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It's the Pawcast! The Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge podcast. Meet the dogs, hear the adoption report, learn about opportunities to help FOTA. Hosted by Catherine OBrien, the Pawcast will help you connect with our organization and support our mission of saving as many dogs and puppies as possible from the East Baton Rouge municipal shelter. Happy tails!
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Roux is such a great dog-- we spotlight this good girl since she usually only visits on the weekend. She loves to kiss and cuddle, plus an attractive plott hound mix. King is just 7 pounds, but has big personality and handsome looks. You are going to love both our dogs on the Pawcast podcast. PLUS: We have a partnership with Treat Me Right dog trea…
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Lucy, Lu, Lucy Lu Lu Beans-- whatever the name you use, Lucy is a great girl who is looking for her forever home. We dedicate the entire Pawcast to Lucy in a hopes to get her into her forever home. Hear about her antics (especially her love of water and her favorite toy.) Do you want a pup that loves her people but also likes the great outdoor? Do …
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Puppies abound at the Dog Adoption House! On this Pawcast, Paula gives some details about what it is like to adopt a puppy (as opposed to a mature dog) and some of the practices Friends of the Animals pursues with puppies. Are puppies fixed before adoption? Do puppies start heartworm prevention? How long can a puppy be alone? Why do some people pre…
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Belle is a beaute-- known to be gentle. Levon is a hunk of beautiful boy, but calm as can be. We noticed part way through the show that these Dogs of the Week are almost exact mirror images in their color palette! Both these great puppers get an interview on the show. PLUS: It's that time again! Pets & Paddling! Listen, share, and enjoy the Pawcast…
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Peggy is small, spry, and a secret cuddler. Bonna Vie is calm and cool, with distinct hound features. Both these girls need homes and come on to the Pawcast to let you get to know them better. PLUS: It's today! Come out to Robinson Bros Ford from 11AM - 3PM. Your test drive TODAY means a donation from Ford for Friends of the Animals BR! Listen, SHA…
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Rocky has a pair of pointy, pointy ears, and a perfect "C" tail (complete with white tip.) This sweetie is frisky and fun, looking for his forever family. Spot is quite a runner with perfect brindle stripes-- he's adored by the staff at his shelter, and we especially want to spotlight (pun intended) this great dog. PLUS: Robinson Bros Ford virtual …
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Bentley is seriously handsome and smart-- he even rings a bell when he needs to go outside! Ellie is a winner who is wonderful in every way. Your two Dogs of the Week are just waiting for their furever homes. Is that you? PLUS: Robinson Bros Ford is hosting their 5th Annual Community Test Drive. This year the event benefits Friends of the Animals B…
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She's the Queen of Mardi Gras-- her name is Queenie! Meet this cute (and deceptive?!) beagle mix. Up next is Peach Pie, a darling who is small and gorgeous (and fibbing about her age??!) who plays adorably with her ball on the Pawcast. Plus: the Turnberry Place Open House was amazing! We give the full report on Turnberry's amazing new fitness cente…
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On this episode of the Pawcast, we speak to Jess, a weekend foster and explore how fosters can help the transformation process in an adoptable dog. Jess shares a lot of insights about the fostering experience and tells the story of her recent foster, Anderson. If you want to get excited about fostering, Jess' interview is for you! PLUS: Donna, Fost…
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#205 - Jack Dawson comes from a line of hunting dogs, loves to smell the air, but loves his people so, so much. Angie is an Instagram influencer and model who contains every tone of brown in her lush coat. Meet both of these dogs on the new Pawcast podcast. PLUS: Mystic Krewe de Mutts is Sunday; a FOTA brunch is on the calendar; Robinson Bros. test…
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Scruffy has an amazing jump and likes to give kisses. Wonton has an adorable underbite and a looong curl of a tail. Both these handsome boys are looking for their forever home on the Pawcast podcast. PLUS: Paula shares some of what she learned at the American Pets Alive! 2019 conference. FINALLY: Breaking news, we love y'all. Listen, share, and enj…
