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The Story of My Pet

Julie Marty-Pearson

The Story of My Pet Podcast-

Are you an Animal Lover? Then The Story of My Pet Podcast is for you!

Come along as Pet Parents from around the world tell the stories of their believed pets, from rescue dogs to foster kittens, street cats to wild horses, and everywhere in between. This show shares heart-to-heart conversations about animals collected from amazing pet parents, animal supporters and rescue advocates. Learn about animal adoption, fostering, rescue, and volunteerism. Along with powerful discussions about animal welfare topics, you will learn how to get involved in your local community and help animals in need.

The bond between humans and animals is immeasurable. That bond makes pet parents like you the best animal advocates. Whether you rescued your precious pet or found them a local animal shelter, the journey to your fur babies is often unexpected, but you always find the pets you are meant to have. Who rescued who, right? Whether you have human kids or not, pets are your chosen kids. You love them as members of your family and will do anything for them.

This show advocates and educates to ensure more people know about the importance of animal rescue, fostering, and adoption. Each episode features an animal rescue group, shelter, and/or nonprofit organization focused on saving animals in need. Get ready to be inspired by incredible animal rescuers, shelter workers, trappers, trainers, and volunteers. You may be surprised to learn about the reality of animal welfare and rescue in the world today. Turn that shock and disappointment in action! Whether it be volunteering at an animal shelter, becoming a pet foster parent, or adopting your next pet, the animal advocates on this show all share the same passion; To save as many animals as they can!

Sometimes the most difficult part of the story of our pets is the end. This podcast also shares difficult discussions about pet loss. While your bond lasts well beyond the physical lifespan of your pets, sharing stories about your pet’s passing can help with processing your grief and loss. Heartfelt discussions about assisting fur babies through illness and injury is never easy; but sharing stories can help other pet parents make informed decisions and improve the lives of other pets. Connecting with each other through this show builds community and collaboration and will help you to be the best pet parent possible.

Episode

Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, returns to share critical updates on animal welfare in Southern California where shelters are facing overwhelming challenges. Kern County’s 40% euthanasia rate reflects a system in crisis where happy, healthy dogs are being euthanized simply due to lack of space.

Ways to help:  Donate to Marley’s Mutts, Follow on FacebookFollow on Instagram, and Subscribe to Marley’s Mutts YouTube Channel.

Some Episode Highlights:

• Miracle Mutts program now partnering with behavioral health organizations for therapy dog services

• Positive Change program expanding to multiple prisons including negotiations for Arizona facilities

• Mutt Movers transport program has relocated over 400 dogs this year from overcrowded shelters

• Kern Safe coalition bringing multiple rescues together to address overpopulation crisis

• New Troops and Tails program launching to provide emotional support animals for veterans

• Only 8% of problematic pet situations stem from “bad owners” – most issues relate to education and resources

• Spay/neuter clinics making significant impact with 2,500 animals fixed in a single month

• Social media engagement critically important to rescue visibility and adoption success

Also discuss, the groundbreaking Kern Safe Coalition has united former competitors to tackle overpopulation collectively. Their coordinated approach delivered 49 spay/neuter clinics in a single month, sterilizing approximately 2,500 animals and dramatically reducing their waitlist from 1,500 to around 500. Melissa dispels common misconceptions about rescue, revealing research showing only about 8% of problematic situations stem from truly “bad” owners.

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The charity and its cause

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Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue

Mission MARLEY’S MUTTS DOG RESCUE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Kern County’s shelter animals. With shelters overcrowded, euthanasia is often the only solution the county has to control the population. Lost and abandoned dogs need all of us to save them from death. While we don’t take strays off of the street, we do offer resources for training, rehoming and networking.