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February 27, 2025 29 mins
In this podcast episode of Backyard Pet Talk, host Shannon Riley welcomes Deassa Benstock, the founder of the Ripple Effect Animal Project, a dog rescue in Napa, California. Shannon and Deassa have known each other for a long time, having worked together as vet techs. Deassa shares her journey into animal rescue, which started in college when she rescued a fearful dog with many issues. This experience led her to connect with Bad Rap, an organization in Oakland, and sparked her passion for rescue work. They discuss how people can help, including through social media, donations, and financial support, which allows organizations like Ripple Effect to continue their efforts in helping more animals Find out more about Ripple Effect Animal Project Here: https://rippleeffectnapa.rescuegroups.org/ Donate Here: https://rippleeffectnapa.rescuegroups.org/info/donate View Podcast Episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/pGFOFT6z23U
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