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Pawareness Podcast

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Our mission is to bring awareness to all of the foster and rescue animals, big and small, that need our help.

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Pawareness Podcast No. 85

August 02, 2022 14:16 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Pawareness Podcast No. 84

DOG PARK WITH BEERS | The Doghaus | Pawareness Podcast No. 84

July 06, 2022 15:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes The Doghaus Co-Founder Kevin Simpson. The Doghaus is a sports bar and a dog park. They welcome dogs of all breeds as long as they are being taken great care for by their owners. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doghaus is a dog-friendly park where owners can chill and where pets can play. What inspired the founders in opening their park is the demand for pubs and bars in their local community. Kevin and his co-founder...

NO-KILL SHELTER IN ST. LOUIS | CARE STL | Pawareness Podcast No. 83

June 22, 2022 08:08 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes CARE STL Programs Director Nikki Lowe. Nikki opens up about CARE STL’s history and how they have been saving animals on death row since the organization transitioned from a pound to a rescue shelter. Today, CARE STL is the only no-kill shelter in the City of St. Louis in Missouri. Every year, CARE STL continues to save thousands of animals in their local community with programs that take in and care for abused, surrender...

SAVING ANIMALS FOR ELEVEN YEARS | WAG Rescue | Pawareness Podcast No. 82

June 15, 2022 02:37 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Community Outreach Julee Reslewic. Providing homes for abandoned and surrendered dogs in a tight-knit community, the rescue aims to give another chance at life and an opportunity for hope for dogs in need of homes. Since they started in 2009, the rescue has grown over the years with their services for dogs and pet-owners. They facilitate foster and a...

ANIMAL CRISIS IN THE SOUTH | Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter | Pawareness Podcast No. 81

June 08, 2022 02:32 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley sits down with the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Receptionist Catherine Moore. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the shelter takes in animals from Tuscaloosa City, Northport City, and the areas covered by the scope of Tuscaloosa County. Catherine stresses the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of spay-neuter for dogs and cats in the local communities. After witnessing animal overpopulation in their area, she f...

STOP ANIMAL BREEDERS | Animal Rescue Mission | Pawareness Podcast No. 80

June 01, 2022 15:18 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Animal Rescue Mission Founder Shira Scott Astrof. As a non-profit rescue, Animal Rescue Mission aims to save abused dogs and cats in Los Angeles. The organization provides them with  adoption opportunities and safer places to call home. With a shelter based in Mexico, Animal Rescue Mission also takes in animals in need of rescuing from different places in the world. Despite some challenging and overwhelming circumstances...

AIRBNB FOR ANIMALS | Doobert | Pawareness Podcast No. 79

May 25, 2022 15:14 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Doobert Founder and CEO Chris Roy. Described as an “Airbnb for volunteers and homeless animals”, Doobert is a software and app that connects animal rescue organizations with volunteers and resources that will help locate animals in need of saving, transport them to shelters, connect them with potential adopters, and provide them with homes. As a former pilot, Chris got involved with rescue organizations after a friend as...

PARTNERSHIPS are important | Tails Humane Society | Pawareness Podcast No. 78

May 18, 2022 14:39 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Tails Humane Society Executive Director Michelle Groeper. Located in Illinois, Tails Humane Society has been taking care of 3,400 animals a year. Most of the animals they take in are dogs, cats, mice, and all friendly and vulnerable species with fur. They aim to provide homes for these animals and medical care such as spay-neuter services. Michelle defends kill shelters in communities that lack resources and assistance f...

TIMELESS Humane Society | Jacksonville Humane Society | Pawareness Podcast No. 77

May 11, 2022 05:02 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Lindsay Layendecker, Director of Community Partnerships of the Jacksonville Humane Society.  Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Humane Society is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the county. They provide support for animals in their community such as adoptions and outreach programs. Jacksonville Humane Society has established a promising partnership with their municipal shelter to provide she...

