Pawareness Podcast No. 84
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes The Doghaus Co-Founder Kevin Simpson. The Doghaus is a sports bar and a dog park. They welcome dogs of all breeds as long as they are being taken great care for by their owners. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doghaus is a dog-friendly park where owners can chill and where pets can play.
What inspired the founders in opening their park is the demand for pubs and bars in their local community. Kevin and his co-founders thought about opening a unique business that is also inclusive to animals. Once they made their announcement on social media, they received a lot of positive feedback from the locals themselves.
Aside from operating as a business, The Doghaus supports and raises funds for local animal rescues and shelters. They make sure that animals in their community have a home and family to live with and to spend the rest of their lives. They also organize animal-centered events such as birthday parties for dogs.
“If we can do two or three of these things and franchise the business, that would be my dream.” - Kevin Simpson
Tune in to find out how local businesses can support animals in their community!
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0:00 Introduction
1:23 What The Doghaus Does
3:42 Inspiration
5:50 The COVID Situation
7:23 Programs for Animals
9:55 Events
10:44 Future Plans
13:12 Advice for Business Owners
14:58 Connect with The Doghaus
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes CARE STL Programs Director Nikki Lowe. Nikki opens up about CARE STL’s history and how they have been saving animals on death row since the organization transitioned from a pound to a rescue shelter. Today, CARE STL is the only no-kill shelter in the City of St. Louis in Missouri.
Every year, CARE STL continues to save thousands of animals in their local community with programs that take in and care for abused, surrendered and abandoned animals, provide them with adoption opportunities for forever homes and loving families, and conduct educational campaigns within their community to raise awareness on animal welfare.
“The outcome outweighs the stuff you go through.’’ - Nikki Lowe
Tune in to find out how you can support no-kill rescue organizations in your local community!
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:29 Housing System
3:33 Missouri Rescues
5:13 Pound or Rescue?
6:20 Neglected Animals
7:20 Average Turn-Around Time
8:10 City of St. Louis
10:26 Average Foster Time
12:00 Community Outreach
14:20 Future Projects
15:24 Connect with CARE STL
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Community Outreach Julee Reslewic. Providing homes for abandoned and surrendered dogs in a tight-knit community, the rescue aims to give another chance at life and an opportunity for hope for dogs in need of homes.
Since they started in 2009, the rescue has grown over the years with their services for dogs and pet-owners. They facilitate foster and adoption programs in the western Hayes County, Texas. By providing medical and emotional care for dogs, the rescue also collaborates with local organizations to fulfill their mission.
This year, the rescue is planning to expand their nursery which they started last year. This facility addresses the need for puppies to have a safe and comfortable environment as they develop into adult dogs. The rescue is also setting their sights on building a healing house for recovering dogs.
“Eleven years is a pretty good number for a relatively small rescue. Our goal is to take in and help a hundred dogs.” - Julee Reslewic
Tune in to find out how you can support local rescues so they can have enough resources to save more dogs in your community!
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In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley sits down with the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Receptionist Catherine Moore. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the shelter takes in animals from Tuscaloosa City, Northport City, and the areas covered by the scope of Tuscaloosa County.
Catherine stresses the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of spay-neuter for dogs and cats in the local communities. After witnessing animal overpopulation in their area, she feels the need for long-term solutions to be conducted in places where such problematic issues remain prevalent.
Partnering with local rescues, the shelter coordinates the transportation of animals in need of homes and temporary places to stay. The shelter also organizes various programs that provide opportunities for rehoming animals through digital communication. Collaborating with local veterinary clinics, they provide medical procedures such as spay-neuter to address animal overpopulation.
“We’re big on social media, and it’s one of the best ways to get the word out and to help more!” - Catherine Moore
Tune in to find out how you can help address the animal overpopulation issue in the South today!
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In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Animal Rescue Mission Founder Shira Scott Astrof. As a non-profit rescue, Animal Rescue Mission aims to save abused dogs and cats in Los Angeles. The organization provides them with adoption opportunities and safer places to call home. With a shelter based in Mexico, Animal Rescue Mission also takes in animals in need of rescuing from different places in the world.
Despite some challenging and overwhelming circumstances where they had to take in a great number of dogs, Animal Rescue Mission continues to pursue their advocacy in finding the right foster families for their animals. By doing a background check with foster homes, they make sure that the people who will provide homes for their animals are the right fit.
