Independent rescuer and animal advocate Stephanie Smith joins us for a powerful, eye‑opening conversation about what it really takes to protect animals in communities where resources are thin and the need is overwhelming.

Stephanie shares the story that changed everything for her in 2022 — a heartbreaking discovery that pushed her from “someone who loves animals” to a full‑time advocate working directly with sheriffs, judges, and local officials across multiple states.

She opens up about:

• The difference between keyboard warriors and true community action

• Why video evidence is essential for prosecuting abuse

• How citizens can support law enforcement and push for real change

• The rise and fall of her 14,000‑follower advocacy page, and the impact it made

• Her incredible project, Pet Blessing Box, which helps families keep their pets fed and safe during hard times

This episode is a reminder that one person can spark change — but lasting progress takes a village.

Learn more about Pet Blessing Box:

1. Facebook: facebook.com/petblessingbox

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In this episode, we sit down with Sally Williams to discuss Mission Meow's unique crowdfunded grant model, which brings animal lovers together to provide life-changing resources for small feline rescues. Throughout our conversation, Sally explains how focusing on these local, grassroots organizations is the key to solving the overpopulation and care crisis.

We take a deep dive into the importance of collaboration over competition, discussing why the rescue community thrives when we share resources rather than fighting for them. Sally also offers a candid look at compassion fatigue, sharing insights on the emotional toll of animal welfare and how to build resilience against burnout. Whether you are a dedicated volunteer or a lifelong cat lover, this episode offers a roadmap for turning collective action into life-saving outcomes.

Learn more about Mission Meow:

1. Website: MissionMeow.org
2. Instagram: @MissionMeow

Support Our Mission 🐾 Every single dollar helps our animals directly. Your donations are processed through our 501(c)(3) non-profit, Unwanted Feline Organization, the power behind the Animal Posse podcast. Your generosity saves lives: 🔗 https://animalposse.com/support

Connect With Us 🌐

1. Websites: animalposse.com | unwantedfeline.org
2. Instagram & TikTok: @ufoanimalrescue
3. Facebook: facebook.com/UFORescue/

About Animal Posse 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education.

Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time!

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For most travelers, the Escambia County Welcome Center is a quick rest stop at the Florida state line. But for a colony of nearly 50 cats and kittens, it has become a place of abandonment and survival.

In this episode, guest Veronica Belletto joins the show to share her firsthand account of discovering these animals. What she found wasn't a group of wild, feral cats, but domestic animals—terrified, visible, and struggling to survive just feet away from the highway.

We dive into the reality of the "Welcome Center Colony," the heart-wrenching condition of the kittens on-site, and why these animals have been overlooked for so long.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. Veronica’s initial discovery at the Florida/Alabama line.
2. The difference between feral and terrified domestic abandonment.
3. The urgent need for awareness and rescue in Escambia County.

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