SAVING Animals in the Caribbean | Caribbean Canine Connection | Pawareness Podcast No. 76

May 04, 2022 04:44 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Alison Driscoll, the President and Co-founder of the Caribbean Canine Connection.  Based in the Caribbean Islands, the organization aims to provide homes for neglected dogs and animals in the Caribbean and relocate them to the United States to rescues and shelters. The idea came to Alison after vacationing frequently to the islands with her husband. Starting their organization to address the problem of animal neglect and...

From Southern States to New York | Badass Animal Rescue | Pawareness Podcast No. 75

April 27, 2022 15:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Krista Almqvist, the Executive Director of Badass Animal Rescue. Based in New York, Badass Animal Rescue has rescued an approximate number of 3,400 dogs since they began operations in 2011. Their primary focus is saving dogs at risk in high-kill shelters in the rural south. They take in and treat dogs with skin conditions such as mange, dogs in need of immediate medical attention, and dogs with injury. Badass Animal Resc...

Second Chance at Life | Highland Lakes Canine Rescue | Pawareness Podcast No. 74

April 20, 2022 15:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley talks to Susan Willis, Executive Director of the Highland Lakes Canine Rescue. Serving Central Texas area for 22 years, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue takes medically critical dogs out of shelters and save them from euthanasia. They treat animals in critical condition and help them in their recovery process. Critical conditions include severe injuries and diseases such as heartworms and mange. They give these dogs a second chance a...

Pets of the Homeless | Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Pawareness Podcast No. 73

April 13, 2022 05:49 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Genevieve Frederick, Founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a non-profit organization that aims to provide care and support for the pets of displaced and houseless individuals. The inspiration behind the organization comes from Genevieve’s experience in New York when she witnessed a homeless man who was taking care of his pet dog despite having no resources at all. Seeing compassion first-hand, she realized that the ho...

Helping Animals in Greece | Let's Be SMART | Pawareness Podcast No. 72

April 06, 2022 05:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Amber Rose Beck, Special Projects Coordinator of Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., and Ellie Lofts, Adoptions Head of the organization. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today. With their mission to raise awareness about animal welfare, the organization commits to finding homes for animals, mostly cats, and has expanded their campaign to countries like Greece. Ellie explains that the organization has been work...

Pawareness Podcast # 71 | Progressive Organizations | The Humane Society of Sedona

March 30, 2022 05:54 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Antonio Lopez, the animal care supervisor of Humane Society of Sedona. The humane society saves around 600 animals per year. They work with rescue partners within and around Arizona, with the scope of their services and adoption opportunities reaching as far as Phoenix. Apart from their programs that raise awareness about animal welfare and their services to provide adoptions for rescues, the humane society addresses com...

Pawareness Podcast # 70 | Animal Awareness on Radio | Pet Rescue Radio

March 23, 2022 04:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Gerard Elliot, Founder and Host of Pet Rescue Radio. Following an extensive career in broadcasting, Gerard integrated his passion with his desire to help animals in need. He explains how a tragedy involving his pet’s demise inspired him to start the radio. Gerard’s primary goal for Pet Rescue Radio is to help raise awareness for pet owners about the effective and beneficial ways to take good care of their pets. The radio operates 24/7 an...

Pawareness Podcast # 69 | The PET Act | Senator Scott Wiener of California

March 16, 2022 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this special episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we are honored to welcome Senator Scott Wiener of the California State Senate. Sen. Scott represents District 11, which covers the scope of San Francisco and its southern areas, as well as Broadmoor, Colma and Daly City. In his work as a government official, Sen. Scott has advocated for solutions to address housing problems, mental health issues and food security. He champions the LGBTQ+ and civil rights. Among these advocacies, he also camp...

Pawareness Podcast # 68 | Addressing Compassion Fatigue | Richmond Animal Care and Control Center

March 09, 2022 16:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Young, the outreach coordinator of the Richmond Animal Care and Control Center. Based in Virginia, this foundation currently serves over 3,000 animals a year, providing them with immediate care and raising funds for their needs. With over seven years of experience as a volunteer for animal rescues and local shelters, Robin explains finding fulfillment in helping animals. With prior experience in television, Robin has rendered her m...

