Animal Shelter of the Week

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 67 – Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter Jun 11, 2020

Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter started with a dream of former Onondaga County Executive, Joanie Mahoney. Over five years ago, former County Executive Mahoney began the process of working on a large project that would bring together inmates and homeless dogs. She configured a team of community leaders that would help see this vision come to light. The brilliant idea of pairing up inmates with shelter dogs was a sure way to give second chances to both the inmates and the dogs! Upon the end of the dog's training, they are placed up for adoption. Since opening in 2015, over 400 dogs have been adopted and 140 inmates have gone through the program!

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 66 – Ohlone Humane Society May 28, 2020

Founded in 1983, the Ohlone Humane Society is an animal welfare nonprofit that advocates for all creatures, from urban wildlife to companion animals and serves the communities of Fremont, Newark and Union City. While OHS doesn’t operate a shelter, they are one of the few humane societies to maintain a wildlife rehabilitation center which helps more than 500 sick, orphaned, and injured animals each year. OHS operates distinct programs that range from pet fostering and adoption to spay-neuter assistance to animal-assisted therapy.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 65 – Companion Animal Alliance May 21, 2020

Companion Animal Alliance is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 2010 to increase the save rate of animals in our community. In partnership with the EastBaton Rouge City-Parish, CAA operates the EBR Parish open-intake shelter, caring for over 8,000animals each year including cats, dogs, horses, wildlife, andexotic animals. CAA has increased the save rate of animals to 77% annually from 20% in 2011.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 64 – Good Shepherd Humane Society May 14, 2020

Good Shepherd Humane Society is a private shelter located in deep in the Arkansas Ozarks. It serves the Carroll County area, including Berryville, Green Forest, and Eureka Springs. Founded in the 70s it is the only "legacy" animal welfare organization in the area. Good Shepherd operates as a no-kill facility. They also provide low-cost spay and neuter services and are working hard on outreach and shelter diversion.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 63 – Santa Fe Animal Shelter May 07, 2020

Since 1939, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter (SFAS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported mostly through public donations, has been dedicated to its mission: support animals, save lives, and spread compassion. They are northern New Mexico's largest open-admission, no-kill shelter. SFAS focuses on accessible spay and neuter programs, creative adoption efforts, and over a dozen community programs and initiatives. Located on a 100-acre campus complete with walking trails and play yards for daily enrichment for our shelter residents, SFAS also provides to the public; single and multi-use dog parks, training classes, and the Thaw Animal Hospital, a full-service veterinary clinic that offers affordable, high-quality veterinary services. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter was built by this community, for the community – a place to find joy with the animals. Today, tomorrow and always.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 62 – Dog and Cat Shelter, Inc. Apr 30, 2020

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter is what they like to call the "Home in Between Homes" for animals that find their way to their shelter. They are non-judgmental about surrenders because they know life can and does throw curveballs. They have an amazing facility where every dog and cat gets outdoor time everyday. They have volunteers that walk every dog everyday. They have a Senior Dog Project, A Low Cost Spay / Neuter Certificate program, and a newly established Stray to Service Program that places trained service dogs (formerly strays) into the hands of Veterans in need of a Service Dog.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 61 – Humane Society of Morgan County Apr 23, 2020

Founded in 1994, the Humane Society began as a group of dedicated individuals committed to saving animal lives in Morgan County. Moving into their adoption center in 2014 has allowed the HSMC to save even more lives. The HSMC adopts more than 400 dogs and cats into loving homes every year. With their dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and the support of people like you, they hope to continue to improve the lives of animals. The Humane Society of Morgan County’s mission is to save more animal's lives by promoting adoptions of healthy, friendly companion animals obtained from overcrowded animal control facilities and owner surrenders. Their goal is to provide the highest quality care and compassion to the animals entrusted into our care until such time as they are adopted. It is also their mission to measurably reduce the pet overpopulation numbers through the promotion of spay/neuter programs and community education. In 2019 they helped 432 animals find their fur-ever homes! They have the capacity to house 80 animals and they usually stay right below capacity. They average about 36 adoptions a month and intake about 35 animals a month. They are blessed to be in such a supportive community!

