Jennifer Jones: Behind the Scenes with Lifeline: Founder's Journey and Challenges

In this inspiring episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Jennifer Jones—co-founder of Lifeline of Galveston County—for a heartfelt conversation about how a small idea turned into a lifesaving nonprofit. 🐾

You’ll hear never-before-shared stories about Lifeline’s humble beginnings, including how Jennifer and her daughter helped design the very first logo, and how the name “Lifeline” was chosen. Jennifer also opens up about navigating chronic pain while staying deeply committed to the mission—saving community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), rescue, and adoption.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Lifeline grew from a passion project into a vital community resource

• The early challenges of launching a nonprofit animal rescue

• Why sustainable TNR programs are critical for reducing feral cat populations

• How personal struggles and community support go hand-in-hand in rescue work

Whether you're passionate about animal welfare, starting a nonprofit, or just love a good origin story—this episode is for you. Tune in for real talk, powerful insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build something that saves lives.