In Episode 2.18 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh discuss their experiences managing the largest foster-based rescue in the Pacific Northwest. They share updates on some dogs in their care, and recount both successful adoptions and challenging returns. Amid the chaos, they emphasize core values: people matter, proper preparation is key, and transparency is paramount. Throw in some humor and occasional colorful language for a no-holds-barred insight into the daily operations and ethos of their rescue.

POD MENTIONS:

2.17: A Wild Walk Down Memory Lane with OG Leila Alene [DGS Podcast]
Ginger’s Pet Rescue

DGS Partner Mentions
Regional Animal Services of King County
To the Point Dog Training
Crossroad Vet
Saving Shelter Strays
Double Down Dog Training

DGS Adoptable Dogs
Declan
Galileo
Jazzmin
Maggie

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Chapters

00:00 2.18 - Beyond the Dogs: Core Values of People, Preparation, and Transparency

00:32 Revisiting 2.17 with Leila Alene

08:53 Happy 15th Birthday Nina (and soul dogs)

10:56 Community Center Updates

12:14 Adjusting to not WFH

17:29 Back to 4 dogs in the house, for now

19:15 Previous Pod Dog updates: Chopper aka Hopper

20:49 Ludo and Carly

24:09 Adoption Return Bella Star

25:20 Declan (Dicky) with other dogs

32:05 Minnie Pearl Bummer Update

36:49 Happy Adoption Updates - Doberpuppers and Faye

39:20 Kelly a 50/50

44:32 Alfie and Iggy adopted!

48:22 Not Your 9 to 5 - Moving Jazzmin (during Callie's BDay party)

54:32 Not Your 9 to 5 (Ashlyn)

58:15 Main Topic: 3 Guiding Principles learned from GPR

59:21 Lesson 1 - People Matter

01:03:05 Lesson 2 - Prepare Fosters (and Adopters) to rescue, all that entails

01:05:54 Lesson 3 - Value Transparency

01:10:20 No Crazy Folder or Shit List

01:10:43 Question - Opinion on Cropping and Docking

01:17:40 Behind the Scenes