In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Lakeisha and Vivian from Best Friends Animal Society’s Houston Team to explore how real change happens in animal welfare from the inside out. 🚨

Get an unfiltered look into what it takes to build life-saving programs, partner with local shelters, and move entire communities toward the No Kill 90% benchmark. From navigating politics and policy to mobilizing volunteers and staying grounded in the mission, Lakeisha and Vivian share personal stories and professional insights that will inspire anyone who cares about animals.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Best Friends approaches community-based animal rescue

• What collaboration really looks like between nonprofits and municipal shelters

• Why empathy and grit matter in high-stakes advocacy work

• The everyday realities of striving toward a No Kill nation

Whether you’re in the trenches of rescue work or just want to understand how lasting change happens, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

In this must-listen episode of the Lifeline Podcast, we sit down with Ashley, Animal Control Supervisor for Friendswood Animal Control, and Marcy, founder and Executive Director of Friendswood Animal Needs and Solutions (F.A.N.S.). Discover how this dynamic duo is transforming animal welfare in Friendswood through cutting-edge microchipping programs, deep community engagement, and innovative city-nonprofit partnerships.

You'll hear inspiring stories of how lost pets are being reunited with their families, how student volunteers are making a difference, and why nonprofit support is critical to filling gaps beyond the city’s budget. Whether you're a pet lover, rescue advocate, or simply curious about how communities can come together to save more lives—this episode is for you.

Plus, get the inside scoop on an exciting upcoming Super Adoption Event and find out how you can get involved in creating a more humane, connected community.

In this inspiring episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Jennifer Jones—co-founder of Lifeline of Galveston County—for a heartfelt conversation about how a small idea turned into a lifesaving nonprofit. 🐾

You’ll hear never-before-shared stories about Lifeline’s humble beginnings, including how Jennifer and her daughter helped design the very first logo, and how the name “Lifeline” was chosen. Jennifer also opens up about navigating chronic pain while staying deeply committed to the mission—saving community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), rescue, and adoption.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Lifeline grew from a passion project into a vital community resource

• The early challenges of launching a nonprofit animal rescue

• Why sustainable TNR programs are critical for reducing feral cat populations

• How personal struggles and community support go hand-in-hand in rescue work

Whether you're passionate about animal welfare, starting a nonprofit, or just love a good origin story—this episode is for you. Tune in for real talk, powerful insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build something that saves lives.