Pup & PawsCast

Meghan Moore and Emmaly Bennett with the DeKalb Animal Shelter talk about their animals. They have special things they do for their dogs and cats that help them stay happy.

Ashleigh Lee and her therapy dog Jaxson volunteer every Monday at Heritage Pointe and the first Thursday of each month at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Sheila finds out the story behind Jaxon's rescue and how he found his way to therapy.

Brittany Robbins with A.A.R.F. talks about a fun Valentine promotion where you could win a wonderful prize package! She also talks about some misconceptions of what their organization does. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Clarrisa Black & Jessica Strouse talk about pairing dogs with our military vets for a super bond. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Animal Control Officer and Member of the Dekalb Animal Shelter,  Emmaly Bennett talks to Sheila about their new facility and upcoming volunteer training. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Linda Westin with Friends of the Cookeville/Putnam County Animals addresses some misconception people have about the shelter and its animals. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Nancy Friant fosters kittens through AARF. She tells us why the local habitats are essential in getting their cats adopted. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Christie Faccinto is with ThunderHawk Canine in Cookeville. She is hosting a free event October 13th at CPAC to educate everyone about service animals in our society. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Lauren Shibakov fosters cats for AARF. She talks about some of the misconceptions people have about fostering animals. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Barb Johnson started the Facebook page Rescue 931 for missing animals in Putnam and surrounding counties. She talks to Sheila Scruggs about the success of the page and how it's helped reunited several animals with their families. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Have you ever scrolled through your social media and stopped to look at an adorable cat picture from the Cookeville/Putnam County Shelter? Chances are, they were taken by Monte Lowe. Monte Lowe has a soft spot for animals, and volunteers his time at the shelter taking pictures of the cats at the shelter to help them get adopted. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Indya Delk and her son, Logan Delk volunteer 5 days a week at the Cookeville/Putnam County Shelter, They talk about how the animals have helped them through tough times and how working with dogs has given Logan, who has autism, added confidence. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sharon Cravens, one of the founders of Best Friends Sanctuary in Jamestown, discusses how they have taken roaming, stray animals from their streets and found loving homes for them. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila talks with the President and Founder of Friends of the White County Animals about how they developed and about their mission. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Jan Saylors with Helping Animals of Warren County chats with Sheila about what HAWC does and how they make the lives of the animals better in their area. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

TN Tech Save Us Club president, Hannah Buckner and club member Angel Feeler discuss how they use shelter dogs to learn more about their future careers and help save animals at the same time. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Does every dog need basic obedience? Thunderhawk Canine's Jessica Presley talks about the challenges of having a new dog and what training would help integrate them into your household. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Jennifer Hall is with H.A.R.T. (Helping Animals Rescue Team) of Crossville that is dedicated to helping the unwanted cat population in the Cumberland County area. She discusses with Sheila about their organization. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Ariel Morengo with AARF talks about kitten season and how fostering will help the cats find good homes. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Monica Jicha with the White Co Humane Society talks to Sheila Scruggs about their mission and how they assist citizens with spaying & neutering their pets. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila Scruggs talks with the President of Friends of The Putnam County Animals, Linda Westin and the Vice-President Sarah Hawlik Webb about how and why the organization formed. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Jeanette Bliss and Norn Osburn talk with Sheila Scruggs about the Spay/Neuter Incentive Program of Overton County or SNIP OC. Find out how to get help with fixing your pets at a discounted rate. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Julie Jacobson, who started Spay Tennessee. She talks to Sheila Scruggs about why she felt the need to start the organization, what their mission is and how Animal Friendly license plates can help local efforts. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to the new director for the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter, Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy and the former director, Sarah Hawlik-Webb, join Sheila Scruggs. Sarah tells us what she will be doing now that she's not at the shelter. Jennifer introduces us to what qualifications she has and her mission at the shelter. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Linda Clemons, the executive director of the Major Michael Shipley Memorial Spay/Neuter Clinic in Cookeville. She tells Sheila Scruggs how they began their practice 11 years ago. Linda also give tips about grant writing for other non-profits. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Kyle Peterson. Sheila talks to the founder of P.E.T.S. LLC, Kyle Peterson. They are an affordable transport option in Cookeville, TN for dog rescues. They have several pick up points with rescues across the Southeast and drop off in Texas and New England. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Rachel Robinson. She is the Vice President with Friends Of The White County Animals tells Sheila Scruggs how they not only help the animals of White County but also the people who love them. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Beth Smith & Pam Stout. Sheila talks to Beth Smith & Pam Stout who are foster Moms to dogs from Shelly's Angels Saving Strays. They talk about the problem in their local community where there are no shelters and a lot of strays. How can they help this massive problem? Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Stephanie Smith. Stephanie Smith, founder of POPS (Pals Of The Pooches), talks to Sheila Scruggs about how and why she began this non-profit organization to help save dogs in White County. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to the are many joys of pet adoption. April Thiesen and her daughter Loralei Skoropat tell Sheila many funny stories about their newly adopted dog, Capri. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Sarah Webb & Brittany Robbins. The director of the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter and an AARF Volunteer talk about how the two organizations work together to save more animals. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sheila introduces us to Stephanie Smith. She is the director of the White County Animal Shelter. Learn about her passion to save the dogs and how the shelter survives on a tight budget. Brought to you by Dog & Company.

Sarah Hawlick Webb, Director with the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter has tips for keeping your animals healthy during the summer season. Presented by Dog & Company

Sheila introduces us to animal rescuer, Helen Gregory. Helen tells us about some of the unusual animals that she's rescued and discusses her new book about her rescue dog, Angel that was known all over the world. Presented by Dog & Company

Host Sheila Scruggs interviews the founder of AARF about why they transport animals up north to be adopted. Presented by Dog & Company.

AARF Foster Mom, Karen Vaden, sits down with Lite Rock 95.9's Sheila Scruggs and discusses why she chooses to foster the neediest & sickliest of the animals in our shelters. Hear her stories of how her fosters have survived against the odds. Presented by Dog & Company

Sheila Scruggs talks with Lauren Shibakov who fosters cats through AARF. Lauren discusses why she chose to work with cats and how kittens can be harder to care for than grown cats.

Ariel Marengo fosters dogs with AARF. She explains how she chooses who she fosters, the difference between fostering puppies & older dogs and why it's been so rewarding for her these past 9 years. Pup & PawsCast is presented by Dog & Company.

Volunteers are Extremely important to the AARF organization. Learn ways to help volunteer or how you can help donate. Brought to you by Dog & Company

What is the organization AARF? Find out where they get their fosters, how they help the pet over-population and why it's good to adopt from rescues. Brought to by Dog & Company.