Welcome to the Greetings and Felicitations, a podcast where I explore topics that might not seem directly related to compliance but influence our profession. Experience insight and expertise with host Tom Fox in this podcast featuring guests Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends. Pawtastic Friends is the designated charity for the Compliance Podcast Network. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings. Listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need.

Key Highlights

·      Training for Dogs in Need at the Pawtastic Friends Rescue Center [00:05:03]

·      Impact of Dog Training Programs on Rescue Dogs [00:09:17]

·      Sponsorship for Dog Rescues [00:12:46]

·      The Healing Power of Animals [00:16:16]

Quotes

1. “Rescue dogs aren’t broken.”

2. “It takes a village to help the animals, and we need it now more than ever.”

3. “Without this program, these dogs just sit in boarding unless, you know, somebody comes and gets them out to walking.”

4. “It’s life-changing for them and the people that adopt them.”

Resources

Pawtastic Friends https://www.pawtasticfriends.com/