Ron Turner talks to Gloria Lissner Founder and Executive Director at Famous Fido Rescue about the challenges faced by no-kill shelters in urban areas. Gloria emphasizes the importance of community involvement, proper animal adoption processes, and addressing the issues of overcrowding and funding. She discusses the impact of people surrendering pets due to various reasons, the need for education on responsible pet ownership, and the emotional toll on animals. Famous Fido Rescue focuses on interventions to prevent surrender, advocating for pet insurance, and ensuring lifelong commitments to adopted animals. Their website is: (https://famousfidorescue.org)
Original airdate: 9/15/2024
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Ron joined EMF in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
