EPISODE 32

More Than a Breed: The Dogs & Mission Behind Fresno Bully Rescue

GUEST: Bridgette Boothe, Shelter Director of Fresno Bully Rescue

What does it really take to save a dog and change the perception of an entire breed along the way?

This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Bridgette Boothe, Shelter Director of Fresno Bully Rescue, to talk about the reality of animal rescue in the Central Valley, how she went from volunteering and walking dogs to leading the organization, and what people still get wrong about bully breeds.

Bridgette takes us behind the scenes of what happens from the moment Fresno Bully Rescue says “yes” to a dog through rehabilitation, fostering and finding the right forever home. They also talk about responsible pet ownership, adopting with kids, the emotional side of rescue and the many ways you can help even if adopting another dog isn’t an option.

Plus, Fresno Bully Rescue is heading Back to the Bully Walk for its annual Bully Boo Walk on Sunday, October 4 at Woodward Park in Fresno, with an ’80s-themed flashback this year.

A conversation for dog lovers, rescue supporters and anyone who’s ever judged a dog by its breed before getting to know the dog behind the label.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Bridgette Boothe, Shelter Director of Fresno Bully Rescue

Instagram: @fresnobullyrescue

Website: https://fresnobullyrescue.org/

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