In episode 2.19 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh finally address the question they are often asked: what makes a good rescue? The episode presents seven tell-tale signs that indicate a rescue is reputable, emphasizing key practices such as preparation, transparency, communication, responsible intakes and placements, and lifelong commitment to rescued dogs. They also share three essential questions to ask before fostering or adopting with a rescue. In 'Not Your 9 to 5' Jenny dabbles in horticulture while Ashlyn tackles crates, car seats and a medical emergency with a DGS alum. Finally, they share Lil Dicky's DNA results, which aren't exactly surprising.

POD MENTIONS:

2.7: Behavioral Breakthroughs - From 'Not Adoptable' to Happily Ever After [DGS Podcast]
Incurin
2.15 Crazy Folder [DGS Podcast]
Oh My Dog Rescue
Justice for Chevy [Facebook Group]
What Dogs Have Taught Me [Julie Hart Podcast]
American Bully [UKC]

DGS Partner Mentions
Furry Freight Shelter Transport
The Good Dog Way
Saving Shelter Strays
Tacome Humane Society
To the Point Dog Training
Forever Home Dog Rescue
Nirvana K9 Training
Double Down Dog Training

DGS Adoptable Dogs
Miles
Bella Star
Declan
Koda
Ramen

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Chapters

00:00 2.19 - Seven Hallmarks of a "Good" Rescue (in Our Not So Humble Opinion)

02:31 Mother's Day (Mando at the softball game)

05:21 Furry Freight 5 Dog Intake

10:04 Bella Star

11:40 Koda be Huskying

15:01 Tux Doberpuppy Adoption

17:52 Gold Bar Dogs update

20:53 Adoption Updates

26:02 A moment to recognize that purebreed peeps be crazy

29:08 Not Your 9 to 5 Adventures in Horticulture

32:37 A bit of this, a bit of that

34:11 Main Topic: What Makes a Good (or Bad) Rescue

35:24 1. Ducks in a row: 501c3, insurance and contracts

41:39 2. Preparation for Foster and Adopters

46:36 3. Responsible intake of dogs

01:00:26 4. Transparency and communication

01:09:13 5. Adoption Preparation / Animal Care

01:16:54 6. Adoption Placement

01:19:05 7. Will Take the Dog Back Always No Matter What

01:24:27 3 Questions to Ask Before Working with a Rescue

01:25:35 Shit List

01:28:41 Question - Nerdy Breed Stuff