrificing authenticity
• Leveraging Instagram to grow your audience
• Free Google tools for nonprofits
• CUDDLY’s partnership with All Pet Voices
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
All Pet Voices Website: https://www.allpetvoices.com/
Noodle Pug on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jongraz
Emily Hall of KittyCatGO: https://kittycatgo.com
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3wF7SvU

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The exotic pet trade is still a serious problem in the United States, particularly in LA where wealth and superstar status is used to purchase animals illegally.

While having a monkey in your house may seem cool, the reality is typically quite different.

When owners become overwhelmed or animals get injured, they have nowhere to turn given the animal's illegal status.

That’s why Animal Tracks Inc. was founded in 2008. Animal Tracks is a hands-on sanctuary for exotic animals in the greater LA area. Brittany James joins us today to discuss the exotic animal trade in LA and to provide an insider's view of Animal Tracks Inc.

Topics Include:

• The origin story of Animal Tracks
• The exotic animal trade in LA
• Living with monkeys, wolves, kangaroos, and other animals
• Why Animal Tracks needs your support to relocate their facility
• The special bonds that humans can form with animals
• And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Cf4Nng

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How animals are treated can vary widely from culture to culture.

When Dottie Cross discovered the desperate need for animal welfare reform in Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico she could not turn a blind eye.

Nearly a decade later, Dottie and her team have transformed the relationship between animals and the community in Hidalgo.

In this episode, Dottie shares how she has been able to raise funds, build a shelter, and work with a network of volunteers to save thousands of animals in Hidalgo and surrounding areas.

Topics Include:

• The persistence required to raise money as a nonprofit.
• Dottie's best tips for raising money and receiving grants.
• Working with communities and nurturing relationships.
• How CUDDLY helps hundreds of organizations like Dottie's meet their rescue goals.
• Receiving animals with love, whether they are likely to live or die.
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://potreropups.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3pLagQq

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Animal discrimination in rescue centers is a big problem.

That’s why Megan Everett founded Parish Paws. Parish Paws is on a mission to help animals and rural shelters succeed and live their best lives.

Megan joins us today to discuss the importance of community education, how to do transport the right way, and the sad reality of euthanasia in the US.

Topics Include:

• Megan's journey to finding her voice in rescue
• How Parish Paws helps pet owners
• The painful reality of euthanasia
• Discrimination against Pitbulls in 2021
• Reopening after COVID
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Parish Paws: https://www.facebook.com/ParishPaws/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/2XLf2BA

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Animal testing is a billion-dollar industry that uses legal loopholes to physically and mentally torture animals.

That is why Shannon decided to become an animal rights advocate and start her nonprofit. Beagle Freedom Project does everything from rescuing test subject animals to tackling legal battles.

Shannon Keith, President and Founder of the Beagle Freedom Project, joins us to share her insights into the billion-dollar animal testing industry.

Topics Include:

• Shannon's motivation to become an animal rights advocate.
• Dirty secrets of the animal testing industry.
• Emotional rehabilitation for test subject animals.
• Impact of COVID on the Beagle Freedom Project's operations.
• BFP's fostering and adoption criteria.
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Cruelty Cutter App: https://cruelty-cutter.org/
BFP's Website: http://bfp.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3p7MAoY

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Operating a rescue efficiently is tough. That’s why Lola’s Lucky Day runs their nonprofit like a business. By putting the right systems in place, this small Houston-based rescue has homed 7500+ dogs since 2015. Larissa Gavin, President and Founder of Lola's Lucky Day, joins us on the podcast today to share how she does it.

Topics Include:
- How Larissa transitioned from business to rescue.
- The importance of responsiveness.
- Helping pets stay in homes by offering free spay and neuter and other simple medical services.
- Being an uplifting, positive force in the rescue community.
- How Lola’s makes every dollar count.
- When one more dog is too many.
- And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.lolasluckyday.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3mT70PQ

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Stephanie Hanson is a member of The Dallas Animal Commission Board and the founder and director of IF By Innergy, a nonprofit that provides services to underserved communities and works to combat the dumping of dogs, animal abuse, and lack of education.

Topics Include:
The backstory of IF By Innergy. Dealing with emotions as a sensitive individual in animal rescue. Monitoring and dealing with animal abusers. Euthanization. What the US can learn from other countries in terms of progressive animal services and laws. Screening potential adopters. Educating people instead of demeaning them. CUDDLY’s collaboration with IF By Innergy. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
http://www.ifmoves.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3mrv104

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Today we are joined by Joseph Federico, co-founder and executive director of Stray Paws Animal Haven. SPAH is an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit, trap and release focused organization. They use industry best practices to target and work to minimize community cat overpopulation from its root.

Topics Include:
Stray Paws Animal Haven's backstory. What the trap and release process is like. How SPAH is changing the mindsets of people regarding stray cats. How COVID helped SPAH refine their business processes. State laws for poisoning cats. Why TNR is better than euthanizing strays. And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.straypawsanimalhaven.org
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3AUzo9W

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Today we are joined by Jennifer Jenkins who is the operations manager of Brandywine Valley SPCA. Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals.

Topics include:
When a rescue should stop taking new animals. Animal welfare norms in Southern and Northern states. The “quick to judge” temperament of people on social media. Setting boundaries and taking time for yourself. Why rescuers should stop pushing prospective adopters away. Navigating through different phases of Covid. Jennifer’s experience as a black woman in animal rescuing. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://bvspca.org/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/2XIRywD

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Athena Danae joins us today from Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue, an organization with a mission to help save the lives of animals that are in shelters or abusive and neglective situations and give them a chance in life while educating the community on animals.

Topics Include:
The origins of Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue. Quality over quantity in rescue. How Athena stays motivated despite the difficulties of animal welfare. Athena’s process for making tough choices when a life is on the line. The vital role temporary fosters play for rescues. Managing through the pandemic. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
http://keytolionsheart.org/about/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/3hXlrAI

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Today we are joined by Jennifer Everett, co-founder and caretaker of Foxes Journey Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating others on the proper care of foxes, while creating a comfortable environment for them to thrive.

Topics Include:
The origin story of Foxes Journey Sanctuary. The harsh reality of fox fur farms in the US. The domestication of foxes. What everyone needs to know before they adopt a fox as a pet. Having foxes in the home with cats and dogs. How misleading representations of fox ownership on social media has catalysed the problem of owner surrendered foxes. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.foxesjourneysanctuary.org/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/2X7e82f

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Michael Schneider joins us from Pilots to the Rescue, a nonprofit aviation organization with a mission to transport animals and people at risk. PTTR supports a network of trained volunteer pilots to complete transport rescue missions.

