The Lifeline Podcast: Pet Lifesaving
Lifeline Podcast is an unfiltered look into the world of animal rescue, told through the everyday experiences of shelter workers, rescuers, and advocates. Hosted by the team at Lifeline of Galveston County, this podcast dives into the realities of saving lives—from the heartbreaking challenges to the heartwarming victories. Whether you’re an animal welfare professional, a rescue volunteer, or just someone who loves pets, Lifeline Podcast brings you raw, real, and inspiring stories from the front lines of rescue. Tune in to learn, laugh, and be part of the movement to create a better future for animals.
Episodes
In this episode of the Lifeline podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kim Schoolcraft, the board chair for Lifeline of Galveston County and former animal shelter manager of League City Animal Control. Join us as Kim shares her transition from a police officer to a leading figure in animal welfare, spearheading two municipal shelters and advocating for transparency and change. Discover the challenges and triumphs in shifti...
Welcome back to the Lifeline Podcast, where this episode features Andi Tavarez, an inspiring foster mom and volunteer. Join us as we dive into Andi's remarkable journey in animal rescue, showcasing her dedication to saving lives. Hear about Texas, a foster kitten who made a miraculous recovery thanks to Andi's unwavering commitment. Through bottle feeding, tube feeding, and lots of love, Texas went from the brink of death to a thri...
In this powerful episode of the Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Hill, founder and force behind SNIP of League City—the Spay-Neuter Initiative Program that's making waves in Galveston County animal welfare.
Tiffany shares her inspiring journey from devoted animal advocate to launching a lifesaving program rooted in her experience with a dog named Chip. What began as a personal mission evolved into a transformative initiat...
Join us for an eye-opening episode of The Lifeline Podcast, where we sit down with Nina Baker, Shelter Manager at Bayou Animal Services in Dickinson, TX, a municipal shelter and one of our partner organizations. Alongside host Caroline McKenna, Executive Director of Lifeline of Galveston County, we dive into what it truly takes to run a high-performing animal shelter and save lives every day. From managing daily chaos to implementi...
In this episode of The Lifeline Podcast, host Caroline McKenna sits down with Kathy Aven, Lifeline’s dedicated Foster Coordinator and Board Member, to discuss the reality of fostering neonatal kittens, the challenges of animal rescue, and the incredible impact of fostering on pets and people alike.
🐱 Topics covered in this episode: ✅ The challenges and rewards of fostering neonatal kittens 🍼 ✅ The high mortality rate of orphaned ...
Welcome to the transformative journey of Three Little Pitties Rescue, where passion meets action. In this episode, we explore how a simple volunteer effort blossomed into saving over 16,000 animals since 2018. Alayna, the heart behind this massive rescue operation, shares the challenges and triumphs of scaling a small hobby into a high-impact organization.
Dive deep into the importance of building a robust infrastructure and the st...
In this episode of the Lifeline Podcast, we are excited to host Chiquita Taylor from Fix Your Pet Community Outreach. Join us as we explore the incredible work Fix Your Pet is doing to tackle the problem of animal overpopulation in a compassionate and effective way. From subsidized spay and neuter clinics to innovative programs like Traps to Laps and Pregnant Feline Hotline, discover how they are making a positive impact in the com...
In this inaugural episode, join Jade and Caroline as they introduce their organization, Lifeline of Galveston County, a dedicated nonprofit committed to preventing the euthanization of shelter animals due to space. They dive into their personal journeys and share how their passion for animals has shaped their lives and careers. Learn about the challenges and triumphs in animal rescue, featuring heartwarming stories like Tessa's, a ...
We discuss why it can't just be left up to government run animal shelters or even non-profit organizations like ours to "fix" the homeless pet problem our country faces. It takes the help of a whole community.
We discuss our Community Cat Program and why it's necessary when we are talking about increasing live release rates and decreasing the free-roaming cat population in our communities.
We discuss why we got into animal welfare and talk about American Pet's Alive's '12 Lifesaving Ingredients.'
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