The Animal That Changed You

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The Animal That Changed You explores how extraordinary people have been changed by extraordinary animals. In this weekly show, Katya (writer and Life Coach for Dog People) and Jenny (founder and president of Better Together Dog Rescue) share their stories about soul-level relationships with animals or listen to a guest talk about how loving an animal has led them to where they are today. This co-hosting duo is not afraid to dive into the ups and downs that come with caring about animals or to be vulnerable and real about why increasing our compassion for them is good for the whole world.

Recent Episodes
  • How Rescuers Handle Emotions and Upcoming Changes for The Animal That Changed You
    Feb 15, 2023 – 25:22
  • The Effect That Negative Biases Can Have on Bully Breeds
    Feb 8, 2023 – 28:39
  • What It’s Like to Build a Brand with Social Impact with Jonathan Weiner
    Feb 1, 2023 – 36:01
  • The Importance of Building Trust Between Rescuers & Adopters and Dogs & People
    Jan 25, 2023 – 34:11
  • What Imposter Syndrome Looks Like in the World of Animal Rescue
    Jan 18, 2023 – 33:04
  • What It’s Like to Work With a Holistic Veterinarian with Dr. Heather O’Leary
    Jan 11, 2023 – 53:39
  • Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Rescue Dogs with Jamie Ruden
    Jan 4, 2023 – 50:03
  • Seeing Rescue Dogs in a Different Light: A NYE Party with Brittnie Battle
    Dec 28, 2022 – 53:19
  • The Beauty of Fostering a Dog and What It Does for Your Soul
    Dec 21, 2022 – 32:04
  • How the Spirits of Our Pets Live on Through Us with Alisha Gaddis
    Dec 14, 2022 – 50:11
  • Efficacy and Morality of Breeding Dogs versus Adopting Rescue Dogs from a Shelter
    Dec 7, 2022 – 42:10
  • Animal Welfare and Providing Care for Rescue Dogs with Sam Woyak
    Nov 30, 2022 – 53:22
  • Addiction & Animal Advocacy: The Duality of Self-Care and Animal Welfare
    Nov 23, 2022 – 37:29
  • Answering Difficult Questions Regarding Shelter Dogs and Euthanasia with Sue Sternberg
    Nov 16, 2022 – 52:42
  • What the 3-3-3 Rule Is and How it Applies to Foster Dogs
    Nov 9, 2022 – 30:19
  • All Things Sanctuary and Barn Animals with Kathy Stevens
    Nov 2, 2022 – 48:33
  • The Intuitive Nature of Our Pets with Margo Donohue
    Oct 26, 2022 – 40:47
  • The Astrology of Animal Relationships with Heidi Rose Robbins
    Oct 19, 2022 – 39:19
  • A Raw, Emotional Look at Making the Tough Choice of Euthanasia
    Oct 12, 2022 – 30:29
  • Reframing the Public View on Pitbulls with Richard Jones
    Oct 5, 2022 – 35:44
  • Highs & Lows of the Pet Adoption Process with Katya & Jenny
    Sep 28, 2022 – 33:09
  • Rehabilitating Dogs and Making Difficult Decisions with Saharai Salazar
    Sep 21, 2022 – 57:54
  • Finding the Heart Behind Animal Activism with Moby
    Sep 14, 2022 – 39:25
  • Overcoming the Challenges of Running a Non-Profit Animal Transport Organization with Brittnie Battle
    Sep 7, 2022 – 59:23
  • Cultivating Compassion and Supporting Animal Welfare Workers with Jessica Dolce
    Aug 31, 2022 – 55:08
  • Self-Care and Supporting Women in Rescue with Cynthia Sweet
    Aug 24, 2022 – 01:08:41
  • The Complicated Street Dog Crisis in Cleveland, Texas
    Aug 17, 2022 – 32:28
  • Want to Help Animals? Here Are a Few Things You Can Do!
