In our first interview for The Rescue State podcast Season 2, I sit down with longtime animal advocate Tessa Behr to talk about everything fostering — the real, the emotional, the messy and the life-changing. Tessa shares her step-by-step fostering roadmap to help anyone know exactly what to expect when opening their home to a shelter dog: from the first car ride, decompression and training and the importance of bonding.  Whether you’re thinking about fostering for the first time or you’ve already fostered dozens of dogs, this episode is full of practical advice, heart-centered insight and the reminders we all need when rescue work gets heavy.

Tessa’s wisdom proves that fostering doesn’t just save dogs — it strengthens communities and transforms lives on both ends of the leash.  Tune in, learn and maybe find the nudge you needed to say yes to fostering. 🐾