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The Georgetown Public Policy Review PodcastReducing Recidivism Through the Human-Animal Bond: A Conversation with Zach SnowGPPR Podcast Editor, Brennan Gallagher (MPP '27) chats with Zack Skow, founder of the nonprofit animal rescue Marley's Mutts, to discuss their inmate-canine training program, Pawsitive Change, and the impact it is having on prison culture, reentry, and recidivism.2025-05-0841 min
Unconditional with Maggie LawsonPawsitive Changes with Zach SkowIn this episode, Maggie welcomes Zach Skow, co-founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the Pawsitive Change Program. Zach shares his journey from battling end-stage liver failure to building a life dedicated to rescuing dogs—and how they, in turn, rescued him. Stay tuned as he also dives into the Pawsitive Change Program, which pairs incarcerated individuals with "death row" rescue dogs, transforming lives on both ends of the leash!2025-04-0247 min
Straight Up Dog TalkEpisode 56: Second Chances with Zach Skow of Marley's Mutts and the PawsitiveChange ProgramIn this compelling episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with Zach Skow, the visionary founder of Marley's Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program. Zach shares his inspiring journey from battling end-stage liver disease to establishing a groundbreaking initiative that pairs rescue dogs with incarcerated individuals for mutual rehabilitation.
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
Discover how the Pawsitive Change Program not only saves dogs from high-kill shelters but also provides inmates with vocational training and emotional healing through canine companionship.
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
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Rescued by a DogFrom the Vault: When doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him dieBefore Zach Skow devoted himself to his dog rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marley refused to accept this diagnosis. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2024-12-2538 min
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California InsiderWhy California Animal Shelters Are Facing Record Number Abandoned Pets | Zach SkowOur animal shelter deals with between 30 and 50 surrenders per day. We’ve abandoned animals to a degree that is shameful and deserves a cultural reckoning, and I think that reckoning will only happen if we’re honest about the variables that have contributed to this problem,” says Zach Skow, founder of Marley’s Mutts Animal Rescue.Siyamak sits down with Mr. Skow to discuss the overwhelming number of abandoned animals in California’s shelters and how his Pawsitive Change Program is making an impact by getting dogs adopted and helping prison inmates at the same time.*Views e...2024-09-1837 min
Safe Space ConvosMaking Pawsitive Changes with Zach SkowWe are so honored to have gotten to interview Zach Skow for today’s episode, someone that we’ve admired from afar for a very long time. Zach is the founder of Marley’s Mutts dog rescue and The Pawsitive Change Program, which pairs shelter dogs with incarcerated people for training and rehabilitation. Well over 1,000 incarcerated people have graduated the Pawsitive Change program to date, which boasts a virtually 0% recidivism rate for graduates as compared to the US National average of 73%. In today’s episode, Zach shares with us all about his journey through addiction and liver failure, to somehow...2024-09-121h 16
PetAbility PodcastThe Miracle of Marley's Mutts with Torie Beck"You can't change the past, but you can rescue the future" as quoted by the founder of Marley's Mutts, Zach Skow seems to say it all. Listen as Torie Beck, the coordinator of Miracle Mutts, takes us on a deep dive into Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and her own experiences with her therapy dogs, Sully, her blind dog, and Roo, her bipedal puppy. This rescue uniquely focuses not only on the dogs saved from high risk situations in overpopulated shelters, but the potential these same dogs have to save the lives they touch. Whether it's a prisoner in the P...2024-07-2355 min
Dog Training BytesEp 12: Zach Skow (Pawsitive Change Program & Marley’s Mutts Rescue)Episode 12: Zach Skow (Pawsitive Change Program & Marley’s Mutts Rescue)
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On today’s episode, for the Season One Finale, Mattison is speaking with Zach Skow!