Topics Include:
The benefits of aviation transports in comparison to road transports. Differing animal welfare norms and laws across the United States. The origin story of Pilots to the Rescue. The logistics of aviation rescues. The special story of Jelly the blind golden retriever. And much more...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.pilotstotherescue.org/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/37D4fea

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Paulina Claure and Patricia Lara join us today from Wonder Paws Rescue. Located in Southern Florida, Wonder Paws Rescue is a network of community volunteers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties with a shared mission of helping to find permanent, safe, and loving homes for animals in South Florida.

Topics Include:
Working as a mother-daughter duo. Cat rescue in South Florida. Foster-based cat rescues. Misconceptions of shelters in Florida. The tension between accessibility and justice for owner surrenders. How CUDDLY empowers small rescues to do big things. Fostering to adopt when looking for a pet. Trapping feral cats. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://wonderpawsrescue.com/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/3lEw1yZ

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Today we are joined by Amber Newell. Amber is a true foster hero and board member of Fetch Foster and Rescue, a Wisconsin-based organization that specializes in transporting dogs from overpopulated Texas shelters to northern states.

Topics Include:
The state of animal welfare in Texas. Animal transports during COVID. Living through the Texas Winter Storm. Tips for fostering multiple dogs at once. Reflections moving into a post-COVID world. Differences in pet culture between southern and northern states. The importance of financial transparency for rescues. Puppy mills in Wisconsin. And much more...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.fetchfosterandrescue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fetchfosterandrescue/
CUDDLY Club: https://bit.ly/3fE43zR

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Ujwala Chintala, founder of the Stray Animal Foundation of India. A Florida-based organization, Stray Animal Foundation of India makes miracles happen in the lives of stray animals in India by bolstering the animal foster and adoption system to match stray animals with loving homes.

Topics Include:
Managing a rescue remotely. Animal welfare culture in India. How the recent trend of importing breed dogs has affected animal rescue in India. International animal transports. Advice for new fosters and rescues. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://strayanimalfoundationindia.org/
https://cuddly.com/shelter/45786
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3mnH7Jp

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by social entrepreneur Betsy Saul. Betsy is the co-founder of Petfinder, Chairman of the Petfinder Foundation, founder of 911FosterPets, and founder of Heal House Call Veterinarian.

Topics Include:
Destigmatizing owner surrenders. The origins of Petfinder. Focusing on wins as an animal welfare organization. The enthusiastic yes in relationships and in life. Community fostering, and the community-based nature of animal welfare. The pros and cons of the corporatization of veterinary clinics. How our current veterinary system sets up many vets for failure. How Heal House Call Veterinarian is aiming to revolutionize the veterinary experience. Heal House Call's business in a box tool kit for independent vets. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
betsy@healhousecall.com
https://petfinderfoundation.com/
https://911fosterpets.com/
https://www.healhousecall.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3iO1EDi

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Cindy Mabardy of Pit Bull Second Chance, a foster-based pit bull rescue in West Virginia, to discuss the misguided stigmatization of pit bulls and what Pit Bull Second Chance is doing about it.

Topics Include:
Shelter conditions for pit bulls. Where stigmatization of pit bulls originates. Pet culture in West Virginia. Community-based animal welfare approaches. The pros and cons of facility-based and foster-based rescues. Establishing trust within an animal welfare organization. How to get involved in animal welfare in your area. The magical power of pepperoni treats. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.pitbullsecondchance.com/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3hTFLU5

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Prudence Barber, founder and director of Mission Pawsible. They discuss how the solo rescue framework can help save more lives, the underappreciated value of branding in animal welfare, why you need to run your rescue like a business, and much more.

Topics Include:
Why you need to make it easy for people to donate to your cause. Distributing the responsibility of rescue through a network of solo rescuers. The gifts of rescuing an animal. Holistic approaches to animal care in shelters. Creating a healing center for rescue animals. Raw food diets, and sourcing high-quality pet food. Valuing your work and earning income as a rescuer. Prioritizing kindness in the rescue space. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://missionpawsible.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3ipxS7z

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Kali Cabrera, founder of Spring Branch Rescue in Houston, Texas. Starting as a Facebook page connecting local pet owners, Spring Branch has evolved into a foster-based rescue completing animal transports to the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Idaho, and Canada.

Topics Include:
Pet culture in Peru where Kali grew up. Microchipping pets and keeping your info up-to-date. What to do if you find a stray dog. Matching the right pets to the right families. What Kali has learned transporting animals from Houston to the PNW and Canada. Leadership styles in rescue. Ignoring social media drama. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.springbranchrescue.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3wnhb1A

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Lisa Gilbert and Guinevere Gartland from MatchDog Rescue, a New Jersey based rescue whose mission is to match the right dog with the right family and the right family to the right dog.

Topics Include:
Transporting dogs from Southern Texas and abroad. The nuts and bolts of developing a transport program. Tips for effectively leveraging social media and growing your online presence as a rescue. Authenticity and honesty in rescue. Building a network of volunteers. Creating volunteer opportunities for children and families. And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://www.matchdogrescue.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/2T2NEN3

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Sharley Hamm of Southern Cross Animal Rescue to discuss how simple solutions such as heartworm prevention and spay and neuter programs could make a big impact on animal welfare in the Southern US.

Topics Include:
How investing in technology empowers us to do animal welfare better. Prioritizing the adoption of older dogs. Transporting animals to northern states. The problem of heartworm is southern shelters. Why older dogs are a better adoption choice than puppies for many people. And other topics.

Resources Mentioned:
http://www.southerncrossanimalrescue.org/
CUDDLY Blog – https://bit.ly/2TQ1L8z

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Kristen Hassen of American Pets Alive! to discuss reimagining the animal welfare system to better meet the needs of animals and communities.

Topics Include:
Questioning our current shelter system. Human Animal Support Services (HASS). Focusing our limited resources on the optimization of our largest shelters. Integrating our largest shelters with social services agencies such as hospitals. The relationship between housing restrictions and pet surrenders, how to destigmatize pet surrenders, the silver linings of COVID, the future of animal welfare, daring to do things differently, and much more.

Resources Mentioned:
https://americanpetsalive.org/
https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/
CUDDLY Blog – https://bit.ly/3vLOyLk

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by John Dalley to discuss the dog meat trade in Asia and how activists can effectively intervene to create change and save lives. John Dalley is the Co-Founder and President of Soi Dog International.

