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Seeing “FIV positive” on a cat’s profile can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what FIV really means, how it’s transmitted, and why these cats can live long, happy lives.

Lauren tours this beautiful nonprofit shelter with Jessica and talks with Executive Director, Emily. Animal Harbor works to divert intake from overflowing local municipal shelters, providing an owner surrender option for their community.

Adoption saves lives . Anyone who works in rescue sees that every day. When a dog or cat leaves rescue and enters a home, it represents a second chance. It represents a family choosing to open their door to an animal that needed one. But we cannot adopt our way out of overpopulation. After years of working in rescue, one thing becomes very clear. If we want to reduce the number of animals entering shelters in the first place, spay and neuter has to be foundational.  The Reali

What Is Temp Fostering? Underdog Pet Rescue is a foster based rescue  located in Madison, Wisconsin. This means we do not have a shelter, and we rely solely on our foster homes to house animals while they wait for adoption. These homes are run by volunteers who balance fostering with work, family, travel, and everything else life brings. At Underdog Pet Rescue , temp fosters provide short-term coverage for a primary foster home. When a foster family has travel plans, becomes

Lauren gets a tour of the conjoined shelters, Coffee County Animal Control and Manchester Animal Control in Tennessee. These are source shelters which Underdog Pet Rescue takes animals from. Special thanks to Mackenzie, Shaun, sweet Jackie, Sam, Denise, and the shelter staff for your time and all you do.

Sam is a FORCE. She works tirelessly to save lives, and is in the trenches by living at a cross section of counties that experience pet overpopulation. She interacts daily with shelters to transfer dogs and cat from rural TN to WI, NY, and Canada. In this episode, Lauren visits with Sam after Sam drove a transport with dozens of pets to our foster network in Madison.

Lauren gets a tour of Franklin County Animal Control in Tennessee. Franklin County Animal Control is a source shelter which Underdog Pet Rescue takes animals from. Special thanks to Sam, Heather, and the Franklin Co. staff for your time and all you do.

Dr. Lindsey is a veterinarian in Madison, WI who leads Madison Street Dog Coalition efforts. She is passionate about volunteering her time and talents to help families experiencing (or at risk of) homelessness. She is a mom, a runner, and determined to create a positive culture within vet med.

Jorge is a rewards based trainer in Madison, WI who founded and runs Divine K-9. He supports Underdog foster pets and adopters to improve their well being, and that of the people who care for them.

Lauren gets a tour of Tullahoma Animal Shelter in Tennessee. Tullahoma is a source shelter which Underdog Pet Rescue takes animals from. Special thanks to Sam and Cheryl for your time and all you do.

Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Clinic's Medical Director, Lenore Saindon, DVM chats about what it's like being a vet with Underdog. She talks about why she's passionate about helping pets, and how it takes a village to do the work.

Lauren visits one of Underdog Pet Rescue's source shelters, Calhoun County Humane Society, in Anniston, AL. Special thanks to Shelly and Amanda for their time and all the work they to do help the animals at their shelter.

Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Service's director and founder Lauren Brinkman and her husband Kyle discuss how My Pet Project came to be. Learn about the adventures they're about to go on while exploring the world of animals welfare.

I started Underdog in 2012 out of my basement, about five minutes from where our clinic stands today. At the time, I did not have a five-year plan or a roadmap. My goal was simple. Take animals from high-volume shelters, put them into foster homes, and get them ready for adoption.