Sarah’s journey started about 10 years ago as a transporter helping the animals at the Chicago Animal Care & Control. She saw all the sides of animal rescue, the good & the bad and after a few years she knew it was time for a break to reset. About 5 years later she met Roosevelt as he was silently sitting in his kennel just waiting to meet his person…Sarah was the one! Listen in to learn more about Sarah and the story of Roo and how her organization is helping those dogs with cancer! Leah Pagaduan Read more »
Lisa Lunghofer has served as a consultant to animal-related programs throughout the country. Examples of her work include designing an innovative education initiative, based on a public health model, to prevent animal cruelty in Philadelphia; writing grant proposals for programs that promote the human-animal bond; conducting strategic planning with animal and child welfare organizations; evaluating the effects of shelter dogs on veterans diagnosed from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; and directing the Animal and Society Institute’s animal abuse prevention program. Rachael Read more »
Mandy & Jody, along with Darren & Scott believe that old dogs make great new friends. They started Albert’s Dog Lounge in Wisconsin and share with us the inspiring story of Albert and how his legacy lives on. With the help of their friends, family and community supporters they were able to surpass the goal they set for their first year. Almost tripling their original goal of 50 lives saved, they are impacting not only the lives of the dogs they are saving but the people who support them and those that have joined their team. Rachael Read more »
Passionate about engaging the community, Betsy McFarland has extensive experience in growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She is the author of “Volunteer Management for Animal Care Organizations” and has published research on staff-volunteer relationships. Betsy is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA). She has participated in the formation of several new nonprofit associations and serves on multiple nonprofit boards of directors. Rachael Read more »
Rory Adams is the Content Manager for American Pets Alive! a Texas-based organization with a mission to end animal shelter related killing across the United States. His journey in the animal welfare industry started at just 15 years and he’s worked with some of the best in the industry! Rory’s areas of expertise and interest include systems learning for animal welfare, achieving live outcomes for animals with medical and behavioral challenges and the intersection between social justice and animal welfare. Listen in and learn his journey and see what American Pets Alive! has in store in the near future! Rachael Read more »
Julia Grosz founded Cat Hustler as a means to teach cat volunteers everywhere how to write more compelling copy and improve their adoptions through social media. Since its founding in 2016, she’s worked with shelters and rescues from DC to Anchorage, AK on developing more effective techniques for marketing adoptable cats. She currently hosts free webinars on these techniques and speaks at conferences. She also visits shelters around the MidAtlantic to troubleshoot cats that can’t seem to catch an adopter’s eye. Rachael Read more »
The founder of TrapKing in Atlanta, GA is Sterling Davis, a well-traveled Veteran who loves to entertain people with his music & enjoys interacting with all people. He’s always had a soft spot for all animals but there is just something special about cats and the way he connects with them. The work he’s doing to not only save the lives of cats but to educate the public about spay/neutering and overpopulation is incredible and we hope you’ll tune in to hear his story and be as inspired as we were! Rachael Read more »
Sarah Chiles proves that it’s never too late to find your passion. She started by volunteering for a local organization and received a phone call to join what she describes as her “dream team”. The Fredericksburg SPCA has 200-300 active foster homes in their program at any given time. Listen in to learn more about Sarah and how she found her passion and how they are able to find/keep active foster homes in their program. Rachael Read more »
Jessica Hiltner is the founder of Real Dog Moms of Chicago and they have been doing amazing work in their local community. Partnering with animal rescues and shelters to raise money and help animals in need – raising a total of over $100,000 in just 18 months! They are focused on building community relationships with local businesses who have similar missions. Their hope one day is to open a senior dog sanctuary – tune in to see how you can help support their efforts today! Rachael Read more »
Nicole Meadowcroft with Custom Canines Service Dog Academy is a nonprofit organization located in Madison WI that raises, trains, and places service dogs with disabled individuals at no cost to the recipient. Their program is unique in that their dream is kept alive entirely by volunteers, and graciously accepts the expertise and support of countless individuals. Custom Canines is proud to serve a variety of disabled individuals, including those with mobility issues, veterans and civilians who suffer from PTSD, visually impaired individuals, and those with autism. Rachael Read more »