Topics Include:
Understanding the supply and demand of dog meat in Asian countries. Effective and ineffective interventions. Why activism needs to focus on changing norms and laws. Misconceptions westerners have about the dog meat trade. The infamous Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Fundraising scams. And much more...

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog - https://bit.ly/3vIGrPz
Soi Dog Foundation – https://www.soidog.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Dr. Ellen Jefferson of Austin Pets Alive! to discuss pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia.

Topic Include:
Transitioning from veterinary care to animal rescue. The lack of animal welfare education in veterinary school. Early experiences at a shelter with an 85% animal death rate. Interventions that can successfully reduce shelter kill rates. Managing limited funds as a rescue. Defining success in animal welfare. Building a team and delegating tasks. Lessons learned from COVID, and much more...

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3zzT5nd
https://www.austinpetsalive.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Sydney Nicole Maggio of the Love Connection Dog Rescue, a 501(c)3 foster-based rescue whose founders have been saving dogs and making loving matches for over ten years.

Topics Include:
How Sydney got involved with animal welfare. Common rescue problems in Arizona. Spay and neuter initiatives. Vacation fostering. Fostering to adopt. Collaboration between like-minded rescues. What success means for Love Connection Dog Rescue. The importance of training and socializing for every dog. And much more...

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3xtSfXd
https://loveconnectiondogrescue.com/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by The Puppy Guru, Victoria Shaffer. Victoria is the Head of Outreach for Mutt Scouts, a non-profit based in Los Angeles and San Diego, whose main goal is to rescue dogs in need and find their forever home.

Topics include:
Victoria’s animal rescue journey. Becoming a Mutt Scouts coordinator. Earning the title of "Puppy Guru". Tips and tricks for raising puppies and saving money for rescues. Working with individual rescuers and organizations in Mexico. How COVID affected adoptions and what the new normal may look like. Funding, donations, and transparency. And other topics...

CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3cdAiUG

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In today's episode, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Denise Diaz, the Director of Operations at Second Chance Rescue NYC. Their mission is to reduce animal overpopulation in shelters, rescue and rehabilitate critically injured and neglected animals, and connect the community to services that enable animals to remain in their homes. With the help of over a million supporters, Second Chance Rescue NYC is able to move on average over 1000 animals from homelessness to safety every year.

Topics include:
How SCR started as a small dream in 2009 and blossomed into the organization they are today. Rescuing in NYC, other parts of the US, and overseas. Knowing when you must say no to taking in additional animals. Managing and funding extreme medical cases. How SCR leveraged Facebook to grow their community. Fostering during COVID, and much more...

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CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/34lFfXi
Connect with Second Chance Rescue NYC: nycsecondchancerescue.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Megan Driver, founder of Saving Animal Lives 24/7, to discuss all things rescue, from the adoption process to compassion fatigue, and much more. Saving Animal Lives 24/7 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing the mistreated, loving the abandoned, and saving the injured.

Topics include:

• Getting involved in kill shelters
• How COVID affected the rescue
• Taking owner surrenders
• Receiving updates after surrendering a pet
• The adoption process and adoption fees
• How to say no to people
• Handling stress when making life and death decisions
• And other topics...

Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/save-who-we-can-saving-animal-lives-24-7/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by John Dalley to discuss how his passion for animal welfare led him and his wife to establish the Soi Dog Foundation, an organization committed to solving Phuket, Thailand's stray dog problem.

Topics include:

• Why education is the solution to Thailand's stray dog problem
• Sterilizing stray cats and dogs
• How the 2004 tsunami impacted the Soi Dog Foundation
• Fundraising
• Expanding beyond Phuket
• Overcoming founder’s syndrome
• Building an organization that will outlive you
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/the-dangers-of-founders-syndrome-soi-dog-international/
Soi Dog Foundation – https://www.soidog.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Nancy Jimeno to discuss recovering from dog bites, building a tight-knit team that you can depend on, being of service to animals and people, and much more.

Topics Include:

• The origins of Ozzie and Friends
• Rescuing dogs from Mexico
• Dancing with fear
• The gifts of rescue
• The special bond between pets and adopters
• Choosing to do the right thing
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog - https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/embrace-your-fear-ozzie-and-friends/
Website – https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Spencer Conover of Pasco Animal Services to discuss how he and his team brought their shelter's animal success rate from 25% to 95%, what they've learned from focusing their attention on keeping animals out of shelters rather than what to do when they come in, the power of education and community engagement, and much more.

Topics Include:

• How Spencer transitioned from sports journalism to animal welfare
• Seeing the need and becoming a cat person
• Leadership in rescue
• Experimenting with different programs and offerings
• How COVID revealed a new way to do rescue
• Community education and collaboration
• Building strong relationships between rescues and shelters
• Finding the strategies that work well in your community
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/preserve-the-human-animal-bond-pasco-animal-services/
Website: pascocountyfl.net/408/Animal-Services

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Cara Dallamora of Apollo's Arc Animal Rescue to discuss what it means to be a no-kill rescue, collaborating with other shelters, and how to keep a positive attitude when facing challenges as a rescue.

Topics Include:

• The story of Apollo and Apollo's Arc Animal Rescue
• Taking in owner surrenders
• The Hero Hound Program–matching veterans with the right dogs
• COVID adoptions being surrendered as people return to work
• Defining no-kill
• Navigating and communicating adoption fees
• Collaborating with other shelters
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/believe-in-goodness-apollos-arc/
https://apollosarc.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Jessica Graaf to discuss discrimination against pit bulls, rescuing dogs from dogfighting rings, foster-based rescues versus facility-based rescues, and much more.

Topics Include:

• Breed-specific legislation
• Dogfighting rings in the South
• What to do if picking up a stray dog
• CUDDLY's collaboration with the Philly Bully team
• The Shelterluv tool for file organization
• Boundaries and self-care in rescue
• A shoutout to Zoe's House Rescue
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/pet-the-dogs-philly-bully-team/
Website: https://phillybullyteam.com/
Rescue Crush: https://www.zoeshouserescue.com/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Jordan Craig to discuss how innovative thinking is saving more lives at Dallas Animal Services, how rescues can best understand and serve the needs of their community, services that can help keep pets in their homes, and much more.