Addressing modern-day animal issues like the scarcity of spay-and-neuter clinics and the overpopulation of strays, Animal Rescue Mission supplies resources to communities that need solutions the most. Shira also cites that the inhumane dog breeding activity perpetuated by unlicensed organizations also poses a major problem that results in overpopulation. This is rampant in Los Angeles where awareness about animals needs to be raised and disseminated among communities.
“Animal cruelty needs to be punished.” - Shira Scott Astrof
Tune in to find out how you can help organizations address animal overpopulation in your community today!
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Introducing Animal Rescue Mission
2:00 Taking In Animals
3:22 Vetting Process
6:50 Fosters for Dogs
8:35 Modern-Day Issues
12:45 New Animal Task Force
14:00 Animal Control
18:55 Unethical Breeding
25:55 Connect with Animal Rescue Mission
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Doobert Founder and CEO Chris Roy. Described as an “Airbnb for volunteers and homeless animals”, Doobert is a software and app that connects animal rescue organizations with volunteers and resources that will help locate animals in need of saving, transport them to shelters, connect them with potential adopters, and provide them with homes.
As a former pilot, Chris got involved with rescue organizations after a friend asked him to help transport dogs via an airplane to their shelter. Realizing that there was a lack of resources for rescue organizations to connect and access these animals, Chris took the chance to come up with the software as a database to address this issue. Chris and his team launched Doobert in May 2014.
Today, Doobert is still growing as a software and is proud to support more than 5,000 organizations and 35,000 volunteers with the mission to provide animals the homes and families they need.
“The more I discussed and socialized with [animal] organizations, the more we learned how to keep expanding the software.” - Chris Doobert
Tune in to find out how technology and innovation can help save animals’ lives!
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Introducing Chris Roy
2:00 Doobert’s Beginnings
4:30 Doobert Forward
5:55 Size and Scope
8:50 Awareness
12:27 Gratification
14:23 Future Plans
17:04 Animal Sanctuary
18:52 Reach Out to Doobert
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Tails Humane Society Executive Director Michelle Groeper. Located in Illinois, Tails Humane Society has been taking care of 3,400 animals a year. Most of the animals they take in are dogs, cats, mice, and all friendly and vulnerable species with fur. They aim to provide homes for these animals and medical care such as spay-neuter services.
Michelle defends kill shelters in communities that lack resources and assistance for adoption programs. While other shelters have the right connections and access to directly provide immediate homes for their rescues, some shelters lack these opportunities due to their location and environment. That doesn’t mean that they are not working on ways to uphold the animals’ lives and their chance to live.
Taking animals within their area and from those of southern communities as well as their partner organizations, Tails Humane Society maintains the mission to help animals in need and offer the immediate care they deserve. For them, keeping up with effective communication and establishing genuine connections are fundamentals to running a successful animal organization.
“We need to make sure we are communicating how many dogs we can get with our foster homes.” - Michelle Groeper
Tune in to find out how important it is for animal organizations to work together!
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0:00 Introduction
1:25 Location
3:49 Finding dogs
7:33 Kill shelters
10:50 Relationships with Partners
13:25 Roles in Tails Humane Society
15:26 Programs
19:30 Advice for Volunteers
22:00 Adoption Center Plans
25:25 Social Media Channels1
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Lindsay Layendecker, Director of Community Partnerships of the Jacksonville Humane Society. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Humane Society is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the county. They provide support for animals in their community such as adoptions and outreach programs.
Jacksonville Humane Society has established a promising partnership with their municipal shelter to provide shelters for homeless animals and to give every rescue a chance to survive and thrive. Over the years, they have become one of the largest no-kill shelters in the county. Lindsay emphasizes their organization’s core mission which includes supporting people who expressed interest in adopting animals with resources and opportunities that pave the opportunity to save animals.
“We want animals to have every chance at a live outcome. You can’t save the pets without the people.” - Lindsay Layendecker
Tune in to find out how you can collaborate with your local shelter to help homeless animals in your community!
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In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Alison Driscoll, the President and Co-founder of the Caribbean Canine Connection. Based in the Caribbean Islands, the organization aims to provide homes for neglected dogs and animals in the Caribbean and relocate them to the United States to rescues and shelters.
The idea came to Alison after vacationing frequently to the islands with her husband. Starting their organization to address the problem of animal neglect and abuse, Alison has connected compassionate people in the area to help facilitate the process. Their process involves connecting interested adopters with their partner rescue organizations that will keep and save animals from the streets. Volunteers will help transport the animals to their new owners and homes.
“I want to help as many dogs as I can, especially the larger dogs. I hate to see them being stuck there.” - Alison Driscoll
Tune in to find out how you can help animals in other countries!