    Aug 10, 2022 – 39:04
  • Celebrating Our Growth from Season 1 and Where We’re Heading Next
    Aug 3, 2022 – 14:07
  • The Power of Vision Work, Healing, and Dogs with Kristen McGuiness
    Jul 27, 2022 – 57:41
  • Meet Jenny Franz: The New Cohost of The Animal That Changed You
    Jul 20, 2022 – 34:46
  • How Awareness Helps in the Fight for Animal Equality with Sharon Nuñez
    Jul 13, 2022 – 44:17
  • How to Support and Nurture a Foster Dog (with me, a serial Foster Mom)
    Jul 6, 2022 – 32:33
  • Showing Kindness and Compassion for Animals and People with the Vegan Godfather Prabhat Gautam
    Jun 29, 2022 – 37:01
  • Addiction, Depression, and How Animals Saved Us with Chris Dale
    Jun 22, 2022 – 37:46
  • Celebrating Pets Everyday with Beth Bellanti
    Jun 15, 2022 – 35:32
  • Come Spend a Day with Me at the Austin Animal Center
    Jun 8, 2022 – 29:02
  • Finding Inspiration and Creativity in Our Relationship with Animals with Author Steven Rowley
    Jun 1, 2022 – 40:09
  • A Behind the Scenes Look at Dog Rescue Culture with Nicole Patrick
    May 25, 2022 – 44:06
  • How to Prevent Cruelty and Suffering for Community Cats with Sterling TrapKing Davis
    May 18, 2022 – 55:36
  • Daydreaming About Our Future and the Animals We Hope to Help with My Husband Eric
    May 11, 2022 – 24:46
  • The Importance of Community Involvement in Cat Rescue with Anna Dickerson-Homan
    May 4, 2022 – 40:12
  • Finding Unconditional Love From Animals with Jamie Wallace Grenier
    Apr 27, 2022 – 47:51
  • Building Stories Around Our Connection To Animals with Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin
    Apr 20, 2022 – 52:41
  • The Animal and Patients that Changed Us with The Vets Unleashed
    Apr 13, 2022 – 41:33
  • What Not to Do (Stories From My Own Experiences)
    Apr 6, 2022 – 21:24
  • From Dog Lover to Manhattan’s Go-To Dog Trainer with Annie Grossman
    Mar 30, 2022 – 27:34
  • How To Peacefully Merge A Cat-and-Dog (& Child) Household
    Mar 28, 2022 – 53:11
  • How Sherri Franklin is Saving Senior Animals and Making an Impact in San Francisco
    Mar 23, 2022 – 41:10
  • The Animals That Saved Us with Zach Skow
    Mar 16, 2022 – 48:07
Recent Reviews
  • Candy Zroom
    Helping animals and humans!
    As a seasoned rescuer and dog lover, I started listening to this podcast to hear the lovely stories about dogs and their owners. It did not disappoint. I loved the uplifting vibe and time spent with people who adore animals like I do. This season I’m blown away by the deeper discussions of rescue issues and promotion of animal adoption while exploring why others make different choices. It’s all presented with kindness by hosts who also walk the walk in animal rescue. And they’re sweet, funny & entertaining, too. Great podcast!
  • Ella Groff
    I don’t even have a dog currently, but I can’t stop listening!
    This podcast is for any animal lover who wants to learn more - literally about anything animal related! The co-hosts, Katya and Jenny, are incredibly thoughtful and passionate and always guide the conversation in the most interesting direction. The recent episode with Sue Sternberg was really thought provoking and brought up controversial topics in animal rescue in a way that felt balanced and well-rounded. I will be a life-long listener :)
  • Tonibailey
    The animal that changed you
    Sue Sternberg is very very smart and not afraid to tell the Truth.
  • Sabra, Thor & Nutmeg
    Excellent podcast!
    Thank you for your podcast with Sue Sternberg! She is such an important voice in humane care for dogs. More people in the general public need to hear what she has to say about dogs, their struggles to live in modern life among people, and the kinds of dogs we should be breeding. I’m so glad I’ve discovered your podcast and look forward to hearing more episodes.
  • mibisask
    Sue sternberg episode.
    She is such a positive voice in the animal sheltering world. Love to listen to her. Thanks for having her on!
  • ftg99
    Love it!
    Love this podcast and the passion these women bring to discussing pets and animal rescue!
