# adopt (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover adopt. Page: Feed: --- ## Hit by a Car, Sent to the Deadliest Shelter _2026-08-14 · For the Love of Dog_ Five years after adopting Naomi Mae, TLRD VIP Jeff Cohen is back in studio to talk about life with her, why he keeps donating and fostering, and what it's like to raise a dog nobody else wanted into a total sweetheart. Then, PJ and Christine share the true story of Goosey, a Texas pet goose whose honking alerted her family to an emergency. A warm one about second chances. Support the show Donate,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19648801-hit-by-a-car-sent-to-the-deadliest-shelter.mp3) ## [Back-To-School Support for Foster and Adoptive Children](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/back-to-school-support-for-foster-and-adoptive-children/) _2026-08-12 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ The transition from summer break to school in the fall can be challenging for any child. It can be even more difficult for children who have a hard time with change given trauma and attachment issues and their placement in foster care or being adopted. In this episode, we are joined by Emily Johnson, who has years of experience supporting kids in going back to school. Emily is a foster caregiver,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BackToSchool-Support-for-Foster-and-Adoptive-Children.mp3) ## Meet Caroll and Rescue Rufus _2026-08-07 · For the Love of Dog_ Volunteer Caroll Schwartz joins PJ and Christine to talk about what it really takes to walk rescue dogs: the 100-pound pit mix named Rhino who dragged her across a lawn on her fifth outing, why The Little Red Dog runs a walking clinic before anyone takes a leash, and the honest difference between a martingale and a prong collar. She also tells the story of the Halloween foster fail that turned… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19616384-meet-caroll-and-rescue-rufus.mp3) ## How One Photographer Gets Shelter Dogs Seen _2026-08-01 · For the Love of Dog_ Volunteer photographer Christian Shenouda has spent 15 years taking the photos that get shelter dogs adopted. He joins PJ and Christine to explain why the intake photo is usually the worst picture a dog will ever have, and what actually changes their odds. He shares practical tips anyone can use on their own foster or transport, plus the advice his therapist girlfriend gave him for walking into a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19583122-how-one-photographer-gets-shelter-dogs-seen.mp3) ## [Reunification is a Process, Not an Event: Part 2 with Aimee and Madilyne](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/reunification-is-a-process-not-an-event-part-2-with-aimee-and-madilyne/) _2026-07-29 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Please listen to Part 1, You Don’t Always Have the Words , before listening to this episode. In Part 1, Madilyne and her birth mother Aimee describe from their unique perspectives their experiences of Madilyne and her siblings being removed from Aimee ‘s care and living with their grandparents, then a foster family, and eventually an adoptive family. In this episode, Aimee and Madilyne share what… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep152_Reunification-is-a-Process-Not-an-Event.mp3) ## Fireworks, Floods, and Getting Dogs Home _2026-07-25 · For the Love of Dog_ A little dog named Prieta went missing over the Fourth of July and turned up two weeks later swimming in San Francisco Bay, fending off seagulls until Menlo Park firefighters scooped her out of the water. PJ and Christine talk about why her microchip got her back to her family within an hour, then celebrate Boerne, Texas, where a town of 24,000 placed 46 shelter dogs into 29 emergency foster homes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19546229-fireworks-floods-and-getting-dogs-home.mp3) ## Why Adopted Dogs Get Returned _2026-07-17 · For the Love of Dog_ PJ and Christine dig into the real reasons adopted dogs get returned: too much love too soon, unrealistic expectations, not enough exercise, no rules or routine, the wrong match, and life changes nobody planned for. They share what The Little Red Dog has learned from 15 years of rescue about setting a new dog up to succeed, and close with the story of a seven-year-old boy who sold his prized… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19510224-why-adopted-dogs-get-returned.mp3) ## [You Don’t Always Have the Words: Part 1 with Aimee and Madilyn](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/you-dont-always-have-the-words-part-1-with-aimee-and-madilyn/) _2026-07-15 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ In this episode, we are joined by Madilyne and her birth mother Aimee . Because of Aimee ‘s untreated mental health concerns that led to addiction, Madilyne and her brother and sister were removed from Aimee ‘s care and placed with their grandparents. Later, they were placed into foster care with a non-relative and then adopted by members of their church. Madilyne and Aimee share their