Dixie sits down with Cora Moore of Faeryland Farms, a Tennessee sanctuary where rescued goats become partners in wellness, education, and community healing. Cora shares how her background in psychology and her deep connection to nature shaped a program that brings goats into classrooms, assisted‑living homes, universities, and community events — helping people slow down, breathe, and reconnect.Listeners will learn how Ginger Snaps became the first certified therapy goat in the U.S., why goat‑assisted wellness is rooted in consent and co‑regulation, and how Faeryland Farms is building a national certification program to support therapy goats everywhere. With 50 rescued animals, a National Wildlife Federation–certified habitat, and a mission centered on kindness, grounding, and joy, Faeryland Farms shows how “the sweetest little heathens” can change lives.Connect with Cora:Facebook : www.facebook.com/cora.moore.197279About Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own, do not reflect the position of the show and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#Goats#GoatLife#GoatLovers#BabyGoats#FunnyGoats#GoatVideos#GoatFarm

Francine Guillot of the Spay Neuter Iberia Project (SNIP) joins the Animal Posse Podcast to share a raw, boots‑on‑the‑ground look at what it really takes to fight pet overpopulation in Louisiana. From reviving a dormant nonprofit to rescuing special‑needs kittens like Gump, Francine walks us through the daily challenges, emotional wins, and community gaps that shape animal welfare in New Iberia.She breaks down how SNIP approaches TNR, works with local vets, supports elderly residents who feed but can’t afford to fix, and pushes for accessible spay/neuter options in a parish overwhelmed by stray cats and dogs. You’ll hear stories of wall‑trapped kittens, trap‑smart ferals, transport programs, and the relentless determination required to make even the smallest dent in overpopulation.This episode is a testament to the power of volunteers, compassion, and community outreach—and a reminder that one success story can keep an entire mission moving forward.SNIP Website: snipiberia.comEmail: [email protected] Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own, do not reflect the position of the show and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.

In this episode, host Dixie sits down with Katie Hunt, the driving force behind Shagbark Hickory Farm—a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to the life-changing power of equine-assisted therapy.Katie shares how her farm evolved from a family hobby into a vital community asset, matching semi-retired horses with individuals facing anxiety, autism, ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Discover the incredible, documented bond between humans and horses, how an animal’s heartbeat can help regulate our own, and the ways Shagbark Hickory Farm is instilling responsibility and joy in everyone from two-year-old preschoolers to adults.Connect with Shagbark Hickory Farm:Facebook: Shagbark Hickory FarmContact/Text: 860-849-3868About Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own, do not reflect the position of the show and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.

Carin, owner of Hide and Scratch, joins Dixie to share the inspiring story behind her cat‑focused company and the creation of the Give a Cat a Box program—a donation system designed to bring comfort, enrichment, and security to cats in shelters, foster homes, and adoption centers.She explains how a simple cardboard box can reduce stress, support natural feline instincts, and help cats transition more smoothly into their forever homes. Carin also opens up about fostering, partnering with Mission Meow, and the surprising economics behind Amazon wishlists that pushed her to build a better, rescue‑friendly donation platform.Listeners will learn why cats crave boxes, how silver vine compares to catnip, and how Hide and Scratch is helping rescues nationwide improve the daily lives of cats in their care.Support Hide and Scratch: https://hideandscratch.comLearn about Give a Cat a Box: https://www.giveacatabox.comIf you’d like to send a donation directly to our rescue through Hide and Scratch: https://www.giveacatabox.com/partners/unwanted-feline-organization/About Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.

Families often feel overwhelmed when their cats develop behavior issues—and many consider surrendering them. In this conversation, Dixie sits down with Matt Wildman of the National Cat Behavior Helpline to explore how his team helps keep cats in their homes through free, phone‑based behavior counseling. From litter box mysteries to inter‑cat conflict, stress‑related behaviors, and the emotional side of supporting desperate owners, Matt shares the stories, strategies, and hope behind the hotline’s growing impact.Listeners will learn why behavior issues are solvable more often than people think, how shelters can use the helpline as a resource, and what really happens on the other end of the call.🔗 Learn MoreNational Cat Behavior Helpline [email protected] Behavior Counseling Course : https://humanepro.org/training-education/online-courses/cat-behavior-counselingGuide to Cat Behavior Counseling : https://humanepro.org/magazine/guides/guide-cat-behavior-counselingAbout Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#CatBehaviorHelp#CatBehavior#CatRescue#SurrenderPrevention#KeepCatsHome