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 60 – Edgewater Animal Shelter, Inc Apr 16, 2020

Edgewater Animal Shelter serves the City of Edgewater, FL. They are 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. They take in unwanted and stray pets from the City of Edgewater and try and find loving homes for those that are able to be adopted. The shelter also provides wellness services to the public. This includes low-cost spay and neuter, vaccinations, microchips, and flea and heartworm medications with a vet exam or prescription from your veterinarian. The shelter has an in-house groomer providing a full array of grooming services available by appointment. They participate in the Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill TNR programs, providing spay and neutering services to feral cats.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 59 – Champaign County Humane Society Apr 09, 2020

Champaign County Humane Society is an independent non-profit organization and the only open-admission animal shelter & pet adoption facility in Champaign County IL. They are funded entirely through charitable donations and enjoy the support of a generous community! They have many volunteers (including foster homes) who help them provide excellent quality of life to the animals in their care. In addition to providing shelter and medical care to homeless animals and finding them new homes, they are committed to addressing the causes of pet homelessness through education and outreach programs.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 58 – Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Apr 02, 2020

The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) was founded in 1957 by a small group of compassionate volunteers. Today, it is one of the largest nonprofit shelters in the country. AHS is the safety net for the Valley's most vulnerable pets - the sick, injured and abused homeless pets - many of whom are rescued by AHS' FieldRescue Team and then treated in AHS' Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital. In fact, two out of every three of the nearly 18,000 pets that AHS takes in, are treated in the trauma hospital. AHS' comprehensive medical, behavioral rehabilitation, surrender intervention, and spay/neuter initiatives saved an additional 100,000 lives over the last six years. Lifesaving programs such as the trauma hospital, Mutternity Suites, Kitten Nursery, Bottle Baby Kitten ICU and Parvo PuppyICU has saved the lives of pets routinely euthanized in shelters. In addition, AHS follows an Ethical No-Kill Philosophy and never euthanizes a pet for space or length of time in the shelter. AHS is also committed to keeping pets in homes with their loving owners through AHS' Pet Resource Center and veterinary clinics, both of which allow AHS to connect pet owners with affordable medical, behavior and support services. Of course, AHS could not care for the Valley's sick, injured and abused homeless pets without the support and collaboration of their partners, Foster Heroes, volunteers, donors and pet lovers across Maricopa County.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 57 – Kauai Humane Society Mar 26, 2020

As Kauai's only open-intake animal welfare organization they work hand-in-hand with their community to foster respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals. They have several programs to enrich the lives of their animals including their shelter dogs on field trips, volunteer dog walkers, cat socializers and more. The Kauai Humane Society also partners with several shelters on the mainland in their transfer program. This enables them to reach more adopters and find forever home for the animals.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 56 – Laramie Peak Humane Society Mar 19, 2020

LPHS is the best keep secret in Wyoming. The shelter takes in impounds, strays and surrenders and their goal is to treat them as their own until they find them homes! They have a county wide TNR program and offer county residents spay and neuter vouchers. Rescued is their favorite breed!

The Laramie Peak Humane Society is committed to the health and welfare of all animals, and the active pursuit of a loving forever home for every set of paws that enters their care. Hundreds of displaced animals come through their doors each year and it takes a lot of time, rehabilitation and veterinary care to place them into new homes.

With such great support from the community of Converse County and surrounding areas, their dedicated staff and terrific volunteer base, they are able to provide a safe temporary home for displaced animals in their community.

Laramie Peak Humane Society is more than a traditional animal shelter. In addition to sheltering displaced pets, they offer a number of programs and services to educate, inform, and inspire people to take responsible care of their pets and to treat them with the kindness they deserve. Together, they are creating a better community for all.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 55 – Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter Mar 12, 2020

Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer animal welfare group that works in tandem with the City of Jackson (Mississippi) Animal Shelter to find permanent loving homes for the adoption animals, to enhance the quality of life for the shelter animals and to provide spay/neuter services.

