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.

Highlights

• The mission and structure of Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
• Emotional and practical challenges of shelter work
• What “no-kill” really means and how it’s achieved
• The role of volunteers and “Dog Day Outs”
• Memorable animal rescue stories, including Moose the dog
• Managing unusual animal drop-offs and Kansas animal ordinances
• The importance of community support and spay/neuter programs
• Advice for supporting your local shelter and adopting pets

Chapters

4:59 – Introducing Brandon Sokol from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

6:43 – Challenges and rewards of shelter work

10:30 – Managing capacity and maintaining no-kill status

14:18 – Volunteer contributions and “Dog Day Outs”

26:35 – Odd animal drop-offs and unusual pets

27:56 – Animal control, ordinances, and shelter operations

31:04 – Feral cats and trap-neuter-return programs

32:41 – Personal pet stories and naming pets

36:39 – Community support for animal shelters

Resources Mentioned

• Prairie Paws Animal Shelter: prairiepaws.org
• Adopt a Pet: adoptapet.com
  

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