Surviving Animal Rescue: Tails of the Nitty Gritty

What are Animal Welfare Conventions REALLY All About?

Some of our leadership team recently traveled to Utah for an animal welfare convention. In this episode, the three of us reflect on the experience, the unexpected lessons we took away, and the conversations that emerged afterward...some educational, some interesting, and some potentially controversial. This episode is about exploring perspectives honestly and asking questions without pretending to have all the answers! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453584/support] View our Coco's Heart rescue merch swag HERE! [https://cocosheartdogrescue.secure-decoration.com] We are social on both Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cocosheartdogrescue] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cocosheartdogrescue/]

Bully Breeds & Big Hearts, featuring Stephanie!

Stephanie wears many hats within the rescue world and at Coco's Heart- Intake coordinator, Rescue Advocate, Creative Mastermind, and Unapologetic American Bully fan! In this episode, we chat about the realities of intakes in animal rescue, the stereotypes surrounding bully breeds, and why education and advocacy matter so much. Stephanie shares her perspective on the incredible dogs she fights for every day, plus the unexpected viral social media moment in her life that had everyone talking. It’s an honest chat, funny, inspiring, and full of love for rescue dogs and the people who give them a second chance! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453584/support] View our Coco's Heart rescue merch swag HERE! [https://cocosheartdogrescue.secure-decoration.com] We are social on both Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cocosheartdogrescue] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cocosheartdogrescue/]

An Inside Look at our Dog Care Team

In this episode of Surviving Animal Rescue here at Coco's Heart, we sit down with some of the original volunteers and dedicated dog care team who helped shape the dog care program at the rescue from the ground up. What started as a small group of passionate animal lovers quickly grew into a structured, compassionate system focused on giving every animal the safety, enrichment, and individualized attention they deserve. We dive into the early days... what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned along the way. From daily routines and behavioral challenges to emotional burnout and big wins, this conversation offers an honest look at what goes into the day to day within our dog care program. Whether you’re a volunteer, foster, rescue leader, or just someone who cares deeply about animal welfare, this episode highlights the people and purpose behind the scenes and why strong dog care programs are the backbone of any rescue. We are always looking for more volunteers to join our dog care team as well. Head over to our cocosheartdogrescue.org website to submit your volunteer application today!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453584/support] View our Coco's Heart rescue merch swag HERE! [https://cocosheartdogrescue.secure-decoration.com] We are social on both Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cocosheartdogrescue] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cocosheartdogrescue/]

Colic, Chaos, and Cargo Vans

Ever wonder what a casual “how’s it going” conversation sounds like at the animal rescue after a week of chaos?  Come sit in with us on the Surviving Animal Rescue podcast as we unpack the real, unfiltered moments behind the scenes, where being “busy” doesn’t quite cover it. From a late-night colic scare with our rescued one-eyed mini horse, to somehow becoming master-level Jenga champions while loading cargo vans with just the right mix of kennels… it’s been that kind of week. It’s the kind of conversation where exhaustion meets laughter, where the hard moments sit right next to the wins, and where every story is a reminder of why we keep showing up... for them. Because in rescue, “how’s it going?” is never a simple question… and the answer is always worth hearing. ❤️ 🎧 Tune in and survive the week with us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453584/support] View our Coco's Heart rescue merch swag HERE! [https://cocosheartdogrescue.secure-decoration.com] We are social on both Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cocosheartdogrescue] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cocosheartdogrescue/]

The Heart that helped build Coco's Heart-Meet Laurie

In this special episode, we sit down with Laurie, a long-time supporter, advocate, and true cheerleader of Coco’s Heart. Laurie has dedicated her life to helping others, and her compassion has left a lasting mark on our organization. From the early days to where we are now, her support, guidance, and unwavering belief in our mission have helped shape Coco’s Heart into what it is today. This episode is a celebration of the people behind the scenes... the ones whose love, dedication, and quiet impact change lives every single day. We also give a heartfelt shoutout to her sister, Linda, whose unwavering support and commitment to fostering and volunteering has been a true backbone every step of the way. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453584/support] View our Coco's Heart rescue merch swag HERE! [https://cocosheartdogrescue.secure-decoration.com] We are social on both Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cocosheartdogrescue] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cocosheartdogrescue/]