Episode 165 MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption) Co-Founder Marina Fiddler chats with Fender Jackson in Galway on Wed 14th May 2025.

Conversation includes: introductions; how MADRA was founded; early life; dog wardens and rescue pounds; the amount of dogs in care; what has been learnt int he last 20 years; the demographics of people looking for dogs; the commitment involved in getting a dog; a description of the workload involved in pairing dog with new owner; matchmaking; Marina’s co-pilot Stella; Terri Hooley; scary encounters; legislation and black spots; statistics; microchipping; echo chambers; casual attitudes towards animals; cats as vermin; greyhounds as livestock; pigs; Sharon Shannon; heartwarming adoption stories; challenges facing MADRA; muzzles and a lack of education; lack of growth in the sector; liaising with other rescue organisations; the Covid effect; during at a petrol station; how to buy a puppy safely; living in a rescue bubble; the importance of doing the research; criminals moving into breeding; fostering; health and safety and insurance; how people can help; advice to people dealing with pet bereavement; plans for the future; the team and supporters; blue taggers; being global and other topics.

Relevant Links

https://www.madra.ie

Additional Links

https://www.instagram.com/madradogrescue

https://www.facebook.com/madradogrescue

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