From Tip to Tail, a Podcast Dedicated to Animal Welfare

Today, we have a very emotive episode. Our last episode. After 125+ episodes and 2+ years, it’s come time to say goodbye, and take this moment to pause and reflect. Bridget and Sydney share their experiences and learnings on what it has been like being co-hosts of the From Tip to Tail show and what connecting to rescues every week, in a different way has been like while sharing their feelings about the people and animals they’ve met and interacted with. This is the end of an era. Welcome to the show’s last episode. Topics Include - Why FTTT started - The importance of collaboration in rescue - The episodes we loved - The animals we’ve grown to love - Three things we are grateful for - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

There is a severe stray problem in the Houston area, but there also are amazing people that dedicate their time and lives to help solve it, no matter the effort. In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Forma and Tom Heller, founding board members of ThisIsHouston. A 501c(3) rescue focused on the dogs others would rather euthanize; whether they’re severely sick or injured. They talk about the start of their rescue, the reality of animal welfare in Texas, living with 11 dogs, posting updates, and the experiences that have shaped them along the way. Topics include - The beginnings of the rescue - The stray problem in Houston - Fosters and donations. Pandemic vs. actuality - The problem with free adoptions - Being a rescue couple - Bear’s story and hospice dogs - Street feeders - The importance of posting updates - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

There is a sad disparity between the amount of attention cats in need get, relative to dogs in need. Fortunately, there are people who love them and are willing to devote their lives to making this world, a better place for them. In today’s episode, we welcome Cynthia Long-Pace, owner and funder of The Sunshine Fund cat rescue, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, with a mission to honor the memory of a special kittie named Sunshine by fostering, supporting, and finding forever homes for cats and kittens, one meow at a time. Cynthia shares her story of surviving breast cancer, stepping up for the kittens, diving into rescue, and the learning opportunities that have come along the way that have helped her grow both as a person and as an organization. Topics include - Sunshine and the origins of the rescue - Surviving cancer and stepping up - The realities of cat rescue in Huston - Funding and spending in rescue - Uniting and building a community - The Cat Lounge - Setbacks, overcomings, and pivoting - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3MNQj4U Breast Cancer Awareness Month United Pet Rescuers Conference Addicks Lykoi Cats Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Today, more than ever, sustainability is at the top of everyone’s mind. But what is sustainability? What are the steps our beloved companies are taking to ensure they are making as little impact as possible not only on the environment, but also on their workers, and our furry little friends? In today’s episode, we welcome Christine Mallier. The sustainability and communications manager at Petcurean, a premium pet food, Canada-based, global company, with a mission to ensure all dogs and cats live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Christine breaks down the company’s ethos and the sustainability initiatives they are implementing to protect people, the environment, and our animals while discussing the projects they are moving forward with and their sustainability plan. Topics Include - Christine’s career at Petcurean - Sustainability in a corporate setting - Mental health, burnout, and compassion fatigue - The impact of the younger generations of the workforce - The PSC Packaging Pledge - The impact people can make by reaching out to their loved brands - Petcurean’s approach to pet food - Insect protein and sustainability - Petcurean’s carbon neutrality and future plans - Balancing the carbon pawprint - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3friFFu UN Development Goals for 2030 Petcurean Sustainability Report 2021 SuperZoo Pet Sustainability Coalition Earth Rated Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

What if we told you your favorite dog shampoo was responsible for feeding children in Haiti and providing education to young adults in Guatemala? In this touching, eye-opening episode, we talk with James Brandly, Community Engagement Coordinator with Gifts of Love International (GOLI) and former TropiClean Pet Products employee, to hear more about how Cosmos Corporation’s partnership with GOLI is changing the lives of the poor around the globe – one bottle of dog shampoo at a time. James fills us in on the heartbreaking state of La Gonâve Island in Haiti and how GOLI is bringing hope to a once desolate place. Plus, James tells us how pet parents and mission-minded people alike can come together to support the poor and needy around the globe. To learn more about Cosmos Corporation and the brands you can purchase to support the people in Haiti and Guatemala, visit: https://www.cosmoscorp.com/. Topics Include: - James' career from Cosmos Corporation to GOLI - How the Cosmos Corporation got involved in the pet industry - GOLI's involvement in Guatemala and Haiti - The company’s role during the pandemic - Finding partnerships that align with your mission - Teaching, not preaching, the culture - James’ mission trip to Haiti - The power of the “why” - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BIDIdS Cosmos Tropiclean Gifts of Love International Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

