Jenny Leech started fostering not long ago and has taken in some very broken and injured animals. She also has 2 dogs that are frequently seen on viral videos! Big Ben and Tiny Tim have become best friends and their relationship is the cutest: facebook.com/bigbentinytim
Felines and Canines started as just felines and then added the canines. For 42 years they have been saving lives! Abby and Kelly join me for a frank conversation about rescuing outside of Illinois and what it takes to run a rescue 24/7. A view from the inside...
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“It was a feeling like you wanted to protect the land and the dogs still buried on the property.”
Rescuer and author Tamira Thayne transformed Michael Vick’s dog fighting compound into a rescue center for chained and penned dogs. Now, in her new book she reveals what they found inside those black sheds and how her life was affected by what she saw. For more about her book: www.whochainsyou.com
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When Michele rescued Aladdin, he was completely broken. Little did she know, she would have to do everything in her power to save his life again. Recently, Aladdin was very sick and Michele and I crossed paths when he was diagnosed with cancer. He is an ambassador for the breed and is an inspiration to everyone.
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Raise the Woof is presented by Fetch Pet Care of Chicago. For more information: fetchpetcare.com.
CBD is such a hot topic. I brought Andreana on from Blooming Culture, who makes AMAZING CBD Oil products that have changed my life and my dog's life. I know you all have questions. about it and Andreana is an expert!
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Pam Kaplan's personal experiences have led her down a path that many people desperately need. As a pet loss grief coach, Pam helps owners who need advice and support during one of the toughest times in their life. There is no "it's just a dog" here. Pam has written an amazing book where you can also journal about your own experiences.
www.pawstocelebrate.life
When you buy a book, you get a free gift and Live Like Roo Foundation gets 20% of the proceeds.
As there has been a boom in the pet industry, farm animals are also getting a lot of great exposure for how they are raised and farmed. Most people know Esther the Wonder Pig, but did you know about the sanctuary created in her honor? The secretary of the board for Happily Ever Esther Sanctuary visits with me and she was so great.
Never has a book inspired a change in me more than this one...
"It helps us to scrub off all those layers of bs."
Mary is such a great person and she is always finding way to give back. An old soul with a lot of ways you can improve your own life. I love how at such a young age, she keeps reinventing herself.
More about Unleashed Life and how to join: www.myunleashedlife.com
Info about the event that benefits Live Like Roo Foundation this weekend: https://www.facebook.com/events/514665152616221/
A great blog: https://unleashedlife.simplero.com/page/123741?fbclid=IwAR2-aJqms_WqgBmVo9SibNxVfpoHAypjyvSid8szewpjty9NbKOhDgKhXUg
Animal-lover and advocate Pete Paxton has visited over 700 puppy mills. He has gone undercover at puppy stores and done amazing work bringing some real issues to the forefront. Now, he has a new book that pulls the curtain back on dog rescue, as well as his amazing work throughout the years. My jaw was on the floor for much of this interview. A great listen.
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Kristen Strouse of the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance joins Raise the Woof. She was also assisted by Live Like Roo Foundation when her dog Isis was diagnosed with cancer. Raise the Woof is presented by Fetch Pet Care. For ore info: fetchpetcare.co
If you have been following my social media the past few weeks, you have seen the puppy roller coaster we have been on. Now, the story behind the story of the One Tail at a Time "M Puppies" with @megan Van Paris. Megan also has started Fear Free vetting at Blum animal hospital and is teaching others about the program that is changing the lives of human and animals.
Home Dog LA Founder Kerry Armstrong joins me for a frank discussion on helping owners who are attempting to surrender their animals to an open admission shelter. She is changing lives and doing amazing work, one dog at a time. www.homedogla.com
Mutts of the Midway may be new to the rescue game, but they have been involved in helping animals for many years. They make a huge difference in Chicago and beyond.
I am honored to be joined by Monica Kaskey, who I met at Chicago Animal Control when she saved a very scared dog named Harrelson. She has since adopted him, had another of her dog's beat cancer and together we have done some amazing things in rescue. She and her partner Sarah are hosting a tattoo event for Live Like Roo Foundation in Milwaukee on August 10. Hope to see you there! Raise the Woof is presented by Fetch Pet Care Chicago fetchpetcare.com.
Sarah Gaziano is the Director of Training & Behavior for One Tail At A Time. Her expertise with animals has paved an amazing path for her and while it is not always easy, it is certainly rewarding.
Chicagoland Rescue Intervention Support Program (CRISP) is a program at Chicago Animal Care and Control that aims to keep animals with their owners by providing help in the form of vetting or landlord help etc. If that cannot happen, CRISP tries to get the animals to rescue. On this Friday in June, CRISP was busier than ever. A little Day in the Life of CRISP.
Jamie Katz is a glimmer of hope during a time of total despair. She is a licensed private investigator in Florida and has many tips and trick and stories from her work in helping people find their lost pets. She is an amazing human, who does very difficult work. A great guest! jamiekatzpetdetective.com
"Take all the money spent on a few old or really sick dogs and put that towards healthier pets."
A few weeks ago, Foster Pet Outreach received a letter that scorned them for spending money on sick and old animals. I wanted to have Alyssa on the podcast to discuss the note and their rebuttal and we had a great conversation about it.
Zoey was simply the most magical creature ever. All of her quirks and all of her issues taught us so much. She was one of my biggest mistakes, but certainly my favorite mistake.
We met her on the way to the dentist in 2005. On the way home from the dentist after convincing Schipp we had to have her, I put $850 on my credit card at Happiness is Pets and we took her home. She was 9 weeks old. There are so many mistakes we made in that one little paragraph, but I am not here to rehash those.
We lived on the 3rd floor and we were constantly carrying her up and down the steps to house break her. We were young and dumb thinking we could raise a puppy.
She quickly became my whole heart and her and Ralph were best friends. She fostered over 20 dogs with us and though she was not a fan of the bigger dogs, she was so patient as we helped others find their forevers.
She was dramatic and vocal and cuddly and she leaves a huge f-ing hole in our family. Every day she did something that made me laugh or smile and though she came from a shi**y pet store, she is one of the main reasons that I am in rescue.
I love you Zoom Zoom. I miss you so much. Our lives are forever changed. I wish we just had more time.
Emily Porter has transformed so many matted dogs into beautiful gems. With a recent surge in gnarly dogs REALLY needing a makeover with The Hot Mess Express, Emily has been re-energized. She does so much amazing work and has so many great stories. Follow her on insta @emilygrooms dogs