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.

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

  • 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.

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  • Daniel Roselle | Building a Humane Society for the Next Generation

    Daniel Roselle shares how the Humane Society of Ventura County is evolving beyond traditional sheltering through accessible veterinary care, innovative programs, and a broader vision for what an animal welfare organization can provide to its community.

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  • Brittany Vanderstine | Exotic Animals Deserve a Second Chance Too

    Brittany Vanderstine shares how working with tigers, lions, monkeys, and other exotic animals revealed a major gap in animal rescue, inspiring her to create Wild Exotics Animal Refuge and help animals affected by the exotic pet trade.

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  • Melanie Hallas Kirsch | The Foster Home Is Where the Second Chance Begins

    Melanie Hallas Kirsch shares what she has learned from a decade of rescuing and fostering Dobermans, including why flexibility, support, and the right foster match can make all the difference for dogs adjusting to a new life.

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