2.26: SOS (Surfeit of Owner Surrenders) from the Rescue Trenches!

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So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh

55 episodes

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Join the women behind the magic of Dog Gone Seattle, the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest, and hear the behind-the-scenes chronicles of rescue, the comedies and the errors, the celebrations and the abject failures, and everything in between, including expert opinions on all things Dog.

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2.26: SOS (Surfeit of Owner Surrenders) from the Rescue Trenches!

So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

1 hour 12 minutes 56 seconds

3 months ago

2.26: SOS (Surfeit of Owner Surrenders) from the Rescue Trenches!

In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh reflect on their conversation with Gina and the evolving role of balanced training in rescue—past, present, and what’s next.

The Not Your 9 to 5 segment spans two packed weeks of heartwarming adoptions, joyful community events, and the devastating, unexpected loss of Chopper, who passed away just 36 hours after ingesting a stuffed toy.

They dig into the never-ending stream of surrender requests from owners: the ones they can help, the ones they wish they could, and the ones who—frankly—need to start helping themselves. With long waitlists at formerly open-intake shelters, desperation is rising. But for those hoping for a same-day miracle… there’s an expression about being up a certain creek.

In the Crazy Folder meet Bryan—a would-be adopter with big feelings, no punctuation, and enough red flags to start his own parade. This one’s packed with heart, hard truths, and humor—plus some behind-the-scenes outtakes after the Outro.

POD MENTIONS:

2.25: From Feral Dog Foster to Pro Dog Trainer with Gina Cooley of Double Down Dog Training [DGS Podcast]
Rainier Animal Fund
2.24: Seven Hallmarks of a “Good” Breeder (TMYK to Adopt or Shop Responsibly) [DGS Podcast]
Olive and Rico [Instagram]
Too Many People Own Dogs [The Atlantic]
Paws for Life Rescue
ProDen Plaque Off Powder [Chewy]

PARTNER MENTIONS:

All the Best Pet Care
To the Point Dog Training [Instagram]
Crossroads Animal Hospital
The Good Dog Way

ADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONS:

Jazzmin
Smokey
Franklin
Ryder
Mr. Dinkles
Brooklyn

Ask us anything via Email to soyouwanttorunadogrescue@gmail.com

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Chapters

00:00 2.26 Owner Surrenders

03:08 Thoughts on 2.25 (Balanced Training)

13:16 Not your 9 to 5 for the past 2 weeks - Rescue Happenings

13:32 Chopper died after swallowing a stuffy

20:57 Moval Shepherd puppies GI mystery

21:54 Bothell Pet Fair

22:54 Jessie's Baby Shower

25:10 Center upgrades

26:27 Happy Adoption Updates - Declan, Bella Star, Apollo

28:45 Happy New Adoptions - Luigi, Remi, Jellybean, Rico

33:44 Adoption support to keep dogs in their homes

34:45 Miles behavior issues with adopter

37:27 Long term adoption returns like Franklin fka Beaudreaux

42:55 Ryder return update

44:03 Owner surrenders - a sampling and discussion

46:20 Run of the mill 'anxious' doodle

48:24 A human aggressive pitbull

52:24 Bowie direct adopt rescue surrender

58:09 Crazy Folder: Bryan butthurt over Brooklyn

01:00:31 A crazy temp foster offer

01:01:56 Happy podcast feels

01:02:29 Question 1 - Where to do meet and greets

01:05:57 Question 2 - Why no PB or Greenies?

01:08:53 Fill your cupeth parting words

01:11:00 Behind the Scenes