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Posts
- Biggest problems in animal rescue - 4) Competition vs. Collaboration
- National Splurge Day - Today, June 18th
- Episode 81 - Stephanie Jackson
- What to do if you see an animal in a car on a hot day?
- Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 9 - Furkids in Georgia
- It's time to Evaluate your Life - Today is Evaluate your Life day
- Episode 89 - Janine Duffy
- December 14 - National Lost & Found Day
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 17 - Taysia Blue Rescue in Nebraska
- Happy heart hugs day- June 28
- Episode 48 - Aubrie Kavanaugh
- A dog's sense of smell is reduced by up to 40%
- Episode 78 - Joellen Anderson
- Import rescue animals into your state or save what’s local? What's your take?
- Episode 82 - Bonnie Harlan
- Episode 17 - Jessica, Kelsey, Ginger and Monica, Transport Coordinators
- Episode 20 - Shaun Sears, Canopy Cat Rescue
- Kinkajous, Have The Ability To Rotate Their Feet, Can Run Equally as Fast Forwards and Backwards.
- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
- Episode 50 - Carole Feeny
- International Black Cat Awareness Month
- Episode 30 - Dena Mangiamele, Animal Shelter and Forensic Veterinarian
- Episode 46 - Tom Quigley
- Episode 51 - Lorien Clemens
- Horses drink how much water a day?
- Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed
- Capuchin Monkeys Do What?!?!
- Fascinating facts about Lynx
- National Foster Care Day
- Pit Bulls are More Than Their Stereotypes
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: No-kill is a universal term in animal rescue
- Episode 83 - Dalia Salah
- Share your why to get more people involved in animal rescue
- Episode 56 - Megan Moon
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 2 - Native America Humane Society in Minnesota
- Episode 21 - Toria Waldron, Equine Medical Director
- Episode 7 - Homeopathy and Homeopathic Remedies
- Episode 42 - Brigitte Thompson
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 19 - Connecticut Humane Society in Connecticut
- International Bath Day
- Unlocking the cage on animal experimentation
- National No Dirty Dishes Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues are professionally trained
- Episode 68 - Kathy McGuire
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 5 - PawsCo in Colorado
- Episode 8 - Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)
- Effective fundraising for animal rescues
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 4 - Lucky 7 Dog Rescue in Wisconsin
- Hotel for dogs? 6 things you need to know
- Episode 39 - Gerda Silver
- Yes I am howling at the moon. Why aren't you? It's national howl at the moon day!
- Episode 90 - Dr. Matt Goetz
- National Rescue Dog Day
- Episode 22 - India Le Marinel, Hope for the Animals
- Episode 65 - Dr. Sara Pizano
- Top tips for creating an adoptive animal profile
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues get paid for saving animals
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 5 - Arizona Animal Welfare League in Arizona
- Episode 31 - Jeanine Foucher, Pet Net Washington
- National Ferret Day
- 4 creative ways to fund your animal rescue
- In addition to October black cat month, today is black cat day!
- “Man’s Best Friend”: The Privileges of Speciesism
- Family history month - What’s your family history? What about your pups?
- Rats Create How Many Relatives In 18 Months?
- Episode 9 - Nanette Martin, Shelter Me Photography
- To Petfinder or not to Petfinder
- Episode 43 - Lynn Molnar
- Episode 66 - Patty Giarrusso
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 8 - W-Underdogs in Georgia
- Episode 23 - Erica Bishaf, PetGotchaDay
- Episode 64 - Virginia Hamilton
- December 15 - Cat Herders' Day
- Assistance dogs – We at ARPA salute you on Assistance Dog Day
- National Smile Day
- Episode 92 - Gnat & Corky
- Episode 37 - Kathy Pobloskie
- Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 8 - Central Missouri Humane Society in Missouri
- Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 13 - Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in New Jersey
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues are profitable
- Episode 93 - Dr. Nellie Goetz
- Episode 10 - Stacy LeBaron, Community Cats Podcast
- Episode 24 - Melissa Tedrowe, Wisconsin State Director, The HSUS
- Episode 96 - Melanie Scherer
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 2 - Dubuque Regional Humane Society in Iowa
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 6 - Yaqui Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Texas
- National Sea-Monkey Day
- Rescue myth vs. fact: Animal rescues do not spay or neuter their animals before adoption
- Kid Friendly Tips for Meeting Pets
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: 501(c)(3) is the "Gold Standard" in animal rescue
- Horse hooves are made from the same protein that comprises human hair and fingernails.