Topics Include:

• Jordan's transition into rescue and animal welfare
• How running a shelter like a business can help a rescue save more lives
• Dallas Animal Services' Home-to-Home program
• Working to keep at-risk pets in homes
• Adopting heartworm positive dogs
• Volunteering options during COVID
• A special shoutout to Dallas Pets Alive!
• Investigating the needs of your specific community
• The power of data-driven processes
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/let-your-smile-be-an-umbrella-dallas-animal-services/
Website: https://www.bedallas90.org/
Website: Dallas Pets Alive

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Diana Kliche to discuss Fix Long Beach's new low-cost spay and neuter clinic, how collaboration between animal welfare organizations reduces burnout and improves outcomes, strategies for organizing volunteers, and much more.

Topics Include:

• Growing up in a house full of pets
• Getting involved with Fix Long Beach
• Mobile spay and neuter clinics
• The rescue mentality and lifestyle
• The importance of having clearly defined roles as a rescue
• Delegating tasks amongst a team
• Fix Long Beach's new spay and neuter clinic
• Collaborating with other animal welfare organizations
• Getting involved as a volunteer
• The "everyone can make a difference" motto
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/dont-worry-about-it-fix-long-beach/
https://fixlongbeachpets.com

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In this episode, Sydney and Bridget are joined by Marla Riley to discuss veganism, rescue, and how we can build a better world by being mindful of the products we purchase.

Topics Include:

• Experiencing an animal auction
• Marla's commitment to veganism
• Can we buy humane animal products?
• Horse auctions
• Offering virtual tours
• Advice for aspiring rescues
• The reality of running a rescue
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/riley-farm-rescue/
https://therileyfarmrescue.org/

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In today's episode, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Nancy Stephenson to discuss starting a rescue, finding your niche in the rescue world, marketing your adoptable pets, and much more. Nancy Stephenson is the founder of A Voice for All Paws, a cat rescue based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas.

Topics Include:

• How Nancy got into rescue
• The experience that inspired Nancy to start A Voice for All Paws
• Taking on hard medical cases
• The challenge of raising money for cats
• Common misunderstands about cats
• Marketing adoptable animals using Facebook Ads
• Providing care for feral cats
• Choosing to niche, rather than being a general rescue
• Lessons learned as a rescue founder
• Shoutout to Shelly for her support with A Voice for All Paws
• Rescue Crushes
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/one-hand-one-paw-a-voice-for-all-paws/
https://avoiceforallpaws.com/

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In today's episode, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Greg Stroud from Wag Again Rescue to discuss Houston's stray dog problem, reconnecting lost pets with their families, running an ethics-first organization, and much more.

Topics Include:

• From animal lover to Wag Again Rescue
• Houston's stray dog problem
• The importance of microchipping your pets
• The story of Bell the dog
• Reconnecting families with their lost pets
• Managing vet bills
• A special shoutout to Dr. Hansen and Neighborhood Veterinary Center
• The power of small donations
• Running an ethics-first animal welfare organization
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/hold-us-accountable-wag-again-rescue/
https://wagagain.dog/

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In today's show, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Ellie Laks, founder of the Gentle Barn in Los Angeles, California. Ellie shares her story with us, how the Gentle Barn animal sanctuary has managed to rescue and relocate thousands of animals, and challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with ALL animals–cows, goats, and dogs alike.

Topics Include:

• The impact of animals on youth
• Being an animal advocate
• The story of Mary the goat
• Life lessons learned from cows
• Focusing on the things that connect us, rather than divide us
• Educating children through engagement with animals
• Three pieces of advice for new rescues
• Human-animal communication
• Gentle Barn's animal sponsorship program
• Leading with love, rather than judgment
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Blog: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/ellie-laks-listen-to-animals-founder-of-the-gentle-barn/https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/ellie-laks-listen-to-animals-founder-of-the-gentle-barn/
Website: https://www.gentlebarn.org/
My Gentle Barn by Ellie Laks

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In today's episode, Bridget and Sydney connect with Zara Palmer from Toucan Rescue Ranch, a Costa Rican organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife.

Topics Include:

• The special influence a 4th-grade teacher had on Zara
• How Zara connected with Toucan Rescue Ranch
• Transitioning from volunteer to Marketing Manager
• The story of Kisses the Tayra and her return to the wild
• The rehabilitation process for injured forest animals
• The Sloth Ironman Games
• Two keys for marketing success as a rescue/non-profit
• Why conservation has to be a community effort
• The impact of educational programs
• And other topics...

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/sloth-ironman-games-toucan-rescue-ranch/
https://toucanrescueranch.org/

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Bridget and Sydney connect with Tawnee Preisner of Horse Plus Humane Society. In this eye-opening episode, Tawnee shares with listeners little know facts about horse populations in the US, and how Horse Plus Humane Society is making a difference.

Topics Include:

• How Tawnee's love for horses and rescue was nurtured from an early age
• Big picture thinking as a rescue
• Committing to the main thing in animal welfare–compassion
• A dirty little secret–US export of horses for meat consumption
• The special relationship horses share with humans
• The process of adopting a horse
• Simplifying the adoption process as a rescue
• Compassion fatigue
• Key points for running a successful rescue–social media and fundraising
• Building a base of donors who understand they are the backbone of an organization
• Tips for engaging your followers
• And other topics...

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/big-picture-thinker-horse-plus-humane-society/
Horse Plus Humane Society
Horse Rescue Heros TV Show

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Chelsea Ward of Southern Nevada Animal Rescue League. SNARL operates without borders, rescuing local animals as well as animals from abroad...

Topics Include:

• How Chelsea's love for foster led her to start a rescue...
• Rehabilitating feral dogs...
• Littermate syndrome...
• The risk of adopting multiple puppies from the same litter...
• Rescuing animals from overseas...
• Canine herpesvirus...
• And other topics...

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/ask-forgiveness-not-permission-southern-nevada-animal-rescue-league/
http://www.snarllv.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Leslie Sans of Dallas Pets Alive. Dallas Pets Alive and their team of over 300 volunteers are on a mission to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas, with the goal of making all of North Texas a no-kill zone.

Topics Include:

• Founding Dallas Pets Alive…
• Growing to 300+ volunteers…
• The direct correlation between donations and lives saved…
• Keys to building a team culture amongst volunteers…
• Partnerships w/ other animal welfare organizations…
• The story of Bogart the pitbull…
• The "be a leader, not a cheater" motto…
• And other topics...