Pawareness Podcast # 67 | Connecting People and Pets | Boston's Animal Rescue League

March 02, 2022 06:30 - 24 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laney Nee, certified animal behavior manager of The Animal Rescue League of Boston. Laney has been training animals for 15 years, advocating for the mission that The Animal League of Boston pursues. The Animal League of Boston is a non-profit animal welfare organization based in Massachusetts. They strive to connect the right animals with potential compassionate owners within the area. They have an open communication line for animal adop...

Pawareness Podcast # 66 | Animal Communication | Martha Malone

February 25, 2022 05:50 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Martha Malone. As a professional animal communicator, Martha is able to receive from, deliver and render messages to animals who are living and those who have passed on. Martha uses energy to communicate with animals, using telepathy as a channel to give and deliver messages. Martha recalls how she became a professional animal communicator. She spent years searching for a career that fits her. Although she has had experiences in psycholo...

Pawareness Podcast # 65 | The Power of Volunteers | Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

February 16, 2022 05:30 - 19 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Mirah Horowitz, the Founder and Executive Director of The Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. As a volunteer-run rescue based in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro Area, they rescue animals from high-kill shelters, especially those located in the rural south. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue started in 2009 after Mirah gathered like-minded volunteers from the community who are passionate about rescuing animals. Mirah recalls how government service has inspi...

Pawareness Podcast # 64 | Animal-Friendly Communities | Woods Humane Society

February 09, 2022 05:30 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Coleman, Community Engagement Manager of Woods Humane Society. Based in San Luis Obispo County, Woods Humane Society has been offering services to animals for over fifty years. They provide shelter and care for at least 3,000 cats and dogs a year. Robin shares one factor that contributes to the success of a rescue organization. A supportive community that is friendly towards animals is more likely going to help a rescue organizatio...

Pawareness Podcast # 63 | Counseling for Animals | Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County

February 02, 2022 16:30 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Mary Storey, pet support counselor, and Maggie Gipson, humane education coordinator of the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. Mary and Maggie explain how the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County supports the animal welfare and community of pet owners and rescue adopters by providing counseling and resources such as the pet food pantry and their clinic. The organization currently conducts spay and neuter services at an af...

Pawareness Podcast # 62 | Addressing Pet Behavioral Issues | Pet Haven

January 26, 2022 04:20 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Kerry D’Amato, Executive Director of Pet Haven. Pet Haven is Minnesota’s first and long-time running foster-based rescue. Since it was established in 1952, Pet Haven has gone a long way in helping animals in their community. From giving temporary shelters to cats and dogs previously surrendered by their owners to connecting them with their forever families and suitable homes, Pet Haven addresses local issues concerning pets and animals. ...

Pawareness Podcast # 61 | Social Media Presence for Cats | Catfluence

December 22, 2021 16:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Harris Baker, the founder of Catfluence. After getting involved with digital marketing in 2014, Harris discovered that content related to cats can go a long way to increase digital strategy and establish a prevailing online presence. He decided to leverage his cats’ Instagram accounts and this is how he found a way to provide a digital platform for cats and influencers who raise awareness about them. Harris shares how he started his webs...

Pawareness Podcast # 60 | Cafe for Homeless Cats | Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center

December 15, 2021 16:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, we welcome Nikki Ruhl, founder of the Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center. Based in Camarillo, California, Purrmaid Cafe and Adoption Center aims to provide forever homes and loving families to stray and homeless cats in their community. As a cafe, their coffee drinks and treats complement their homely ambience where cats are sheltered. As a veterinary technician, Nikki splits her time between managing the cafe and helping animals get medicated in animal clinics. Her passion ...

Pawareness Podcast # 59 | Starting a Rescue for the Community | Oliver's Safe Haven Dog Rescue

December 08, 2021 04:30 - 20 minutes - 11.9 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Lindsay Smith, founder of Oliver’s Safe Haven Dog Rescue. Lindsay recalls how she started her own rescue. After saving a dog from getting euthanized due to a broken leg, she decided to keep the dog forever. She named him Oliver. Since then, she finds the promising purpose of fostering more dogs and helps interested owners to foster homeless dogs. Lindsay also shares how she welcomes new dogs into her home and helps them adjust in their n...

