So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

3.4 — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Dog Rescue Edition)

November 3, 2025·1h 11m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Apologies for the delay — after intaking 30 dogs in just four days, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh have had their hands (and homes) full. In Episode 3.4, they catch up on 3.3 Case Files (Luna, Rex, and Claudette) and take listeners behind the scenes of Not Your 9 to 5, where round-the-clock care at the Community Center is now part of the job.The main discussion covers wins, losses, and downright WTF moments — including one tearful Zoom call (awkward, and probably fueled by sleep deprivation) and a very unfortunate-looking dog. On the Shit List this week: an adopter/surrenderer in serious contention for Shittiest Shit Listee, breaking contracts and basic decency. The silver lining? An OG foster swoops in to save the day. Finally, in Questions, they tackle Smegma — a word that they wish didn’t exist.POD MENTIONS:LEADing the Pack Animal Welfare Conference [The Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies]Janelle Envy Tattoo [Instagram]The Canine ConferenceMelanie Uhde [Instagram]ZeffyDog Gone Deck of Cards Fundraiser [Zeffy]MyosNutriscanPARNTER MENTIONS:K9 Kennel BossThe Good Dog WayVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Crossroads VetTacoma Humane SocietyADOPTABLE DOG MENTIONS: PadfootLeftyRicoAsk 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 3.4: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Rescue Edition00:31 Excuses for podcast delays04:39 Updates on Dog Detective Case Files: Luna, Rex and Claudette11:21 A little inside 'secret'19:36 Really freaking awesome adoptions: Ryder round 222:41 MoVal sheppies and Sprinkles meet and greet29:17 Walter the poodle! (When we celebrate a foster fail)30:48 Not Your 9 to 5: Community Center Dog Sitch36:39 Hodgepodge: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly37:30 The Good: Zeffy and Rico45:17 The Bad: The Day-to-Day Grind49:01 The Ugly (Crying on a Zoom anyone?)52:49 Ashlyn's Ugly Nephew Dog Heist58:03 Shit List01:07:27 Questions: Smegma (not our favorite word)01:07:31 Questions

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