Animal Apologists is hosted by two sisters, Kayleigh and Peyton, as they tell stories of their animal-involved lives to help educate the public on the reality of animal welfare.
Kayleigh, a shelter dog photographer and euthanasia technician, has worked in the law enforcement side of animal welfare for almost five years. Peyton, also a shelter dog photographer and shelter employee, has formed special bonds with many dogs that helped them get to their forever home.
Both of them grew up in animal welfare & bring very different perspectives and opinions to the table.
In this week's episode, Peyton takes the lead and discusses the issues and nuance of feral cats, TNR, and letting your cats outside!
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Kayleigh's Socials
@kayleighanddogs on Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook,
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
TikTok: @wildcallsarchives
4 Jun 2026
Rating the Public's Solutions to Euthanasia
In this week's episode, Kayleigh and Peyton attempt to kindly educate people on why some of their idea's to end euthanasia in shelters just wouldn't work.
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Kayleigh's Socials
@kayleighanddogs on Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook,
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
TikTok: @wildcallsarchives
28 May 2026
The Problem With Wolfdogs
We're baaaack and this time, for good. This week, we discuss the issues with wolf hybrid breeding and wolf hybrid ownership. There just isn't anything good about it. At all.
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Kayleigh's Socials
@kayleighanddogs on Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook,
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
TikTok: @wildcallsarchives
26 Jun 2025
Unethical Wildlife Practices ft. Peanut the Squirrel
In this week's episode, Peyton and Kayleigh discuss how important it is to use ethical practices when handling wildlife. Because not only do you deal with the consequences, but the animals also suffer tremendously.
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Kayleigh's Socials
TikTok: @blowfishblowfishblowfish
Instagram and Facebook: AdventurexAdopt
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
5 Jun 2025
Dogs With Jobs Part II - Rescue Dogs Edition
In this week's episode, Peyton tells us stories of amazing rescue dogs that have important dogs.
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Kayleigh's Socials
TikTok: @blowfishblowfishblowfish
Instagram and Facebook: AdventurexAdopt
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
15 May 2025
Dogs With Jobs
In this week's episode, Peyton goes over how important dogs are to our livelihood and even safety.
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Kayleigh's Socials
TikTok: @blowfishblowfishblowfish
Instagram and Facebook: AdventurexAdopt
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
8 May 2025
Population Control in Animal Welfare
In this week's episode, join Kayleigh and Peyton as they discuss ways to control stray population in the US that *doesn't* involve euthanasia.
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Kayleigh's Socials
TikTok: @blowfishblowfishblowfish
Instagram and Facebook: AdventurexAdopt
Peyton's Socials
Instagram: @whenthewildcalls
24 Apr 2025
Euthanasia for Population Control
In this week's episode, Peyton discusses how euthanasia for population control isn't cruel and just... necessary for the overpopulation crisis.
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17 Apr 2025
Distemper Outbreak in Animal Shelters
In this week's episode, Kayleigh tells the story of the distemper outbreak in the animal shelter she worked at and the mistakes made, what they should have done from the beginning, and why she left that job. More mundane book talk also. SPOILERS FOR THRONE OF GLASS.
10 Apr 2025
Pit Bulls - Misrepresentation, Fact and Fiction
In this weeks episode, Peyton and Kayleigh discuss the important topic of "Pit Bulls" and why you probably shouldn't label them as such. There's also some book talk and self ridiculing as usual.
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4 Apr 2025
Our Favorite Animal Movies
This week, Peyton and Kayleigh rank their favorite animal related movies.
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In this week's episode, join us while Peyton talks about the importance of foster programs and how fostering can help save lives.
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13 Mar 2025
Irresponsible Rescue and Shelters
In this week's episode, Peyton and Kayleigh discuss irresponsible shelters and how to spot them. You might pick up on some personal beef they have, but hopefully they hid it well.
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6 Mar 2025
Behavioral Euthanasia: Learn From Our Mistakes, In Honor of Elliot
In this week's episode, Kayleigh gets vulnerable and faces a lot of mistakes she's made as a pet owner before her frontal lobe was fully developed. Vampire Diaries makes an appearance because Peyton is in a funk.
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27 Feb 2025
GSD Overview and Shelter Shepherds, Dedicated to Peyton
In this week's episode, Peyton talks about her favorite breed of all time - The German Shepherd Dog - and how shelter shepherds can be the best companion you could ever ask for. In loving memory of Peyton.
GSDCA Website: https://www.gsdca.org/
Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue Website: https://oklahomagsr.org/
Jodi (AKA Peyton’s) Video: https://youtu.be/hxeWz8sTK2U?si=ZJq84I3P04B5xQW6 (https://youtu.be/hxeWz8sTK2U?si=ZJq84I3P04B5xQW6)
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20 Feb 2025
Banning Euthanasia Would Be Disastrous
In this week's episode, Kayleigh and Peyton discuss how important euthanasia for population control is important.
Tune in and let us know what you think in the comments!
Tooth and Claw episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dn5FzLNwzdatp7G1M6UdX?si=SVqiD4vnT8yhlndku_h7Ag
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13 Feb 2025
Adopt, Don't Shop!!
In this week's episode, Peyton and Kayleigh discuss the common phrase "ADOPT DONT SHOP" and why it might not be the best way to promote responsible pet ownership.
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6 Feb 2025
No Kill is No Good
In the premier of Animal Apologists, Peyton and Kayleigh start big with a controversial topic in the animal welfare field; No-kill vs Kill Shelters.
Trigger Warning: Euthanasia, Suicide
No-Kill equation video: https://youtu.be/JCTt5JppNA8?si=L-gLqf_hu_Lv33n- (https://youtu.be/JCTt5JppNA8?si=L-gLqf_hu_Lv33n-)
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