Rescue Shit

Rescue Shit

Go behind the scenes with Pate and jme from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. Learn about rescue, pet ownership, dog training, volunteering, fostering, and more- plus, hear the untold stories of the animals as told by this dynamic duo who have been partners for almost 16 years. Despite the name, this is not an explicit podcast though the content is geared toward adults to learn in-depth about their pets and the world of animal welfare.

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March 15, 2025 34 mins

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Check out ways to prevent your pets from being lost- and tricks and tips to help find them if you do!

Special thanks to Jim Branson, at 3retrievers.com and Max & Neo who make and donate the best martingales (with locking clasps).

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February 18, 2025 42 mins

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Join us as we discuss the benefits of raw food and give a shout out to Darwin's Natural Pet Products who sponsor our animals with donated food (and free delivery)!


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February 6, 2025 41 mins

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Go into some of the tricks and tips Pate uses to trim the nails of both puppies, kittens and adult animals- even when they are not the biggest fans!


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February 5, 2025 39 mins

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Learn about the adjustment period for dogs when you transition them into a new home!

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Learn what went on over our year off- and how we're shaping things for the future!

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January 14, 2025 31 mins

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As we're starting to see reports around WA about bird flu, we decided to tackle this subject with some discussion about the facts- as well as our projections and thoughts.

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pate and jme discuss aging pets and supplements, medications and alternative treatments to try for your aging seniors.

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January 4, 2025 31 mins

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Pate and jme discuss muzzles and why they can be a literal lifesaver for some dogs- and how it's important we begin to normalize them rather than judge dogs who wear them.

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August 17, 2023 35 mins

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Hear about some interesting facts about hot weather, which are really hard to imagine and find out some new ways to help support your dog (especially) during hot weather times.

Original music by Matt Setter and friend Sean!

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In this episode we talk about the vaccines and the frequencies we do them, and why this is the case- as well as other testing and treatments we do to prevent and treat fleas, heartworm and other "worms" typically seen, especially in puppies.

One thing we did not mention is that when we speak of "coronavirus" in our dogs, it is well before COVID19 and is NOT AT ALL RELATED. Just like "...

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July 27, 2023 42 mins

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Learn Pate's tricks and tips for bottle-feeding babies including how to hold them, what formula she uses, and more! You'll also learn about some of the animals we've had to bottle-feed over the years and how we work to ensure more successes than failures.

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July 20, 2023 44 mins

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What is a service animal? What about an ESA? Or therapy dog? Learn the differences and the frustration and confusion that surrounds this issue- especially when people are seeking a dog to perform one of these duties.

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June 22, 2023 40 mins

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This week we continue our discussion about compassion fatigue and some of the ways it affects us and those we work with. Learn about how we cope and the losses we have seen- and how we continue to move forward, despite the challenges.

Original music by Matt Setter and friend Sean!

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June 15, 2023 27 mins

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This episode discusses a bit about compassion fatigue- a common affliction with many animal welfare agents. We talk about the symptoms and some ways to cope- and next week we go more in-depth about our experiences, losses, and emotions surrounding our work and the people we know.

Pictured is our Adoptable Roadie, Idris Elba, a sweet and loving boy still looking for his home.

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June 8, 2023 41 mins

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This week we discuss resource guarding which is a very common problem that most people can fix themselves without spending a ton of time and money. Once you understand it, it is easy to manage in most instances. Learn more about this relatively simple problem that kills many dogs every year because most people feel unequipped to handle.

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This episode is dedicated to toxicities and dangers that can befall your pets. Some are ones you have never heard of, or would even consider- so listen up!

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May 18, 2023 32 mins

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May 11, 2023 24 mins

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This episode discusses why it's not a good idea to get sibling dogs as puppies (but why it does work for cats) and what happens typically when people do tackle this issue.

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This episode is about the many reasons we (and shelters) receive pets from owners who cannot keep their animals any longer. The list is long! While surrender is one way to solve a problem the animals are not always rehomable- or the problems people are experiencing have relatively simple solutions. We help the families get clarity on the next steps- especially whether surrender is required or if some help is all they ...

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