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
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
As we approach the months filled with cabin fever, Kelly thought it would be a great time to talk about unwanted behavior from excited dogs. Lauren from Choose Wisely Dog Training offers some easy, actionable tips when your dog is jumping, barking, or humping for attention!
Wagtopia: Adopt Dogs, Cats, Register Pet Microchip, Geo Tags
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Danielle, Shelter Administrator and Foster Coordinator of Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley joins the podcast to talk all things animal shelters. If you ever wondered why adoption fees are a few hundred dollars, or how shelters care for their most stressed residents, this episode is for you!
Volunteer - ANIMAL PROTECTORS OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY
Branching out from the usual content about dogs and cats, Kelly learns all about bird welfare! Joined by Jenna from Soaring Spirits Sanctuary she hears the good, bad and ugly about why birds shouldn't have been domesticated in the first place but how we can help clean up the mess we made, as humans.
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Fellow podcaster, Em, visits Kelly to talk everything dog! A dog trainer and nutritionist Em brings her wealth of knowledge, compassion for animals as well as practical tips that can help you improve your dog's overall well being. After you listen to Em here, be sure to subscribe to her podcast, Straight Up Dog Talk!
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A short episode to give everyone an update on Max!
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On this episode Kelly talks to Janine Guido, the founder of Speranza Animal Rescue in Mechanicsburg, PA about her journey in rescue, the animal welfare act she helped bring into law, and her new book, Rescued by Hope. Janine's story isn't unique in rescue; it's heartbreaking, inspiring and never ending. Despite her efforts there will always be another soul to save, another heart to heal. Janine is a warrior among res...
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