unique… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep_152-Ep_151-You-Dont-Always-Have-the-Words-Part-1.mp3) ## Why Are Dogs Still Dying in Shelters _2026-07-11 · For the Love of Dog_ In 2025, roughly 600,000 animals (including 320,000 dogs) died in America's shelters — many of them alone, scared, in their kennels. PJ and Christine of The Little Red Dog dig into why so many good, adoptable dogs get overlooked: breed mislabeling, the pit bull myths that follow certain dogs, and how the shelter environment itself can turn a happy dog into a so-called "behavior case." A hard but… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19477280-why-are-dogs-still-dying-in-shelters.mp3) ## The Miranda's Rescue Case: How Does This Happen? _2026-07-03 · For the Love of Dog_ This week on For the Love of Dog, PJ and Christine share must-know Fourth of July safety tips to keep your dog from becoming part of the July 5th shelter surge — from microchips and safe spaces to keeping gates closed during the fireworks. They also dig into the disturbing Miranda's Rescue case, where dogs were found shot and buried, and ask how transfers and adoptions go unchecked. Plus an… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19442603-the-miranda-s-rescue-case-how-does-this-happen.mp3) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rAiuTBOKQhgF) _2026-07-03 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Stories Have the Power to Connect Us](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/stories-have-the-power-to-connect-us/) _2026-06-30 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ The Immigrant Experiences Reading & Resource Guide was created by Kelly Hooker, an avid book reviewer @kellyhook.readsbooks, alongside Rawand Amedi, mental health therapist and refugee from Kurdistan. Hear how they created this guide to foster understanding, build empathy, and open meaningful conversations across ages. Kelly and Rawand carefully selected stories for both children and adults that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ep151_Stories-Have-the-Power-to-Connect-Us.mp3) ## She Was on the Kill List — Now She's the Perfect Dog _2026-06-26 · For the Love of Dog_ PJ and Christine sit down with adopter Jill Stanton, who almost never found Zahara — a dog pulled off the kill list at one of California's deadliest shelters and now, in Jill's words, “heaven on earth.” Jill shares how she discovered foster-based rescue (the middle ground between a shelter and a breeder that most people don't know exists), why staying open-minded landed her the perfect family dog,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19408385-she-was-on-the-kill-list-now-she-s-the-perfect-dog.mp3) ## The No-Kill Myth _2026-06-19 · For the Love of Dog_ "No-kill shelter" is one of the most comforting phrases in animal rescue — and one of the most misleading. This week PJ and Christine pull back the curtain on what really happens to surrendered dogs, why five states account for half the nation's euthanasias, and how kennel stress breaks down even healthy animals. They also dig into why so many good dogs get overlooked — seniors, black dogs, "only… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19373562-the-no-kill-myth.mp3) ## [Our 150th Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/our-150th-episode-looking-back-looking-forward/) _2026-06-16 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ In this episode, your co-hosts Bridget and Kris interview each other about what they love (and don’t love) about hosting the podcast, favorite episodes, what’s they’ve learned along the way, and what they are looking forward to for the future of the Let’s Talk podcast. (27 mins) June 17, 2026 The post Our 150th Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota . [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/150_150th-Episode.mp3) ## You Don't Have to Surrender Your Dog _2026-06-12 · For the Love of Dog_ The #1 request The Little Red Dog gets isn't to save a shelter dog — it's "please rehome my pet." This week PJ and Christine walk through the real alternatives to surrendering your dog: trainers and rescue support for behavior issues, Care Credit and Scratch Pay for vet bills you can't cover, pet-friendly housing searches, safe rehoming (never free on Craigslist), and how to ask for temporary help… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277637/episodes/19338790-you-don-t-have-to-surrender-your-dog.mp3) ## [Understanding Violence in Indigenous Communities](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/understanding-violence-in-indigenous-communities/) _2026-06-03 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Olivia Allery shares the historical and systemic factors contributing to violence in Indigenous communities. By exploring the impacts of colonial history, intergenerational trauma, and legal frameworks, we look at why certain cycles persist and what changes are necessary for progress. This episode is eligible for a Certificate of Completion. (27 mins) June 2, 2026 Resources from Olivia Allery The… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ep_149-Understanding-Violence-in-Indigenous-Communities.mp3) ## [Compassion, Support and Connecting Communities](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/compassion-support-and-connecting-communities/) _2026-05-20 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Hear from child welfare professionals, Brianna and Stephanie Coleman, about their years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with marginalized identities. They share the various types of safe care supports available in our communities and you will leave feeling encouraged to open your heart and home to LGBTQ+ youth. Next up is Mariah Rooney. Mariah will share how to bring… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ep-148_Compassion-support-and-connecting-communities.mp3) ## [Where Culture Meets Care](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/where-culture-meets-care/) _2026-05-06 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Whether you’re a parent, foster or adoptive care giver, or a professional supporting families, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and walk away with a deeper understanding of how culture , connection, and care come together in everyday parenting. Dr. Siek and Rawand Amedi bring their expertise in child development and mental health, while sharing insights rooted in cultural… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ep_147-Where-Culture-Meets-Care.mp3) ## [The Call to Action for Intercountry Adoptee Justice](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/the-call-to-action-for-intercountry-adoptee-justice/) _2026-04-22 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Since the end of World War II, over 500,000 children have been adopted from abroad by U.S. citizen parents with the promise of a secure life. Yet, for many, that promise was broken by a legal oversight that denied them automatic citizenship. Amanda Cho and Rachel Koelzer will share how this loophole started, the impacts and why it persists to day. We will take an inside look at the Protect… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/My-new-video-project.mp3) ## [Responding to Self-Harm](https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/responding-to-self-harm/) _2026-04-08 · Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast_ Youth self – harm is an increasing mental health challenge. Foster youth are especially susceptible to engaging in self – harm . Charley Joyce, MSW, joins us to discuss the different forms of self – harm , why foster youth self – harm and some considerations in how foster parents might respond to a youth that is self – harm ing. (40 mins) April 8, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lets_talk_a_mn_adopt/www.fosteradoptmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ep_145-Responding-to-Self-Harm.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T33YjOuEZqv8) _2026-04-08 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Why GenAI is more Dr. Watson and less Sherlock Holmes](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/why-genai-is-more-dr-watson-and-less) _2025-07-05 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ If AI is a tsunami, then you need to make sure you have a surf board ## [Harvesting ROI from AI on the Farm](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/harvesting-roi-from-ai-on-the-farm) _2025-06-27 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ A Practical Guide to Start Leveraging Generative AI in Agriculture ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: How to Become an AI Native](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning-e25) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Chapter 3: Becoming an AI Native: How Individuals Leverage AI and Build a New Kind of Fluency ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: "Vibe Coding" Your First AI App](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning-39c) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Chapter 4: “Vibe Coding” your way to your first AI App (using just prompts!) ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: Concluding Thoughts](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning-a6f) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Chapter 5: Surfing the AI Tsunami: Where We Are, What We've Learned, and What Comes Next ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: Using AI As A Startup](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning-80e) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Chapter 2: Use AI (more) effectively as a Startup ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: A Strategic Framework](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning-087) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Chapter 1: A Company Strategy for AI ## [How to Adopt the AI Wave vs Drowning Under It: A Primer on AI](https://dataplai.substack.com/p/how-to-adopt-the-ai-wave-vs-drowning) _2025-05-04 · Dan Maycock · AI From The Front Lines_ Grabbing your surfboard as the AI wave is cresting, because the winners of tomorrow are already paddling out to meet it.