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The Annenberg Learner PodcastEpisode 38: Inside Wallis Annenberg PetSpace: Innovation in Animal Welfare2025-02-0524 min
Petspace PodcastEpisode 26 - Best Of Vol.2We made it to the new year, can you believe it? To celebrate, we’re looking back at the second half of the episodes that brought us here, with highlights from PetSpace Podcast episodes 11-20.Guests include viral sensations, trailblazers in animal welfare, and more folks fighting the good fight to raise awareness and make the world a better place – for us, and for all our furry friends. Thanks as always for listening!The Petspace Podcast is:Hosted by Catie Voglio,Recorded & Edited by Roger Gomez,...2025-01-071h 11Petspace PodcastEpisode 25 - Best Of Vol.12024 is almost over, which means it’s a perfect time to look back at the episodes of the podcast that got us here. Today, we’re celebrating our first full year on the air by diving back into our favorite moments from our first 10 episodes.This eclectic collection of guests has really helped us explore just how broad the world of rescue can be…and how many unique humans it takes to save lives. Our interviewees include A-list celebrities, a CNN Hero of the Year, and plenty of people fighting the good fight to raise a...2024-12-171h 05
Born to Talk Radio ShowGabrielle AmsterThank you Gabrielle Amster for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Meet Gabrielle. Gabrielle Amster joined Wallis Annenberg PetSpace as director in 2021. Before coming to PetSpace, Gabrielle served as the executive director of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. During her tenure, she increased adoption rates by more than 40 percent. ...2024-11-041h 01Petspace PodcastEpisode 24 - Aimee SadlerFor some shelters and rescues, “every dog every day” might only be an aspiration, but for Aimee Sadler, it defines her entire approach to canine enrichment. As CEO of Dogs Playing For Life, Aimee has traveled the country to introduce shelters to the idea of playgroups, a perfect way for dogs to get their ya-ya’s out; in doing so, Aimee has changed the experience of tens of thousands of shelter dogs across America.On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Aimee talks about her winding journey through animal welfare, how playgroups allow shelter staff...2024-10-0142 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 23 - Wesley SwainstonWesley Swainston is on the run – literally – to help shelter dogs get the exposure they need to find their forever homes. You may have seen him on TikTok or Instagram, inviting you to join him on a run as he gives a dog a much-needed break from a kennel at a shelter. Wesley’s videos combine his lifelong passion for volunteering with his more recently found skills in dog training, and they’ve given plenty of views, and fresh air, to shelter dogs in need.On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Wesley shares how he a...2024-09-0328 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 22 - Thom McallumThere’s beauty in everything, even a litter of rambunctious puppies, running through their own poop. And for videographer Thom McCallum, capturing the beauty and joy of fostering is just one part of the job – because ultimately, Thom’s role is to say farewell to as many pups as possible, so he can continue to make room for more little lives to come into his home.On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Thom shares how fostering turned his neighborhood into a community, gives his tips on how to avoid foster-failing, and reflects on how embracing rescue has br...2024-08-0629 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 21 - Sterling Davis aka The Trap KingMany people would gladly settle for a successful career in music, but for Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, rapping was merely a stepping stone towards his true calling: TNR and community cat management. After doing years of outreach and education, Sterling founded TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions in 2017. Today, his nonprofit continues to champion TNR and provide trapping resources to rescues and communities in need. On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Sterling shares when he realized he was a Cat Guy, how he’s bridging the gap between Black communities and predominantly white welfare organizations, and how he’...2024-07-0944 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 20 - Jess RonaLet’s be real: dog groomers are the unsung heroes of the pet industry. They’re the ones who battle through the matted coats, risk life and limb to clip nails, and make it look so easy to keep our pets well-maintained, happy, and healthy. And who better to talk about dog grooming than Jess Rona, groomer to the stars and a star in her own right? As an aspiring comedian, Jess found her way into the world of pet grooming at a young age and used her creativity via social media