3.2 — Senior Adopters: Balancing Limits, Hard Truths, and Potential Payoffs

In Episode 3.2, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh are back with another dose of chaos and candor. They kick things off in Not Your 9 to 5, celebrating their first spay/neuter clinic: 31 dogs fixed in a single day — a win for rescue, a loss for Ashlyn’s back.The main topic tackles adopting to seniors, and why some rescues just won’t do it. It’s not about ageism; it’s about reality — fixed incomes, mobility struggles, and the hard truth that sometimes dogs outlive their humans. Complicated? Absolutely. But also: Some of the most special homes you’ll ever find. Jenny and Ashlyn unpack the fine line between discriminating and discrimination (and why being discerning is literally part of the job), sharing tips for navigating placements with older adopters. On the Shit List, Jenny wades into the awkward waters of anxiety and placement regret after an adopter spiraled into panic attacks before the dog had even decompressed. (Pro-tip: it’d be nice to know ahead of time when someone’s one popped collar away from a full-blown crisis). Finally, in Questions, they share a few red flags and low-key red flags reading between the lines on adoption apps. Some might surprise you!POD MENTIONS:Sparks K9Seattle Animal FoundationSardis Raptor CenterOld Dog Haven2.4: Fungus Among Us -- Healing Yeasty Dogs from the Inside Out [DGS Podcast]The Anxious Generation (Jonathan Haidt) [Amazon]PARNTER MENTIONS:Double Down Dog TrainingVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG)A Dog’s Best FriendSTART RescueTail Lights Rescue ProjectFixers Collective [Instagram]Saving Great AnimalsForever Home Dog RescueSeattle Veterinary OutreachCrossroads VetNirvana K9 TrainingADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONS: SprinkleLicoriceRamenErenAsk us anything via Email to soyouwanttorunadogrescue@gmail.comFollow us on social media at @dgs.podcastDon't forget to Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe!Chapters00:00 3.2 Senior Adopters: Balancing Limits, Hard Truths, and Potential Payoffs01:59 A kid-free Anniversary weekend (ofc Jenny brought the dog)07:16 Updates from 3.1 and Three Awesome Adoptions10:13 Planning for multiple big intakes! (Finally)14:39 Not Your 9 to 5: Fixers Collective Spay Neuter Clinic25:15 Main Topic: Navigating Senior Adopters28: