The Human-Animal Connection 76 A Shelter Director Speaks

The Human-Animal Connection 76 A Shelter Director Speaks

Author: Pet Life Radio September 14, 2025 Duration: 34:42
Can you imagine running an open-admissions city municipal shelter that has over 500 dogs in a facility built for 235 dogs? That is the job that Steve Kozachik has – Director of Animal Services at PACC, Pima Animal Care Center. And did I mention that there are currently 800 dogs in foster care? And there are 600 cats in foster care. That’s a lot to manage! Hear some of Steve’s hopes, dreams, and frustrations with the situation at this – and many national shelters. The system may be broken, but some small changes are making a huge difference in the lives of shelter animals. Little programs like read to the dogs, take a dog overnight for a pajama party, take a dog out for lunch – a burger, an ice-cream, or a hike in the mountains. Hear some hard truths, but also some exciting possible ideas to improve the quality of life for all shelter animals.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

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The Human-Animal Connection 35 Homeopathic Treatments for Dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
Jody Teiche has been practicing holistic care for humans and dogs for decades. She is a doggie health coach that does in-depth analysis of the minute details of health and wellness when dogs are having conditions that tr…
The Human-Animal Connection 34 How a Dog Photographer Helps Rescues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:22
Dog Photography can help shelters in so many ways. Renown photographer and rescuer Mindy Dutka describes some of the ways she uses taking beautiful pictures of shelter dogs to raise funds for shelters. She takes dogs who…
The Human-Animal Connection 33 Divine Connections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:48
Is it possible that your relationship with the animal who shares, (or did share their life with you) is a Divine Connection? That is what this episode explores. Do animals have individual souls? Can they come back in ano…
The Human-Animal Connection 32 Ethical Connections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:01
With so many ethical questions relating to how humans treat animals, it can feel overwhelming. We suggest picking one area of interest that speaks to your heart. It could be protecting one species, or it could be animal…
The Human-Animal Connection 31 Power Animals and Spirit Guides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:45
I believe that everyone can have a connection with their animal spirit guide or power animal. Often we will have more than one as each brings different wisdom. Black Hawk said that there was a time that we all could talk…
The Human-Animal Connection 30 The Power of Names [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
The spirit of a being is carried in the name. This is why it is important to choose the right name for the animal who shares your life. There are no bad names, but some names do not support the spirit of the animal to ex…
The Human-Animal Connection 29 Animals on Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:58
Every animal has a purpose. Not all animals are aware of this purpose, but some are. It is our job as humans to listen to their true purpose and not impose our desires on them. Animals are connected to their true nature…