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In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Krista Almqvist, the Executive Director of Badass Animal Rescue. Based in New York, Badass Animal Rescue has rescued an approximate number of 3,400 dogs since they began operations in 2011. Their primary focus is saving dogs at risk in high-kill shelters in the rural south. They take in and treat dogs with skin conditions such as mange, dogs in need of immediate medical attention, and dogs with injury.
Badass Animal Rescue connects with their partner organizations in southern states to know the animal situation in these areas. Dogs will then be treated in these organizations and receive care in temporary homes before being transported to New York. Once the dogs are relocated, they will be given immediate medical assistance and a comfortable shelter while the rescue is working on ways to provide them with the best homes and potential adopters. They spend quality time with each dog. Donations help run the rescue.
“We go where the need is greatest and we save dogs in greatest need.” - Krista Almqvist
Tune in to find out how saving dogs from different places is possible!
Check out Badass Animal Rescue today for the latest updates!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Introducing Krista Almqvist
3:53 The Situation in the South
6:40 Process
11:37 Programs
13:00 Areas of Rescue
15:00 Foundation of Badass Animal Rescue
16:30 Future Plans
21:06 Connect with Badass Animal Rescue
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley talks to Susan Willis, Executive Director of the Highland Lakes Canine Rescue. Serving Central Texas area for 22 years, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue takes medically critical dogs out of shelters and save them from euthanasia. They treat animals in critical condition and help them in their recovery process.
Critical conditions include severe injuries and diseases such as heartworms and mange. They give these dogs a second chance at life and help them find families who can provide a suitable home for them. Their facility has all the resources for the dogs’ comfort and healing, such as a wide backyard and air conditioned indoor spaces.
When it comes to looking for families, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue conducts an intensive process in making sure that the adoption is the right fit. They also have partnerships with other animal organizations to collaborate on projects that help animals in their communities.
“Just love and commit to whatever animal you pick.” - Susan Willis
Tune it to find out how medically critical dogs can have hope again for a second chance at life!
Check out Highland Lakes Canine Rescue and get up to date with their latest projects!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Introducing Susan Willis
3:50 Treating Dogs
5:52 The Main Focus
9:10 Time of a Dog’s Stay
16:05 Programs of the Rescue
24:26 Message to Adopters
28:30 Connect with Highland Lakes Canine Rescue
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Genevieve Frederick, Founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a non-profit organization that aims to provide care and support for the pets of displaced and houseless individuals.
The inspiration behind the organization comes from Genevieve’s experience in New York when she witnessed a homeless man who was taking care of his pet dog despite having no resources at all. Seeing compassion first-hand, she realized that the homeless community needed more than just a space to live, but also resources to provide care for their animals. She began reaching out to businesses and church organizations that donated pet food, grooming services, and clothing for animals. Soon, the organization expanded with volunteers and partnerships.
Today, Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides immediate care and services for the pets and animals of the homeless community, as well those in the company of veterans. This includes discounted medical services from veterinary hospitals and clinics within the organization’s network for the injured and sick pets. Their programs also enable them to provide livable spaces for the pets in temporary shelters so they don’t have to part ways with their owners whenever they stay in these shelters.
“We all know that the homeless are discriminated against, beaten up, but the animals can alert their owners that they are in potential danger. Their pet gives them unconditional love and protection.” - Genevieve Frederick
Tune in to learn how you can provide care and support to the animals and people who need them the most!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:14 History of the Organization
13:35 Veteran Support
16:28 Reaching Out to Veterinary Hospitals
21:35 California supports animals
27:21 Measuring Success
30:49 Cost of Doing Business
34:31 Organization’s Reach
37:46 Conditions at Encampments
40:14 Future Plans
42:42 Connect with Feeding Pets of the Homeless
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Amber Rose Beck, Special Projects Coordinator of Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., and Ellie Lofts, Adoptions Head of the organization. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today. With their mission to raise awareness about animal welfare, the organization commits to finding homes for animals, mostly cats, and has expanded their campaign to countries like Greece.
Ellie explains that the organization has been working hard to help address the overpopulation of stray cats, a prevalent issue in Greece. Due to this overpopulation, residents don’t really find the need to adopt cats. This is why the organization opens doors for adoption opportunities overseas. They help transport the rescued cats in their shelters to interested owners in countries like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T. also offers the opportunity for volunteers to help save the lives and advocate for the welfare of cats who are in need of homes and families. In Greece, they provide an internship program for vet students who can render their expertise in medicating animals and keeping them healthy.
