TOP DOG PODCAST

Presented by Doobert

Join host Chris Roy on the Top Dog Podcast as he talks with inspiring animal welfare leaders. Through insightful conversations, we learn about their unique journeys, their positive community impact, and the invaluable lessons they would share. Our mission is clear: to elevate leadership and empower the entire animal rescue movement.

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

  • Natascha Scott | The Art of Outsmarting a Cat

    Plant molecular biologist by day and cat rescuer by nights and weekends, Natascha Scott shares the creative techniques, persistence, and problem-solving that have helped her rescue hundreds of cats over two decades.

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  • Daniel Roselle | Building a Humane Society for the Next Generation

    Daniel Roselle shares how the Humane Society of Ventura County is evolving beyond traditional sheltering through accessible veterinary care, innovative programs, and a broader vision for what an animal welfare organization can provide to its community.

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  • Brittany Vanderstine | Exotic Animals Deserve a Second Chance Too

    Brittany Vanderstine shares how working with tigers, lions, monkeys, and other exotic animals revealed a major gap in animal rescue, inspiring her to create Wild Exotics Animal Refuge and help animals affected by the exotic pet trade.

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  • Melanie Hallas Kirsch | The Foster Home Is Where the Second Chance Begins

    Melanie Hallas Kirsch shares what she has learned from a decade of rescuing and fostering Dobermans, including why flexibility, support, and the right foster match can make all the difference for dogs adjusting to a new life.

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  • Aldwin Roman | Changing Animal Welfare from Reactive to Proactive

    Aldwin Roman shares how a career that began as a kennel technician evolved into animal welfare leadership, and why the biggest changes happen when shelters move beyond rescue to prevention, access to care, and long-term community impact.

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