What are Animal Welfare Conventions REALLY All About?

Out of the Heat: A Mission of Hope in Texas

🔥 Out of the Heat🔥  A Mission of Hope in Texas☀️🤠 Out of the Heat is almost here! In this week's episode of our Surviving Animal Rescue podcast 🎙️, we're taking you behind the mission that has captured so many hearts and sharing what Out of the Heat is all about. We talk about the "why" behind this lifesaving effort, why we're heading back to Texas, and what it means to step into communities where resources are limited and the summer heat makes an already difficult situation even more urgent for countless dogs. You'll also hear about some of the incredible dogs we've learned about... dogs who are waiting for a chance, fighting to survive, and hoping someone will say "yes" before it's too late. Every story is a reminder of why this mission matters. As we prepare to hit the road next week, we need your help more than ever. Foster homes are the heartbeat of rescue, and every foster who opens their home creates space for another life to be saved. If you've ever considered fostering, now is the time. One "yes" can change everything. Join us as we share the heart behind Out of the Heat, the challenges, the hope, and how you can be part of giving these deserving dogs the second chance they deserve. We can't wait to bring you along on this journey and we hope you'll help us make this year's mission our biggest impact yet! 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/]

We've Got So Much to Tell You!

There’s a lot happening at the rescue, and we’re taking this episode to catch you up on all of it! From exciting new tools like FiNano Trackers that are helping us keep our dogs safer, to our transition from Google Drive to ShelterLuv to better organize and support our rescue operations, we’re sharing the behind-the-scenes changes that are making a big difference. Stay tuned for our next episode about our Out of the Heat [https://www.cocosheartdogrescue.org/texas-transport-program]rescue effort, what it means for the dogs we'll be helping, and how our community can get involved. Plus, we'll share plenty of other updates, wins, and stories from the rescue that we can't wait for you to hear. Whether you've been following along from the beginning or you're just joining us, this episode is packed with exciting news and a look at what's ahead for the rescue. 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 WHO and the HOW rescue animals get to where they need to be!

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie J, a valued member of our veterinary clinic team and the coordinator of our internal rescue transport program. Stephanie wears many hats, helping care for animals in our clinic while also organizing the complex network of fosters, volunteers, and transporters that keeps our rescue moving. Whether it's arranging a ride to a routine veterinary appointment or coordinating long-distance transportation to specialty hospitals, Stephanie helps make sure every dog gets where they need to be safely and on time. Join us as we discuss the challenges, rewards, and heartwarming moments that come with coordinating lifesaving care. Stephanie shares what inspires her, the importance of teamwork, and why compassion is at the center of everything she does. This episode offers a glimpse into the dedication that powers animal rescue every day and celebrates one of the incredible people helping make a difference behind the scenes. 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/]

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/]