“I think the whole mindset around animals and how they should be cared for in the streets would make a big difference.” - Amber Rose Beck
“There’s a lot of kind-hearted people that try and help but we also need more support other than the basics.” - Ellie Lofts
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
3:03 Stray Cats in Greece
4:39 Obstacles
6:25 Taking Care of Rescued Cats
9:56 Volunteer Program
11:15 Issue to Resolve
14:04 Scope of the Town
17:00 Advice
18:55 Future Plans
21:46 Follow Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T.
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, host Kris McCauley welcomes Antonio Lopez, the animal care supervisor of Humane Society of Sedona. The humane society saves around 600 animals per year. They work with rescue partners within and around Arizona, with the scope of their services and adoption opportunities reaching as far as Phoenix.
Apart from their programs that raise awareness about animal welfare and their services to provide adoptions for rescues, the humane society addresses common issues in their local area. Among these issues, the most rampant include the number of stray dogs roaming in the northern communities. Antonio wishes for people to help reunite these potentially lost dogs with their owners first before bringing them to the rescues. The rising number of community cats population also poses an issue. But they conduct activities with local veterinarians to engage the community in TNR activities so that issues of overpopulation and animal homelessness will no longer affect them.
The humane society has built partnerships with local businesses to pursue their mission. Most often than not, local businesses offer services to the animals they rescued. Pet food, as well as their donations, helps the organization provide the care and support that their animals need. When Kris visited their shelter last January, he was amazed by the quality of condition of the kennels that house the animals.
“We try to work with animals that have behavior issues as best we can, and that is one thing that I wish we could really get something going for.” - Antonio Lopez
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Introducing Antonio Lopez
2:08 Animals Saved Per Year
2:48 Animals in Phoenix
4:08 Common Issues
5:21 Climate in Arizona
6:37 Pros and Cons in Business Partnerships
8:21 Pet Food
9:00 Combating Issues
10:20 Breeding Season
12:17 Local Tourism
14:00 One Issue To Address
15:33 Lesson
16:50 Connect with the Humane Society of Sedona
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Gerard Elliot, Founder and Host of Pet Rescue Radio. Following an extensive career in broadcasting, Gerard integrated his passion with his desire to help animals in need. He explains how a tragedy involving his pet’s demise inspired him to start the radio.
Gerard’s primary goal for Pet Rescue Radio is to help raise awareness for pet owners about the effective and beneficial ways to take good care of their pets. The radio operates 24/7 and streams music of all genres - from pop to hip hop to the classics. But what makes this radio station unique is its animal-centered informational program that plays every 30 minutes.
Gerard also hosts the Pet Cafe Program on the radio where he announces the list of adoptable animals from rescues and shelters across the United States. These animals are currently in need of families and lasting homes.
“Our mission is very clear. We want to educate the public and to eradicate pet euthanasia in this country by the end of the decade.” - Gerard Elliot
Tune in for a chance to listen to Pet Radio Station and how you can reach out or donate to the rescues and shelters they have partnered with!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Introducing Gerard Elliot
4:48 Who can listen to the radio?
6:18 Running a 24/7 Radio Station
9:42 Pet Rescue Radio’s Mission
12:00 Euthanasia Statistics
13:50 Opportunity Cost in Buying a Dog
15:57 Issues Faced by Shelters and Rescues
19:00 Why do people abuse animals?
20:30 Dogs Experience Trauma
21:21 Pet Rescue Radio’s Future Plans
22:49 Pet Rescue Radio’s Organization Size
24:17 Listen to Pet Rescue Radio today!
In this special episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we are honored to welcome Senator Scott Wiener of the California State Senate. Sen. Scott represents District 11, which covers the scope of San Francisco and its southern areas, as well as Broadmoor, Colma and Daly City. In his work as a government official, Sen. Scott has advocated for solutions to address housing problems, mental health issues and food security. He champions the LGBTQ+ and civil rights. Among these advocacies, he also campaigns for animal rights and welfare.
This year, Sen. Scott reintroduces the Senate Bill 879, also known as the Prohibiting Extraneous Testing (PET) Act. The bill will put an end to activities that involve testing household animals such as cats and dogs to determine the effectiveness of chemical-induced products. Some of these products include pesticides, food additives, and medications.
Sen. Scott also explains how San Francisco has been partnering with the humane society to address animal issues in their community. By phasing out pet stores that sell pets and closing down puppy mills, the government encourages people to adopt rescues from shelters. Providing homes for animals in need of care is one of the priorities in San Francisco.