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/animal-rescues/be-a-leader-not-a-cheater-dallas-pets-alive/
https://dallaspetsalive.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Jill Jacobson and Ryan McDonnell from China Rescue Dogs, a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, relocation, and rehabilitation of dogs from the meat trade in China.

Topics Include:

• First-hand accounts of the dog meat trade in China
• Overcoming unthinkable odds
• Airfreight rescue missions–pioneering new rescue methods
• Networking and collaborating with other rescues
• The impact of collective social media efforts
• Focusing on the mission, not tolerating rescue drama
• Rescue crushes–shoutout to Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue!

...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/pioneering-freight-transport-china-rescue-dogs/
https://chinarescuedogs.org/
ryan@chinarescuedogs.org
https://www.tinypawssmalldogrescue.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Jennie Hays of Oliver and Friends Farm Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit farm animal rescue and sanctuary located in Luther, Oklahoma.

Topics Include:

• Why not us? Starting the Oliver and Friends Farm Sanctuary
• Veganism–community outreach and engagement
• The story of William the cow
• Adapting during COVID
• Personalizing farm animals
• Personality types of different farm animals
• The "be kind" motto
• And other topics...

...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/hug-a-pig-oliver-and-friends-farm-sanctuary/
https://oliverandfriends.org/

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• How Julian got involved in rescue
• Perseverance in the face of COVID
• Managing a 9-to-5 and Pet Rescue Pilots
• Kids, pets, planes, and education
• A day in the life of an aviation transport
• How rescues can work with Julian
• Rescue by relocation
• And other topics...

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Resource Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/30000-ft-view-of-rescue-pet-rescue-pilots/
https://www.petrescuepilots.org/

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Happy New Year! In this episode, Bridget and Sydney reflect on what they've learned during the first forty episodes of the podcast, touching moments they've had with their guests, and intentions for moving forward with the show.

Topics Include:

• How Bridget and Sydney got involved in animal welfare.
• Making mistakes and learning as a pet parent
• The commitment required to adopt an animal
• The touching story of Scooter the dog
• The startling truth about dogfighting
• Connecting the right foster with the right pet
• Moving forward into 2021
• And other topics...

...

Learn more: https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/a-year-of-adaptation-2020-recap/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Elaine Seamans from the At-Choo Foundation. At-Choo specializes in providing for dogs in severe need of medical care in the Tijuana and Mexicali areas.

Topics Include:

• How Elaine got involved in Tijuana and Mexicali
• Leading by example as an animal welfare advocate
• The 100% success rate attitude
• The story of Socrates from Mexicali
• How donations from CUDDLY have been a game-changer for At-Choo
• A chance to be loved, the greatest gift you can give an animal
• At-Choo's professors of love
• What Doodles would do if he were president
• And other topics

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/professors-of-love-at-choo-foundation/
https://www.at-choofoundation.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Teresa Fee of Loving Paws Animal Center, a No-Kill 501(c)3 Nonprofit Animal Rescue Group located in Battle Ground, Indiana, dedicated to homeless, at-risk, feral and stray kitties.

Topics Include:

• Providing care for feral cats
• How CUDDLY donors helped keep Loving Paws door's open
• The resiliency of feral cats
• Respecting the boundaries of animals
• The benefits of Trap-Neuter-Release
• Loving yourself as much as you love your pets
• And other topics

...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/more-than-feral-loving-paws-animal-center/
https://rescuedpawsmatter.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Kathy Williamson from Wings of Freedom Rescue, a 100% volunteer and donor-funded animal rescue in Griswold, Connecticut.

Topics Include:

• How Kathy got involved in animal welfare
• The development of Wings of Freedom
• The story of Scooter and Shmeagle the dogs
• Dogfighting in the South
• Training your puppy during quarantine
• The vital role that fosters play for rescues
• What Kathy's pets would do if they were president
• And other topics

...

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/animal-rescues/saving-the-perfectly-imperfect-wings-of-freedom/
http://www.wingsoffreedomanimalrescue.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Gail Montgomery and Gina Perry of Almost Home Animal Rescue, a foster-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding loving, forever homes for homeless animals.

Topics Include:

• How Gail and Gina got involved in animal welfare
• Saving over 50 animals a week
• How CUDDLY donors enable Almost Home to service the medical needs of their animals
• The story of Sadie the dog
• Advice for new shelters. Start small, make a plan, and be consistent
• Rescue crushes, and personal pet stories
• Balancing mental health and shelter life
• And other topics

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/transporting-for-good-almost-home-no-kill/
http://almosthomeanimals.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Jane MacMurchy of Animal Charity of Ohio. Animal Charity is a 501 c3 registered non-profit organization with a full-service veterinary clinic and the only humane society in Mahoning County.

Topics Include:

• How Jane got involved in animal welfare
• When and how to report animal abuse
• Why we need more state laws to protect animals
• The CUDDLY campaign that allowed Animal Charity to rescue more than a hundred cats in a single instance
• The “teamwork makes the dream work” motto
• Why Animal Charity needs your support to remain open and continue their work
• World Animal Awareness Society’s upcoming docu-series on Animal Charity
• And other topics

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/animal-rescues/fighting-the-felonies-animal-charity-of-ohio/
https://www.animalcharityofohio.org/
https://cuddly.com/donate/4403217/animal-charity-of-ohio

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Bridget and Sydney connect with Carissa Cabrera from the Hawaii Marine Animal Response. HMAR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, recovery, and stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species and the oceans we share.

Topics Include:

• Working with endangered species
• How Hawaii is uniquely affected by ocean debris
• Expanding your reach with social media
• Growing your online presence with educational programs and materials
• Rescuing animals during COVID
• Finding funding opportunities for environmental organizations
• What a Hawaiian Monk Seal would do if they were president
• Turning ripples into waves
• And other topics

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Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/ripples-make-waves-hawaii-marine-animal-response/
http://h-mar.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Tom Bagamane from The Giving Spirit, a nonprofit organization in LA dedicate to bringing awareness and providing aid to the homeless community through the assembly and delivery of survival kits by volunteers.

Topics Include:

• The story of The Giving Spirit and how they have helped change more than 56,000 lives
• Piercing the veil of homelessness
• Humanizing the mental health crisis
• The Giving Spirit survival kits
• The unique relationship between homeless pet owners and their pets
• The Humane Animal Program
• The Giving Spirit's COVID response, The 10,000 Lives Project
• How COVID is affecting homeless children, and what The Giving Spirit is doing to help
• And other topics

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/they-are-us-the-giving-spirit/
https://cuddly.com/donate/4384414/animal-companion-kits

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Dr. RuthAnn Lobos to discuss the importance of finding the right food for your pet. Dr. Lobos is the lead veterinarian for Merrick Pet Care, and has been working in the pet food industry for more than fifteen years.