Pawareness Podcast # 58 | Student-Led Organization Serving Feral Cats | ERAU PAWS

December 01, 2021 04:30 - 28 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Sandy Branham, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Digital Studio Director of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Jonathan Rust, President of the PAWS. As a student-led organization, PAWS carries out the mission to conduct TNR for cats within their campus and foster abandoned kittens for adoption. Members of the organization try to balance this mission in the midst of their academic responsibilities. ...

Pawareness Podcast # 57 | Advocating For Animal Rights | Animal Law Advocacy

November 24, 2021 04:15 - 19 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Suzana Gartner, founder of the Animal Law Advocacy. As an animal rights lawyer based in Canada, Suzana’s law firm focuses on cases concerning animals. Her non-profit organization, Animal Law Advocacy, aims to increase awareness and education on animals as well as their human companions and treatment. Suzana relays how her experience as a volunteer at a municipal pound inspired her to get to know more about animals and to eventually under...

Pawareness Podcast # 56 | Addressing Cat Overpopulation in Australia | The Barn Cats Project

November 17, 2021 03:30 - 17 minutes - 9.84 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Emily Wright, Founder of the Barn Cats Project. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Barn Cats Project aims to rehome stray and feral cats, as well as address their overpopulation issues in their community. Emily shares that the overpopulation of cats often threaten the population of native species and wildlife in Australia. Founded in January this year, her rescue aims to rehabilitate homeless cats so they wouldn’t have to prowl the street...

Pawareness Podcast # 55 | The Impact of Grassroots Initiatives | Luxe Paws

November 10, 2021 03:30 - 25 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode, we welcome Jacquie Navratil, founder of Luxe Paws. Jacquie shares how Luxe Paws takes a unique approach in treating and helping cats in their community. By partnering with local businesses, they focus on helping cats from a grassroots level. That means spreading awareness about the cases and situations of stray cats in the neighborhood, and conducting local events to inform people about their initiatives in trap-neuter-return. Jacquie also shares how Luxe Paws has utilized ...

Pawareness Podcast # 54 | The Importance of TNR Classes | Sunset Park Cats

November 04, 2021 03:19 - 26 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode, we welcome Sonia Leahey, founder of Sunset Park Cats. Focusing on trap-neuter-return, Sunset Park Cats rescues strays from the streets of Brooklyn, New York. Sonia explains the importance of focusing on a local neighborhood to become more efficient in helping animals. This helps rescue organizations learn more about their community and build relationships with people to open more opportunities for collaborations. Sonia also gives advice to people who wish to start their ow...

Pawareness Podcast # 53 | Starting Your Own Rescue | Mandy's Paws Rescue

October 27, 2021 07:30 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode, we welcome Kaitlyn Morris, founder of Mandy’s Paws Rescue. Kaitlyn started this rescue in 2019 to honor her late mother who had been an advocate for animal rescues for most of her life. Kaitlyn shares how she has become inspired by her mother’s initiative to help and adopt animals. They would usually take in injured animals found on the streets of Los Angeles and nurture them back to their feet. Kaitlyn also shares some of the obstacles that she often encounters in running ...

Pawareness Podcast # 52 | The Passion for Dog Training | Doggy Dan Professional Dog Trainer

October 20, 2021 07:30 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, we welcome Doggy Dan Professional Dog Trainer. Originally from the United Kingdom but now based in New Zealand, Dan has been training dogs for over a decade. He founded the membership site, Online Dog Trainer in 2008. The site now has 57, 000 members from around the world. Doggy Dan shares his personalized methods in training. His technique involves focusing on relationships that owners need to have with their dogs, as well as establishing connections. He recalls having dif...