Zach’s story begins not as a dog trainer, but as a human who saw his life slippin...2024-07-0925 min
Love, Dog: The PodcastZach Skow: A Story of Addiction, Dogs, Triumph, Service, and LoveYou can also listen to this podcast on lovedog.comOUR SPONSORJOPE Hip & Joint Chews, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility.GuestZach SkowHostsMark Drucker and Drew WebsterProducer and EditorJohn LaSalaLINKSMARLEY'S MUTTSPAWSITIVE CHANGEMIRACLE MUTTS THERAPY DOG PROGRAMMUTT MOVERSABOUT ZACH SKOWZach Skow, Marley’s Mutts fo...2024-06-251h 41
I Love Being SoberFrom Rock Bottom to Rescue: Zach Skow's Journey of Sobriety and Salvation Through PawsI’m honored to host a truly remarkable guest, Zach Skow, whose life story and work exemplify the transformative power of sobriety and compassion. Zach is more than just a survivor; he is a beacon of hope and change. As the founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and the visionary behind the Pawsitive Change Program, Zach has leveraged his passion for animals to foster healing and redemption. His innovative approach, which pairs rescue dogs with inmates, facilitates life-changing bonds and promotes mutual healing and growth. Zach's journey is also deeply personal. As someone who has maintained sobriety, he embodies th...2024-04-1647 min
Miss Understood with Rachel UchitelChanging the World One Dog and One Inmate at a Time: The Story of Pawsitive Change and Zach SkowToday's guest, Zach Skow, is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for animal welfare, whose personal journey from addiction to a life of purpose has inspired countless individuals around the world. Battling addiction and grappling with life-threatening health issues his life took a transformative turn when he found redemption in the companionship of rescue dogs.
Zach founded Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk dogs and through his innovative program Pawsitive Change, which pairs rescue dogs with incarcerated individuals, he fosters healing and transforms lives of animals and h...2024-04-091h 27
KGET 17 News17 News @ Sunrise 04/02/2024Some of today's top storiesThe Kern County Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation after a woman claims she saw KCSO employees use a cat for target practice. While the woman didn't capture the actual shooting on video, she did record her confrontation with the three men involved. In the video you can hear a man reply "it was damaging property." The woman confronted the 3 men dressed in tactical gear at the sheriff's department's Hart Park shooting range in Bakersfield last Wednesday. The woman said the man to the left can be seen picking up the ca...2024-04-0218 min
Petspace 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 minRescued by a DogFrom the Vault: When doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him die Before Zach Skow devoted himself to his dog rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marley refused to accept this diagnosis. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2024-01-1038 min
Kindness is EverythingEpisode 60- Kindness is Pawsitive ChangeAfter a break that included a not so fun surgery and a very fun trip to Sumatra, Anitha is thrilled to be back podcasting. Here she chats with Zach Skow, the founder of Marley’s Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program. Zach openly talks about his health struggles and how volunteering at a dog shelter literally saved his life.As a way of giving back to the dogs who helped him when he needed it, Zach created Marley’s Mutts, a rescue dedicated to saving the lives of animals in overcrowded shelters. Zach also talks about the incredible part...2023-12-1142 min
REAL ONES with Jon BernthalZach Skow's Mission to Connect Rescues with InmatesDive into the transformative journey of Zack Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts and the Positive Change program. This initiative pairs rescue dogs facing euthanasia with inmates in a comprehensive canine training program. Zack's own tale of sobriety and second chances is mirrored in the experiences of prisoners who, through the program, rehabilitate dogs and in the process, find their own redemption.
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Comeback StoriesUnconditional Love and Second ChancesGet ready for a captivating exploration of self-discovery and transformation in this episode of Comeback Stories. Join your hosts, Darren Waller and Donny Starkins, along with their special guest, Zach Skow, as they uncover the incredible story of Zach's redemption, a journey profoundly shaped by the life-altering power of rescue dogs. As the co-founder of Marley's Mutts, Zach's personal experience with addiction inspired the creation of a transformative organization connecting dogs and incarcerated individuals. During their discussion, Darren and Zach emphasize the search for purpose in life, spotlighting how Zach's devotion to rescue dogs has grown into...2023-10-1155 min
Live Life in Motion142. Zach Skow : Co-founders at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue & Pawsitive Change ProgramZach is the Co-Founder at Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue and Pawsitive Change Program. Zach has a story I love and the work he is doing is incredible. Dogs rescued Zach from addiction, and he took that experience to start Marley’s Mutts, taking rescue dogs to help rescue people! From there he started Pawsitive Change Program paring death row dogs with incarcerated people. Zach is open, honest, and vulnerable when talking about his story.