Topics Include:

• How Dr. Lobos transitioned into the pet food industry
• The relationship between nutrition and rehabilitation
• Common misinformation surrounding pet food
• Individualizing pet care
• The growing pet sector economy
• Why the most important information on your pet food is the manufacturer's information
• Finding the right food for the right stage of life
• The importance of age seven for many dogs
• The stronger everyday motto
• And other topics

Resources Mentioned:

• https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/stronger-everyday-merricks-dr-ruthann-lobos/
• https://petnutritionalliance.org/site/pnatool/dare-to-ask-we-did/
• https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/The-Savvy-Dog-Owner-s-Guide-to-Nutrition-on-the-Internet.pdf
• https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/petfoodology/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Hali Selert of Eunoia Rescue. Eunoia is dedicated to saving lives of homeless animals in South Carolina by pulling them from the euthanasia lists of local shelters and placing them in loving homes until they are adopted.

Topics include:

• How Hali got involved in animal welfare
• The transition to VP of Eunoia Rescue
• Experiences during covid
• The story of Pogo the dog
• Snowballing from providing care for 30 dogs to 80
• The impact CUDDLY’s campaigns
• How donations from CUDDLY supporters save lives
• Managing pets with behavior issues
• The story of Midnight and Rufus
• The one paw in front of the other motto
• And other topics.

Resources Mentioned:
https://blog.cuddly.com/animal-rescues/call-your-mom-eunoia-rescue/
https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/
https://www.eunoiarescue.org/

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Shira Scott Astrof from The Animal Rescue Mission. A.R.M. was created to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals while educating the public on how to provide a safer, happier world for animals.

Topics include:

• How Shira got involved in animal rescue
• How COVID has affected shelter activities
• The story of Ruby the dog
• Dogs being held as evidence in legal cases
• A commitment to saving all animals, from cats to fawns
• Advice for new shelters, building a foundation
• The necessity of having a trainer at your rescue
• Having personal pets versus fostering pets
• The “don’t give up, do more” motto
• And other topics

Resources Mentioned:

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/doing-something-is-cute-the-animal-rescue-mission/
theanimalrescuemission.org

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Bridget and Sydney are joined by Ellen Ballon Dante from Deity Animal Rescue, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and place stray, neglected and shelter dogs into loving, responsible and committed homes.

Topics of conversation include:

• How social media has changed animal rescue
• The effectiveness of CBD in treating pets with medical issues
• The unbelievable recovery of Merryweather the dog and what her story can teach us
• How animal rescue reveals the best and worst parts of human nature
• How shelters can use social media to connect with their audience and community
• And other topics

Resources Mentioned:

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/sliding-into-dms-deity-animal-rescue/
https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Emily Peters from Live Love Animal Rescue. Topics of conversation include: how Emily got involved in animal welfare, what adoptions have been like for shelters during COVID, why campaigns for a single dog can be so expensive, how CUDDLY and Live Love Rescue handle animal abuse cases, the courage over comfort motto, how mental health affects the treatment of pets, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/mental-health-animal-abuse-live-love-animal-rescue/

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In this episode of From Tip To Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Sheilah Aragon from Mutt Match LA. With the simple mission of rescuing as many dogs as possible, Mutt Match LA is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible rehoming of abandoned, homeless, and unwanted dogs of all breeds.

Topics of conversation include: how Sheilah got into animal rescue, the story of Mutt Match LA, what it takes to find the perfect match for a pet, the importance of matching the energy of a dog with the energy of a family, the story of Daisy and how she changed Sheliah’s life, the state of animal welfare during COVID, current fundraising efforts to save the shelter, the importance of following your dreams, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/dreams-rescue-dogs-mutt-match-la/

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In this episode of From Tip To Tail, Bridget and Sydney connect with Jeremy Parks and Kickie D’Alfonso from Save-An-Angel. Save-An-Angel’s mission is to help save the lives of dogs diagnosed with lymphoma by funding cutting edge research and providing education, support and access to state of the art treatments that offer cures. Save-An-Angel also rescues; networks, rehabilitates, re-homes & relocates dogs saved from overcrowded shelters and those found abandoned on the street.

Topics of conversation include: how Jeremy and Kickie got involved in rescue, how Kickie’s experience as a Katrina refugee informs her participation as an animal welfare activist, the importance of proactively engaging pet owners about responsible pet care, the story of Captain America the dog, living life like somebody left the gate open, and other topics.

Resources:

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/podcast-rescue-roadtrip-save-an-angel/
https://www.save-an-angel.org/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney connect with Kseniya Freda and Irina Irinovka from Dire Straights Paws, an international rescue whose mission is to give every animal a chance to be safe, to heal, and to know Love. Topics of conversation include: how Kseniya and Irina got involved in animal welfare, providing care for aggressive dogs, doing the work to connect the right families with the right pets, networking with both shelters and families, taking steps towards a no-kill world, advice for rescues that are just starting out, and other topics.

Resources:
https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/podcast-escaping-puppy-mill-culture-dire-straits-paws-rescue-team/
https://direstraitspaws.org/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Deborah Felin from CatPAWS. Topics of conversation include: the legacy of Helen Sanders and how Deborah got into rescue, the CatPAWS homecare kit that sets fosters up for success, why shelters need community engagement to truly improve animal welfare, advice for new organizations after ten years on the frontlines, a new and potentially revolutionary treatment for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), the story of Wizard the cat and his recovery from FIP, accepting people and pets for who they are, and other topics.