It's a group of volunteers who help the critters and was organized in 1995 to help the City of Jackson build a new city animal shelter. The group worked with former mayor Harvey Johnson and city leaders for years to develop the plan. The old building was located on Jefferson Street and was quite deplorable. The goal was accomplished in 2006 with the construction of a new facility at 140 Outer Drive in Jackson near Hawkins Field. After the construction of the new shelter, the mission of Jackson Friends changed to become the adoption partner with the city.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 54 – Forest County Humane Society Mar 05, 2020

Forest County Humane Society has been in existence for 25 years. Their mission continues to be the "Shelter from the Storm" a safe haven for companion animals, providing food, medical care, and human tenderness. To continue to enrich the lives of animals, families, and communities through adoption services, education, and by always taking a firm stand against animal cruelty. They try to give every dog training in basic obedience so that when they are placed in a home they will have basic manners that will make it easier on the dog and adopters. They work hard to give every dog a play partner, so they are more adaptable to multi-dog families and it provides more time and plays while they are staying with them. They reunite lost pets with their families or adopt out over 200 dogs and 150 cats per year. They are an open enrollment no-kill shelter and every animal is loved and cared for by all of them.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 53 – Stone County Humane Society Feb 27, 2020

The Stone County Humane Society (SCHS) was started by a group of newcomers to Mountain View, Arkansas, Stone County in 1999. This rural area had no leash laws or spay and neuter requirements for animals, so the county was overrun with unwanted, neglected dogs and cats. This group formed with the goal of building a shelter someday and to educate the community on animal care and spay neuter.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 52 – Humane Society of Independence County Feb 20, 2020

The Humane Society of Independence County in Batesville Arkansas is a growing shelter looking to make a difference in their community. Their goal is to rescue and provide a safe shelter for abandoned, abused, homeless, and unwanted dogs and cats within the county; and also secure loving, stable homes for them. A community goal is to reduce the unwanted pet population by encouraging the spaying and neutering of all dogs and cats through education and awareness.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 51 - Upper Valley Humane Society Feb 13, 2020

Welcome to the ARPA Animal Shelter of the Week podcast where we introduce you to incredible organizations around the country that are focused on helping animals. We’re proud to be sponsored by Doobert.com. Doobert is a free website designed to connect volunteers with rescues and shelters, and the only site that automates rescue relay transport. Let’s meet this week’s featured animal shelter.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 50 – Kentucky Humane Society Feb 06, 2020

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), located in Louisville, KY, is a private, nonprofit organization that is Kentucky's largest pet adoption agency. KHS is also the state's oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884. KHS adopts out over 6,500 dogs, cats, and horses every year.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 49 – Lee County Humane Society Jan 30, 2020

Lee County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Auburn, AL. LCHS is an open-admissions shelter that serves the cities of Auburn and Opelika. The shelter takes in about 3000 animals every year and maintains a 94% live release rate for 2019. Lee County Humane Society is responsible for fundraising about 60% of its annual budget. LCHS offers low-cost spay/neuter programs, a Jog-a-Dog program, a pet food pantry, and a multitude of events for the community throughout the year.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 48 – Central California SPCA Jan 23, 2020

As the leading animal welfare organization in California’s Central Valley, they are committed to leading and serving the community of animals and people by providing programs and services which serve all the stages of an animal’s life. These programs include Adoptions, Rescue, Foster Care, Owner Surrenders, Outreach, Humane Education, Veterinary Services, Spay/Neuter programs, and Pet Services.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 47 – Hinsdale Humane Society Jan 16, 2020

The Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center operated by Hinsdale Humane Society is a nonprofit animal shelter providing innovative care and adoption services for all animals, including those that are harder to place. They educate, advocate and adopt out pets while acting as a voice for animals who depend on people for their care. They nurture the human-animal bond through community outreach and progressive programming, to help ensure the compassionate treatment of all animals.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 46 – Indy Humane Jan 09, 2020

IndyHumane is a leading voice for the welfare of animals and improving their quality of life. IndyHumane provides direct services for shelter cats and dogs, including adoption, foster home placement, positive reinforcement behavior training for adoptable animals, appropriate medical care, and affordable spay/neuter services. As the voice for the animals, IndyHumane brings together like-minded, animal-focused individuals and groups to educate the public about animal welfare issues and concerns. For more than 110 years, it’s all about the animals.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 45 – Madison County Animal Care & Control Dec 19, 2019

Madison County Animal Care and Control have the responsibility of enforcing licensing laws and regulations that are applicable to the animal control program. Animal Control does much more than rescuing abandoned animals but they offer second chances to the animals they come in contact with. They also assist in transporting animals to other states as well as rescue opportunities through local shelters. Save rates for these animals today is 90% or better.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 44 – Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Dec 12, 2019