Sen. Scott also encourages communities to collaborate with local advocacy organizations to campaign for certain legislations that need to be implemented in their locality. He points out that people’s engagements matter during a bill’s legislation process and a certain bill would have more possibility of being passed once people express their support for it.
“When people call their representatives and register their support or opposition to a particular piece of legislation, that has an impact.” - Sen. Scott Wiener
Tune in to find out how you can express support or opposition to your local government when it comes to the policies involving animal rights and welfare!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Introducing Senator Scott Wiener of California
2:00 Senate Bill 252
4:10 The Obstacles of Passing a Law
6:17 Prioritizing Animal Rescues
8:11 The No-Kill Shelter in California
9:10 San Francisco’s Approach for Animal Rescues
10:03 Euthanasia Rates in the States
11:40 Stance on Spay-Neuter Policies
13:49 Can people really make a difference?
14:09 Engagement Works Everywhere
17:26 Restrictions on Dogs during the Pandemic
18:11 Common Issues about Animal Rescues
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Young, the outreach coordinator of the Richmond Animal Care and Control Center. Based in Virginia, this foundation currently serves over 3,000 animals a year, providing them with immediate care and raising funds for their needs.
With over seven years of experience as a volunteer for animal rescues and local shelters, Robin explains finding fulfillment in helping animals. With prior experience in television, Robin has rendered her marketing skills to help rescues, shelters, and animal organizations in their outreach activities.
Robin also shares advice on how to handle, address, and overcome compassion fatigue, a common experience among animal organization volunteers and staff members. She puts emphasis on taking an ample amount of time for rest. With proper self-care, no one will ever lose the original intention of the mission to help animals in need.
“You have to have a love for animals and try to make a change. You’ve got to be able to handle the things that come on a daily basis. You can bring new ideas and open new possibilities for shelters.” - Robin Young
Tune in to discover how animal organizations balance their time in providing immediate care for the animals without compromising their health!
Check out the Richmond Animal Care and Control
Official website: https://www.raccfoundation.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richmond.Animal.Care.and.Control
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racc_shelter/
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0:00 Introduction
1:15 Introducing Robin Young and RACC
2:47 Issues in Virginia
4:20 Climate in Virginia
5:30 Advice for Volunteers
9:28 Addressing Compassion Fatigue
11:37 Impact of Social Media
13:58 Current RACC Projects
16:37 Future RACC Projects
18:06 Collaboration with the Local Government
22:07 Responsibilities of RACC
21:18 Connect with RACC today!
In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Laney Nee, certified animal behavior manager of The Animal Rescue League of Boston. Laney has been training animals for 15 years, advocating for the mission that The Animal League of Boston pursues.
The Animal League of Boston is a non-profit animal welfare organization based in Massachusetts. They strive to connect the right animals with potential compassionate owners within the area. They have an open communication line for animal adoptions. They also conduct training programs for dogs in their behavior department.
The Animal League of Boston offers care and services to all kinds of animals. While animals commonly under their care are dogs and cats, they also cater to rabbits, birds, and aquatic and amphibians. They provide their services to the local community, but they also cater to animals nationwide by helping states with overpopulation issues alleviate and address their problems. They help them by providing these animals a means of transportation to get to their new homes or shelters.
Recently, The Animal League of Boston has just reached a milestone as an animal welfare organization by celebrating their centennial year.
“We care for animals - any species that you can think of.” - Laney Nee
Tune in to find out how you can reach out to animal shelters in your area to help all kinds of animals in your community!
Connect with The Animal League of Boston today!
Website: https://www.arlboston.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlboston/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueLeagueofBoston
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARLBostonRescue
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDA89RpR0-SwuW87UFhvIRQ
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arlboston/
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In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Martha Malone. As a professional animal communicator, Martha is able to receive from, deliver and render messages to animals who are living and those who have passed on. Martha uses energy to communicate with animals, using telepathy as a channel to give and deliver messages.
Martha recalls how she became a professional animal communicator. She spent years searching for a career that fits her. Although she has had experiences in psychology and massage therapy, Martha finds communicating with animals fulfilling. She explains that animal communication can vary from one situation to another, and the best way to unravel what they mean to say is to listen and to rely on energy. Marth also explains that animal communication can help rescues and animal organizations by letting animals understand that they are being taken care of.
“Communicating with animals is a soul-to-soul connection.” - Martha
Tune in to find out how it’s possible to get in touch with your loved ones!
Connect with Martha today!
Official website: https://marthatalkstoanimals.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalTalker37/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimalTalker37
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marthamaloneanimaltranslator/
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