Celebrating Friendships: The human-animal bond

Episode 10: Part 1 - Affordable veterinary care for pets in need

In Episode 10 of the Dumb Friends League Pawcast, we kick off a six-part series featuring the different League locations. We start our journey at the Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital at Yuma, learning about the community impact of this incredible program. We share remarkable stories of compassion in helping provide affordable veterinary care to families in need, helping keep pets in homes - right where they belong. Hang out at the end of the episode to learn how you can join this amazing team of veterinary professionals - see all current job openings here: https://www.ddfl.org/career-opportunities/ [https://www.ddfl.org/career-opportunities/]

Celebrating Friendships: The human-animal bond

There’s no bond closer than with our pets. For more than 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has celebrated these special friendships created right here. In this episode of the Dumb Friends League Pawcast, we meet an adopter who has a special bond with her cat that helped her remain positive during chemotherapy treatment. A dog owner that said goodbye to his beloved pup after 12 years together, and we connect with an adoption associate responsible for creating these friendships every day. Celebrate the pets and people in your life in the Dumb Friends League memorial and tribute giving program. Learn more here: https://www.ddfl.org/give-a-tribute/ [https://www.ddfl.org/give-a-tribute/] Special thanks to Metlife Pet Insurance for their support as a Platinum sponsor of the Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry.

Furry Scurry: Colorado's favorite dog walk and fun run!

Lace up your sneakers, grab your pup and help animals by registering for the 28th annual Furry Scurry. In today’s episode we’re talking about Colorado favorite dog walk and fun run – the Furry Scurry! This year’s event is virtual, which means you can walk, run or scurry in a way that is convenient and safe for you while helping homeless pets and horses at the Dumb Friends League. On Saturday, May 1, join a community of people running trails, walking through neighborhoods and gaining miles on treadmills all for animals in need. Register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing at furryscurry.org [http://www.furryscurry.org]! And,  when you register as a team of five or more you get an awesome Team Perk! You will receive a Furry Scurry frame so you can showcase your 2021 virtual Furry Scurry photo in style. Bio for Special Events Manager, Natalie Cutter: Natalie has been with the Special Events team at the Dumb Friends League for four years and 2021 will be her fifth Furry Scurry! Prior to her time at the League, she worked for the Denver Athletic Club in catering, wedding and event sales while volunteering for a local dog rescue. She has also worked in marketing and promotions for nearly a decade at various organizations including New Belgium Brewing Company and the Denver Broncos.   Natalie is a Colorado native who enjoys traveling, reading, live music, and exploring the mountains with her four-legged sidekick, Guinness.   View our staff favorite animal picks here: https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/ [https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/]

Humane Education: Teaching Compassion at the League

Hey animal lovers! Get ready for a fun and informative episode all about Humane Education. Did you know that the Dumb Friends League has a robust Humane Education program that teaches kiddos all about animal welfare and compassion? Meet the League's Humane Education Manager, Amanda Kludasch as she takes us through all of the history of Humane Ed, the programs that are offered, and the future for the department. If you want to learn more about the Humane Ed programs or sign up your child to participate, you can find all the information here: https://www.ddfl.org/humane-education/ [https://www.ddfl.org/humane-education/] Amanda Kludasch Bio: Amanda has been with the Dumb Friends League for 3.5 years. She has a background in Zoology and teaching animal welfare and conservation. She loves animals, and even spent time with orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra, volunteered at an animal shelter in India, and visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. View our staff favorite animal picks here: https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/ [https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/]

Howl-iday Spectacular! 3 Happy Tales to Warm Your Heart

Welcome to the HOWL-iday Spectacular episode of the Dumb Friends League Pawcast! We are so excited to bring you three heartwarming stories of pets that made an impact on us at the League this year. Hear all about a sweet, 5-week-old kitten that was found frozen to the tire of a semi trailer on a 19 degree day who ended up finding a home with her rescuer. Read more about Xerxes's story here: https://www.ddfl.org/news/kitten-frozen-to-semi-trailer-tire-saved-by-good-samaritan/ [https://www.ddfl.org/news/kitten-frozen-to-semi-trailer-tire-saved-by-good-samaritan/] Learn about Daisy, the sweet and vibrant pitbull that helped the staff at the League through a hard time. Find more about Daisy's story here: https://www.ddfl.org/news/daisy/ [https://www.ddfl.org/news/daisy/] Hear the harrowing story of Trigger, the horse that went viral last year when video surfaced of him being dragged behind a truck. Find out about his recovery and the happy life that he is now living. Find more of Trigger's story here: https://www.ddfl.org/news/the-best-is-yet-to-come-for-trigger/ [https://www.ddfl.org/news/the-best-is-yet-to-come-for-trigger/] All of the featured pets on this episode have found loving homes! To see more adoptable pets at the Dumb Friends League, click here: https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/ [https://www.ddfl.org/adoption/] We are so grateful for your support of this podcast and of pets in need. If you can, please consider giving to the pets in our care this holiday season. Your gift helps homeless pets find families. Give here: t.ly/ATrI [http://t.ly/ATrI] If you would like to order official Dumb Friends League merchandise and rep your love for the League, you can find our online store here: https://dfl.aiacompanystore.com/index.jsf [https://dfl.aiacompanystore.com/index.jsf]