- Today is a 2 fur – work like a dog & friendship day!
- Should Animals be Used to Ensure Capital Punishment is Humane?
- Episode 18 - Part 2 with Jessica, Kelsey, Ginger and Monica, Transport Coordinators
- December 21: Celebrate National Underdog Day
- Episode 94 - Karen Eckert
- Episode 32 - Michael Schneider, Pilots to the Rescue
- Do you know how to measure a horses height?
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Rescued animals are free
- Episode 77 - Cait Daly
- Yes that’s right, another day for cats. It’s International Cat Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Pet store animals come from animal rescue groups
- Devil’s Advocate: The Case for Biomedical Testing
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 4 - Animal Care Sanctuary in Pennsylvania
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 13 - Animal Allies Rescue Foundation in Maryland
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 6 - Heartland Animal Shelter in Illinois
- National Pet Day
- Episode 33 - Angie Embree
- November 9th, 2018 is Chaos Never Dies Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Humane societies are no-kill
- Episode 75 - Lindsey Wolko
- All clownfish are born male - some turn female to enable mating
- April is Heartworm Awareness Month
- Episode 97 - Lakshman Molleti
- November 12 - Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues have facilities to house the animals.
- Episode 38 - Kim George
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 3 - Wildthunder W.A.R.S in Iowa
- Episode 40 - Christine Exley
- We don’t feel like letting you know today is National Lazy Day…but we will.
- Rescue Transport in 5 Easy Steps
- Episode 19 - Arielle Wait, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
- Episode 25 - Dr. Lynne Swanson, Safe Harbor Farm K9 Rescue & Rehabilitation Center
- Episode 95 - Kristen Hassen-Auerbach
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 9 - Canine Commitment in New Hampshire
- National No Housework Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues save only dogs and cats
- National Hamburger Day
- Things to Remember When Transporting Animals
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescue people are crazy
- Largest Rat-Free Populated Area
- Episode 34 - Sean Downey
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 3 - Homeward Pet Adoption Center in Washington
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Anyone can call themselves a humane society
- National Let's Laugh Day
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 14 - Lake City Humane Society in Florida
- May is Photo Month – Show us your favorite animal rescue photo!
- National Running Day
- National I Forgot Day - July 2
- Animal Shelter of the week - Episode 10 - Fort Collins Cat Rescue in Colorado
- Episode 62 - Kate Cote
- Episode 1 - What is Rescue Relay Transport
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: If you want a purebred, go to a breeder
- National check the chip day and keep your pet safe
- Episode 52 - Eileen Smulson
- Ways to Help Your Local Shelter
- April 23 is Lost Dog Awareness Day
- International Kissing Day - Pucker up buttercup
- Researching Pound Animals - Being sold to research labs?
- National Take A Walk In The Park Day
- Episode 2 - Where to Start as a new animal rescue transport volunteer
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 1 - Lucky Dog Rescue in Arizona
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 10 - Hearts Alive Village in Nevada
- Episode 3 - Fierce Hearts Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 20 - Wolf Point Pound Puppies
- May is National Military Appreciation Month
- Episode 49 - Denise Fleck
- National Dog Mom's Day
- Cow Appreciation Day - Eat mor Chikn
- Episode 57 - Steve Shank
- Toucans Curl Into Little Balls When They Sleep
- April 27 is Hairball Awareness Day
- The Truth About Heartworm Part 1
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal Shelters are funded by the government.
