Celeste Fong interviews Jodi Dougherty, founder of Running for Rescues, about how a running hobby turned into a 15‑year grassroots nonprofit that funds vet bills by mobilizing runners and everyday athletes.

They discuss the organization’s origins, transparent model of paying vet bills directly, the surprising variety of animals helped, and how listeners can sign up to run, walk, bike, or game to raise funds and make a tangible impact.