
From Bullets to Blessings: Inside Florida's Most Passionate Dog Rescue | 1,800 Dogs Saved & Counting
From Storytime With Ellie by Ellie DeSimone
November 25, 2024 · 1h 12m
About this episode
This episode explores the inspiring work of PolkaDogz, a dog rescue in Florida that has saved over 1,800 dogs, featuring stories from co-founders Aaron Stein and Donna.
Join Storytime with Ellie for an emotional journey inside PolkaDogz, a remarkable Central Florida dog rescue that's given second chances to over 1,800 dogs. Meet co-founder Aaron Stein and pack leader Donna as they share incredible rescue stories, from seniors finding loving homes to paralyzed pups getting a new lease on life. Discover: How they've transformed from saving one dog to rescuing thousands Heart-wrenching rescue stories and miraculous recoveries Inside look at their thorough adoption process Why they focus on senior and special needs dogs How YOU can help save lives through fostering and volunteering This episode reveals the harsh realities of animal abuse while celebrating the triumph of compassion. Learn how this dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure every dog gets the loving forever home they deserve. Support PolkaDogz: pokadogz.org #DogRescue #AdoptDontShop #FloridaDogs #AnimalRescue #SeniorDogs
People in this episode
Host: Ellie DeSimone
Guests: Aaron Stein, Donna
Topics covered
- dog rescue
- animal welfare
- compassion
- senior dogs
- special needs dogs
- volunteering
- adoption process
Keywords
- dog rescue
- animal abuse
- fostering
- volunteering
- adoption
- senior dogs
- special needs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PolkaDogz
Places: Florida
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