The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City was founded in 1912 and became the first no-kill shelter in the area in 1994. Their low-cost spay and neuter and veterinary care clinic save and improve the lives of thousands of animals every year. They provide much-needed care and services for the animals in their community-- and their work is never done. The staff and volunteers at the shelter will continue to show compassion to the animals and provide for them to ensure they are ready for their new potential families.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 43 – Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter Dec 05, 2019

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (PRAS) is a collaborative venture supported by four separate Hampton Roads communities: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and York County. This "open-admission" shelter contains a full-service veterinary clinic for the shelter animals as well as the animal control offices. The mission at PRAS is to rehome the needy, reunite the lost and reeducate when needed.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 42 – Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region Nov 28, 2019

Founded in 1949, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is the largest animal welfare group for homeless and abused animals in Southern Colorado. Their mission is to create a compassionate community where animals and people are cared for and valued. Passionate and dedicated staff care for animals in distress, provide medical care for abused and injured animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, find loving homes for homeless animals, and investigate animal cruelty and enforce animal ordinances.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 41 – Foothills Animal Shelter Nov 22, 2019

The Foothills Animal Shelter was founded in 1976 as the Jefferson Animal Shelter. Being an open admission shelter, they care for more than 12,000 animals annually. The FAS values honesty and integrity in all that they do, Stewardship, Positive Culture, Openness, and Team-Oriented are what this shelter values most. The staff and volunteer’s mission is to provide support to surrounding communities through education, services that strengthen the human-pet bond, and humane care for the animals they serve.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 40 – New Hampshire SPCA Shelter Nov 14, 2019

The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource bringing animals and people together. They provide adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide the best possible care for the animals they take in as well as providing educational programs for the people of their community. This shelter’s Adoption Center receives nearly 2,500 unwanted, neglected or abused animals from the region each year. They provide each one with a warm bed, medical care, nutritious food and the time it takes to place them in a new loving home.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 39 – Pope Memorial Humane Society Nov 07, 2019

A community-funded, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS), is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals in Strafford County, NH and Southern Maine. They provide a safe, temporary home for more than 1,000 surrendered, lost, abused, neglected, or unwanted animals each year. The PMHS works with partners throughout the country to rescue animals that would otherwise be euthanized, working hard to find each and every one of them a forever home with a loving family.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 38 – Shelby Humane Society Oct 31, 2019

The Shelby Humane is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 with the mission of rescuing and rehoming the neglected and homeless pets of Shelby County. They house 200-350 adoptable pets at any given time in the shelter but also have other adoptable pets that need extra support and care in the shelter’s foster care program. They are continually striving to grow the services they provide and rescue as many adoptable pets as possible.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 37 – Humane Society of West Michigan Oct 24, 2019

The Humane Society of West Michigan opened its doors way back in 1883 by a group of citizens with the same concerns for animal welfare. This organization has a vision to build a healthy, safe, and compassionate community where all animals receive the care they deserve. With a dedicated staff of over 45 employees they stand by their mission to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement and protection.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 36 – Caring Hands Humane Society Oct 17, 2019

Caring Hands Humane Society is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to helping companion animals and the people who love them. They are dedicated to finding good, loving homes for the animals they take in while providing the best animal care to get them back on their feet. The mission at Caring Hands is simple, to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 35 – Pulaski County Animal Shelter Oct 10, 2019

The Pulaski County Animal Shelter takes animal rescue very seriously. They work with their county’s Animal Control Officers to save abused and neglected animals but they don't stop there. Volunteers and staff do their best to give these animals a second chance at life by hosting adoption events at local businesses and even applying for grants to help their spay and neuter programs in efforts to end overpopulation.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 34 – Humane Society of Dickson County Oct 03, 2019

The Humane Society of Dickson County was founded 30 years ago during a time of desperate need. In shelters across the country, millions of animals were dying, and in rural communities with no local solution for unwanted pets, the situation was dire. A grassroots movement in Dickson County, Tennessee, quickly grew, and the HSDC was established with a progressive mission: Educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter and ensure every dog and cat has a safe home.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 33 – Pearl River County SPCA Sep 26, 2019

The Pearl River County SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and welfare of animals through various programs and services to the Community of Pearl River County as a whole. Their organization strives to be the model provider of animal-related services to the community. They have many volunteer opportunities including volunteering at the shelter, volunteering at events such as weekend adoption events, and foster home volunteering.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 32 – Bangor Humane Society Sep 19, 2019