There’s an uncomfortable truth to let in, and that is that animals we consider food are so much more than what most of us have the opportunity to see. And this is no mistake. Kathy Stevens, founder, and director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary joins us today, to share her experience in rescuing and caring for farm animals, what the role of the industry is, and why there is a mental separation between them and pets. Catskills Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge that rescues farmed animals, ignites social change to end their exploitations, and champions vegan living, was born from Kathy’s desire to combine her love for teaching and learning, and her love for animals. All types of animals. Topics Include: - The beginnings of the Sanctuary - The mental separation between farmed animals and pets - The role of the industry - The primary focus of the Sanctuary’s work - How do animals come into the Sanctuary’s care - Working with factory farms - The goat games - Fighting burnout, and compassion fatigue - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3eu0Rsy The Good Good Pig The Open Sanctuary Project Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Is not that people don’t care, is that people don’t know. This is why Cara Achterberg decided to put her storytelling skills into practice to create awareness of the reality of shelters in the south, after her own experience. Cara is the President and CoFounder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and 100% volunteer-run organization dedicated to raising awareness for homeless dogs and the heroes who fight for them, using journalism, photography, and film as their tools. In today’s episode, Cara talks about how Waldo started, the importance media has in this industry, and why animals don’t belong in shelters. Topics Include: - How did the Waldo get started - The impact of showing up - How important branding is - The rescue road trips - Ambers Halfway Home - The power of storytelling - The change leadership can create - The future of the organization - The veterinary crisis in the south - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3TMULUm Who Wil Let the Dogs Out One Hundred Dogs and Counting Halfway Home Animal Rescue Ambers Halfway Home Saving Webster Dogs Anderson County Paws Big Dog Ranch Rescue Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

We are all living in a difficult time, where animal intake is over the roof, the housing issue is on the rise, and there’s a severe staff shortage. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find creative and innovative ways to help animals in need. Tori Fugate is the Chief Communications Officer at KC Pet Project, a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization operating the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City’s Animal Shelter, leading the way in creating a compassionate, safe community for pets and people through progressive, lifesaving programs and services, community resources, and educational opportunities. In this episode, Tori breaks down the importance storytelling and adaptivity have had, how they managed to reduce a 70% euthanasia rate, and what struggles her team is facing today, on their 10-year anniversary. Topics Include: - How KC Pet Project got started - Storytelling as a marketing technique - Tori’s background - Spending zero dollars on marketing - Ideas for creating content - The housing issue and its impact on animal intake - Reaching out to the community for support - Rescuing exotic and illegal animals - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: KC Pet Project: https://kcpetproject.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3OJYwWR Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

