Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance
In the colder parts of the country, warmer temperatures are starting to melt the snow and offer a hint of the spring season to come. But for those in animal welfare, you know that spring isn’t the onl...
9 Feb 202326min
Building better boards (rebroadcast)
Nonprofit boards can come in different shapes and sizes, each often taking its own approach in the ways they support the organization. But let's be honest, sometimes support isn't the most accurate wo...
26 Jan 202338min
What to watch for in 2023
The period to submit proposals to speak at the 2023 Best Friends National Conference is now open! Check out this link for more information on the requirements, timeline, and how to submit: https://bf...
12 Jan 202337min
2022 Year End Happy Tales
This is the final episode of the year! And what a year it has been.Across the country, shelters struggled to manage increases in intake, and while adoptions also increased, the boost in positive outco...
29 Dec 202213min
Best of 2022
It’s that time, once again, when we take a moment to reflect on the year (and podcast), that was. 2022 was challenging in many ways, and the 42 episodes from this year reflect that. Topics ranged from...
15 Dec 202246min
Tackling the housing crisis for pet owners
Housing issues are the second most common reason people surrender pets to shelters. If not priced out by exorbitant pet deposits or monthly pet-ownership fees, arbitrary restrictions around species, b...
1 Dec 202218min
What’s the data telling us about shelter adoptions?
It’s been a challenging year for animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country. Lifesaving gains made during the COVID pandemic seemed to disappear for many as a new set of external fact...
17 Nov 202235min
Veteran's Day w/ Dogs on Deployment
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, so we're taking a moment to thank all members of the military, active duty and veteran, for their service. We're also using this as an opportunity to learn more about Dogs o...
10 Nov 202228min