- Look! Up in the sky! It’s Aviation Day!
- National Pet Fire Safety Day
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 16 - Happy Tails Dog Rescue in Florida
- Get out and enjoy Great Outdoors month with your pet
- Animal Shelter of the week - Episode 11 - Fayette Regional Humane Society in Ohio
- Episode 11 - Steve Rhode, Pilot.dog
- April is poetry month - so how about some dog poetry?
- Your pet is thankful she has a home as unfortunately, many do not.
- The Truth About Heartworm Part 2
- Why do YOU Rescue?
- National Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
- Episode 69 - Paweenudh Suanpan
- Episode 45 - Diane Rose-Solomon
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 18 - Oregon Humane Society in Oregon
- Nation Gorgeous Grandma Day - We love you Grandma
- It’s time for your annual check-up. Not you, your cat!
- Episode 87 - Amber Freiwald
- May 1st is Purebred Dog Day - Can you guess how many local animal shelter dogs are purebreds?
- Episode 60 - Debbie Turner
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 20 - Chico Animal Shelter in California
- How do you escape the confines and rules of animal rescue?
- National Wine Day
- National Chocolate Ice Cream & Doughnut Day
- Celebrate National Earth Day By Helping Animals!
- Episode 26 - Stephen Wells, Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Woof woof. It’s MY day - National Dog Day
- Episode 53 - Amy Burkert
- Spinal cord injuries - a dog named Gil
- Today is a global movement called "One Voice Day"
- How to Find a Reputable Animal Rescue
- Episode 12 - Tina Hoskins, Director of TNR
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 1 - Adams County Humane Society in Wisconsin
- Episode 67 - Julianne Zimmer
- Episode 36 - Mike McCarthy
- Best breeds of dog to have if you have allergies
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 21 - Animal Shelter, Inc in Massachusetts
- Losing your pet is akin to losing your child – your grief is real
- Episode 86 - Kristen Cardoza
- National talk in an elevator day - Face forward. Look up. No talking.
- National Lost Dogs Awareness Day
- What if you could not fail?
- Today is National No Pants Day - Celebrate your dog, cat and other furry friends because they deserve it!
- Episode 70 - Kelly Duer
- 5 Helpful Tips When Flying Animals on a Transport
- Simple rules to teach kids about animals
- Episode 27 - Part 2, Stephen Wells, Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Episode 54 - Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
- It's National Cuddle up Day - Which furry friend are you cuddled with?
- National Selfie Day
- Ready to travel with an animal?
- Episode 84 - Karen Walsh
- Episode 41 - Antoinette Rodriguez
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Rescue Relay transport isn't effective
- Episode 91 - Julie Brommer
- National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
- National Save the Eagles day - Will you join us in making a difference?
- National Call Your Doctor Day
- Episode 85 - Sarah Dunsmore
- Affordable Ways to Enrich Your Animals
- Episode 28 - Peter Wallerstein, Marine Animal Rescue
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Rescue transport only happens by car
- Rescue myth vs. fact: Animal rescues are licensed and rated
- National dress up your pet day is here - Time for cat hats!
- 6 Tips to be Successful at Coordinating Transports
- Episode 55 - Alan Rosenberg
- December 8 - Pretend to be a time traveler day
- Episode 13 - Jenny Vandermeer, Founder and President of R.A.V.E. Rescue
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 14 - Second City Canine Rescue in Illinois
- Flying Tree Snakes Can Soar As Far As 330 Feet
- Donate a day's wages to charity day - May 9
- Episode 61 - Davyd Smith
- Tiger Stripe Patterns Are As Unique As A Human Fingerprint
- Today is a day to celebrate; ginger cats have changed the world!
- What is PACFA?