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http://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/

https://amyshojai.com/feline-infectious-peritonitis-fip/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Michael J. Baines, founder of The Man That Rescues Dogs. Based in Bangsaen Chonburi, Thailand, TMTRD was established in 2011 to provide services for the thousands of stray dogs that live in their local province. Topics of conversation include: how Michael got into rescue, the importance of focusing on animal welfare efforts within your community, understanding that not all strays are fit to be rescued and adopted, why shelters should be run as a business by someone with business experience, the story of Milo the dog, and other topics. To learn more about Micheal and The Man Who Rescues Dogs, visit them online @ https://tmtrd.org/.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/be-a-local-hero-the-man-that-rescues-dogs/

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In this episode of From Tip To Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by animal welfare advocate and Mutt Misfits founder Heather Hernandez. With the mission of saving unsavable pets, Mutt Misfits focuses on providing care for animals with major medical illnesses, injuries, and other conditions that hinder their likelihood of being adopted. Topics of conversation include: how Heather got into rescue, the story of Mutt Misfits, what makes a good foster and what to consider if you are thinking about fostering a dog or cat, the importance of municipal shelters, stories of Heather’s most memorable rescues, and other topics. To learn more about Mutt Misfits, visit them online at http://muttmisfits.com/.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/on-loving-municipal-shelters-mutt-misfits-animal-rescue-society/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney are joined by Pawlytics founder Lizz Whitacre. Pawlytics is on a mission to design modern software for busy foster-based rescues to help them streamline their workflow and save lives. Topics of conversation include: the future of record keeping for pets and fosters and how Pawlytics is leading the way, why keeping organized records helps shelters measure their impact and land grants, how Pawlytics helps foster-based organizations streamline their operations for creating, tracking, and storing animal documentation, why failing early and often is critical to longterm success, Lizz’s pets (or perhaps mini petting zoo is more accurate!) and the lessons her dogs have taught her, the “always be growing” motto, how you can get involved today, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/pawlytics-lizz-whitacre/

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https://pawlytics.com/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney connect with Sheryl Green from Hearts Alive Village, a nonprofit organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hearts Alive Village was formed as a response to the intense need to help save dogs and cats from losing their lives in an overcrowded shelter system. With facilities such as adoption centers, a pet food bank, and a soon to be veterinary clinic, Hearts Alive Village is showing how heart and grit can have a major impact on the animal welfare of a community.

Topics of conversation include: how Hearts Alive Village is managing during COVID in a tourist destination like Las Vegas, the impact working at the shelter has had on Hearts Alive Village’s volunteers, things to consider if you are interested in starting a rescue and how to grow your program, the importance of networking and learning from other organization, how their veterans program removes roadblocks preventing veterans from adopting loving pets, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/built-on-a-dream-hearts-alive-village/

Find out how you can get involved by visiting https://www.heartsalivevillage.org/.

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney sit down with Stephanie Hettema from OZR Great Dane Rescue. Based in Port St. Lucie in Florida, OZR specializes in providing care for double merle, special needs, and medically needy Great Danes. Topics of conversation include: the story of Marshall the Great Dane and how Stephanie got into rescue, the importance of getting a second opinion for animals with serious medical diagnoses, common misconceptions about Great Danes, the ups and downs of open adoption policies, why there are no excuses for not giving your pets heartworm medication, tricks Stephanie's dogs have taught her, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/always-learning-always-growing-ozr-great-dane-rescue/

https://www.ozrgreatdanerescue.org/

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In this episode of From Tip to Tail, new CUDDLY board member Carol Novello joins Bridget and Sydney to discuss her work in the animal welfare community. Carol is the former president of Humane Society of Silicon Valley and founder of Mutual Rescue. Last year she published Mutual Rescue: How Adopting A Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too, which explores the transformational impact that shelter pets have on people.

Topics of conversation include: why no-kill isn’t enough when shelter medicine isn’t present, predictions for rescue work going international and why shelter medicine is essential in this context, addressing the question ‘why help animals when you could help people’, the success of the ‘doggy day out’ program and how it has helped shelters adopt more pets, assessing the value of home visits and other adoption requirements, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/mutual-rescue-carol-novello/

https://mutualrescue.org/

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Mutual Rescue Doggy Day Out Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958047241075438

Mutual Rescue: How Adopting A Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too - https://www.amazon.com/Mutual-Rescue-Adopting-Homeless-Animal/dp/1538713535/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10X2X9KYSMZWA&dchild=1&keywords=mutual+rescue+carol+novello&qid=1596236609&sprefix=mutual+re%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1

On this episode of From Tip to Tail, Sydney and Bridget sit down with John Flores from I Pity the Bull, an organization dedicated to providing education about responsible pet ownership, the benefits of spay and neuter, and improving communication between dogs and humans. Founder John candidly talks about I Pity the Bull’s humble beginnings, his transformative relationship with pet ownership, and the impact the organization is having eight years after its inception.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/honesty-brings-community-ipittythebull/

http://www.ipittythebull.com

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Today on From Tip to Tail, hosts Bridget and Sydney sit down with Janessa Baar of Roatan Rescue—an animal welfare organization based in Roatan, Honduras. Topics of conversation include: the culture surrounding pet ownership in Honduras, how Roatan was able to create community in an area that was resistant to rescue principles, the growth of Roatan as an organization, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/step-out-and-find-out-roatan-rescue/

https://www.roatanrescue.com/

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On this episode of From Tip to Tail, host’s Sydney and Bridget sit down with Sarah Roehm and Beth Stembridge, co-founders of Fixing the Boro—a low cost spay and neuter clinic based in Statesboro, Georgia. Topics include: the origins of Fixing the Boro, why overpopulation of cats and dogs in Bulloch county and much of the south is such a problem, regional challenges surrounding pet ownership, how COVID is affecting day to day operations, advice for new shelters and rescues, and other topics.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/helping-not-judging-fixing-the-boro/

https://www.fixingtheboro.com/

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On this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney sit down with animal welfare advocates Jessica Ruth and Claudia Marie from the Little Lions Foundation of Long Beach, California. Little Lions specializes in providing care and finding placement for neonatal, orphaned, and special needs kittens that other shelters do not have the resources to provide for. Topics of conversation include: why most kittens under eight weeks old are euthanized upon intake to a shelter, how classification of spay and neuter surgeries as “nonessential” during COVID will likely result in an increase of cats and dogs in need of rescue in the coming months, why there is no such thing as a feral kitten, why partnerships between shelters is the most effective way to save lives, how your involvement translates to lives saved, and more. You can find more information about the Little Lions Foundation and what you can do to support animals in need by visiting their website https://www.littlelionfoundation.org/.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/roar-for-the-voiceless-the-little-lion-foundation/

In this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney sit down with Lauren Anton & McKenzie Smith from Saving Hope Animal Rescue, a foster based animal welfare organization in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics of conversation include: how community involvement translates to lives saved, how participating in community events with “puppy parties” has helped Saving Hope find foster families, why every dog needs to take heartworm medication, and more. You can find information about Saving Hope and the dogs they have available for adoption by visiting their website at https://savinghoperescue.org/adoptable-dogs-1.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/a-little-grace-goes-a-long-way-saving-hope-animal-rescue-mission/

