From rescue stories to black cat myths to why adoption matters — join me (and my furbabies!) for a cozy, heartfelt dive into animal advocacy. Today’s episode is a little different — and a lot furrier. I’m joined by my very special co-hosts: my rescue cat Lazarus, my gentle pup Ginger, and my chaos-loving ferret Mochi. Together, we’re diving into the messy, magical, and meaningful world of animal advocacy and adoption.

✨ What we cover in this episode:

The origin stories of Laz, Ginger, and Mochi (and the life lessons they’ve taught me 🐕🐈🦦)

Why adopt don’t shop matters — and how adoption saves lives

The tough stuff: vet bills, underfunded shelters, and misinformation about “difficult” animals (pit bulls, ferrets, black cats & more)

The JOY animals bring: from emotional support to the literal healing power of a cat’s purr

How loving animals is also an act of justice, compassion, and everyday care

📊 Quick stats: In 2024, 5.8 million cats and dogs entered U.S. shelters. 4.2 million were adopted, but over 600,000 were euthanized due to lack of space and resources. Adoption, fostering, and advocacy truly make a difference.

🐾 How you can help: Adopt or foster from a shelter near you

Donate or volunteer at local rescues (many have Amazon wishlists!)

Support community spaces like cat cafés that partner with shelters (shoutout Gibson’s Cat Café in Conway, AR!)

💌 If this episode made you smile, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps spread the For Love & Justice message and supports animal rescue. Because at the end of the day, loving animals isn’t just cute — it’s a radical act of compassion.