Donna Lochmann is a rescuer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis, and every single day, she helps save animals from all kinds of situations. But she doesn’t just bring these animals to a safe place, she gets to see the magic of how they evolve from strays into loved members of families. She explains how rescued animals can become wonderful pets, and what pet parents who adopt a rescue pet can do to bond with their new family member and help them assimilate to their new life.

Tune in to learn:

• How Donna and Stray Rescue steps in to save animals (6:00)
• Some of the biggest misconceptions about rescue pets (10:00)
• The adoption process and being paired with the right pet (13:00)
• Rehabbing a rescue dog (16:00)
• The partnership with Kenny Chesney (19:00)
• Mental strategies that keep Donna going when dealing with tough situations (21:00)
• What to do if you come across an animal in need (23:00)

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• Kenny Chesney Partnership

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