“Then do something about it.” This simple phrase is what inspired Ellen Sirianni to start a foundation, and allowed her to be the change she wished to see in the world. In this very special episode, we talk with the team at One Love Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help change the lives of Aruba’s street animals by generating funds, raising awareness, educating people, and providing care for dogs and cats in need. They discuss why they chose Aruba, the realities they face every day, and the stories that have inspired them along the way. Topics Include: - The beginnings of One Love - Why Aruba? - The need of focusing solely on the mission - Flying animals out of the island - The animal culture in Aruba - The work of the shelters - Inspiring stories - Open access shelters - How to help as a tourist - The importance of spaying, neutering, and education - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: One Love Foundation: https://onelovefoundationinc.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BiyC9P Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Our guest today is Katie Riebel, Rescue Partner at Dizzy Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, solely focused on dogs in Texas, dedicated to saving urgent animals from high-risk shelters and providing the care they need until placing them in permanent, loving homes. Katie brakes down the current state of things in Texas while sharing the importance of transport, why they focus on dogs in a different state, and the untapped resources that have helped create lasting change in some of the most deprived areas of the country, despite the struggles of the last three years. Topics Include: - How did Dizzy Dog Rescue get started - Why help dogs in a different state - Networking and adoption outside of Texas - The effect of the economy on the rescue - The impact of understaffed shelters - Nextdoor as a recruiting and communication tool - Negativity on social media - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: Dizzy Dog Rescue: https://www.dizzydoganimalrescue.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3R1WMuk Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Today, we have a very special and different episode. Just a few weeks ago, CUDDLY attended the Best Friends National Conference 2022, in North Carolina. It’s been virtual for the last couple of years, so it was an amazing opportunity to finally be able to meet in person. Since we know not everyone was able to be present, we decided to bring on the team that went, so they could share their experiences, any travel and conference recommendations they might have, and their favorite parts about the conference. Best Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals; provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs. Topics Include: - Attending the conference in person, after the pandemic - The team’s experience at the conference - The importance of fresh minds in animal welfare - Connecting in person with rescues and shelters - The camaraderie at the conference - Ideas and tips for traveling - How to make the best out of the conference - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: Best Friends National Conference: https://bit.ly/2Ll8ItG CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3odiyOM Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Rescue can look very different from state to state, but internationally, it can be something else entirely. Razane Khatib, President and Founder of Alyarz Pet Club Association, joins us today to share how APC got started in one of the world’s darkest times and became the first Lebanon rescue to work with CUDDLY, while taking a look at the reality of animal welfare in their country. Alyarz Pet Club Association, is a registered charity based out of Baabda Lebanon, with a mission to save animal lives, offer support and provide wellness treatment to animals in need. Topics Include: - The beginnings of APC in animal welfare - The role of volunteers - The sad reality for animals in Lebanon - The aftermath of the 2020 explosion - Animal abuse from the population - The impact the US and Canada ban has on international adoption - The Lebanese mentality on adopting special needs animals - The hardships of transporting animals overseas - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: APC Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JisoZt CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkMQTN Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Our guest today is Meagan Licari, president of Puppy Kitty New York City. A 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization, that focuses its efforts on injured, sick, or homeless cats and kittens on the streets of NYC, that has saved thousands of animals since its start in 2014. Meagan jumps on board to talk about what rescue has looked like over the last couple of years, the changes they’ve seen, and the amazing stories they’ve gotten to be a part of, while working to tackle overpopulation and the dangers these animals face, through various initiatives and programs. Topics Include: - The beginnings of Puppy Kitty New York City - How Covid has changed the way the rescue works - Adopting out before spaying and neutering, and its importance - Return rates after Covid - Having a full-time job and working in rescue - Insights from working in the pharmaceutical industry - Repurposing styrofoam containers into cat homes - Rescue mission stories - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://puppykittynyc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/figaroandhisfriends/?hl=en CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BmysOF Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

It’s rare to get the opportunity to talk to a rescue that has been in direct path of war and destruction and that’s why we are so honored to have Charlotte Maxwell-Jones today, to talk about her experiences over the past year, in Kabul, running the only emergency clinic in the country, and the realities that her rescue faces every day. Charlotte is the director and founder of Kabul Small Animal Rescue, a registered charity and clinic working to take in orphaned and injured animals in Afghanistan and provide them with the care and life-saving treatments they need. Topics Include: - Charlotte’s beginnings in animal welfare - Present day Kabul - What the future holds for the rescue and Kabul’s society - Flying animals overseas - Caring for working dogs used by the Taliban - Renovating the facilities for improving the animal’s lives - The hardships and requirements for relocating animals - Typical cases the rescue works with - Helping dogs no matter who the owner is - Passion fatigue - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/kabulsmallanimalrescue/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Q3vLG2 Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Our guest today is Danielle Zuck, Development and Marketing Director at Dorchester Paws, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in Dorchester County, South Carolina. She joins us to reflect on the evolution of animal welfare over the decades, as well as the steps they are taking forward to better their community and help more animals. Dorchester Paws is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization approaching its 50th anniversary, that strives to instill humane principles into society through the prevention of cruelty to animals by championing responsible pet ownership, ending unnecessary euthanasia, and ending over pet population. Topics Include: - The beginnings and history of Dorchester Paws - The evolution of animal welfare since the pandemic - The struggles the shelter faces - Social media marketing - The importance of location and foot traffic - Plans for the coming years - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://dorchesterpaws.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3Q4ShOJ Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

