ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

About ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are "there" at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever. Interviews include live audio from field operations, emotional stories from responders as they share their most memorable moments, disaster preparedness for all species of animals, what it takes to be a credentialed animal rescuer, equipment and training, and much more! See the photo galleries that relate to these stories at www.asartraining.com.

Publisher

ASAR Training and Response

Category

business · education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2019

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The Right Tool for the Job: Safer Animal Capture & Handling

   Safer Tools, Smarter Techniques: A Conversation with John Peaveler of Humane Innovations Animal welfare professionals are routinely asked to handle animals that are frightened, injured, aggressive, difficult to capture, or simply unpredictable. Having the right tool—and knowing how and when to use it—can make the difference between a successful outcome and an injury to the animal or the responder. In this episode, Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis sit down with John Peaveler, owner of Humane Inno...

2. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Disaster Debrief: How 147 animals were evacuated from rising flood waters in Washington State

   When floodwaters began rising and the threat of raw sewage entering the shelter became a reality, there was no time to waste. With 147 animals depending on them, the team faced an enormous challenge: evacuate every animal before disaster struck. In this episode, Eric and Carla sit down with Leslie Wall and Kristi Boucher from Washington State, to share the remarkable story of how their shelter navigated one of its most challenging days. You'll hear how Animal Control, shelter staff, eme...

3. 

   11 Mar 2026

   Saving Pets Starts With a Call: The Power of Transfurline

   When disasters strike, people often don’t know who to call about their pets. Shelters become overwhelmed with questions, emergency managers lack visibility into animal needs, and families searching for help face confusion during already stressful situations. In this episode of the ASAR Podcast, hosts Eric Thompson and Carla Lewis talk with Melissa Savage about how Transfurline helps turn chaos into coordination. More than just a hotline, Transfurline connects pet owners, animal welfare o...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

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Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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