Episode 76. The Rescue Underworld: Rescue Roundtable Part 1

Dogs, drama and death threats…oh my!

On this Roundtable, we’ll hear from 3 women in Baltimore’s animal rescue community who have collectively impacted the lives of countless dogs.

I brought these guests together so we could dive into topics such as who determines Adoption Requirements & Procedures and how rescues can set up their Foster Families for success.

But while I’ve been around the animal welfare world since 2008, there was still a lot that I didn’t know – especially about the “dark side” of rescue and even dogs in “witness protection.”  Some of it was quite shocking!  

In fact, while we were recording the Roundtable, Nichol was getting text message updates about a dog situation that had been unfolding since 3 AM – and this is emotional to hear.

So we dig into the tough topics as well: guilt, social media drama and why can’t the rescues all get along?

Special thanks to: Nichol O’Marr (foster for Pitties & Purrs Rescue), Melissa Trotman (founder of Bella’s Bully Buddies which found homes for 1,000+ dogs from 2012 – 2019) and Jen Carle (currently Director of Operations for Tara’s House Animal Rescue).

If you like this episode, you won’t want to miss Episode 60 and Episode 75!

Nichol, Melissa, Jen & I discuss:

  • Their rescue origin stories;

  • A rescue story that’s been unfolding this morning;

  • How the role of rescue organizations has evolved over the past 10-20 years;

  • The “dark side” of the rescue world;

  • Social media is a double-edged sword;

  • What makes a good foster home?;

  • What is the job of a foster family?;

  • Where do those adoption requirements come from?

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