{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"Animal Advocacy with Brandon Sokol | Furever Kansan","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fe10e94f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3093,"description":"Do you have a passion for furry companions? Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Brandon Sokol, director of Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Manhattan, Kansas. Brandon shares the realities of shelter life, from the emotional challenges of animal rescue to the logistics of managing capacity, volunteers, and community partnerships. Discover how compassion, creativity, and teamwork come together to save lives, and hear unforgettable stories of animals (and people) who make a difference.HighlightsThe mission and structure of Prairie Paws Animal ShelterEmotional and practical challenges of shelter workWhat “no-kill” really means and how it’s achievedThe role of volunteers and “Dog Day Outs”Memorable animal rescue stories, including Moose the dogManaging unusual animal drop-offs and Kansas animal ordinancesThe importance of community support and spay/neuter programsAdvice for supporting your local shelter and adopting petsChapters4:59 – Introducing Brandon Sokol from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter6:43 – Challenges and rewards of shelter work10:30 – Managing capacity and maintaining no-kill status14:18 – Volunteer contributions and “Dog Day Outs”26:35 – Odd animal drop-offs and unusual pets27:56 – Animal control, ordinances, and shelter operations31:04 – Feral cats and trap-neuter-return programs32:41 – Personal pet stories and naming pets36:39 – Community support for animal sheltersResources MentionedPrairie Paws Animal Shelter: prairiepaws.orgAdopt a Pet: adoptapet.comThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network, for more information, visit ictpod.net","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}