From Rink to Rescue: How the Chicago Wolves Score Big for Rescue Dogs

About this episode

Julie interviews Jason Shaver about the Chicago Wolves' Adopt-A-Dog Program and its impact on dog adoption.

Are you ready for a heartwarming tale that combines the thrill of hockey with the joy of pet adoption? In this episode, Julie sits down with Jason Shaver, the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team, to discuss their incredible Adopt-A-Dog Program. A Unique Blend of Sports and Animal Welfare Jason shares how the Chicago Wolves have been championing dog adoption for decades, resulting in 1,885 dogs finding forever homes so far. We explore their partnership with local rescues ...

People in this episode

Host: Julie Marty-Pearson

Guest: Jason Shaver

Topics covered

• hockey
• pet adoption
• animal welfare
• sports
• rescue dogs

Keywords

• Chicago Wolves
• dog adoption
• animal rescue
• hockey
• Adopt-A-Dog Program
• pet fostering
• forever homes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago Wolves

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