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Podcasts
Shelters in Crisis: Key to Lion’s Heart
Athena Danae joins us from Key to Lion’s Heart Rescue, an organization with a mission to help save the lives of animals that are in shelters or abusive and neglect…
Amy Peterson · September 30, 2021

Pet Activities
7 Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in NYC
New York City aka; the “concrete jungle”, a place where you can experience Broadway and enjoy chopped cheese just around the corner. Even in a crowded jungle of people, New…
Alexis Gomez · September 24, 2021

Podcasts
The Unprotected Fox: Foxes Journey Sanctuary
Jennifer Everett is co-founder and caretaker of Foxes Journey Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating others on the proper care of foxes, while creating a comfortable environment for them…
Amy Peterson · September 21, 2021

Animal Rescues
Rescue Efforts for Hurricane Ida
Almost every year, the state of Louisiana is hit with some form of natural disaster, whether it be a hurricane or tropical storm. This year, Hurricane Ida made its way…
Amy Peterson · September 17, 2021

Podcasts
The Workable Rescue: Austin Bulldog Rescue
Brunie Drumond joins us from Austin Bulldog Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of unwanted English Bulldogs. Austin Bulldog Rescue works to educate pet owners on…
Amy Peterson · September 15, 2021

For Good
Longterm Residents Waiting 6 Months for a Home
It’s so competitive in the rescue and shelter environment. An animal without a cheerful attitude or amazing photo can be waiting months until someone notices them. Since we are in…
Amy Peterson · September 13, 2021

Podcasts
The Endangered Pilot: Pilots to the Rescue
Michael Schneider is founder of Pilots to the Rescue, a nonprofit aviation organization with a mission to transport animals and people at risk. PTTR supports a network of trained volunteer pilots…
Amy Peterson · September 8, 2021

For Good
The CUDDLY Club: August 2021 Recap
Reports have shown an increase in the amount of animals filling shelters again. Our rescue partners are working tirelessly to continue saving animals, just like they did before the pandemic.…
CUDDLY Staff · September 2, 2021

Podcasts
Award Winning TNR: Wonder Paws Rescue
Paulina Claure and Patricia Lara join us from Wonder Paws Rescue. Located in Southern Florida, Wonder Paws Rescue is a network of community volunteers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach…
Amy Peterson · September 1, 2021

For Good
Celebrity Animal Foundations Saving Lives
With the fame and fortune that comes with being a celebrity, some use it for good to raise awareness for causes that are close to their hearts. Social media highlights…
Mackenzie Perez · August 31, 2021

Pet Health + Wellness
Is My Dog Too Fat?
At first sight, friendly, portly, roly-poly dogs, as they move about and shake their rumps, almost always come off as cute, comical even. However, the condition categorized as canine obesity…
Alexis Gomez · August 25, 2021

Podcasts
Just Keep Swimming: Fetch Foster and Rescue
Amber Newell is a true foster hero and board member of Fetch Foster and Rescue, a Wisconsin-based organization that specializes in transporting dogs from overpopulated Texas shelters to northern states.…
Amy Peterson · August 24, 2021