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PODCAST

So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue

Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh

Join the women behind the magic of Dog Gone Seattle, the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest, and hear the behind-the-scenes chronicles of rescue, the comedies and the errors, the celebrations and the abject failures, and everything in between, including expert opinions on all things Dog.

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All Episodes

01:25:23

2.16 It's About Time We Talk About the Community Center

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2025/04/26

In episode 2.16 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh spill the tea on the new Community Center and their plans for Foster Universtiy (DGSFU). They reflect on Easter -- it was fun, but the plastic grass was only slightly less awful than the actual grass SHITUATION covered in Not Your 9 to 5. Jenny and Ashlyn share likely adoptions for both Ludo/Carly AND Rose/Sadie (all the paws crossed) and in the Crazy Folder, meet a little bit of an AskHole who finally takes our advice... just six years later

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01:34:13

2.15: National Doberman Day -- Tales from the Rescue...

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2025/04/19

In this episode of 'So You Wanna Run a Dog Rescue', hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh celebrate National Doberman Day by sharing the intake process this last week for two surrendered Dobermans, Caspian and Chopper. Along the way, they fend off 'wannabe' adopter Caspian adopter Jason, who lands himself in the Crazy Folder with his agro-antics at Tacoma Humane Society. The episode concludes with a breakdown of what should be in every foster's doggy emergency kit, including maxi

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01:20:28

2.14: Listen Up or Pucker Up - Whackamole with...

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2025/04/13

In this hilarious episode, Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh, the dynamic duo behind the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest, take listeners through the highs and lows of running a dog rescue. They dive into the nerve-wracking reality of receiving adoption updates, often causing 'butt puckers' from anxiety. Listeners hear uplifting success stories of dogs like Banks and Rei, whose adopters nailed the assignments and get a Tip of the Hat. Conversely, they roast the shenanigans

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01:12:42

2.13 To Fetch or Not to Fetch, and Dog Rescue...

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2025/04/05

In episode 2.13, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh serve up a mix of heartwarming stories, ridiculous owner surrender antics, and a fetching debate that broke the internet -- to fetch or not to fetch, that is the question! They have answers. Inside the rescue, they celebrate Brianne at a 50th foster meet up at their old stomping grounds Hellbent Brewing, highlight adoptions of long-term residents Banks and Sahara, and juggle 5+ year adoption returns for Apollo and Rocky. The Crazy Folder is back

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01:42:24

2.12: Tail Lights 2.0 with Sara Mustelin - Transport...

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2025/04/01

In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh welcome back Sara Mustelin, director of Taillights Rescue Project, to talk about the 14th dog transport from Shreveport to Seattle. Sara spills the tea on her dog evaluation process and recounts the trauma of visiting a hoarding house of horrors where over 100 dogs were confiscated. Hear all the juicy details of the transport from Hell when the van breaks down in Texas -- multiple times -- with sixteen dogs on board, including one very pregnant

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01:37:46

2.11: Navigating the Adoption Process - Meet and...

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2025/03/22

In Season 2, Episode 11 of 'So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue' Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh humorously delve into the intricate aspects of running the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest. They kick things off with updates on pressing issues in King County and discuss the pet overpopulation crisis. The episode offers a deep dive into the meet and greet process for potential adopters, providing an inside look on application review (read: Ashlyn's master sleuthing),

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01:27:54

2.10: King County Chaos (and 5 Reasons We're in this...

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2025/03/15

In Episode 2.10 hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh share behind-the-scenes stories about the day-to-day operations of their Pacific Northwest foster-based dog rescue. They delve into what the AF is happening in King County, from the city of Des Moines cancelling its animal control contract (good luck to lost dogs and strays!) to RASKC erecting pop-up kennels in the parking lot to house overflow dogs. They ponder a name change (Dogs in Seattle?) and share five reasons for the dog overpopulation

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01:42:57

2.9: The GRIT That Binds... Be Part of the Solution,...

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2025/03/09

In 2.9, hosts Jenny and Ashlyn deep dive into the significance of 'grit' in rescue work; they live it every day - highlighted in a firefighting segment of "Not Your 9 to 5" - and love to see it in the community they are building. (Plus, Jenny sees it every day, tattooed on her arm.) The main topic centers on being a part of the solution, not the problem, applauding fosters and partners who exemplify this spirit. In a laugh-out-loud Crazy Folder, they recount a Moon Door worthy

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01:29:01

2.8: Less Bark, More Balance -- Proven Strategies...

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2025/03/01

In Episode 2.8, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh unravel the mysteries of separation anxiety in dogs. Drawing from their extensive experience running the largest foster-based rescue in the Pacific Northwest, they discuss the significance of the human-canine relationship and offer practical approaches for resolving this widespread behavior problem. With anecdotes of 1% dogs (like Jenny's infamous Rolex), they delve into extreme cases, the use of high-security crates, training collars and

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01:09:09

2.7: Behavioral Breakthroughs -- From 'Not Adoptable'...

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2025/02/20

In episode 2.7, Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh recount a few success stories of "not adoptable" behavior dogs transferred from local shelters who were transformed with balanced training: Meet Rex, a fear-aggressive young shepherd; Bane, a Kujo-esque Corgi; Kota, a mini monster cattle dog; Bosco, an aggressively relentless humper; and Migo, a bitey cattle dog. They also share not-so-glamorous 'Not Your 9 to 5' moments involving receipt and assessment of poop pictures from fosters. The

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01:38:24

2.6: Behavioral Euthanasia - Buttercup's Story and...

