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7,000 hours walking shelter dogs! (Becky Johnson interview) Apr 30, 2021

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Ask animal shelter staffers what they are most thankful for and they probably won’t hesitate before they say “our volunteers.” Typically understaffed, many shelters depend on a roster of dedicated, animal-loving helpers to exercise, train and socialize the many dogs in their care. As Volunteer Appreciation Month wraps up, this episode of the Friends With Dogs Podcast features a shelter volunteer spotlight.

While there are plenty of ways to volunteer at your local animal shelter, this week we talk with Becky Johnson, who found a specific niche helping out at her local shelter. And over the years, she has put in nearly 7,000 hours walking dogs! Tune in to find out why volunteering is her passion, how it benefits the dogs, and how she has turned volunteer work into a family activity.

To Becky and all the other volunteers who help out at local animal shelters, thank you!

Suzy, the stray dog who rescued herself (Jack Jokinen interview) Apr 15, 2021

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What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the night and found a sick and injured dog inside your house? Well if you are the Jokinen family, you try to solve the mystery of how the dog got in your house, but you also decide to give her the loving home she has never had. Listen to Jack Jokinen tell Suzy’s amazing rescue story, and find out how she has helped hundreds of other dogs find forever homes.

Ethan’s Story, Part 2 (Jeff Callaway, Kentucky Humane Society) Apr 08, 2021

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Tune in for the second half of the story of Ethan – the dog who gained international attention when he was abandoned, starving, and hours from death, on the grounds of the Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville. Although his chances for survival were slim, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of a dedicated team at KHS – and the love and support of millions – Ethan’s story has a happy ending. And his story is now inspiring others to help other dogs in need through support and advocacy for charities around the country. Tune in for more of our interview with Jeff Callaway of the Kentucky Humane Society.

Ethan’s Story, Part 1 (Jeff Callaway, Kentucky Humane Society) Apr 02, 2021

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It was a story that gained international attention: a mistreated, starving dog hours away from death abandoned on the grounds of the Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville. His chances for survival were slim, but thanks to the unrelenting efforts of a dedicated team at KHS – and the love and support of millions – Ethan’s story has a happy ending. In this episode, we hear this amazing dog’s story told by the Kentucky Humane Society’s Jeff Callaway, who has been by Ethan’s side since the beginning.

Kentucky Mutts Animal Rescue Mar 19, 2021

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Ever wish dogs from overcrowded shelters could find their way to other states where there is a waiting list of adopters? Thanks to a lot of passionate volunteers, it happens weekly – a relay rescue transport system that finds homes for hundreds of adoptable dogs a year. This week, Rick and Gina speak with Deanna Davis, who leads the rescue transport team at Kentucky Mutts Animal Rescue. Find out how these dedicated volunteers are investing a couple of weekend hours, a few gallons of gas, and a whole lot of love to help dogs find their forever homes.
Website - http://www.kymutts.org
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyMutts

Joe Gatto Mar 04, 2021

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Owning a dog is no joke, but it can be a lot of fun! Just ask Joe Gatto, star of the hit television show “Impractical Jokers.” He is the alpha male of his pack of rescue dogs, the Gatto Pups, and his family champions the "adopt, don't shop" mentality. In this episode, he stops by to tell us about how his pups manage life with the Gatto family (and vice versa).
If you want to learn more about the Gatto pups, Joe has written a book called "The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts, and Growing Up Italian." We'll tell you how you can win an autographed hard copy of the book in this episode!
Join us for a conversation with Joe and be sure to check out his website about his pups at www.gattopups.com

Rescue Ranch (Statesville, NC) Feb 19, 2021

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Rick and Gina talk with Amy Kwiatkowski and April Arrington from Rescue Ranch, a non-profit animal welfare organization located in NC. The organization promotes humane education by focusing on rescuing on a fundamental level through hands-on learning and care for animals.
Rescue Ranch launched a foster/adoption program to rescue companion animals in shelters and give them a second chance at finding their forever home.
Rescue Ranch was founded by Krissie Newman and NASCAR driver, Ryan Newman.

Important Links
https://www.rescueranch.com/
https://www.rescueranchadoptions.com/

Dog Advocate Extraordinaire - Reg Green Feb 05, 2021

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If you’ve ever thought that you’d like to get involved in animal welfare, but you aren’t sure how to start, you’ll enjoy this week’s guest. Dog Advocate Extraordinaire Reg Green has been channeling his love for dogs into supporting animal welfare organizations, and doing it in a variety of unique ways. From flying across the country to volunteer at a charity for chained and abused dogs to self-publishing books to raise money for shelters, Reg has done it all. At one point, he even found himself chained to a doghouse on the Capitol steps! Tune in to the podcast to hear from Reg, and find out how he is inspired daily by his dog Sarge.

My Dog Eats First Jan 22, 2021

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Rick and Gina talk with Beth Buster, founder of Louisville, KY-based charity My Dog Eats First. The organization provides food and vet care for companion animals of the homeless.
https://mydogeatsfirst.org

Police K9 Officer Jan 09, 2021

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In this episode, we talk with a retired K9 officer. Courtney spent seven years in the K9 division and gives us a peek into what motivates a police dog and exactly how sensitive those canine noses are!

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