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From time to time we like to profile some of the special people who help out at Friends of the Animals BR. Livi and Sophie are young volunteers who use their hobbies to help animals in Baton Rouge. The girls also have social media platforms to help spread their positive message. PLUS FOTA is having a contest to name our new van! Details are in the …
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Chelsea is gorgeous and curious. Maybe some Aussie Shepherd, maybe some Border Collie, Chelsea has a lush coat and some workin' dog skills. Jacob is so sweet and is just a baby at 5 months. He's coming into his own as a houndy-style dog. Give him a toy and he's good to go. We want to get Jacob a forever home, but he's also a great example of a dog …
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January is the Month of the Foster at Friends of the Animals BR! Donna is the Foster Recruiter at FOTA and she joins us on the Pawcast to tell everyone about how to foster at FOTA, what fosters do, what fosters DON'T do, why we have a fostering program, how you can help. Some of the questions answered on the show: - How can I foster a dog? - Do I h…
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Meet Bridget and her son John-- volunteers who take pictures of all the dogs at Friends of the Animals BR. Bridget shares how she got started with this special volunteering and even gives some tips about how we all can take better pictures. John shares his ultimate method for getting the pup models attention. We give special thanks to EVERYONE who …
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Sparkle is a cute puggle with the most adorable underbite. Divie is a handsome boy, complete with white racing stripe and socks. Both puppers are 12 lbs. and both are love bugs. PLUS: Some special messages from some staffers and volunteers of FOTA. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year. Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the Pawcast podcast.…
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Coco is a blonde beauty with a wilderness flair. Dimitri is a lowrider, auburn in color with a very handsome face. Both these dogs are looking for homes this Christmas. Is it you? Listen to the new Pawcast podcast and meet both these fur babies. The year might be winding down and the weather is getting colder, but that does not mean that things are…
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Oooh we love Maizie! Such a cutie and the ultimate sweetie. She's waiting for a belly rub from YOU. Up next is SJ who Paula describes as "soulful." Her eyes tell a story and she's just the kind of dog that FOTA can spotlight and find just the right forever home. PLUS: TONIGHT Young Professionals Networking at the Bulldog. Saturday is ornament day a…
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Ellen is a special needs yorkie mix with her own Instagram account. We meet her and her foster Anna-- who also happens to be a Dog Adoption House staffer! Ellen has experienced a true transformation in the time she has been in Anna's care, from matted mess to smiling, pain-free cutie. PLUS We are filled with gratitude for all the FOTA supporters! E…
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Pete is a frisky black lab puppy who loves kids and loves to play. Ducky is a shepherd mix who has some running skills and she loves to chase a ball. Meet these great Dogs of the Week on the new Pawcast podcast. PLUS: Tonight (Thursday) is Pints and Pups at the Bulldog! Join us at the Bulldog (4385 Perkins Rd) and a portion of the proceeds goes to …
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Max and Miffy are brother and sister-- unique in that they have identical fur, but very different body types. These two cuties romp around as they look for their forever home. Up next is Theo. What a transformation! Theo arrived at FOTA looking and feeling poorly. But check him out now! Handsome and happy, Theo is now ready to shine. Hear his remar…
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Eddie is a big ol' puppy and Doodlebug is... well, a cute lil doodlebug! These two cuties are your dogs of the week on the new Pawcast podcast. Plus: Volunteer opportunities abound; Tennis Tourney is coming up; Pints and Pups night! Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the new Pawcast podcast. Tennis Tourney info and registration here: http://friendsoftheanima…
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Super volunteer Debbie joins us on the Pawcast podcast to talk about her own foster Oslo! Oslo is a black boxer mix with the sweetest personality. Up next is house favorite Dobby! Dobby takes advantage of the grass during her interview, stretching out for some serious sunbathing. Too cute. PLUS: Raffle wrap-up! Tennis tourney coming up! Woo hoo Pin…
