The Foster Files - Stories about Animal Rescue and Welfare
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
This week the organization I work with lost an important member to suicide. This episode about Compassion Fatigue with Jennifer Blough is a great listen and can help you learn the tools you need to protect yourself in this hard and demanding work. Take care of yourself as you take care of animals.
Jennifer Blough | Compassion Fatigue Help for Animal Welfare Professionals
To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Ani...
Most animal advocates focus solely on habitats and laws — but understanding how political change happens can turn passion into real victories.
In this episode, Ali Feldman Taylor, founder of Voters for Animal Rights, reveals the secret strategies behind passing impactful legislation with limited resources—and how anyone can become a powerful advocate for animal welfare. From her journey working on city bans for horse carriages ...
In this heartfelt episode, Kelly is joined by Kayla Powers, a passionate animal foster in Asheville, North Carolina, who shares her journey, honest insights into rescue life, and practical tips for fostering and advocating for animals. They explore the emotional highs and lows of rescue work, the importance of protecting mental health, and how to foster a positive, supportive community.
ADOPT A DOG - Rusty's Legacy
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Most of what threatens sea turtles today comes down to human impact — but what if your small daily choices could make a BIG difference? In this eye-opening episode, Bette Zirkelbach, General Manager of the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys, reveals how everyday actions can protect one of the oldest and most beloved animals on Earth. From cutting plastic waste to understanding critical legislation, discover tangible ways to turn y...
Pets for Vets Founder and CEO, Clarissa Black, tells Kelly about the important work they're doing to connect shelter pets and veterans across the country. Through intentional training they help veterans form a SuperBond with their pets so they can support each other for life.
Foster Spotlight: Gucci – Foothills Animal Shelter
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In this episode of The Foster Files, host Kelly speaks with Debbie Bauer, a holistic behavior and wellness coach specializing in blind and deaf dogs. They discuss Debbie's journey into dog training, the unique challenges faced by blind and deaf dogs, and effective training methods.
ARMA’s Aussies | Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
In this short, solo episode Kelly talks about the common objections rescue and shelter volunteers get when encouraging adoption and what resources they can point to in order to overcome them.
Adopt a Dog, Cat, or Other Pet Near You Today | Petfinder | Petfinder
Foster Spotlight: Kiki - Adoptable Pet | Petfinder | Petfinder
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In this episode of The Foster Files Kelly talks to Licensed Professional Counselor and Author, Jennifer Blough about compassion fatigue in animal rescue and animal welfare.
Jennifer Blough | Compassion Fatigue Help for Animal Welfare Professionals
Foster Spotlight: Max Wagtopia: Adopt Dogs, Cats,...
Has anyone every told you that no matter how much they walk their dog it's still crazy? Have you spent hours playing fetch, just to have your dog still be wild when you get inside? Brandon from Run Buddy Austin explains to Kelly just how important their dog gyms are for the dogs of the Phoenix and Austin areas. In addition to partnering with animal rescues to exercise shelter dogs, they're committed to spreading the Run B...
Ever wonder what to do if you find an injured squirrel or abandoned baby bunnies? Katie from Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh's Wildlife Sanctuary gives us all the advice we need to save animals in need!
Wildlife - Humane Animal Rescue
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Humane Animal Rescue has been a staple of both animal and community support in Pittsburgh for over 100 years. Director of Marketing, Michele, takes time out of her busy day to talk to Kelly about the resources and support that HARP provides both the animals, and people, of Pittsburgh.
Foster Spotlight: General Tso - Humane Animal Rescue
Humane Animal Rescue - Care They Need. Love They Deserve.
With over 140,000 followers on Instagram, Cameron is the designated Dangler in Chief of the does.it.dangle account. On staff at Austin Pets Alive he works with behavior case dogs daily in an attempt to get them adopted into loving homes. He wears his heart on his sleeve as he talks about his love for animals, The Doc, and the work he gets to do, even when it's difficult.
Foster Spotlight: Austin Pets Alive! | Harley
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The founder of the largest Equine Rescue in the Northeast, Rosemary Farm Sancturary, talks to Kelly about the cruelty of horse auctions, why not every horse is meant to be ridden, and what it really means to love horses. By the end of this episode you'll be looking for a horse to sponsor or for a stay at their on-farm Airbnb!
Staydoption™ — ROSEMARY FARM SANCTUARY
Author and Certified Breathwork Coach, Katya Lidsky takes some time to talk to us about some of the pitfalls in wellness surrounding animal rescue. After 20 years in rescue she's come to learn that healing people is the only way we can truly help these animals.
Katya Lidsky | Breathwork Coach for Animal Professionals & Creatives
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Animal Behavior Counselor, Lillian Akin, talks about the intricoes of a dog's behavior. Taking the time to identify what might have changed for the dog, the message the dog is trying to communicate, and how our human behaviors are contributing to it, are all critical in understand your foster or adopted dog.
Jessica Dolce | Practice Compassionate Badassery
Loving our pets comes with hard choices. On today's episode Kelly & Crissy talk about some of those decisions. First, the decision that we make to welcome a new pet into our home. And second, what it means to make the decision to say goodbye.
BluePearl Pet Hospital Pittsburgh North | Pittsburgh, PA
In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Pittsburgh | Caring Pathways
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Since Kelly will be traveling over the holiday she decided to repeat an earlier episode, What to Expect When Expecting a Foster. All new content will be headed your way next week, so be sure to listen!
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Pennsylvania is joining the growing number of states attempting to pass best interest laws when it comes to animal welfare during a divorce. To hear more about the bill, and how to be a part of its' passing, give today's episode a listen and a like.
House Bill 97 - Bill Information (History) - House Bill 97; Regular Session 2025-2026 - PA General Assembly
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Denver Pet Partners is an organization dedicated to strengthening the human and animal bond through their volunteer work. Rika and Laura walk us through the work they do, how important it is to the people in their community, and the steps you can take if this work speaks to you.
Littleton, CO - Hound (Unknown Type)/Pit Bull Terrier. Meet Kelly a Pet for Adoption - AdoptaPet.com
Dr. Hougentogler of K Vet Animal Care takes the time to talk about other ways to treat what ails your pet. From acupuncture, to physical therapy, to herbal remedies and spinal manipulation, different options could be a better path for your cat or dog. With years of experience under his belt, Dr. H is a wealth of knowledge on how to make sure your family pet is living their best and most fulfilled life.
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