Episode #15
From Shelters to Communities with Dr. Stacey Thomas
After a little break, The Rescue Dog Pod is back with a conversation I’ve been really looking forward to. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stacey Thomas, veterinarian, shelter-medicine professional, founder of Far Fetched Charities, and someone who is taking veterinary care far beyond the traditional clinic. Dr. Stacey travels to underserved and remote communities to provide veterinary care, education, wellness services, and practical support for animals and the people who care for them. We talk about the realities of shelter medicine, the challenges facing communities with limited access to veterinary care, and why lasting change requires more than simply treating an animal and moving on. Dr. Stacey shares how education and community partnerships can empower people to better care for their animals, including her emergency first-aid programs teaching skills such as CPR. We also talk about her work in Mexico with Stray Dog Support, her experiences working in different communities, and her vision for expanding Far Fetched Charities internationally. We also talk about the importance of working collaboratively with local rescues that are already deeply embedded in their communities, including Yaqui Animal Rescue in Texas, KPAL, Handover Rover in Arizona and Paws of Nome in Alaska. These organizations know their communities, understand the challenges they face, and are already doing incredible work, and partnerships like these can help expand the reach and impact of veterinary care. This is a conversation about veterinary medicine, shelter animals, community, education, prevention, compassion, and what it really means to meet animals and the people who love them where they are. ️ From Shelters to Communities with Dr. Stacey Thomas — now on The Rescue Dog Pod. Please follow Farfeteched at www.farfetchedcharities.org or on their instagram @farfetechedcharities
