In this episode, Mary and Maggie discuss the positive impacts foster volunteers have when they temporarily welcome large-breed dogs into their homes. They explore how fostering benefits the dogs, the shelter, and the community. Joining the conversation is Lauren Green, marketing coordinator at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, who shares her own experiences as a foster volunteer.

Just days before World Hunger Day on May 28, Maggie and Mary dive into the impact of food insecurity on both humans and animals in Tacoma and Pierce County. They highlight the efforts of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry in making a positive difference and share ways you can get involved. Plus, the duo unveils a new recurring segment. What is it? You’ll have to tune in to find out, but it’s sure to Make Happy Happen!

Join Mary and Maggie as they detail the significance of microchipping your pet during Chip Your Pet Month. They answer common questions and share compelling narratives of pet reunions. Through heartwarming anecdotes, they highlight the remarkable tale of a cat reunited with its owner after being missing for 12 years, alongside the heartening collaboration between shelters that facilitated the reunion of a dog separated from its family by over a hundred miles.