The Lifeline Podcast: Pet Lifesaving

In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Lakeisha and Vivian from Best Friends Animal Society’s Houston Team to explore how real change happens in animal welfare from the inside out. 🚨Get an unfiltered look into what it takes to build life-saving programs, partner with local shelters, and move entire communities toward the No Kill 90% benchmark. From navigating politics and policy to mobilizing volunteers and staying grounded in the mission, Lakeisha and Vivian

In this must-listen episode of the Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Ashley, Animal Control Supervisor for Friendswood Animal Control, and Marcy, founder and Executive Director of Friendswood Animal Needs and Solutions (F.A.N.S.). Discover how this dynamic duo is transforming animal welfare in Friendswood through cutting-edge microchipping programs, deep community engagement, and innovative city-nonprofit partnerships.You'll hear inspiring stories of how lost pets are being reunited with their

In this inspiring episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Jennifer Jones—co-founder of Lifeline of Galveston County—for a heartfelt conversation about how a small idea turned into a lifesaving nonprofit. 🐾You’ll hear never-before-shared stories about Lifeline’s humble beginnings, including how Jennifer and her daughter helped design the very first logo, and how the name “Lifeline” was chosen. Jennifer also opens up about navigating chronic pain while staying deeply committed to

In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Amy and Leah—dedicated animal control officers serving the City of Dickinson & Bayou Animal Services. With backgrounds in animal sheltering and boarding facilities, these two women share their transition into the world of municipal animal control and what it truly takes to protect both animals and communities.🐾 Discover how training, education, and community outreach play a critical role in their daily work. Learn about common

🐾 In this episode of The Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Howard Haskell, founder of Sea Dog Inn Pet Resort and the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Sea Dog Saves, to explore the incredible story of a pet boarding facility that’s been quietly saving lives for over 30 years.What started in 1992 as a small hobby kennel in League City, Texas, has grown into one of the largest pet boarding facilities in the area — and a lifeline for local rescue organizations. Howard shares how Sea Dog Inn puts pets before

Welcome back to the Lifeline Podcast, where this episode features Andi Tavarez, an inspiring foster mom and volunteer. Join us as we dive into Andi's remarkable journey in animal rescue, showcasing her dedication to saving lives. Hear about Texas, a foster kitten who made a miraculous recovery thanks to Andi's unwavering commitment. Through bottle feeding, tube feeding, and lots of love, Texas went from the brink of death to a thriving, playful kitten.Andi shares her experiences in fostering spicy

In this powerful episode of the Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Hill, founder and force behind SNIP of League City—the Spay-Neuter Initiative Program that's making waves in Galveston County animal welfare.Tiffany shares her inspiring journey from devoted animal advocate to launching a lifesaving program rooted in her experience with a dog named Chip. What began as a personal mission evolved into a transformative initiative tackling pet overpopulation and providing affordable spay and

In this episode of The Lifeline Podcast, host Caroline McKenna sits down with Kathy Aven, Lifeline’s dedicated Foster Coordinator and Board Member, to discuss the reality of fostering neonatal kittens, the challenges of animal rescue, and the incredible impact of fostering on pets and people alike.🐱 Topics covered in this episode: ✅ The challenges and rewards of fostering neonatal kittens 🍼 ✅ The high mortality rate of orphaned kittens & why keeping them with mom is crucial ✅ How Lifeline is