to highlight how c...2024-06-1138 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 19 - Kelsey DarraghSometimes, the rescue world can be heavy. But today’s guest – creator, filmmaker, and author Kelsey Darragh – somehow captures the most magical moments, especially with her ever rotating cast of foster dogs. Admittedly, Kelsey was a pro at saying goodbye… until Hippo came along. She shares how one dog seemingly changed her life for nothing but the best and how she continues to champion for her foster dogs with the help of one squatty, crop-eared nugget by her side. On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Kelsey talks about why animal shelters are a great place to make f...2024-05-1444 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 18 - Vanessa VillelaNot all rescue stories are “love at first sight”; often, it’s simply about helping an animal in need, and the bond that grows from there. Sometimes that electric feeling is undeniable where you know that you and your pet-to-be are absolutely perfect for each other. That’s what happened when Vanessa Villela met her cat, Osita, here at PetSpace.On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Vanessa describes her first meeting with Osita, how she knew she was ready to adopt a new pet, and why, when a breeder offered her a free2024-04-3033 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 17 - Brett YatesOur guest on today’s episode, Brett Yates, is involved in more pet-friendly initiatives than you can shake a stick at. Pet-inclusive housing? You’ve got it. Community outreach and support? Throw it on the list. Research to incentivize and rapidly develop a single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant that would change spay/neuter practices forever? Yeah, why not? As the CEO of the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Brett oversees a bevy of truly incredible projects and measures, all aimed at improving the lives of pets and their people.On this episode of the P...2024-04-1640 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 16 - Matt Nelson aka WeRateDogs“The dogs are good again this week.” Over the years, Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs has delivered some iconic lines in support of man’s best friend, and as WeRateDogs’ presence has grown, so has Matt’s ambitions to give back to the community of dog-lovers that he has amassed. Enter the 15/10 Foundation, inspired by the followers of WeRateDogs this foundation now covers medical bills to make shelter dogs more adoptable.On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Matt talks about why he was personally inspired to start the 15/10 Foundation, how a small co...2024-04-0255 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 15 - Nathan Kehn aka Nathan The Cat LadyNathan Kehn is many things: an actor, a video game designer, an influencer, a budding TNR enthusiast… but first and foremost, he identifies as a “crazy cat lady” in the best of ways. He found that leaning into being a “cat lady” was a superior alternative to “Nathan the Cat Daddy” (trust us, he very quickly learned why). Nathan the Cat Lady hasan innate talent for writing skits and has grown it into a purpose-driven platform that strives to make the world a better place for cats and cat-lovers alike.On this episode of the PetSpace P...2024-03-1943 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 14 - Zach Skow“Who rescued who?” It’s something you hear often when it comes to our pets, but for Zach Skow, the sentiment couldn’t be truer. Faced with end-stage liver disease and an uphill battle with addiction, Zach credits his dogs with getting him through his darkest days, and he’s been returning the favor ever since. His rescue, Marley’s Mutts, has been going strong for more than a decade, and he joined us on the PetSpace Podcast to talk about one of its newer programs, Pawsitive Change, a comprehensive canine training program for inmates....2024-03-0559 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 13 - Holly AllenOkay, so let’s say you were inspired by our last episode with Puppy Bowl ref Dan Schachner, who fostered dogs for a decade before finally adopting one for himself. Or maybe fostering has been on your to-do list, or it’s a New Year’s Resolution of yours, but you don’t know where to start. Well, today’s guest on the PetSpace Podcast, Holly Allen, has been rescuing animals for basically her entire life, and she has years of experience and advice for all you would-be fosters out there.Holly stop...2024-02-2034 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 12 - Dan SchachnerOn this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, we’re joined by someone who truly scored a touchdown when he landed the role of a lifetime: as the referee – or “ruffaree,” as the case may be – of the Puppy Bowl. Each year, Dan Schachner attempts to maintain order for the 100+ puppies who participate in the event, while also highlighting