FEMALE FOUNDER: WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO BUILD A SHELTER, APP AND CHARITY

One stray Chihuahua helped spark a rescue mission that has changed thousands of dogs’ lives. Blake shares how she went from rescuing dogs out of her own home to building a thriving animal shelter in Arizona. She gets real about the challenges of running a rescue, finding sponsors, raising money, and helping dogs find their forever homes. In this episode: • How one rescue call changed everything • What it takes to foster and care for thousands of dogs • How microchipping helps reunite lost dogs with their families • Why some families need support to keep their pets • The events and partnerships that help fund animal rescue • How the Love Pup Plus app helps dog owners • Her work supporting foster kids through the Love Up Foundation From saving dogs to supporting kids in foster care, Blake shows how much one person can do when a community comes together. Listen to the full episode, then share it with a fellow dog lover who needs to hear this story.