"A safe haven for souls in need." YES! The Henry Haven is doing SO MUCH GOOD! Heidi, the Founder, joins me to talk about all the good they are doing in Arkansas and beyond! More here: https://www.thehenryhaven.org/
It is so special to watch an organization grow and change so many lives. Formerly Spay IL, Paws for a Cause has a brand new building and what started as helping people to spay and neuter their pets has evolved into SO much more. In 2023, 8900 cats and dogs spayed and neutered, but also they have assisted over 252,000 pets, helping out their owners immensely. A great conversation with the Development Manager Matt East! For more: https://pcvetcare.org/
You gotta love vodka that does good for the animals! John Daly backs the vodka that "drives positive change!" Through their charitable arm "Good Boy Foundation, they have given checks to municipal shelters and rescues all over the country. Social Media, Marketing Director Jenna Ashmead joins me! more here: https://goodboyvodka.com/
"There is a universal truth and people that have loved an animal and have been loved by that animal want to give it love, respect and dignity in the end." Paul Koudounaris book "Faithful until Death" bring a new light to a sometimes difficult topic. This is a great podcast with tons of insight on pet cemeteries, loyalty, and the brilliance of cats! Take a listen at the link in the bio! #pets #podcast #petcemetary #dogs #cats #fyp
"The less human interaction with the animals, the more neglect. The more human interaction, the more violence. At livestock auctions there is constant interaction, so there is constant violence." Pete and Cailen, from SEED (Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development) give us the latest on livestock auction investigations and it is SHOCKING and appalling. For more: https://www.seedlivestockauctions.org/
Rescue rides can be the link between death and life. Rachel came up with this idea of Rescueber back in 2019 and has not slowed down since. Rescues, shelters and animal controls from all over the US depend on her to get animals to safety. This is a great podcast with Rachel! For more: https://www.rescueber.org/
"They will have puppies in the back and wiping the snot off their nose and get them out the door." The best way to get to the puppy mill and puppy store problem is to SEE what is going on that is hidden behind closed doors. It is atrocious and inhumane. Thanks to investigators like Pete, slowly but surely, puppy mills are running into more and more laws and crackdowns that impede the work that they do. But they need our help. Knowledge is power. Pete has SO much knowledge because he has seen so much--he has been to over 1000 puppy mills! This is a must-watch/must-listen. For more: https://www.caps-web.org/ https://www.humanesociety.org/ #dogs #podcast #puppymill #fyp
Intergrative pet care for dogs and cats is on the rise and Dr. Picking is at the forefront of healing and happiness for our 4-legged friends. From acupuncture to laser therapy, she is helping pets have a better quailty of life, giving owners peace of mind. For more: https://www.thevitalsparkrehab.com/
Since 2020, Gabe and his team at Pawster have been helping to KEEP pets safe when their owner is facing a crisis. From loss of home, rehab, domestic violence, and much more, his team of fosters takes in pets when their owners need some time. This is an in-demand program as shelters feel the weight of owner surrenders and high euthanasia rates. Seeing the video of the owners reuniting with their pets brought me to tears! Gabe joins me to tell us all about Pawster. More here: https://pawsternashville.org/
All small businesses start with a passion to change the status quo. Something clicks because you have had an experience and want to make it better. For Kym, it was nutrition for her dog Koko. What started as testing various flavors and combinations has grown into Koko's Kitchen-frozen treats for your pet! Kym is a great guest, who has built a passion into an incredible business. For more: https://treatsbykokoskitchen.com/
In 2024: 10 million meals. 4 million pounds of food and supplies. Rescue Pack is doing so much good for rescues and communities by providing food, supplies, clinics and so much more to people that really need it. Started in 2016, Kathy had built it into an incredible resource for so many and on this episode her and Jessica, the Program Director, BREAK NEWS! For more: www.rescuepack.org