Pawareness Podcast # 51 | How Common is Heartworm Disease on Dogs? | SPCA of Wake County

October 13, 2021 06:54 - 27 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, we welcome Samantha Ranlet, Marketing Specialist of SPCA of Wake County. SPCA of Wake County is a private non-profit organization that empowers pets and supports the lives of animals in more than half of North Carolina counties. They focus on reducing euthanasia across the state and help connect rescues with the right owners. Samantha shares how their organization engages in partnership and collaboration with municipal shelters by providing temporary living spaces and veter...

Pawareness Podcast # 50 | Addressing Las Vegas' Animal Euthanasia | Heaven Can Wait Animal Society

October 06, 2021 03:45 - 19 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode, we welcome Francesca Fulcinity, Executive Director of Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Heaven Can Wait Animal Society was established in 2000 to address the high rate of euthanasia for cats and dogs in their local community. The organization focuses on spay and neuter services for companion animals and free roaming cats. Their education programs and adoption opportunities raise awareness for potential pet owners to be fully informed about the wa...

Pawareness Podcast # 49 | What is Human-Grade Fresh Cat Food? | Smalls for Cats

September 29, 2021 06:30 - 19 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jibran Malek, Director of Partnerships for Smalls for Cats. Jibran shares how the business specializes in protein food with no fillers. Their products are carefully prepared by cooking human-grade ingredients, flash freezing them, and carefully packing them into dry ice with biodegradable insulation. Jibran recounts how the pandemic has led their business to provide available cat food to pet owners who found it impossible to go out durin...

Pawareness Podcast # 48 | What is a No-Kill Philosophy? | Ulster County SPCA

September 22, 2021 05:30 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Gina Carbonari. Gina is the Executive Director of the Ulster County SPCA, a private non-profit organization based in Kingston, New York that aims to reduce animal cruelty and provide shelters for animals in need. Gina shares the programs that the organization is currently handling to fulfill their mission. These include temporary homes for the dogs, cats, and other animals that they take in, adoptions to connect them with the right lovin...

Pawareness Podcast # 47 | Rescuing Animals by Plane | Pet Rescue Pilots

September 15, 2021 05:30 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Julian Javor, Founder of Pet Rescue Pilots. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Pet Rescue Pilots pursues the mission to provide animals from overcrowded kill shelters in California with suitable homes and loving families. By flying them across the west coast of the United States and Canada, they give hope to animals by sending them to rescue groups, foster homes, and a safer environment to live in. Julian shares how he finds his purpose in hel...

Pawareness Podcast # 46 | The Humane Process of Trap, Neuter, Return | Stray Paws Animal Haven

September 08, 2021 05:30 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MB

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Christian Solis and Joe Federico of Stray Paws Animal Haven, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR),which is a free, humane, community-based program that helps prevent overpopulation and disease in the stray cat populations of their community. “The goal of our organization is to provide education and resources and make it accessible for the people that want to participate in TNR.”     - Christi...

Pawareness Podcast # 45 | What's It Like to Volunteer at an Animal Rescue? | Kasey Fisher

September 01, 2021 06:30 - 23 minutes - 27 MB

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Kasey Fisher, the foster owner and volunteer of Happy Dance Dog Rescue based in Carrollton, Texas. Happy Dance Dog Rescue is no-kill, completely foster-based, and women-owned. “You just kind of jump in… and you learn as you go, so if you don’t have a background with animals, that’s no problem. You can always just learn.”  - Kasey Fisher Kasey gives insight into the importance of mentorship and not being afraid of failing in fostering, a...

Pawareness Podcast # 44 | How Can Digital Tech Save Animals from Death Row? | Pet Pardon App

August 25, 2021 06:30 - 26 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode, we welcome Sheryl Joyce, Founder and CEO of the Pet Pardon app. As the first platform of its kind, Pet Pardon aims to reduce animal euthanasia by spreading awareness about this issue and establishing a network and support for animal advocates, welfare and organizations, and pet owners. Sheryl shares how she got the idea for the app when she discovered accounts of rescues and shelters on Instagram. When she learned about the rates of euthanized animals, even healthy ones tha...