The Bangor Humane Society champions the humane treatment and adoption of companion animals, provides quality care for homeless pets, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy. They strive to facilitate the human-animal bond by re-homing and rehabilitating homeless pets with humans through pet adoption. As the world of animal welfare continues to evolve, the staff at BHS are committed to adapting and changing with it so they can continue to be a vital part of the community in which they operate.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 31 – Animal Adoption Center in Wyoming Sep 12, 2019

The Animal Adoption Center (AAC) is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education and spay/neuter. Founded in 2004, the AAC is a nonprofit organization located in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. Their highly visible location promotes excellent community interaction with their animals and programs. Visitors are greeted by happy, tail-wagging dogs and friendly purring cats.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 30 – Saving Grace Animal Adoption in North Carolina Sep 05, 2019

Saving Grace is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization in North Carolina dedicated to helping homeless animals in the community find permanent, loving homes where they will be treated as family members for the rest of their lives. All dogs that come in get a microchip which can be traced back to the adopter and to Saving Grace. While at Saving Grace, dogs are crate trained and begin a housebreaking routine. They also learn basic manners such as walking nicely on a leash, how to sit, and not to jump on people.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 29 – Maui Humane Society in Hawaii Aug 29, 2019

The Maui Humane Society’s mission is to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals. They accept all in need, educate the community, and inspire respect and compassion towards all animals. They work diligently to find new forever homes for homeless animals and to help people find ways to keep the animals they love in their homes. They envision the day when every animal in Maui will have a loving home, and they dedicate themselves to protect and nourish the human-animal bond in which they feel makes for a better and kinder society.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 28 – Panhandle Animal Shelter in Idaho Aug 22, 2019

Panhandle Animal Shelter serves North Idaho in their mission to create and support meaningful connections by enhancing the lives of dogs, cats, and the people in their community who love them. They created the Home To Home network to reduce owner surrenders to shelters and to empower owners to re-home their pets.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 27 – Rockingham County Animal Shelter in North Carolina Aug 15, 2019

The Rockingham County Animal Shelter opened on May 21, 2011. This was the County’s first official shelter and quickly filled with close to 6,000 animals in their first year. This shelter looks forward to its future and growth of adoptions, return to owners, and to other programs to help the citizens and animals of Rockingham County.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 26 - Connecticut Cat Connection in Connecticut Aug 09, 2019

Connecticut Cat Connection estimates that on average they helping over 500 cats each year with the help of their volunteers. This is a tremendous success, however, it comes with much effort and with high financial costs, including high medical expenses associated with a no-kill policy. In 2015, they moved to their new adoption center, which gives them hope to expand in the future and will allow them to keep growing and helping more animals and to better support their community. Listen and learn what their future holds and see how you can help!

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 25 - Humane Society of Western Montana Aug 02, 2019

The Humane Society of Western Montana does a wonderful job caring for the animals in their shelter, boasting a 98% adoption rate. There are 3 components to their adoption program - Seniors for Seniors, Buddy Adoptions and Headed Home Reservation. They also have a wonderful foster program called “H.O.P.E Foster” and each animal that enters their facility receives the necessary medical and behavioral evaluation prior to being adopted out.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 24 - Burlington Animal Services Jul 18, 2019

Burlington Animal Services is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of people and pets in their community through their commitment to public service, active enforcement of state and local laws, providing humane animal care, promoting responsible pet ownership and addressing pet overpopulation in Alamance County. The staff has done an amazing job of expanding their foster program, improving their isolation and quarantine protocols, and increasing spay and neuter compliance of the community.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 23 - West Feliciana Animal Humane Society in Louisiana Jul 04, 2019

West Feliciana Animal Humane Society in Louisiana has a unique working partnership with the Sheriff’s Department, the parish government and the Animal Shelter. They work together towards one common goal - saving lives & building relationships. The team at WFAHS provides a safe, healthy and caring environment for all animals in their care & their adoption rate is over 93%! Without the help of everyone in their community, they wouldn’t be able to do what they do.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 22 - Peaceful Animal Adoption Center Jun 29, 2019

Peaceful Animal Adoption Shelter (PAAS) funds their programs and daily operations from private donations as well as grants from visionary philanthropic partners including the WaterShed Animal Fund, PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, The Flint Family Foundation, The Cresap Family Foundation, and others. PAAS occupies a key position in an effective network of regional animal welfare organizations.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 21 - Animal Shelter, Inc Sterling MA Jun 20, 2019

