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The Rescue RevolutionEp. 9: Pawtographs for Pooches and the Paranormal with Tim MaileWelcome back to The Rescue Revolution. Today, you’ll meet Tim Maile, the founder of Pawtographs for Pooches and Fox City Paranormal Team. In a pivotal moment that changed his life forever, Tim shares how his dog, Murray, saved him from a suicide attempt in 2007.
Through Murray, Tim founded Pawtographs for Pooches in 2013 which holds events nationwide in which all proceeds go to local rescues near the event. Tim also discusses how a paranormal event in his own home led to the establishment of Fox City Paranormal Team in 2008. This team was featured on Syfy’s Paranormal Witness...
2023-09-1448 minThe Rescue RevolutionEp. 8: Serenity Animal Hospital & The Greyhound DocWelcome back to another episode of The Rescue Revolution. Today, we’ll be discussing American Greyhounds and their cousins, the Spanish Galgos with Dr. Karen Michalski. As a veterinarian and the founder of Serenity Animal Hospital in Stirling Heights, Michigan, she has made it her life’s work to specialize in greyhounds. This is why she is now famously known as The Greyhound Doc.
In addition to her work with the American Greyhound, Dr. Michalski has traveled to Spain to help rescue and bring back galgos to the United States. Due to the lack of animal protection laws in...
2023-08-3135 minThe Rescue RevolutionEp. 7: The Florida Manatee (The Unusual Mortality Event)As a Florida native, co-existing with manatees was a normal part of everyday life. Also known as sea cows, they are extremely important for our ecosystem and are in grave danger of being enlisted as an endangered species. Many around the world do not know about the perils facing manatees today. They are currently dying by the 100s off the coast of Florida due mostly to seagrass die-offs and algal blooms.
Today, I will be speaking with Irene Arpayoglou, a Marine biologist in Florida, regarding manatees. Irene has a dual master’s degree in marine biology and coast...
2023-05-0736 minThe Rescue RevolutionEp. 6: World Bird Sanctuary: Bald Eagles and Vultures (The World's Largest Bird Sanctuary)Meet Dawn Griffard, the CEO of World Bird Sanctuary, the world's largest bird sanctuary specializing in raptors or birds of prey. Located outside of St. Louis, Missouri, this non-profit (501c3) organization is found on 305 acres of Missouri hardwood forest. On the grounds, you'll find aviaries housing birds from all over the world, educational bird shows, up close and personal bird encounters, natural trails, as well as picnic pavilions. The large outdoor avian exhibits provide housing for a variety of non-releasable birds and the on-site hospital helps to rehabilitate injured birds of prey. True to its mission, World Bird Sanctuary...
2023-03-011h 19The Rescue RevolutionEp. 5: Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (The World's Only Polar Bear Sanctuary)Known as the world’s largest bear and the Arctic’s top predator, polar bears serve as an indicator species for climate change. Because it resides largely within the Arctic Circle, many people will never see a polar bear in its natural habitat. But one sanctuary gives you an utmost marvelous chance to see these beautiful bears roaming around 24 acres of pristine, natural environment, which is as close to the wild as one can possibly get.
Located in Cochrane, Ontario, The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is the only sanctuary in the world to house polar bears, where they...
2022-12-241h 07The Rescue RevolutionEp.5: Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (The World's Only Polar Bear Sanctuary)Known as the world’s largest bear and the Arctic’s top predator, polar bears serve as an indicator species for climate change. Because it resides largely within the Arctic Circle, many people will never see a polar bear in its natural habitat. But one sanctuary gives you an utmost marvelous chance to see these beautiful bears roaming around 24 acres of pristine, natural environment, which is as close to the wild as one can possibly get.
Located in Cochrane, Ontario, The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is the only sanctuary in the world to house polar bears, where they...
2022-12-211h 07The Rescue RevolutionEp. 4: SOS Galgos--Rescuing the Spanish GreyhoundSOS Galgos
The purity of a person’s heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals. This quote couldn’t be further from the truth. One such amazing heart is that of Anna Clements, the co-founder and director of SOS Galgos, based in Barcelona, Spain. Her work is the absolute definition of the unbridled beauty of humanity. Along with her partners and the majority of the Spanish people, she has taken on the quandary of the Galgos or Spanish greyhounds by standing firmly against the torturing, abandoning and killing of thousands of these dogs every year by galgueros, or h...
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The Rescue RevolutionEp.3: Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (The World's Largest Donkey Rescue)Meet Mark Meyers, the founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (PVDR), who leads the world's largest donkey rescue organization in the world. He was listed as a 2019 Top Ten CNN Hero and manages his own film production company called Peaceful Valley Productions, used to educate the community about wild burros and the environment. Mark has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to an extremely misunderstood animal. Despite the historical fallacious beliefs and misconceptions plaguing donkeys, they are extremely intelligent, loving creatures with extraordinarily close social bonds to both animals and humans alike. He will share true stories of perseverance a...
2022-06-061h 11The Rescue RevolutionEp.2: The Primate Sanctuary Part 2Part 2 of 2.
This episode is a continuation of The Primary Sanctuary Part 1. Carmen Presti introduces the audience to Sarah, the black and white capuchin monkey, who was a pet surrender. Learn about her story and how she currently aids the sanctuary in various educational programs which help to benefit her friends. You'll meet Emily, Sarah's enclosure buddy who was rescued out of Buffalo, New York. Prior to her rescue, Emily would threaten her owner and force her to hide in the bathroom. Every primate comes with an intriguing story which highlights his or her resilience and perseverance to...
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The Rescue RevolutionEp.1: The Primate Sanctuary Part 1This is part 1 of 2.
Join Iman Goueli as she interviews Carmen Presti, the founder of The Primate Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in Niagara Falls, New York and is the only primate sanctuary in the Northeastern part of the United States. It has been around since the 1980s and became a non-profit 501c3 organization in the year 2000. The sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing unwanted, abused ex-pets and research monkeys and apes. Mr. Presti and his primates have appeared on numerous television shows including "Animal Planet" and "Live with Regis and Kathy Lee" in the late 1990s. At...
2022-06-0251 minThe Rescue RevolutionTrailer: The Rescue RevolutionFollow Iman Goueli as she navigates the world in search of true rescue stories that will capture your mind and uplift your heart. With her zoology degree in hand, alongside her three rescue horses and two shelter dogs, Iman will embark on a journey to educate the community about the rescue world. You will learn about saving animals and people as Iman speaks to angels among us. She will be your exclusive backstage pass to breathtaking local, national, and global rescues and sanctuaries. Her mission will be to do her small part in publicizing the work of true saints...
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