15 Best Animal Rescue Podcasts

1. Pod to the Rescue

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Our society has a mythologically-based approach to bringing companion pets into our homes, which can lead to all sorts of conflicts, and sadly, failed adoptions. This podcast is for dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers desiring to smooth out the bumps of adoption and rescue. Hosts Emily and Libby provide evidence-based information on how to assimilate dogs into our human lifestyles in a way that is a positive experience for all species involved. Emily is a certified professional dog trainer; and between them Libby and Emily have over 2 decades rescuing dogs (and a few cats!).MORE Producer/Network Summit Dog Rescue
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 935Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Save A Pooch - Rescue Dog Welfare- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)

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Save A Pooch is all about rescue dog welfare. With an informative yet humorous tone, the good, the bad, cute, and the ugly will be addressed. Episode topics can range from: how to improve fosters' and adopters' experience with rescues; how to improve rescues' well-being and heal their trauma; what are some of the opportunities for rescues; rescue success stories; how to spot a reputable or fake rescue organization, what determines a healthy human-animal bond and much, much more!MORE Host Beverly Isla
Producer/Network Beverly Isla
Email ****@petliferadio.com
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Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 3.5KTwitter 8.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

3. Keep it Humane

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Welcome to Keep it Humane: The Podcast (formerly The Animal Control Report)! Hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop explore the full spectrum of animal welfare from animal control officers, animal shelters and rescue to advocacy, policy, and community care. We share real stories, expert insights, and conversations that reshape how we talk about helping animals. Whether you're in the industry or simply care about animals, join us as we build understanding and Help People!MORE Hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, Ashlee Bishop
Producer/Network Keep it Humane
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 965Twitter 82 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

4. The Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn't know who to ask

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We will talk with rescues, shelters, and the people getting creative with supporting animal rescue efforts.
Producer/Network Keshia
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Story of My Pet: Tales of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption

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Are you a pet lover with a rescue story close to your heart? You've found your new favorite podcast. 🐾 Welcome to The Story of My Pet , where inspiring tales of animal rescue, fostering, and adoption come to life. Each episode shares powerful stories from pet parents, animal advocates, and rescue heroes who've opened their hearts and homes to animals in need. From street cats and shelter pups to unexpected animal companions, you'll hear heartwarming — and sometimes heartbreaking — stories that celebrate the deep bond between humans and their pets...MORE Host Ulie Marty-Pearson, PsyD
Producer/Network Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD
Email ****@thestoryofmypetpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 561 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release

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This podcast is dedicated to licensed wildlife rehabilitators and the veterinarians who support them.Each episode tackles topics about the rescue, care, management, reconditioning and release of wildlife found in North America - diving deep into each topic. Our aim is to give rehabilitators practical information they can use, because they're already going to great lengths to rescue and nurse animals back to health...MORE Producer/Network Gail Buhl
Email ****@umn.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. ARL Animal Connection

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Carol and Mick from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Producer/Network Carol Griglione and Mick McAuliffe (WHOAM)
Email ****@arl-iowa.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 130.9KTwitter 12.4KInstagram 25.5K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

8. Dog Save The People

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How caring for dogs transforms who we are as a person and changes our lives for good. Interview series hosted by Dr. Sharon Holland, author and a professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who writes about the human-animal distinction from a moral and philosophical standpoint.MORE Host John Bartlett
Producer/Network As It Should Be Productions
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 911Twitter 485Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

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From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are 'there' at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever...MORE Hosts Eric Thompson, Carla Lewis
Producer/Network ASAR Training and Response
Email ****@asartraining.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 28.3KTwitter 15Instagram 909 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

10. A Pawdcast: A Deity Animal Rescue Podcast

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Welcome to 'A Pawdcast' by Deity Animal Rescue, where we embark on sharing the extraordinary stories of rescued animals and the remarkable humans who have played pivotal roles in transforming their lives.Deity Animal Rescue, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving, responsible homes for stray, neglected, and shelter dogs. Our commitment is not bound by age, breed, or ease of placement. Instead, we choose our rescue dogs based on their temperament and potential to be exceptional companions, regardless of their past hardships.MORE Producer/Network A Pawdcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 5.4KTwitter 557 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Wild About Rescue

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Discussions about animal rescue, animal welfare and how to get involved
Producer/Network Wild About Rescue
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 256 Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Snake Rescue

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Snake Rescue with Nick Evans is an adrenalin-fuelled podcast series that follows Nick on his exciting snake rescue adventures in the Greater Durban area. Durban is home to some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. With a population of over 3.5 million people, and many snakes around, human/snake conflict is a common occurrence, and snakes end up being found in some strange places! It's Nick's job to safely remove these misunderstood animals. There are always challenges and risks involved though. To be part of Nick's adventures, listen to this podcast.MORE Producer/Network East Coast Radio Podcasts
Email ****@ecr.co.za
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

13. People, Pets, and Purpose

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People, Pets, and Purpose is an interview-style podcast that explores the human-animal bond and what really matters. This show is hosted by Diaz Dixon—the Maddie's Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the Human Animal Support Services project. The Human Animal Support Services project reimagines a world where the human and animal welfare industries work together to serve people and pets in need. Learn more about our work at humananimalsupportservices.org.MORE Email ****@americanpetsalive.org
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Facebook 5.8K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Rescue Shit

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Go behind the scenes with Pate and jme from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. Learn about rescue, pet ownership, dog training, volunteering, fostering, and more- plus, hear the untold stories of the animals as told by this dynamic duo who have been partners for almost 16 years. Despite the name, this is not an explicit podcast though the content is geared toward adults to learn in-depth about their pets and the world of animal welfare.MORE Hosts Jme Thomas, Pate
Producer/Network Motley Zoo Animal rescue
Email ****@motleyzoo.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Rescued by a Dog

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Rescued by a Dog brings you stories told by dog owners about the pups who ACTUALLY saved their lives. If you need to find some goodness in the world, you'll find it here. ...Produced and hosted by Laura Thomas, animal welfare professional and author of the novel Not Just a Dog. Did a dog save your life? Email Laura at ****@gmail.com ! Want to help keep this podcast going? Sponsor Rescued by a Dog on Patreon for only $5 at: www.patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcastMORE Host Laura Thomas
Producer/Network Laura Thomas
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 172 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact