Running an animal rescue is heroic work, but behind every adoption is an overwhelming mountain of logistics, coordination, and administrative burnout. In this episode, Dan and Michelle sit down with leaders from across the rescue spectrum to discuss how purpose-built technology and passionate grassroots efforts come together to save more lives. Guests Featured in This Episode: Jim Oliva – Entrepreneur, Animal Rescuer & Founder of One Click Rescue After decades in tech, Jim stepped into hands-on rescue by helping create Catpurrccinos cat café in Huntington, NY. Experiencing the daily operational hurdles firsthand inspired him to launch One Click Rescue—building software tools tailored specifically to ease the administrative load on rescue organizations. Learn more: oneclickrescue.com Amber & Andrew – Cattyshack Cat Cafe (Fort Myers, FL) The duo behind Cattyshack Cat Cafe discusses the highs and hurdles of running an adoption-centered cafe, managing rescue partnerships, and creating spaces where adoptable cats thrive. Learn more: cattyshackcafe.com Chloe Lawrence – Director, Dogs Without Borders (Los Angeles, CA) Leading boots-on-the-ground rescue in one of the nation’s largest metropolitan hubs, Chloe shares the reality of coordinating fosters, volunteers, adoptions, and medical care—and why modern organizational tools are crucial for frontline longevity.

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