  • dailyfranz
    Honored
    Season One was like a warm baked chocolate chip cookie for my soul. I am so honored to be part of Season two!
  • JasmineDiaz6
    Love it
    Love this podcast! Full of heart and soul.
  • Skipmco
    A blessing every week
    I was introduced to this podcaat from CIPYD when Katya was a guest. Honestly I am so glad I hopped over and started following her. Her podcast can make you laugh. cry, and think. Most importantly, it has opened my mind to so many other aspects of loving my animal. The best advice so far? Leave my phone when I take my pups out for a walk. Why? Becuase that is their biggest outting of the day. They live in the house. So pay attention, live in the moment. Cherish every single moment. I have a dog that is in her senior years. Instead of being afraid and sad, I am embracing every moment and cherishing it. Katya is an angel sent to us from the power that governs pet lovers.
  • semm1982
    Feel good show
    Mug!! It sure has been such an uplifting programmed to listen to. I I’m also a beagle lover and have two of my own so listening to your stories about Ophelia were very heartwarming.
  • Yukan1224
    The Animal That Changed You
    I absolutely adore this podcast and Katya. I learn so much from her interviews and it’s been everything to me as I learn and grow with my own dog Albert. Katya is an amazing animal advocate and is truly inspiring. I’m so grateful to have found Katya and her podcast and I love each episode and I always learn something from the episode. Katya always goes above and beyond in helping, supporting, encouraging and guiding pet parents in order to give animals the best life possible.
  • SanAnselmoVet
    Touching, Heartfelt, and Addictive.
    I cannot think of a person better equipped to celebrate the bond between humans and animals than Katya. Each episode will touch your heart in a different way, and make you even more grateful for the animals that have and will change us as we journey through life.
  • jesszaino
    So genuine and deep for any animal lover
    Gasp! I love this show so much. You can hear the genuine love, care and depth the host has for animals. I love the guests she has on the shows and the stories they share around their animals and how they impact their lives. What a special pod this is.
  • Debdeb1986
    For all animal lovers!
    Absolutely love this podcast. I have a dog and I feel like every episode Katya is giving me invaluable information about how I can best grow and nurture my relationship with my little sidekick. Thank you for all your do for the animal world Katya!
  • Mitzi_and_friends
    Saying goodbye
    I love this podcast, and I’m especially impressed by how brave you were, Katya, to share the episode about saying goodbye to Ophelia!
  • Annie like the Musical
    Warms my heart weekly
    Listening to The Animal That Changed You is like the best combination of talking to a good friend and learning more about ways amazing people are helping and being helped by animals. Every time I see a new episode in my podcast feed, I get so excited and know that I’ll probably end up laughing and crying while listening. I also love that the host Katya is so non-judgmental and supportive of people no matter where they are on their journey to support animal welfare. Her attitude is so inclusive and warm, and it’s made The Animal That Changed You one of my new favorite podcasts.
  • PandaDeManda
    Seriously love this one! Listen to it!
    I never found a podcast I’d listen to consistently until this one. In fact, when I told my friends about it, they replied with ‘but you don’t listen to podcasts!’ But I listen to and love this one. The host Katya and her guests are so knowledgeable and sincere people. Great stories on the Animals That Changed them and I love hearing Katya talk about her own doggie.
  • CookiesMaGee
    An Overflowing Love For Animals
    If you are the type of person who loves animals so much your heart could explode, than this podcast is for you. Katya oozes positivity and joy, and brings a peace and tranquility as one listens. The love she shares for animals is contagious. The variety of guests from many different walks of life is fascinating and intriguing. And hearing all the heartwarming storytelling of the animals who changed them just makes one want to laugh and cry along with them. A breath of fresh air amidst my busy week.
  • Alime038507
    Great!
    Great podcast for an animal lover. Katya has an amazing heart for animals & you can tell! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Asaaarrrhggg
    More than a podcast.
    This podcast is amazing. It will make you cry, it will make you laugh, and it might just help you through somethings. Katya is a truly special human being and this podcast reflects that. The community that Katya has built is much more than just an entertaining podcast. Listening to her guest stories has helped me process a lot of my own feelings and brings me joy and hope when I’m feeling down.
