The Animal That Changed You

How Rescuers Handle Emotions and Upcoming Changes for The Animal That Changed You

Spurred by a bothersome text exchange between Jenny’s rescue friend and a local person who wanted to rehome four puppies, in this week’s episode, Katya and Jenny find the

The Effect That Negative Biases Can Have on Bully Breeds

Bully breeds - we love them, we’ve taken the time to educate ourselves about them, and we can talk about them until we’re blue in the face. But not everyone is as open-mi

What It’s Like to Build a Brand with Social Impact with Jonathan Weiner

Whether you’re in the rescue world as a non-profit business or a for-profit business wanting to help non-profits, there are two common driving forces: passion and communi

The Importance of Building Trust Between Rescuers & Adopters and Dogs & People

The ability to see all dogs as perfect just the way they are -- this the blessing and the curse of an animal rescuer. To them, no dog is unsavable despite their challenge

What Imposter Syndrome Looks Like in the World of Animal Rescue

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let go of all that pressure you’re putting on yourself to create a perfect environment as a foster, as a rescuer, as a human with

What It’s Like to Work With a Holistic Veterinarian with Dr. Heather O’Leary

Opting to take a holistic approach to care for your dog or any animal versus utilizing conventional medicine might seem too ”woo-woo” for some people. But not for Katya,

Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Rescue Dogs with Jamie Ruden

When it comes to marketing animals for rescue, what works without making people feel guilty or obligated? How do you ensure your campaign is cute or funny, direct, and ne

Seeing Rescue Dogs in a Different Light: A NYE Party with Brittnie Battle

Here’s a hard truth: whether we do it intentionally or not, we tend to think of rescue dogs as “broken." It may not be a conscious thought. It might not be deliberate. Bu

The Beauty of Fostering a Dog and What It Does for Your Soul

If you’ve ever considered fostering a dog, this episode with Katya and Jenny might be the one that convinces you to do it. Jenny gets real about the sucky part of fosteri

How the Spirits of Our Pets Live on Through Us with Alisha Gaddis

Can the spirits of our beloved animals overlap? How connected are we to our beloved pets? Have you ever looked into an animal's eyes and thought… “I know you”? In

Efficacy and Morality of Breeding Dogs versus Adopting Rescue Dogs from a Shelter

Okay, let’s take some deep breaths. Warning: today’s episode will likely bring about strong feelings, but you know Katya and Jenny. They don’t shy away from discussing th

Animal Welfare and Providing Care for Rescue Dogs with Sam Woyak

In this episode of The Animal That Changed You, we are joined by Sam Woyak, caregiver extraordinaire at Best Friend’s Animal Society's sanctuary! With the wealth of

Addiction & Animal Advocacy: The Duality of Self-Care and Animal Welfare

Are addicts attracted to animal rescue? When does being of service become codependency? In this episode of The Animal That Changed You, Jenny and Katya get very real. L

Answering Difficult Questions Regarding Shelter Dogs and Euthanasia with Sue Sternberg

The one and only Sue Sternberg is on the show today so y'all might want to take a seat, grab a cocktail or a hot tea, and sink in. Get ready for a very honest talk f

What the 3-3-3 Rule Is and How it Applies to Foster Dogs

Katya and Jenny break down the 3-3-3 rule for y'all today. That's right, it's a day of 3's. From explaining what the 3-3-3 rule actually is to unpacki

All Things Sanctuary and Barn Animals with Kathy Stevens

Kathy Stevens is in the house today! A farm girl, writer, teacher, and the founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge for farm animals rescued from cruelty,

The Intuitive Nature of Our Pets with Margo Donohue

Today on The Animal That Changed You, we’re joined by Margo Donohue! Margo is the brain and heart behind the blog, Brooklyn Fit Chick. She's a lover of pop culture,

The Astrology of Animal Relationships with Heidi Rose Robbins

Calling all the believers, the brave ones, the spirit seekers! Guys, today we have a truly incredible episode. We’re joined by the one and only astrologer and poet, Heidi

A Raw, Emotional Look at Making the Tough Choice of Euthanasia

Today we’re pulling back the curtain. Stay with us, come closer, lean in and join us in this raw, honest, and vulnerable discussion. We pride ourselves in our authenticit

Reframing the Public View on Pitbulls with Richard Jones

We've got a TikTok superstar in the house today, friendos and friendas! Richard Jones is a police officer who works alongside two Pitbulls - his rescue Pitties, Ace