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Tails of Resilience x Dr. Megan Gottschalk, Founder of Bradford’s Second Chance Rescue
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, Jolene sits down with Dr. Megan Gottschalk, veterinarian and founder of Bradford’s Second Chance Rescue. Inspired by her beloved dog Bradford, the rescue is a…
Tails of Resilience x Brittany Amarillas, President of Golden Bond Rescue
Rescue Without Borders: Grit, Growth & Giving Retrievers a Second Chance In this heartfelt episode of Tails of Resilience, Jolene sits down with Brittany Amarillas, President of Golden Bond…
Tails of Resilience x Noelle Almrud, Director of Operations at Beagle Freedom Project
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, I sit down with Noelle Almrud, Director of Operations at Beagle Freedom Project — the world’s leading organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals…
Tails of Resilience x Kelli Delperdang, Marketing and Communications Manager with Street Dog Heros
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we’re joined by Kelli Delperdang, Marketing & Communications Manager at Street Dog Hero, for a powerful conversation about purpose, boundaries, and hope in…
Tails of Resilience x Harrison Edell, CEO of PAWS
This week on Tails of Resilience, we had the honor of sitting down with Harrison Edell, CEO of PAWS—a leader with more than two decades of experience across animal care, conservation, and nonprofit…
Where Passion Takes Flight: Michael Schneider on 10 Years of Rescue Work
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, I sit down with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots to the Rescue, an organization that has transported 2,000 animals this year alone. Michael shares how a…
The Wildlings Way: Compassion, Commitment & Community with Ally Remington
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, Jolene talks with Ally Remington, founder of Wildlings Forest Sanctuary. Ally shares how a sanctuary that began with her and her husband doing everything on…
Boundaries, Burnout, and the Unpredictable World of Rescue with Micki Simeone with West Columbia Gorge Humane
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we’re joined by Micki Simone from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society—a small but mighty nonprofit based in Washougal, Washington, where every animal is treated…
Resilience in the Mud: A Conversation with Wendy Smith of Odd Man Inn
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, Jolene sits down with Wendy Smith, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge in Jamestown, Tennessee — a 93-acre sanctuary home to nearly…
Building a System of Care: The PAW Team Approach with Nicole Perkins
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Nicole Perkins, Director of the Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team — a grassroots nonprofit providing veterinary care, supplies, and support to…
Rewilding Resilience: Kristen McNab of Rewild Refuge Farm Sanctuary
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Kristen McNab, founder and executive director of Rewild Refuge Farm Sanctuary in Kingston, WA. Kristen shares the heartfelt journey of…
The Heart Behind the Process: How Structure Fuels Compassion at Saving Great Animals
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Jacintha Sayed, Director of Saving Great Animals, a Seattle-based rescue that has helped more than 8,500 dogs find their forever homes since…
Justice, Grit, and Whiskers: The Story of Spooky Whiskers Rescue
Firefighter. EMT. Psychic medium. Cat rescuer. Crystal Wedra wears many hats — but the common thread through them all is her unshakable belief in justice and standing up for those who can’t speak for…
Sustaining Compassion: Kate Tsyrklevich on Self-Care and Sanctuary Life
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Kate Tsyrklevich, co-founder of Heartwood Haven Animal Sanctuary, about the challenges and rewards of running a farm animal rescue. Kate opens up…
Rock On, Rescue On — A Conversation with Jme Thomas of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Jme Thomas, the dynamic and passionate founder of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue based in Monroe, Washington. Jme brings both grit and heart to her…
Turning Suffering into Sanctuary with Todd Friedman of Arthur's Acres Animal Sancturary
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Todd Friedman, the deeply compassionate founder of Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary. Todd shares his journey from feeling a lack of purpose in…
Resilience Through a Social Work Lens: At the Intersection of People and Pets with Kelly Bremken
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Kelly Bremken, the first Veterinary Social Worker at Oregon Humane Society. Kelly is redefining what it means to see the humane society as a…
Healing, Resilience, and Rescue: Lisa Beggio’s Story Behind the Shelter Doors
In this powerful episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Lisa Beggio, Executive Director of Columbia Humane Society, whose nearly three decades in animal welfare have been defined by…
Small but Mighty: CHEW Dog Rescue’s Foster-Powered Mission with Gloria Stewart
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Gloria Stewart of CHEW Dog Rescue—that’s Canine Health Education and Welfare—an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue dedicated to saving dogs and…
Rachel Davis of Lily’s Pad Rescue on Love, Loss & Saving Special Bulldogs
In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Rachel Davis, founder of Lily’s Pad Rescue — an organization dedicated to giving medically challenged bulldogs a second chance at life. Rachel…
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Tails of Resilience has published 28 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Tails of Resilience is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 1m.
