Ed Jamison - Part One
In 2017, Ed Jamison left his position as Chief Animal Control Officer in Cleveland, Ohio, to take on the director position at Dallas Animal Services (DAS) in Texas. With an annual intake of more than ...
29 Apr 202139min
Keeping ourselves whole
Whether you call it burnout, compassion fatigue, or something else, the constant demands in the animal services field can be at times overwhelming. There are so many animals in need, but only one of y...
22 Apr 202129min
Reimagining field services: Helping people and pets in Sacramento
It’s National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week!This week we honor these front-line heroes by sharing a story of how officers in Sacramento, California, are doing their part to save lives - of...
15 Apr 202122min
Community-supported kitten care
Kitten season has arrived, which means shelters and rescue organizations across the country are starting to feel the crunch. As fluffy and adorable as they may be, this barrage of vulnerable animals s...
1 Apr 202132min
Who Wants to Be a Lifesaver?
This week we transform The Best Friends Podcast into our version of one of the world’s most beloved game shows!Players representing four Network partner organizations put their knowledge to the test w...
25 Mar 202129min
When leading requires a push
When a community implements lifesaving programs, and the shelter, rescue organizations, and the public all come together as one, it's a beautiful thing! But the road to achieving no-kill can often fee...
18 Mar 202123min
Los Angeles now a No-Kill City thanks to NKLA Coalition
Launched in 2012, The NKLA (No-Kill Los Angeles) Coalition set out to do what many believed to be unattainable. Bring the combined save rate for Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) across the 90% thres...
11 Mar 202145min
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in animal welfare
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis last May reignited the Black Lives Matter movement and catalyzed a long-overdue, nationwide conversation about racism, social justice, biases, and privilege. ...
4 Mar 202134min
