Today, we have a very emotive episode. Our last episode. After 125+ episodes and 2+ years, it’s come time to say goodbye, and take this moment to pause and reflect.

Bridget and Sydney share their experiences and learnings on what it has been like being co-hosts of the From Tip to Tail show and what connecting to rescues every week, in a different way has been like while sharing their feelings about the people and animals they’ve met and interacted with.

This is the end of an era. Welcome to the show’s last episode.


Topics Include
- Why FTTT started
- The importance of collaboration in rescue
- The episodes we loved
- The animals we’ve grown to love
- Three things we are grateful for
- And other topics…


Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq

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There is a severe stray problem in the Houston area, but there also are amazing people that dedicate their time and lives to help solve it, no matter the effort.

In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Forma and Tom Heller, founding board members of ThisIsHouston. A 501c(3) rescue focused on the dogs others would rather euthanize; whether they’re severely sick or injured. They talk about the start of their rescue, the reality of animal welfare in Texas, living with 11 dogs, posting updates, and the experiences that have shaped them along the way.

Topics include
- The beginnings of the rescue
- The stray problem in Houston
- Fosters and donations. Pandemic vs. actuality
- The problem with free adoptions
- Being a rescue couple
- Bear’s story and hospice dogs
- Street feeders
- The importance of posting updates
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3fjOxMq

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There is a sad disparity between the amount of attention cats in need get, relative to dogs in need. Fortunately, there are people who love them and are willing to devote their lives to making this world, a better place for them.

In today’s episode, we welcome Cynthia Long-Pace, owner and funder of The Sunshine Fund cat rescue, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, with a mission to honor the memory of a special kittie named Sunshine by fostering, supporting, and finding forever homes for cats and kittens, one meow at a time.
Cynthia shares her story of surviving breast cancer, stepping up for the kittens, diving into rescue, and the learning opportunities that have come along the way that have helped her grow both as a person and as an organization.

Topics include
- Sunshine and the origins of the rescue
- Surviving cancer and stepping up
- The realities of cat rescue in Huston
- Funding and spending in rescue
- Uniting and building a community
- The Cat Lounge
- Setbacks, overcomings, and pivoting
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3MNQj4U
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
United Pet Rescuers Conference
Addicks
Lykoi Cats

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Today, more than ever, sustainability is at the top of everyone’s mind.
But what is sustainability? What are the steps our beloved companies are taking to ensure they are making as little impact as possible not only on the environment, but also on their workers, and our furry little friends?

In today’s episode, we welcome Christine Mallier. The sustainability and communications manager at Petcurean, a premium pet food, Canada-based, global company, with a mission to ensure all dogs and cats live happier, healthier, and longer lives.
Christine breaks down the company’s ethos and the sustainability initiatives they are implementing to protect people, the environment, and our animals while discussing the projects they are moving forward with and their sustainability plan.

Topics Include
- Christine’s career at Petcurean
- Sustainability in a corporate setting
- Mental health, burnout, and compassion fatigue
- The impact of the younger generations of the workforce
- The PSC Packaging Pledge
- The impact people can make by reaching out to their loved brands
- Petcurean’s approach to pet food
- Insect protein and sustainability
- Petcurean’s carbon neutrality and future plans
- Balancing the carbon pawprint
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3friFFu
UN Development Goals for 2030
Petcurean Sustainability Report 2021
SuperZoo
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Earth Rated

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What if we told you your favorite dog shampoo was responsible for feeding children in Haiti and providing education to young adults in Guatemala? In this touching, eye-opening episode, we talk with James Brandly, Community Engagement Coordinator with Gifts of Love International (GOLI) and former TropiClean Pet Products employee, to hear more about how Cosmos Corporation’s partnership with GOLI is changing the lives of the poor around the globe – one bottle of dog shampoo at a time.

James fills us in on the heartbreaking state of La Gonâve Island in Haiti and how GOLI is bringing hope to a once desolate place. Plus, James tells us how pet parents and mission-minded people alike can come together to support the poor and needy around the globe.

To learn more about Cosmos Corporation and the brands you can purchase to support the people in Haiti and Guatemala, visit: https://www.cosmoscorp.com/.

Topics Include:
- James' career from Cosmos Corporation to GOLI
- How the Cosmos Corporation got involved in the pet industry
- GOLI's involvement in Guatemala and Haiti
- The company’s role during the pandemic
- Finding partnerships that align with your mission
- Teaching, not preaching, the culture
- James’ mission trip to Haiti
- The power of the “why”
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3BIDIdS
Cosmos
Tropiclean
Gifts of Love International

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There’s an uncomfortable truth to let in, and that is that animals we consider food are so much more than what most of us have the opportunity to see. And this is no mistake.

Kathy Stevens, founder, and director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary joins us today, to share her experience in rescuing and caring for farm animals, what the role of the industry is, and why there is a mental separation between them and pets.

Catskills Animal Sanctuary, a 150-acre refuge that rescues farmed animals, ignites social change to end their exploitations, and champions vegan living, was born from Kathy’s desire to combine her love for teaching and learning, and her love for animals. All types of animals.


Topics Include:
- The beginnings of the Sanctuary
- The mental separation between farmed animals and pets
- The role of the industry
- The primary focus of the Sanctuary’s work
- How do animals come into the Sanctuary’s care
- Working with factory farms
- The goat games
- Fighting burnout, and compassion fatigue
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3eu0Rsy
The Good Good Pig
The Open Sanctuary Project

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Is not that people don’t care, is that people don’t know. This is why Cara Achterberg decided to put her storytelling skills into practice to create awareness of the reality of shelters in the south, after her own experience.

Cara is the President and CoFounder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and 100% volunteer-run organization dedicated to raising awareness for homeless dogs and the heroes who fight for them, using journalism, photography, and film as their tools.
In today’s episode, Cara talks about how Waldo started, the importance media has in this industry, and why animals don’t belong in shelters.

Topics Include:
- How did the Waldo get started
- The impact of showing up
- How important branding is
- The rescue road trips
- Ambers Halfway Home
- The power of storytelling
- The change leadership can create
- The future of the organization
- The veterinary crisis in the south
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3TMULUm
Who Wil Let the Dogs Out
One Hundred Dogs and Counting
Halfway Home Animal Rescue
Ambers Halfway Home
Saving Webster Dogs
Anderson County Paws
Big Dog Ranch Rescue

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We are all living in a difficult time, where animal intake is over the roof, the housing issue is on the rise, and there’s a severe staff shortage. Now, more than ever, it’s important to find creative and innovative ways to help animals in need.

Tori Fugate is the Chief Communications Officer at KC Pet Project, a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization operating the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City’s Animal Shelter, leading the way in creating a compassionate, safe community for pets and people through progressive, lifesaving programs and services, community resources, and educational opportunities.
In this episode, Tori breaks down the importance storytelling and adaptivity have had, how they managed to reduce a 70% euthanasia rate, and what struggles her team is facing today, on their 10-year anniversary.

Topics Include:
- How KC Pet Project got started
- Storytelling as a marketing technique
- Tori’s background
- Spending zero dollars on marketing
- Ideas for creating content
- The housing issue and its impact on animal intake
- Reaching out to the community for support
- Rescuing exotic and illegal animals
- And other topics…

Resources Mentioned:
KC Pet Project: https://kcpetproject.org/
CUDDLY Blog: https://bit.ly/3OJYwWR

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