In this episode, Dixie talks with Rebecca McCathern from Helena’s Community Cats of SWGA about the realities of rescuing cats in rural Georgia. From nonstop kitten season to bottle‑baby emergencies, dumping, TNR challenges, and the myths that keep people from spaying and neutering, this conversation shines a light on what rescuers in the South are facing every single day.Rebecca shares how she built her new 501(c)(3), why she named it after her mom, the difference between California and Southern states when it comes to animal welfare, and the creative ways she’s bringing education into her community. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to protect community cats in underserved areas, this episode is full of truth, heart, and real‑world solutions.Learn more : https://www.helenascommunitycats.org/About Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#AnimalRescue #CatSanctuary #FeralCats #SpayNeuter #RescueStories #NeonatalKittens #AdoptDontShop #CatRescueLife #PodcastEpisode

In this episode, Vicki Davison of Kindred Tails Sanctuary shares how two feral cats turned into a full rescue on five acres of rural Georgia. She talks about caring for 40+ free‑roaming cats, neonatal kittens, goats, dogs, and the daily challenges rescues face—from overpopulation to lack of spay/neuter access.This conversation is a real look at sanctuary life, compassion, burnout, and why adult cats deserve just as much love as kittens.Connect with Kindred Tails Sanctuary:Website: https://kindredtailssanctuary.orgAbout Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#AnimalRescue #CatSanctuary #FeralCats #SpayNeuter #RescueStories #NeonatalKittens #AdoptDontShop #CatRescueLife #KindredTailsSanctuary #PodcastEpisode

In this powerful conversation, Dixie sits down with Diana Tuorto of Horse Rescue United to uncover the hidden world of horse rescue. From auction pipelines and Amish workhorses to senior sanctuary care and lifelong adoption contracts, Diana shares the realities most people never see — and the hope that keeps her fighting for every horse. Hear how her team saves lives, rehabilitates neglected horses, and protects them from ever falling through the cracks again.Learn more or support their work: Horse Rescue United: https://www.horserescueunited.orgAbout Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.

Some cats shut down in shelters. Others hiss, swat, or go silent. But beneath the “spicy” label is almost always one thing—fear.In this episode of Animal Posse, Dixie sits down with Berlin Waters of The Spicy Cat Project to break down why so many cats struggle in shelter environments, how fear is often mistaken for aggression, and what rescuers, fosters, and adopters can do to help stressed cats feel safe again.This episode is essential for anyone working with cats—rescuers, fosters, adopters, or anyone who’s ever wondered why a sweet cat can suddenly seem “spicy.”Links: • The Spicy Cat Project: https://thespicycatproject.comAbout Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#SpicyCats #CatBehavior #ShelterCats #CatRescue #FosterCats #AdoptDontShop #CatWelfare #TNRCommunity #CatBehaviorTips #RescueEducation #CatAdvocacy #FelineStress

Rabbit bonding can be one of the most stressful experiences for any pet parent. When the "one-size-fits-all" checklists fail, how do you move forward?In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Murphy, the founder of The Bunny Bonding Coach. As Ireland’s only professional rabbit bonder with over 500 successful bonds under her belt, Fiona brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the table. We discuss why some bonds get "stuck," how to read subtle bunny body language, and why personality—not just luck—is the key to a successful long-term partnership.Whether you are adding a third rabbit to your trio or starting your very first bonding journey from scratch, Fiona’s insights will help you approach the process with confidence, patience, and calm.Connect with Fiona Murphy:Website: www.thebunnybondingcoach.comAbout Animal Posse 🐈Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice.Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!📌 DisclaimerThis show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.#RabbitBonding #BunnyBehavior #HouseRabbits #RabbitCare #TheBunnyBondingCoach #RabbitLover #BunnyParenting #PetPodcast #AnimalBehavior #HouseBunnySociety