Inside A High-Save Shelter: What Williamson County Texas Does Differently

Inside A High-Save Shelter: What Williamson County Texas Does Differently

Author: Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert April 30, 2024 Duration: 44:13
Ever look at shelter posts and think, “I want to help, but I can’t adopt right now”? Most shelters are overwhelmed, and a lot of people assume adoption is the only way to make a real difference. It’s not. In this episode, I’m joined by April Pfeiffer from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) for a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes a shelter successful, even when intake is rising and resources are tight. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The progra...

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Bringing Home a New Cat? Build Trust Fast With the CATS Method [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
That friendly, purring shelter cat you fell in love with can sometimes turn into a ghost or even a hissy ball of nerves the moment you get them home. It’s not rejection. It’s survival mode. And how you handle those first…
How I Keep My Home Clean and Fur-Free… Even With 8 Pets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
Do you feel like no matter how much you clean, your home still smells like pets and looks like a fur factory? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Fosterling, pet foster mom and social media favorite, t…
Pet Cost Hacks: 6 Guilt-Free Pet Food Savings Ideas That Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:21
Are you tired of feeling like you need a second job just to buy pet food? And do the “pet food savings” ideas you’ve tried so far leave you feeling guilty, like you’re short-changing your pet’s nutrition? You’re not alon…
Pet Cost Hacks: 5 Ways to Afford Your Vet Bill Without Stress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:09
Does a single vet visit feel like it could wipe out your bank account? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. With vet costs rising, too many pet parents walk in for a quick checkup and walk out with a bi…
The Truth About Year-Round Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Meds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
You’re staring at another $200 vet bill and wondering if skipping a month of flea, tick, or heartworm meds will really matter. Your dog barely goes outside. Your cat’s never seen a flea. And those preventatives are not c…
Benadryl, Tylenol, Pepto: What’s Safe for Your Pet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
When your dog’s limping or your cat won’t stop scratching, it’s tempting to reach into your medicine cabinet, but should you? In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Dr. Zoo, my vet and the veterinarian for Starli…
Dog Training: Stop Rewarding Bad Behavior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:10
Feel like the more you try to fix your dog’s behavior, the worse it gets? If you’re in the thick of dog training and you're dealing with barking, leash pulling, jumping, or flat-out ignoring commands, the problem might n…
Is Another Pet the Answer, or a Big Mistake? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:02
Thinking about adding another pet to your family? Before you give in to those puppy-dog eyes or kitten purrs, hit pause. Because while one more pet can be wonderful, it can also turn your home upside down if the timing o…