- Episode 14 - Uttam Kafle, Animal Nepal
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues do not have a physical facility
- What It Means to be an Animal Rescue Professional
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues are regulated by the government
- Episode 58 - Mike Fry
- In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens.
- National Take Your Dog To Work Day
- The 5 ‘W’s of No Paws on Ground
- Dogs Are Not Colorblind
- Episode 15 - Alecia Torres, Shelter Director
- Horse Rescue Day is today May 16th. What can you do to help?
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal Rescues, rescue animals from animal shelters
- National Wildlife Day - Slow down; give a squirrel a break today!
- National Best Friends Day
- Episode 59 - Jo Lynn Kelley
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 7 - Midwest Animal ResQ in Missouri
- Episode 71 - Adriana Bradley
- It's national hugging day! - Do dogs or cats give the best hugs?
- National Wild Koala Day
- Foster Home Not Up To Your Standards? Here's what to do.
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescue is a female dominated industry
- Don’t mind us, we’re just running late today. Like everyone else.
- National Kids and Pets Day
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 18 - Live Love Animal Rescue
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 19 - Catahoula Rescue
- Episode 35 - David Meyer
- June 20 - American Eagle Day
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues focus only on specific breeds
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 15 - One Tail at a Time PDX in Oregon
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues obtain their animals from breeders
- Episode 73 - Ramon Castellanos
- How to answer your cat's questions on national answer your cat's questions day!
- Episode 4 - The Animal-Human Bond
- Like you need an excuse to hug your hound
- June 22 - Take your dog to work day
- Drawing the Line: Biomedical vs Cosmetic Testing on Animals
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 11 - Laura's Hope Rescue in Pennsylvania
- Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 7 - The Marshmallow Foundation in Minnesota
- Accentuate the positive - National Positive Thinking Day
- National Towel Day is today, May 25
- What it Means to be a Non-profit
- November 16,2018 - International Day for Tolerance
- Horses ARE NOT Colorblind
- Episode 63 - Laura Coffey
- Valuing your Inventory
- Time to snuggle in with your cats for happy cat month
- Today is World Animal Day, how will you celebrate?
- Biggest problems in animal rescue - 1) Lack of structure & organization
- Say something nice day
- Laws are Changing to Help Animals
- Animal Shelter of the Week - Episode 12 - Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) in Maryland
- Episode 5 - Massage, Reiki and Mind-Body Healing for Animals
- Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Rescue Relay transport isn't effective
- November 22,2018 - National go for a ride day
- International Golden Retriever Day is today, February 3!
- Arrgh matey. Today is talk like a pirate day!
- Episode 74 - Bonney Brown
- Episode 88 - Tammi Armstrong
- Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
- Biggest problems in animal rescue: 2) recurring funding
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 17 - Allen County SPCA in Indiana
- Hartebeest evade predators by running in zigzag patterns.
- How to Find Good Foster Homes
- National hug your cat day
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 15 - Wayward Whiskers in Texas
- Episode 29 - Leslie Poole, Pet FBI
- Episode 72 - Jamie Migdal
- Episode 47 - Beth Frank
- Our pets are our family. Celebrate them on family day
- Episode 79 - Artur Sousa
- Episode 16 - Megan Senatori, Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV)
- Rescue myth vs. fact: Animals are property with limited to no legal rights
- Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 12 - FUR BAE in Washington
- Best friends day - June 8
- Biggest problems in Animal Rescue - 3) Attracting & Retaining volunteers
- Episode 76 - Jim Crosby
- There’s no such thing as a stupid question
- Cosmetic Testing on Animals – When Will America See the Light?
- November - National Peanut Butter Lovers' Month
- Episode 80 - Kristen Tullo
- Animal Shelter of the Week: Episode 16 - Franklin County Animal Rescue in Vermont
- Episode 44 - Elaine Nash
- Meet The Turkish Van "The Swimming Cat"
- Episode 6 - Generation Wags