On this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney sit down with Brandon Boyd from Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society. Based in Henderson, North Carolina, Ruin Creek specializes in finding placement for animals from high kill shelters into rescues and adoption agencies in the area. Topics of conversation include: how Brandon got into rescue, the necessity of keeping animal care and placement the number one priority for a rescue, the channels used to find placement for animals, the importance of not judging kill shelters and their staff, how COVID has impacted Ruin Creek, the direct impact donors have on operations, and more. You can donate to Sweetheart’s campaign using this link here https://cuddly.com/donate/4086892/sweetheart. For more information on Ruin Creek, follow them on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/RCAPS.Henderson/.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/for-every-tear-5-laughs-ruin-creek-animal-protection-society/

On this episode of From Tip to Tail, Bridget and Sydney sit down to discuss all things rescue with Ku'ulei Duran from PAWS of Hawaii, a foster based animal welfare organization working primarily in high homeless areas of O’ahu. Topics include: how Ku'ulei started rescuing dogs on her own at age 17, the formation of Paws of Hawaii, how they organized foster placement for a group of nearly 80 stray dogs in a single day, the tricks Ku'ulei’s pets have taught her, and more. You can find additional information about PAWS of Hawaii on their website at https://www.pawsofhawaii.org/.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/rescue-with-heart-paws-of-hawaii/

Karina from Trina & Friends K9 Rescue talks about taking on difficult rescues cases, the power available when connecting with other rescues, and how taking chances can make miracles possible.

TRINA & FRIENDS K-9 RESCUE is a (501c3 organization) volunteer, charitable dedicated to rescuing and providing care for homeless shelter dogs in need.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/taking-risks-and-living-rescue-trina-friends-k9-rescue/

https://www.facebook.com/trinafriendsk9rescue/

Heather Nelson talks to Bridget and Sydney about running a rescue like a business, the elementary school that's been converted into their facility, and some big pet personalities.

Mission: to find a loving home for all pets in need. We look forward to the day when there is a home for every pet.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/rescue-is-in-my-blood-barktown-rescue/

https://www.barktownrescue.org/

Brooke Howell and Malory Skaugen from The Love Pit shed some light on the struggles of pitbulls, the social component of fostering, and how joining rescue has made them better pet parents.

The Love Pit's mission is to reduce the homeless pit bull population through rescue, rehabilitation, training and advocacy.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/know-your-why-the-love-pit/

Sponsorship: www.thelovepitrescue.org/become-a-sponsor
Fostering: www.thelovepitrescue.org/foster

Helen Summerfield-Brown from Stray Dog Support talks about how people around the world are stepping up to care for stray dogs in their community.

Stray Dog Support is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to help saving and improving the lives of defenseless and vulnerable street dogs around the world. They focus on providing financial support to those living local to the dogs who are dedicated to helping these animals, typically using their own very limited resources.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/humbled-by-1-stray-dog-support/

www.straydogsupport.com

https://www.facebook.com/straydogsupportinc

Shoutout to Rescue Partners:

Fur Warriors

Two Ladies Four Paws Rescue

Alberts Dog Lounge

Trina & Friends K9 Rescue

Operation Bring Animals Home (OBAH S&R)

Animal House Shelter

Rescue Warriors Corp

Rags 2 Riches

Zani's Furry Friends

Friends For Life Rescue Network

Delhi Street Dog Foundation

Poochies Pet Rescue

Travel 2 The Rescue

Pet Fly India

Erika from One Dane at a Time talks to Bridget and Sydney about the special things that make Great Danes unique, finding the right adopter, and invisible medical needs.

One Dane at a Time's mission is to take in Danes in need and to place them in forever homes, but also to educate the public on the specific needs of this amazing breed and to raise awareness about spay/neuter and responsible ownership.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/make-every-day-count-one-dane-at-a-time/

https://www.onedaneatatime.org/

Patti Dawson breaks down the actual costs that go into a rescue dog, creative initiatives born out of COVID-19, and the reality that rescue pets are still looking for homes right now.

DALLAS DOG - Rescue.Rehab.Reform is a group of dedicated, animal loving volunteers that help rescue dogs with our main focus being in SE Dallas.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/being-no-kill-in-the-1-kill-state-dallas-dog-rescue-rehab-reform/

https://vimeo.com/410041465

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eiSjr3huso&feature=youtu.be

Bridget and Sydney speak to Kay and Dani from Jersey Pits Rescue about the impact pitbulls have made on them and the heartbreak that comes from abuse cases.

Jersey Pits Rescue's Mission: To provide necessary care to stray, abandoned, and surrendered dogs for the purpose of finding them loving, permanent homes. We also provide medical care and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering. We aim to inform and educate the community on the importance of spaying and neutering their dogs and the proper way to care for their animals.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/podcast-less-people-more-dogs-jersey-pits-rescue/

jerseypitsrescue.com

FB Jersey Pits Rescue IG: JerseyPitsRescue

Zach Skow from Marley's Mutts talks about everything from how vulnerability can create a community to the remarkable power of joy.

Marleysmutts.org : Making a Pawsitive and lasting impact on communities by rehabilitating souls and creating second chances using the power of the human-animal bond.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/podcast-all-creeds-all-breeds-marleys-mutts/

https://vimeo.com/334108665/dfdcbae249

Cal City Graduation: inmates-dogs-graduate-from-pawsitive-change-rehab-program-at-cal-city-correctional-facility

Corcoran State Prison Graduation: inmate-rehab-program-at-work-in-corcoran-state-prison

Juvenile Program: https://youtu.be/Z48mxTVo7fw

A breakdown of Marley’s Mutts: https://youtu.be/ctMKI6X3ZTs

International attention: https://www.google.com/amp/s/beta.ctvnews.ca/national/lifestyle/2019/5/22/1_4431956.html

Sydney Marmion and Bridget Bowhay talk with animal welfare groups in a raw, unscripted format about the work they do, struggles they face, and the lives that are saved along the way.

This week they speak to Skip Van Der Marliere, founder of Southern California Bulldog Rescue about the importance of fosters, special appeal of bulldogs and how they are coping with COVID-19.

https://blog.cuddly.com/podcasts/podcast-why-people-make-rescues-great-southern-california-bulldog-rescue/

Learn more at: http://www.socalbulldogrescue.org/

Sydney Marmion and Bridget Bowhay talk with animal welfare groups in a raw, unscripted format about the work they do, struggles they face, and the lives that are saved along the way.