  • 1Mgriffith
    Love this podcast!
    I came upon this podcast and binge listened to all the episodes. I feel like I’ve found my people. 💜
  • chillswan
    Oh My Heart!
    I absolutely love this podcast - Katya’s compassion (and passion) for animals reminds me to continue to expand my love & commitment to all animals. It’s my go to podcast when I’m walking the dogs - it allows me to laugh, cry, think - it’s all the feels!
  • BJA68
    Soul Food in Podcast Form
    This pod is absolutely beautiful and so special. A must listen for anyone who loves animals and sees how precious and priceless they are to us human beings. I am overcome with emotion when I listen and it’s so heartwarming. Katya is a angel of a human 💗
  • Climber2288
    Really makes you think
    Host Katya brings on some really interesting guests. They have made me think differently about dog rescue. This is a great show that opens your mind and changes the way you see animals and the people around them. I assign one of the episodes to my critical thinking class when they discuss animal welfare. Katya’s compassion and authenticity comes across in the episodes. Well worth the listen.
  • mcskatkat
    Sobbing
    And laughing. And living and loving. Katya taught me to love dogs and this podcast helped me find my people!
  • Kirsten-loves-fluffers
    A Host with a HEART
    Listen to this podcast if you need a reminder that the world is filled with kindness and that there is hope for all of us, especially when we have an animal in our lives. Katya’s empathetic heart comes across in every episode. She and her guests share their stories, their sadness and joy, their unflinching belief that animals are the way to our healing. This is what my heart needs to hear now. 💜
  • Dr. Mike McC
    All the feels
    As a veterinarian I don’t spend my down time watching animal TV shows or listening to animal podcasts. The Animal That Changed You is worth breaking that habit. The love Katya has for the animals and the people whose lives are changed by them, is the elixir this over worked vet needs at the end of a busy week. Thank you Katya
  • YouMeEmpathy
    Everything We Need in the World
    This podcast is everything we need in the world. Brings a smile to my face, makes me cry in fits of empathy, fills me with joy for having loved a dog.
  • Skidsteer is always having fun
    great podcast! Definitely recommend checking out
    I really enjoyed this podcast! Just listened to the CIPYD pod with Kaydia as a guest and thought I would hop on over! This is just my cup of tea…people gushing over their dogs. Thank you for all your hard work it has really paided off! 💜
  • SHR-22
    Hilarious, down to earth chat about our love of animals
    Love this podcast. Witty, funny, no judgement space for animal lovers and those who respect our collective relationship with animals. Looking forward to many more of these open and honest conversations about the love we give and get from our furry friends!
  • ChKoBr
    Pulling on the leash and heartstrings
    Great new podcast for animal, especially dog lovers but really about letting something change you in ways you didn’t expect or know you needed. The subject matter could be overly sentimental in the hands of a lesser host but Katya knows when to inject humor and candor into the conversation so it all feels relatable. Can’t wait for the next episode!
  • DC Chavez
    Truly heartwarming
    Loved listening to Katya and the Sklar brothers talk about their love for their furry soulmates. The stories are sweet and funny and relatable and it made me feel like this podcast is going to create a really lovely community-the likes of which we all need a little more of in our lives. Thanks for the brilliance and keep it coming!
  • kathy5853
    So much heart!
    Loved hearing about all of the dogs that brought joy to their lives. Great conversation among good friends with a lot of hilarious jokes. My favorite joke was when they were talking about the bookstore, Library Limited, “the ceiling is the limit!” Looking forward to hearing more stories about “ the dog that changed you”. This one really made me laugh!
  • Susan123484726492874
    A subscribe MUST!
    Heartwarming and hilarious at the same time! Thank you, I enjoyed every moment!
  • KimF79
    We ARE dog people, NOT rug people!
    Loved it! This is was so funny and sweet! Kept wanting to join the chat…most people don’t understand how your dog can be your whole world, but it was clear 15 seconds in, these people just get me!!
  • Funnyrunner95
    5 stars
    Great podcast! Warm and empathetic.
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