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Strangest FruitFaith Over Fear - Zach SkowWithout further ado. Brian James, Didontae Farmer and Heard Studio present episode one of Strangest Fruit. They sit down for an intimate conversation with the brilliant Zach Skow about life, addiction, prison and where this whole project came from. Zach is the co-founder of Pawsitive Change, a dog training program inside of prisons and Marley's Mutts... Faith Over Fear
2023-07-072h 02Strangest FruitFaith Over Fear - Zach SkowWithout further ado. Brian James, Didontae Farmer and Heard Studio present episode one of Strangest Fruit. They sit down for an intimate conversation with the brilliant Zach Skow about life, addiction, prison and where this whole project came from. Zach is the co-founder of Pawsitive Change, a dog training program inside of prisons and Marley's Mutts... Faith Over Fear
2023-07-072h 02Strangest FruitFaith Over Fear and Possibility (Episode One Teaser)Love or fear. The only two choices that we get. Zach Skow from Pawsitive Change and Marley's Mutts. Episode one July 2023. #strangestfruitpodcast
2023-07-0601 minStrangest FruitFaith Over Fear and Possibility (Episode One Teaser)Love or fear. The only two choices that we get. Zach Skow from Pawsitive Change and Marley's Mutts. Episode one July 2023. #strangestfruitpodcast
2023-07-0601 minStrangest FruitValue with Zach Skow (Promo Clip)Zach Skow founder of Pawsitive Change and Marley's Mutts talks about the value of the incarcerated population. A sample from episode one. Don't sleep!
2023-07-0502 minStrangest FruitValue with Zach Skow (Promo Clip)Zach Skow founder of Pawsitive Change and Marley's Mutts talks about the value of the incarcerated population. A sample from episode one. Don't sleep!
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The Art of Making Things Happen (Bluefishing) Steve SimsZach SkowZach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out. When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best day of our life” mentality which helped Zach live again. MARLEY’S MUTTS DOG RESCUE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Kern County’s shelter ani...2023-07-0433 minRescued by a DogWhen doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him dieBefore Zach Skow devoted himself to his rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marley refused to accept this diagnosis. 2023-06-1038 min
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisZach Skow: From "90 Days to Live" to Marley's Mutts! Encore PresentationZach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out.When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best day of our life” mentality which helped Zach live again.When Zach contemplated suicide, Marley looked at him with a blinding affection that just couldn’t be ignored. ...2023-02-281h 11
Inner Journey with Greg FriedmanInner Journey with Greg Friedman welcomes Marley's MuttsZach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out and is often the case with rescues, Zach saved the Pitty and the Pitty saved Zach. In return Zach has dedicated his life to helping rescue dogs, litterally, worldwide. Zach is joined by another fierce driving force behind Marley's Mutts, Mellisa Brunson.2023-02-271h 52
Humane NationEpisode 6: CDC Dog Ban (Ft. Zach Skow from Marley's Mutts)It's been almost one year since the Center for Disease Control (CDC) enacted a ban on the import of dogs from 100+ countries. The ban was enacted to reduce the risk of canine rabies in the US, despite it being eradicated for the past several years. Numerous international rescues are hurting because of this ban, including countless dogs that wouldn't otherwise have a chance to get adopted in their home country. Ali is joined by Zach Skow from Marley's Mutts, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, in discussing the CDC ban and it's impact on international rescues. Zach will al...2022-07-1241 min
Incarceration on the BrainGoing to the Dogs! Meet Pawsitive ChangeJoin us for a conversation with Marley’s Mutts founder Zach Skow. Zach talks with Carrie about his Pawsitive Change, a progressive and intensive rehabilitation program which matches death row dogs with inmates inside California State Prisons. 2022-04-2647 min
The Animal Wellness PodcastMISSION POSSIBLE: The struggle to rescue dogs from Afghanistan...and the CDC | Episode 37Jennifer Skiff and Zach Skow, representing Animal Wellness Action and other groups, have worked in the face of daunting bureaucratic and logistical challenges to reunite dogs of U.S. military and diplomatic personnel with their humans. Enemy No. 1? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Skiff and Skow share their stories.
In addition, Marty Irby, executive director of Animal Wellness Action, provides an update on all the organization's work for animals. Joseph Grove, director of public relations for the Center for a Humane Economy, is host.
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod (https...2022-04-0152 min
The Animal That Changed YouThe Animals That Saved Us with Zach SkowZach Skow is the founder of Marley’s Mutts, an incredible dog rescue, and the founder of the Pawsitive Change program, which aims to create opportunities for incarcerated people and pets so that they can find their path home.Zach joins me today to have a heartfelt conversation about recovery, rehabilitation, and the importance of having chances. We discuss how animals, especially dogs, can help us redefine our ideas of family, the value of being in service, and how the 12 Step recovery program acts as a guidebook for living your best life. This episode is all...2022-03-1648 minBetter Place Project with Steve NorrisZach Skow: From "90 Days to Live" to Marley's Mutts!Zach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out.When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best day of our life” mentality which helped Zach live again.When Zach contemplated suicide, Marley looked at him with a blinding affection that just couldn’t be ignored. ...2022-03-151h 11