Today, we have a very special episode, with Amy Peterson. Senior Fundraising Consultant at CUDDLY, and Bridget and Sydney’s good friend. In this episode, Amy shares her experience in animal rescue and fundraising, while also giving her views on programs like the FFA. She also talks about her background, the lesson’s she’s learned, and how CUDDLY has changed her life. CUDDLY's mission is to help save as many animals globally through community, innovation, and creativity. As a for-good startup, we believe animals often "rescue" us. Resources Mentioned: https://www.ffa.org/ https://www.humanesociety.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3PIqELB Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

It can be hard work to remain committed to saving animals because it can be really sad, stressful, and unpredictable. The truth is, we can’t save animals if we don’t take care of each other first. Malory Skaugen, Co-Founder and working board member of The Happy Pet Project, joins us for the second time to talk about compassion fatigue, the importance of communication and transparency, work-life balance, and keeping people at the forefront to keep saving animals. The Happy Pet Project’s mission is to partner with local municipal shelters to end the overpopulation of companion animals in texas through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption while educating people about responsible pet ownership, animal advocacy, and topics related to animal welfare. Topics Include: - Structure as a means to fight burnout - The importance of standard operating procedures in an organization - Fighting the Founder’s Syndrome - Speaking to people from the values and mission of an organization - The Texas Good Deeds Project - The hardships of adopting pets in Texas - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://www.thehappypetproject.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3S7C9gX Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

How do the fashion industry and rescue relate to each other? Be ready to find out! Today we are joined by Emily Dyson, President and Founder of Waldo’s Rescue Pen, and her Director of Operations, Jennifer Nevin, to discuss best practices, adoption, social marketing, and cultivating long-term supporters while having started their journey just a few years ago. Waldo’s Rescue Pen is a 501 c (3) non-profit foster-based rescue in New York, that rescues animals from high kill shelters and needy situations. Topics Include: - How Waldo’s Rescue Pen started - The importance of social media and marketing - Adopting big dogs in small space cities - Helping remove the stigma from big dogs - Separation anxiety and tips to work around it - The importance of training for big dogs' adoptability - Communicating with applicants and adopters and its benefits - Out of state adoptions - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://www.waldosrescue.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vkws5w Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

There is a belief that dogs are the ones in need of behavioral training. The truth is, it is for them just as much as it is for us. And this is fundamental. Terah Gisolo joins us today to talk about how training really works, by sharing with us her two decades of experience in animal welfare doing everything from fostering and networking, to shelter work and building and running her own rescue in California, Texas, and New York. Terah is the Founder and Executive Director of Real Good Rescue, a 501(c)3 nonprofit all about the dogs, dedicated to educating and providing awareness to end the abuse of dogs; to ensure all dogs live in a loving home rather than in a shelter or on the streets. Topics Include: - The beginnings of Real Good Rescue - Fostering and its true purpose - Training and boarding - Real Good’s process for adopting out - The importance of trial periods - How to choose the right trainer and the importance of knowing the dog - Behavioral changes and the need for time to decompress - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://www.realgood.dog/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3vnOGDw Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com

The streets of Honduras are filled with anonymous dogs waiting for someone to notice them and find out their names. Diana Gutierrez has made this her mission. Diana is the founder and president of Fundación Perros Sin Nombre. She joins us today to talk about how she started from the simple, yet powerful idea of tackling the starvation issue with animal food dispensaries, to starting the foundation, and traveling while educating communities about vaccination and sterilization, and offering medical help to those in the most critical conditions. Fundación Perros Sin Nombre is a 501 c (3) foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of street animals through the implementation of comprehensive population control programs, nutrition, adoption, and social responsibility. Topics Include: - How Fundación Perros Sin Nombre started - Educating the community about rescues - The difficulties of running the foundation in Honduras - Remotely managing the foundation and her team - The process of setting up and maintaining the food dispensaries - Their particular process of naming the dogs - The importance of family support - And other topics… Resources Mentioned: https://perrossinnombre.org/ CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3OFlYVr Want to connect with us? Follow us on social media! Email – podcast@cuddly.com Instagram @welovecuddly Twitter @welovecuddly Facebook @welovecuddly https://cuddly.com