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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Podcast Episodes
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 18 Rebuilding a Sense of Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:19
All beings have a right to feel safe. But not all of us do – humans -- or animals in a human world. When we are doing healing work with animals, the first step in The Human-Animal Connection method is to evaluate the sen…
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 16 Animals: Our Partners in Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
Animals can help us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Different dogs have different talents and even a specific purpose in life. It is important to recognize an individual dog’s innate talents, opinions…
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 15 Entering the Language of Silence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:32
Words have power. And silence has power. There is a saying that “in silence all answers can be heard.” Entering the Language of Silence is what allows you to communicate clearly with animals. I have learned how to listen…