Pawareness Podcast # 43 | Saving Cats Through Health and Wellness Activities | Yoga4Cats

August 18, 2021 06:30 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Erin Rockafellow and Jeanette Skaluba, two of the founders of Yoga4Cats. Specializing in health and fitness, Yoga4Cats combines wellness programs with animal welfare initiatives. Based in Decatur, Illinois, Jeanette shares how Yoga4Cats began in 2015 as the first organization to shelter cats for fundraising and adoption. She explains how their community needs cat-focused rescue organizations. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Yoga4Cats provide...

Pawareness Podcast # 42 | CrossFits that Help Animals | Reps for Rescues

August 11, 2021 03:30 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jon Swagert, Founder of Reps for Rescues. The organization aims to reduce animal euthanasia across the country by raising funds and donating to rescue shelters. They host crossfit competitions in various places for their fund-raising activities where they partner with gyms and other animal welfare organizations to help carry out their mission. Jon recalls the time when he founded the organization. He says his passion in helping animals a...

Pawareness Podcast # 41 | Animal Control Officer Daniel Ettinger

August 04, 2021 03:30 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MB

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Animal Protection Officer, Daniel Ettinger, to talk about this very important profession and what it’s really like to be an Animal Protection Officer. He shares what his duties are, how you can get trained and educated to be an Animal Protection Officer, and what he loves most about his career. Daniel also gives wise advice to people who are interested in becoming an Animal Protection Officer, along with resources you can use to educate y...

Pawareness Podcast # 40 | Spaying and Neutering Community Cats | Street Cat Hub

July 28, 2021 03:20 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Jayne Sage, Founder and current Board President of the Street Cat Hub. Serving the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding areas, Street Cat Hub provides humane spay and neuter services for homeless cats in these communities. Jayne recalls how she started the organization in 2014 as a follow-up to a program conducted by another animal welfare organization that partnered with city shelters in providing spay and neuter to feral ...

Pawareness Podcast # 39 | TNR for Cats in the Bronx | Bronx Community Cats

July 21, 2021 04:30 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laura Pisoni, Principal Officer of the Bronx Community Cats. The Bronx Community Cats started in September 2020 and provides trap, neuter, return (TNR) in the local community. Laura shares how she and her colleague started the Bronx Community Cats during the recent COVID-19 Pandemic after noticing that their community is in need of TNR services for their cats. She takes inspiration from their previous volunteering experience at animal res...

Pawareness Podcast # 38 | How an Influencer Raises Awareness for Pets | Tori Mistick and Wear Wag Repeat

July 14, 2021 04:30 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode of the Pawareness podcast, we have the opportunity to talk with Tori Mistick. Tori is a full-time blogger who helps pet owners achieve the best lifestyle with their pets. She shares how she started her blog by documenting significant moments with her chocolate labradors on platforms such as Instagram and her personal website. After receiving a massive following, she began providing online courses about how to grow on social media. On top of this, she hosts the Wear Wag Repeat...

Pawareness Podcast # 37 | A Thrift Store that Saves Animals | Second Life Atlanta

July 07, 2021 14:32 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MB

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Tanya and Toby, Founder of Second Life Atlanta, a non-profit, community-oriented thrift store that supports animal rescues all over Georgia. Second Life Atlanta has donated over $1.6 million to 70 animal rescues and spay/neuter programs in Georgia since being founded 10 years ago. Tanya and Toby share the story behind Second Life Atlanta, along with the challenges they’ve faced in their journey and advice for people who want to open thei...

Pawareness Podcast # 36 | The Cat Nook Cafe | Lisa Walker

June 30, 2021 04:26 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MB

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Lisa Walker, Founder of The Cat Nook Café, a not for profit cat café and rescue based in Norwood, Pennsylvania. Lisa sheds light on what it’s like to own and operate a cat café that’s also a cat rescue, especially during the pandemic, and how they’ve been able to stay profitable amidst the challenges of covid-19. Tune in to learn the benefits of cats living in a café setting, obstacles The Cat Nook Café has encountered since opening, and...

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