The Foster Files

The Foster Files

On The Foster Files we are telling stories about adoptable animals and the people who save them. Our focus will be on highlighting adoptable animals while discussing the joys, struggles, highs and heartbreaks of choosing to foster animals in need. You can expect to hear about training, rehabilitating, adoption and rescue stories, and animal welfare issues and concerns all while learning about animals in your community who need a home. Who knows, maybe you'll find your next great love

Episodes

September 9, 2025 30 mins

Kelly talks to a friend, Cheyenne, who does great work in rescue without always fostering. Her experience as a volunteer with Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley has changed the day to day life of dozens of dogs in need. 

animalprotectors.net

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Taking a little time to discuss Fostering 101, Kelly breaks down the steps you need to take to be as successful as possible when fostering a new dog. After that, she talks about the importance of the 3-3-3 rule in setting yourself, and the dog, up for success!

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August 26, 2025 33 mins

Ever wonder what the secret to peace with a dog is? It's probably simpler than you think and in episode 8 Kelly breaks down her tried and true recipe for Utopia with dogs, long and frequent walkies. 

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After a failed Meet and Greet, Kelly sat down to talk about one of the hardest aspects of fostering, whether or not the dog is adoptable. This short episode gives an update on Max, what happened, and how fostering him could possibly move forward.

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August 12, 2025 40 mins

Lauren from Choose Wisely Training joins Kelly on the podcast to talk training tips, the most common mistakes dog owners make, and the four things every training session needs. 

Show Notes and Links:

https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/

https://amzn.to/4m5DYKf

Asheville Dog Training & Dog Behavior Experts - The Dog Door

https://www.crossyourpaws.com/blank-5/1-wags-n-wine-ticket

Click here to meet Floyd

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August 5, 2025 40 mins

This week Kelly talks to Monica & Bobbi, local volunteers who spend their days finding and reuniting lost dogs in Western PA. Tune in to learn what to do if your dog goes missing, how to prevent your dog from getting lost, and how you can support their volunteer efforts. Also, learn about adoptable Komi from Grand Forks, North Dakota!

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July 29, 2025 37 mins

A special interview where Kelly talks to a friend about her journey in fostering, her advice for others, and the special dog she's caring for now. 

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This episode explores why fostering is so important, the statistics behind the need for more fosters, and what you can look forward to as you prepare to welcome your first foster animal. 

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July 15, 2025 26 mins

If you're like most people you hesitate to foster animals because you worry you'll get attached to them and be unable to watch them get adopted into another home. In this episode, Kelly discusses how she and Michael approach those emotions when they take on a new foster and how you might be able to overcome that to help saves lives.

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July 8, 2025 29 mins

In our introductory episode of The Foster Files, Kelly introduces herself, her husband Michael and the path that led them to fostering dogs with Cross Your Paws all while talking about their current foster, Max! 

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