adoptable puppies and helping their rescues find homes for dogs in need.Dan joined us at PetSpace to talk about the finer points of “ruffareeing,” how Puppy Bowl has evolved in the 13 years he’s been refereeing the event, and why...2024-02-0634 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 11 - Hannah Shaw aka Kitten LadyWhat would you do if you found an abandoned kitten in a tree? Hopefully we’d all do something to help, but for Hannah Shaw, stumbling upon her cat-to-be, Coco, literally changed her life. And in the years since, as the Kitten Lady, she’s made it her mission to educate people on how to care for neonatal kittens, the most vulnerable – and incredibly cute – population found at shelters across the country .On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Hannah shares her advice for avoiding burnout in animal welfare, how she’s gotten so good at ma...2024-01-2343 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 10 - Susan Michals CatConOur guest on this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Susan Michals has spent close to a decade producing events that challenge typical “cat people” stereotypes. A former writer and producer at E!, Susan decided to marry her love of cats and her art background into the first Cat Art Show; impressed by the turnout, she created CatCon a year later, and the rest is history.Coming up on the 10th year of Cat Art Show, Susan joined us to talk about the origins of her feline-focused events, how rescue and visitor experiences separated CatCon from...2024-01-0934 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 09 - David HoffmanAs the human half of Liberty Mutual’s buddy-cop pair LiMu Emu and Doug, writer/actor David Hoffman is pretty famous for working with animals… well, one specific animal. But, as he confesses on this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, despite his rapport with his emu partner, he has actually been afraid of dogs for most of his life. The keyword there is “most,” as David shares how his rescue dog, Duke, has considerably changed his outlook on Man’s Best Friend.On this episode, David talks about the relatable origins of his fea...2023-12-2640 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 08 - Brad GoreskiOn this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, celebrity stylist and rescue dog dad, Brad Goreski, joined us in-studio to share what he loves most about his resced dogs,how he is using his Instagram as a platform for rescue activism, and how he can no longer imagine a night where he isn't sleeping snugly with a pup on either side.During our conversation, Brad confessed that one of his goals for 2023 was to conquer his fear of visiting an animal shelter; like many people, he worried that visiting a shelter might be too sad...2023-12-1239 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 07 - Rita Earl BlackwellOn this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, we are joined by one of our most treasured rescue networkers and fairy dogmother, Rita Earl Blackwell. This time we took the show on the road to Rita’s home away from home - one of LA County’s Animal Care Centers. Rita has repeatedly gone viral for her videos and photos of shelter dogs in need. This incredible human has helped many rescue organizations – including PetSpace – identify and transfer in some of their most incredible dogs. We all got a little teary-eyed as Rita shared how she’s dedicated her life to re...2023-11-2834 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 06 - Caitlin & Maxwell BensonOn this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Caitlin and Maxwell Benson, founders of the comedy production company, Can’t Even Comedy – but most importantly, repeat PetSpace adopters – give us the scoop on how they have mastered weaving their love for their pets into their work and their everyday lives. We had no shortage of laughs as the duo shared stories of how a crusty old chihuahua helped cement their love, how they have managed to find laughter in tragedy, and how they plan to expand their passion for animal welfare into their future. For more fr...2023-11-1434 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 05 - Sophie GamandAs the saying goes… “eyes are the windows to the soul”, and Sophie Gamand’s work proves this is not just applicable to us humans, but animals as well, especially those waiting for their forever homes. An award-winning artist and photographer, Sophie has made a career out of humanizing dogs, first with her viral series “Wet Dog” and “Pit Bull Flower Power,” and later by documenting trips to dog farms in South Korea, shelters in Puerto Rico, and rescue ride-alongs in Moldova...2023-10-3149 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 04 - Beth PrattRecorded just a few months before P-22’s tragic passing, this episode features Beth Pratt of #SaveLACougars and the National Wildlife Foundation. Beth, aka “the Cougar Lady,” joins