For 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 and volunteers to better work together, and why it’s just so important for shelter dogs to get some play into their lives.

For more from Aimee and Dogs Playing for Life, check out their website, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

The Petspace Podcast is:
Hosted by Catie Voglio,
Recorded & Edited by Roger Gomez,
Produced by Cameron Kell,
To learn more about Wallis Annenberg Petspace visit us at our website annenbergpetspace.org

Wesley 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 approaches amped-up dogs who need a good run, what he loves about volunteering at his shelter, and how he’s planning on running with his newfound audience to make dog training more accessible.

For more from Wesley, check out @ForTheDogs on TikTok and Instagram.

The Petspace Podcast is:
Hosted by Catie Voglio,
Recorded & Edited by Roger Gomez,
Produced by Cameron Kell,
To learn more about Wallis Annenberg Petspace visit us at our website annenbergpetspace.org

There’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 brought meaning, balance, and purpose back into his life.

For more from Thom and his fosters, follow him on Instagram.

The Petspace Podcast is:
Hosted by Catie Voglio,
Recorded & Edited by Roger Gomez,
Produced by Cameron Kell,
To learn more about Wallis Annenberg Petspace visit us at our website annenbergpetspace.org