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Woo hoo! The new FOTA van is here! Get a tour of the new van and what it means for adoptable dogs and the FOTA mission. PLUS: Paula sneaks in an extra Dog of the Week. Meet Sophia, Star, and Benji! AND: Raffle is extended! Get your tickets today! Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the new Pawcast podcast. Buy RAFFLE tickets here: http://bit.ly/fureverphotobr…
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Cookie has a distinct stripe (that has earned her a funny nickname.) Cheetoh is so full of love, she can hardly contain herself. PLUS: Paige is FOTAs new Foster Coordinator! We learn about her role, the importance of fosters, and how to get involved. Visit fotabr.org/foster for more information. Listen, SHARE and enjoy the Pawcast podcast.…
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Annabelle is so gorgeous and has some mad hops. She shares her antics with Catherine and Paula during her interview as the first Dog of the Week. Lovely Olivia has brindle tiger stripes and beautiful white markings. Her gentle demeanor is on display as she braves the whipping wind in the large dog yard. PLUS: It's RAFFLE time (get your tickets now)…
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New foster Camile talks about sassy and slender Lucia! Solid black, very pretty, Lucia is one of a large litter that have been making the rounds through FOTA. Now it's Lucia's turn! Up next is Maggie who LOVES everyone! She is playful and sweet. Ready to please and loves to receive affection-- that's Maggie! Can you guess the theme of this Pawcast …
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Josh Eachus, PhD-- weatherman extraordinaire for WBRZ, is closing in on the end of his third Dog Days of Summer campaign with Friends of the Animals BR. We talk to Dr. Josh about the campaign, about working for a company that is community focused, and even get a great weather scoop! Listen, share, and enjoy the Pawcast podcast.…
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Wow! Spence is cattle-y and shepherd-y, and a super personality. He's also in LOVE with Lucia, our second Dog of the Week! Lucia is a black lab mix. Both these awesome puppers are being fostered by our friends at Camp Bow Wow Baton Rouge! PLUS: We recap the awesome #ClearTheShelters event last weekend. It all comes together on this episode of the p…
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It's today! Camp Bow Wow is hosting a local "Clear the Shelters" event from 9AM - 1PM on August 18 and FOTA will be there. Paula talks about some of the cuties FOTA will host at the event, as well as discusses some of the factors that go into the shelters being so full this time of year. Don't forget: the Dog Adoption House is open too from 11AM - …
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We speak to FOTA Board President Cindy Berggreen and hear about all kinds of behind-the-scenes-business of Friends of the Animals. FOTA merged with YELP BR; adoptions are up; FOTA is reaching out to new fosters. Cindy also discusses some of the financial info for our 501c(3) charitable organization. Finally, Cindy shares some of the many (MANY) way…
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Meet Elvis, a pup who has a new lease on life after a great groom! Bingo is a bit older and is a great fellow. Bingo is a part of the FASS program, giving us the chance to learn more about this option. PLUS: Cindy gives a recap of the Forum 35 Uncorked event and Sharon gives a tease for something BIG coming soon. Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the Pawcas…
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Wow! You'll love our two Dogs of the Week, Peyton and Colton! Volunteer Sharon helps us know why these two dogs are so great. Plus: this week Forum 35 hosts Uncorked, a wine benefit for FOTA! First-time Pawcast interviewee Cindy tells all on this fun (and competitive!) vino event. Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the Pawcast #podcast. More on Uncorked: htt…
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Bob is a gentleman and a scholar. He's got a cool new hairdo and is looking for a forever family. Turbo is happy and fun. Are you looking for a bright, curious puppy? Turbo might be for you. PLUS: Woo hoo-- the upcoming American Wine Society event has sold out! Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket. Listen, SHARE, and enjoy the Pawcast #podcast.…
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Dottie is fun and funny. Dolly is sweet as can be with the softest fur. Meet both these adoptable girls on the new Pawcast podcast. PLUS: Independence Day is coming up and FOTA will be parading. The BR chapter of the American Wine Society will be hosting an event for FOTA that will feature wonderful summer wines. Look for details coming soon. Liste…
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