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A Fond Farewell21 Nov 202200:34:52

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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Stray Compassion: ThisIsHouston11 Nov 202200:40:00

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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The People Behind the Pets: Best Friends National Conference Recap01 Aug 202200:27:49

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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Sliding into DMs: Deity Animal Rescue19 Oct 202000:50:36

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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Mental Health & Animal Abuse: Live Love Animal Rescue12 Oct 202000:48:42

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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Dreams & Rescue Dogs: Mutt Match LA05 Oct 202000:50:30

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/

Resources Mentioned:

Help Mutt Match LA find their forever home by donating @ https://cuddly.com/donate/4290136/mutt-match-la


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Rescue Roadtrip: Save an Angel28 Sep 202000:48:20

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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Escaping Puppy Mill Culture: Dire Straits Paws Rescue Team21 Sep 202000:53:31

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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The Price of a Miracle: CatPAWS14 Sep 202000:39:46

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.

 

Resources:

http://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/

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

 

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Be a Local Hero: The Man That Rescues Dogs07 Sep 202000:37:00

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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On Loving Municipal Shelters: Mutt Misfits31 Aug 202000:35:51

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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Pawlytics: Lizz Whitacre24 Aug 202000:33:40

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/ 

Learn more about Pawlytics and the work they do @

https://wefunder.com/pawlytics

https://pawlytics.com/

 

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Built on a Dream: Hearts Alive Village17 Aug 202000:43:25

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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Healing Amid Destruction: Alyarz Pet Club Association25 Jul 202200:30:48

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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Always Learning and Always Growing: OZR Great Dane Rescue10 Aug 202000:52:01

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/

https://cuddly.com/

Mutual Rescue: Carol Novello03 Aug 202000:46:25

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/

https://cuddly.com/

 

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

Honesty Brings Community: I Pitty the Bull27 Jul 202001:12:10

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 

https://cuddly.com/

Step Out and Find Out: Roatan Rescue20 Jul 202000:53:51

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/

https://cuddly.com/

Helping, Not Judging: Fixing the Boro13 Jul 202000:53:50

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/

https://cuddly.com/

Roar for the Voiceless: The Little Lion Foundation06 Jul 202000:47:29

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/

A Little Grace Goes a Long Way: Saving Hope Animal Rescue29 Jun 202000:51:58

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/

For Every Tear, 5 Laughs: Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society22 Jun 202000:37:19

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/

Rescue with Heart: PAWS of Hawaii15 Jun 202001:10:03

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/

Taking Risks and Living Rescue: Trina & Friends K9 Rescue08 Jun 202000:49:02

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/

Urban Jungle Rescue: Puppy Kitty New York City18 Jul 202200:28:19

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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Rescue is in My Blood: Barktown Rescue01 Jun 202000:51:05

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/

Know Your Why: The Love Pit25 May 202000:57:08

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

Humbled by $1: Stray Dog Support18 May 202000:49:32

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

Make Every Day Count: One Dane at a Time11 May 202001:37:30

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/

 

Being No-Kill in the #1 Kill State: Dallas Dog04 May 202000:14:18

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

Less People, More Dogs: Jersey Pits Rescue27 Apr 202000:40:58

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

All Creeds All Breeds: Marley's Mutts20 Apr 202000:34:25

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

 

Why People Make Rescues Great: Southern California Bulldog Rescue13 Apr 202000:30:39

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/

From Tip to Tail: Intro13 Apr 202000:00:50

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.

Quiet Compassion: Kabul Small Animal Rescue27 Jun 202200:33:04

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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50 Years Fighting Cruelty: Dorchester Paws20 Jun 202200:33:50

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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Rescue Flourish: Amy Peterson13 Jun 202200:39:04

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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In Our Hands: The Happy Pet Project06 Jun 202200:41:29

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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Rescue Runway: Waldo's Rescue Pen30 May 202200:45:50

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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Training Starts with You: Real Good Rescue23 May 202200:44:29

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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Feeding The Way To Change: Fundación Perros Sin Nombre16 May 202200:39:51

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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Connecting Cat Lovers: The Sunshine Fund24 Oct 202200:44:19

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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Must Love Dogs: Shadow Husky Rescue09 May 202200:36:22

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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Survive and Thrive: Baby Kitten Rescue02 May 202200:36:32

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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Unwritten Rules of Rescue: SAFE Rescue Team25 Apr 202200:43:16

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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Seeing is Believing: Rafiki’s Rescue18 Apr 202200:38:31

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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A World Away: Rescuers Without Borders11 Apr 202200:37:16

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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Building Expert Knowledge: Hounds in Pounds04 Apr 202200:48:56

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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Fighting for the Forgotten: No Baby Blisters28 Mar 202200:35:25

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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32 Million Forgotten Strays: United Animal Rescue21 Mar 202200:49:29

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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