the PetSpace Podcast to talk about how P-22 became an iconic presence in LA, and in doing so, revolutionized the way people think about our relationship with urban wildlife. Beth has also spent years working on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which is designed to give wildlife safe passage over the 101 freeway in Agoura Hills, CA. The project is monumental, is set to be finished in 2025, and as...2023-10-1741 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 03 - Matt Hobbs aka Puppy SongsOur pets have all sorts of silly, goofy, adorable little quirks, and Matt Hobbs has made a career out of turning those funny quirks and cute moments into catchy songs – or, more specifically, Puppy Songs. What started as a fun hobby during the COVID lockdown has blossomed into something way way larger: thanks to songs like “Cheese Tax” and “Big Stretch,” Matt has racked up over 16 million likes on TikTok and millions of plays on Spotify.On this episode, Matt shares how he went from selling toilets on the internet to writing vi...2023-10-0337 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 01 - Kristen BellKicking off with a guest who needs no introduction, Kristen Bell. To call Kristen an “animal lover” is most certainly an understatement – after understanding at a young age that all living things have significance in this world, she leaned into her love of animals and the safe space that they provided her. Kristen has rescued and fostered countless dogs (particularly seniors who have experienced trauma and needed a little extra love), and at every step of her life, has gone out of her way to make the world a better place for animals of all shapes and sizes. 2023-09-1933 minPetspace PodcastEpisode 02 - Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street VetDr. Kwane Stewart has been a practicing veterinarian for over 20 years, and he has worked in both private practice as well as public municipal animal shelters. But it wasn’t until he became The Street Vet that he felt like his purpose in life became clear. On this episode of the PetSpace Podcast, Dr. Kwane talks with us about the emotional toll of working in animal welfare, the importance of the human-animal bond, and how his foundation, Project Street Vet, is offering a new way forward for veterinarians, the unhoused, and their pets.You can find Dr...2023-09-1942 minPetspace PodcastPetSpace Podcast TrailerWhat was the moment you knew your life would never be the same because of an animal? Whether it was a childhood pet or a connection made at a time you least expected, animals can shape and transform our lives in incredible ways.Brought to you by Wallis Annenberg Petspace, The PetSpace podcast is here to explore the human-animal bond and these undeniable experiences with celebrity guests, industry professionals, and your everyday animal lovers.The Petspace Podcast is:Hosted by Catie Voglio,Recorded & Edited...2023-09-1202 min
Podcast But Outside172: Outside Puppy BowlHut Hut-- Hump! We set up at an adoption event sponsored by the Puppy Bowl and Animal Planet! Guests include an employee of an adoption facility who isn't crazy about our ideas, an absolute hunk who started a coffee company that helps fund rescues around the country who also isn't a fan of our ideas, and a husband who was his wife's second choice. (Also featuring a handful of puppies who are the type of cute that make you want to squeeze them until they pop.) Recorded 2/4/23 at the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista, CA.Go...2023-02-1500 minBorn to Talk Radio ShowAnnenberg PetSpaceThank you Mary Garcia and Katie McGuire from Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for joining me on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Located in Playa Vista, California, Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is a unique community space that features an interactive place for pet adoptions, educational programming, and an academic leadership institute. Annenberg PetSpace’s mission is to...2021-06-081h 02
The Woof Life Show - A Podcast for Dog LoversThe Wallis Annenberg Petspace: Realities of Rescue & Considering a Senior PetA Conversation with two very powerful women: J.J. Rawlinson, DVM
who is the Senior Manager, Community Partnerships and Welfare Initiatives and Misty Espinoza Marketing and Communications Manager who both work at the Wallis Annenberg Petspace. We discuss the realities of rescuing a dog and celebrating Adopt a Senior Pet month.2019-11-2100 min
5900 WilshireJuly 30th, 2017 - Annenberg PetSpaceCarol Laumen, General Manager, and Dr. J.J. Rawlinson, Veterinarian and Animal Care Manager, joined us on 5900 Wilshire. Annenberg PetSpace is a state-of-the-art community space in Playa Vista with interactive features, adoption suites, an education center, and one on one adoption specialists. Learn more about Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. https://www.annenbergpetspace.org/2017-07-3012 min