The staff at Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling, Massachusetts is dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable pets and they promote responsible pet ownership to improve the quality of life for the animals and people in their community. The shelter is supported entirely by donations from private individuals and through surrender and adoption fees. They are a family friendly shelter with progressive programs that improve lives by raising the bar for animal care in the shelter and their community.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 20 - Chico Animal Shelter Jun 13, 2019

The Chico Animal Shelter started their own adoption program where they choose to save all the lives of animals that come in, even those with medical or behavioral issues. Their adoption and medical programs are funded solely through donations and not out of the city’s funds. These programs include spay/neuter and overall care for animals that come into the shelter. Of all the animals that passed through their care, they had a 78.67% live release rate, 9.73% euthanized (5.58% were owner requests), and 8.83% were carried over (2.77% died).

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 19 - Connecticut Humane Society May 30, 2019

The CHS envisions a Connecticut where each companion animal finds a permanent, compassionate home, where communities are enriched by the special bond between people and animals, and where animal cruelty no longer exists. Their actions and decisions are based on providing the best medical and shelter care, and services to the most animals. They respect the life of each individual animal while focusing on the welfare of staff, community, and the animal population as well. The general public, the staff members and volunteers are all viewed as their partners in improving animal welfare and in fulfilling their mission.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 18 - Oregon Humane Society in Oregon May 23, 2019

The Oregon Humane Society just celebrated its 150th birthday. They are not only helping the animals in Portland but reaching out to surrounding communities and states. Always looking for ways to innovate their existing programs and learn from the communities within Portland. Their volunteers and employees feel empowered to provide feedback and ideas and they work together as a team. Making everyone feel a part of the team is crucial for them and they couldn’t survive without the wonderful support from those around them.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 17 - Allen County SPCA in Indiana May 16, 2019

Allen County SPCA places thousands of dogs and cats into forever homes each year & offer a number of programs that benefit the animals in their care and for the pet lovers of Fort Wayne, IN. One of their programs is Pet Promises which focuses on keeping pets with the people who love them. Listen in and learn more and see how you can support them today!

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 16 - Franklin County Animal Rescue in Vermont May 09, 2019

After a brief closure, Franklin County Animal Rescue reopened with the help of their amazing volunteers and are able to continue serving Franklin County and the animals they all love. Though still going through some financial hardships almost two years in, they keep moving forward, always striving to reconcile the overpopulation of cats with the community itself and find good, permanent homes for the animals that come into their care.

Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 14 - Lake City Humane Society in Florida May 02, 2019

Lake City Humane Society’s vision is to become the leading animal advocate in Florida, by creating a community in which all animals are free from abuse, hunger, fear, loneliness, and to eliminate the need to euthanize dogs and cats as a means of population control. In addition to their vision, Lake City Humane Society strives to educate those in Florida about natural disasters and how to prepare a plan for pets when disaster strikes to ensure maximum safety.

Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 13 - Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in New Jersey Apr 26, 2019

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter goes above and beyond for the 1,500 animals per year that they take in, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals. The shelter provides 24/7 animal control services to Bridgewater, Manville, and Green Brook New Jersey, as well as providing animal adoptions, trap- neuter-returns, and animal surrender services. In addition to those services, they also provide microchipping, behavior and training advice, and lost pet services.

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter Apr 12, 2019

The Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, located in Baltimore City, Maryland is saving more than 90% of the animals brought to their shelter. That wasn’t always the case, more than 10 years ago 98% of the animals in their care were being euthanized. That didn’t happen overnight and neither would getting to over saving 90% of their animals. Listen in to hear about their amazing transformation and how they were able to engage their community to help save more animals. They pride themselves on always innovating and finding ways to not only help the animals but the community as well!

Fayette Regional Humane Society Apr 08, 2019

Fayette Regional Humane Society is located in Washington Court House, OH. They were founded 40 years ago with just 1 part-time Humane Office to help the entire county. Since then, they’ve been able to grow their programs and not only help the companion animals but farm animals as well. They continue to focus on not only the animals but also the community and the people who live there. They’ve gone from neutering 10 cats per week to performing over 1,500 surgeries per year - now that’s growth!

