{"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":"\nDo 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.\n\nHighlights\nThe mission and structure of Prairie Paws Animal Shelter\nEmotional and practical challenges of shelter work\nWhat “no-kill” really means and how it’s achieved\nThe role of volunteers and “Dog Day Outs”\nMemorable animal rescue stories, including Moose the dog\nManaging unusual animal drop-offs and Kansas animal ordinances\nThe importance of community support and spay/neuter programs\nAdvice for supporting your local shelter and adopting pets\nChapters\n\n4:59 – Introducing Brandon Sokol from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter\n6:43 – Challenges and rewards of shelter work\n10:30 – Managing capacity and maintaining no-kill status\n14:18 – Volunteer contributions and “Dog Day Outs”\n26:35 – Odd animal drop-offs and unusual pets\n27:56 – Animal control, ordinances, and shelter operations\n31:04 – Feral cats and trap-neuter-return programs\n32:41 – Personal pet stories and naming pets\n36:39 – Community support for animal shelters\n\nResources Mentioned\nPrairie Paws Animal Shelter: prairiepaws.org\nAdopt a Pet: adoptapet.com\n\nThis 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}