TOP DOG PODCAST
Presented by Doobert
Join host Chris Roy on the Top Dog Podcast as he talks with inspiring animal welfare leaders. Through insightful conversations, we learn about their unique journeys, their positive community impact, and the invaluable lessons they would share. Our mission is clear: to elevate leadership and empower the entire animal rescue movement.
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Jess Townsend | The Case for Pacing Yourself in Animal Welfare
After 20 years in animal welfare, Midcoast Humane Executive Director Jess Townsend has learned that sustainable change takes patience, perspective, and a willingness to address the human challenges behind the animals entering shelters.
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Deb Fair | Choosing Progress Over Perfection
The PEDIGREE Foundation and its partners are putting $240,000 toward expanding foster care nationwide. Deb Fair shares how Foster 50 grew from an idea into a movement and why collaboration can help more dogs find homes.
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Brittany Tennant | How One “No” Led to a New Rescue Organization
After nearly 30 years in animal welfare, Brittany Tennant has learned that setbacks are rarely the end of the road. From founding Black Dog Animal Rescue to leading Wyoming’s largest shelter, she shares why resilience, adaptability, and people-first leadership matter.
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Christine Kim | Changing the Rules for People Experiencing Homelessness with Pets
Christine Kim shares how a single encounter with a person experiencing homelessness and their pet inspired My Dog Is My Home, a national organization working to make shelters and housing more inclusive for people and animals.
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Natascha Scott | The Art of Outsmarting a Cat
Plant molecular biologist by day and cat rescuer by nights and weekends, Natascha Scott shares the creative techniques, persistence, and problem-solving that have helped her rescue hundreds of cats over two decades.