Fort Collins Cat Rescue Mar 30, 2019

The Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic has unique challenges as they serve both urban and rural communities. Sarah shares with us the history and growth of the organization starting with just 2 volunteers 12 years ago to now having a staff of over 35 people. They focus on not only helping the pets in their community but also the people with community focused programs, such as Community Cats, Pet Food Assistance, a Spay/Neuter Clinic and their latest program which is dedicated to Pet Behavior.

FURKIDS Mar 22, 2019

The Furkids story began with one homeless mother cat and her kittens and a driving passion to do the right thing. Established by Samantha Shelton in 2002, they have rescued and altered more than 30,000 animals since opening their doors. Today, approximately 1000 animals are in their care. Sam shares with us how they started a successful transport program, the challenges that she sees in her community and what the future holds for them.

Central Missouri Humane Society Mar 07, 2019

As the only open-door shelter in Boone County, they don’t turn any animal away based on breed, age, health or temperament. They take in close to 3,500 animals each year and are incredibly proud to have a 97% placement rate for all animals entering our shelter! Even after 75 years, they are innovating and providing new programs for their community.

The Marshmallow Foundation Mar 01, 2019

The Marshmallow Foundation is located in Detroit Lakes, MN and their main goal is to help educate the public about the benefits of spaying and neutering. Cassi shares with us the history of this amazing organization and the challenges they encounter in their community. Being surrounded and supported by the community is what they are most thankful for.

Heartland Animal Shelter Feb 21, 2019

Dr. Herbert Preiser opened Heartland Animal Shelter in October of 2002 with a vision to eliminate euthanasia to any adoptable animal. Dr. Preiser, DVM and founder of Heartland Animal Shelter wanted to make a difference by saving the lives of pets who might otherwise be euthanized because of the overpopulation of unwanted pets. Since 2002, Heartland has saved thousands of lives and they continue to be advocates for homeless pets until no more adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized. At any given time, Heartland has around 140 pets available for adoption.

Arizona Animal Welfare League Feb 14, 2019

The Arizona Animal Welfare League is the oldest and largest no-kill organization in Arizona. They’re always innovating with their programs and looking to help not only their community but the state of Arizona and beyond. If your organization is stuck and looking for a new way to build relationships and extend your reach, this is a must listen to podcast with Michael & Dr. Matt.

Animal Care Sanctuary Feb 07, 2019

The Animal Care Sanctuary is located in East Smithfield, Pennsylvania and has been around for more than 52 years. They take in animals from overrun shelters, areas hit by disaster, owner surrenders and those that are abandoned, mistreated or have special needs. Like many other animal rescues and shelters, they rely heavily on volunteers and donations. Joan talks to us about the amazing programs they have put in place and even some challenges they encounter as a rural animal shelter in Pennsylvania.

Homeward Pet Adoption Center Jan 31, 2019

Jim from Homeward Pet Adoption Center joins us today. Celebrating 29 years this year they have learned a thing or two when it comes to saving lives. Since their founding in 1990 more than 31,000 animals have been given a second chance. Through the hard work and dedication of the volunteers they are able to save approximately 2,000 animals per year. Jim talks to us about the life-saving programs they have in place to help the animals in their community. Jim shares with us the programs that have made the most impact and how having the community behind them has propelled them to the next level.

Dubuque Regional Humane Society Jan 24, 2019

Today, due to outstanding public relations efforts, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society has reached household word status in the tri-state area. A dedicated staff of 25 individuals operate the shelter, open to the public 6 days a week, and provide a myriad of services. Through regular community outreach programs, including regular spots on local radio and TV, the adoption program is running at record levels while annual fundraisers like "Strut Your Mutt," "In the Doghouse," and the "Tails at Twilight" fall gala have created positive awareness to the society's mission.

Adams County Humane Society Jan 17, 2019

The Adams County Humane Society was incorporated in 1974 and they currently take in approximately 500-600 animals a year. Even though they are a small shelter with limited funds and resources located in a rural community, they work with overcrowded and high-kill organizations outside of Wisconsin to save as many animals as possible. They work with people all over the state when it comes to finding forever homes for their animals.

Episode 1: Adams County Humane Society Nov 17, 2018

The Adams County Humane Society was incorporated in 1974 and they currently take in approximately 500-600 animals a year. Even though they are a small shelter with limited funds and resources located in a rural community, they work with overcrowded and high-kill organizations outside of Wisconsin to save as many animals as possible. They work with people all over the state when it comes to finding forever homes for their animals.

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