As technology advances, we are able to reach people quickly and easily and for someone facing the loss of a pet, this could be a game-changer. A new platform called Pawprints Care enables users to text with a therapist or doctor about anticipatory grief or pet loss grief. For people that would rather not face someone in a large group or in person, this could be an incredible way to connect about the immense loss they have just endured. One of the Founders Dr. Julie Austin joins me for a candid conversation. For more: https://www.pawprints.care/
"As long as we are alive, we need to live." The Live Like Roo Medical Director sent me an email and said "sit down and watch this with no distractions." The brilliant short film that I watched touched my soul immediately. Renee Baffert joins me to talk about Eben, the inspiration behind the film, as well as her work in pet loss grief counseling. It is a great convo. Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bac0xY0hSS8
In 1953, six women noticed an issue with the local "pound" and started to help with resources and education. Now, 72 years later, Hinsdale Humane Society's mission is built around not only saving animals, but providing resources and education in their community. The Director of Development, Erin joins me for a conversation on the big difference Hinsdale Humane Society is making for pets and the people in and around Hinsdale. For more: https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/
Jessica Siegfried is the founder of Pittie Chicks, a clothing brand for pit bull lovers. She recently collaborated with an author to tell the story of her own dog Bull, with the message of not judging a book by its cover and breaking stereotypes for pit bull type dogs. A great podcast! To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Case-Beefy-Bull-Collection/dp/B0F89FXJNG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L0WMA14OQXPE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qk7d5b9h6_91kZvDxmLeLg.vHwbJbvOW746V-TAaMr3FJZC6DlqDR-vqLxDbDaC1GM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+curious+case+of+beefy+bull&qid=1750863638&sprefix=the+curios+case+of+beefy+bull%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
John Fabiano tired of corporate America and decided to travel the world photographing dogs in their environment. In the process, he snagged the 2024 Documentary Photographer of the Year with a photo he took in Greenland. John is a great example of taking chances. Another special guest. Thank you John. More here: https://www.instagram.com/fabs5180 Unmuzzled is presented by Yutka Fence, Canine Crews, Bond Vet and Kiki's Korner.
Mark helped me out in a desperate time needing a photographer for our calendar and what he sent back to me was breathtaking. Mark does a lot of end-of-life sessions and has one of the best eyes for photography that I have ever seen. Mark joins me for a terrific conversation on how tough it can be to shoot these sessions and how he learned photography. For more: https://www.facebook.com/markluther.photos/ Unmuzzled is Presented by Canine Crews, Yutka Fence, Kiki's Korner and Bond Vet
"I hope we can get our message out and show you how dog food can be made because no one else really wants you to know how they make your dog's food." With so much buzz about dog food, it is so hard to know what is best for your pet. Matthew Anderson, the Founder of Kibbies dog food, joins me. With a recipe of WHOLE ingredients, delivered fresh, it is easy to see why he decided on this business model. The path here was born out of a love and care for his dog Future Man. Matthew has a ton of insight on the pet food industry and just wants the best for you and your pet! For more: www.kibbies.co Unmuzzled is presented by Yutka Fence, Kiki's Korner, Bond Vet and Canine Crews.
"What I was not prepared for is the heartache of losing them." Farm animals are often discarded in some of the worst ways. More and more farm sanctuaries are popping up and doing the really tough work. Freedom Run Farm Sanctuary assists abused and neglected farm animals in Illinois and is hoping to help even more! For more: www.freedomrunfarmsanctuary.com Unmuzzled is presented by Yutka Fence, Kiki's Korner, Bond Vet and Canine Crews.
"It is so easy to sit behind a keyboard and berate people. Change is possible if people are willing to work with them." Imelda has been a friend of mine for 10+ years and I have watched her blossom into a beautiful human being who keeps evolving. We first met at Chicago Animal Care and Control where she was an Animal Control Officer and I was a volunteer. We each helped the other to save lives. She was a bright spot in a really tough place. Now, she has a new business called Tanimu and advocates for tripods. This is a great conversation and you can tell it is solid because this is my longest podcast. GREAT INSIGHT. For more: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tanimubodega