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2025/02/16

In a long and heavy episode 2.6, hosts Jenny and Ashlyn spill the tea on the taboo topic of behavioral euthanasia (BE). They share the heartbreaking decision to euthanize Buttercup and provide a transparent and inside look at the BE decisions for ten dogs since 2017. They divulge the recent and tragic loss of an adult dog Bobby from the San Bernardino city shelter due to a Parvo outbreak, and in Not Your 9 to 5, navigate senior dog care with an adopter. Finally, in the 'Crazy Folder,' they

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01:11:04

2.5: Don't Smooch the Pooch -- Let's Normalize NOT...

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2025/02/09

Hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh want to spread the word -- just because you love your dogs doesn't mean you should kiss/hug them. This Valentine's Day, let's normalize NOT kissing our dogs! In Not Your 9 to 5, Ashlyn drives 200 miles in one day while the Shit List features irresponsible rescues and dog flippers. Finally, they answer a *shitty* question from a listener you don't want to miss. (Stay tuned after the Outro for insider bloopers and brain farts.)LINKS to

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01:05:21

2.4: Fungus Among Us -- Healing Yeasty Dogs from the...

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2025/02/01

In Episode 2.4 (not called Skin Dumpster Fires) hosts Jenny and Ashlyn spill the tea on tackling systemic yeast infections in dogs -- think of it as 'Extreme Makeover: Doggy Edition' with a low-carb diet and Chlorohex infused skincare routine -- and introduce Jenny's latest project, Ludo, a dead ringer for Ashlyn's former foster and heart dog, Bodhi. They also revisit Episode 2.3 to clarify some minor details they forgot to mention in their sleep-deprived states (like what even is

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01:14:10

2.3: WA State Takes on Puppyland While We Take on...

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2025/01/24

Episode 2.3 delves into the gut-wrenching (and sleep-depriving) world of caring for parvo puppies, revealing the compassion resilience necessary for medical cases specifically, and dog rescue generally. Jenny and Ashlyn then spill the tea on Puyallup based Puppyland getting slapped with a 3.75M fine for selling sick puppy mill dogs at insane interest rates and opine on the broader implications of the ruling. Finally, PETA lands in the Crazy Folder, alongside fanatical "trainers" who think

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01:10:40

2.2: Beyond the Smoke: A Dog Rescue's Perspective on...

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2025/01/16

Jenny and Ashlyn discuss the Los Angeles wildfires, exploring public misconceptions about dog rescue in the aftermath of a natural disaster and the short attention span for suffering. Learn how you can support organizations making an impact for dogs in L.A., past and present. "Not Your 9 to 5" anecdotes feature DGS Alum Biggy, who swallowed a sewing cushion, and adoptable Bulldog Pebbles with an ouchy bum. You may be surprised to hear why you shouldn't have your dog's anal glands expressed and what

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01:17:48

2.1: Are We Forgetting Anything? More Cowbell!

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2025/01/09

Hold onto your butts for Season 2 of "So You Want to Run a Dog Rescue?", a raw and behind the scenes look at the day to day of running the largest foster-based dog rescue in the Pacific Northwest. In this inaugural episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh present the 12 Days of Christmas Crazy Folder, including highlights like such as a Chris, a man desperate for help with his "rabid" dog, and Gabriel, who reportedly has an IQ of 143 but was flummoxed by an adoption application. Plus, they answer

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01:09:43

21: The DL on Decompression and Managing Off-Leash Dogs

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2024/12/19

In the final episode of 2024, Jenny and Ashlyn reflect on their whirlwind week managing adoption and foster challenges at Dog Gone Seattle. They delve into decompression protocols for rescue dogs, explaining why routine and minimal interaction are crucial during transitions. Additionally, they address how to handle a charging off-leash dog. With a mix of practical advice and hilarious personal anecdotes, this episode is like a self-help guide for dog rescuers who occasionally need to punt a

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01:10:58

20: WTF is a Goberian? Plus Meet the Rescue's 4...

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2024/12/14

In this milestone episode, Jenny and Ashlyn lament the challenges of onboarding fosters who just want to "save a dog" but then aren't prepared for the common realities of fostering. They share the "bare minimum" care expected from fosters, plus what makes a foster stand out. Plus, meet four dogs who have been in the rescue the longest: Kimber, Freya, Buttercup, and Copper, with a tough potential decision for one of them. Finally, they dive into the 'Crazy Folder' featuring a disheveled lawyer trying

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01:18:21

19: Pet Health 101 - Basic Shit Everyone with a Dog...

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2024/12/07

In Episode 19, Jenny and Ashlyn delve into essential pet health knowledge every dog owner should have. Covering topics from vaccinations, microchips, and preventative care to common health issues and emergency signs, they provide actionable advice for maintaining your dog's wellbeing. The hosts also share anecdotes from a recent emergency foster transfer amidst a chaotic Thanksgiving airport experience, and answer audience questions about dog traits and enrichment toys. Stay tuned after the outro

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01:29:45

18: Navigating Veterinary Care with Dr. Mona...

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2024/11/28

In Episode 18, Jenny and Ashlyn continue their conversation with esteemed veterinarian Dr. Mona Radeshwar, addressing current questions and challenges such as heartworm prevention, leptospirosis, and Chagas disease. They also answer audience questions from the first part of their discussion, including how to know if your vet is corporate and how to find a vet you can trust. Engaging segments like 'Not Your 9 to 5' and the 'Crazy Folder' offer real-life rescue experiences and valuable insights

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