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The Raw Truth: Exploring Raw Diets for Rescue Dogs on Rescue Shit
In the latest episode of Rescue Shit , Jme and Pate—founders of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue—dove into the often-debated topic of raw diets...
The Nail Trim Struggle: A Guide to Stress-Free Paw Care
In the latest episode of Rescue Shit , Jme and Pate from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue take on a topic that strikes fear in the hearts of...
Understanding the 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your New Dog Adjust
Adopting a dog is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it’s also a major transition—for both you and your new furry friend. Many...
Helping Your Aging Pets: Supplements, Treatments, and Care
As our beloved dogs and cats get older, their needs change. They slow down, their joints stiffen, and they might even start showing signs...
New Season of Rescue Sh*t Podcast
Have you checked out our podcast, Rescue Sh*t yet? It's available on most sites such as iTunes, Spotify and more- and you can check out...
Normalizing Muzzles
Why are muzzles not used more? Learn about why we advocate for them- and how they can literally save lives.
King5 features Motley Zoo
Join Farah Jadran and our Executive Director, jme, as they show off some special needs pups and raise awareness for Motley Zoo's Mission!
425 Magazine's Feel Good Friday
Hailee Wickersham Updated Nov 25, 2024 Here's an except from the piece Hailee Wickersham did to cover our big event! See the full...
Resource Guarding: You're likely the problem
Check out this summary of our Rescue Sh*t podcast on resource guarding (S1 E14).
Motley Zoo Cat Circus at Bumbershoot pre-coverage on New Day Northwest!
Check out Amity Adrisi from New Day Northwest, talking with our Executive Director, jme and PR Queen, Christi Dickerhofe and our two...
ED jme, on Love Has Many Faces 1150 KKNW
February 20,2024 Listen to Marilyn Milano as she interviews jme, and discusses not only some differences between Motley Zoo and other...
Resource Guarding in Dogs: You can slay the monster inside!
February 18, 2024- jme Thomas Resource guarding is a common behavior observed in many dogs no matter their pedigree or upbringing. Much...
Why is it so hard to adopt a dog?
Excerpts taken from the original article on The Dog People Powered by Rover by Jillian Blume, November 6, 2023. People often complain...
What are you missing out on if you don't foster?
October 14, 2023 Above is MZ Rock Star, Porcelina, who was part of our Ghost (the band) litter of puppies in Fall 2023. Animal rescue is...
Socialization: The Missing Piece in Your Dog's Training Puzzle
October 10, 2023 When it comes to dog training, socialization is often overlooked or completely forgotten about- yet socialization is one...
Motley Zoo at Day In Day Out Festival 2023
August 13, 2023 As taken from Q13 Fox piece, here. SEATTLE - The ‘Day In Day Out’ Festival brings thousands of people from across the...
Meet a CAWA: jme Thomas
August, 8, 2023- As featured in the AAWA newsletter Founder of the rock and roll-themed, foster-based Motley Zoo Animal Rescue who hangs...
Compassion Fatigue: A Plague Among Animal Workers
Check out this summary of Rescue Sh*t's podcast about Compassion Fatigue- Parts 1 & 2 (S1 E15, S1 E16)
We May Be a Motley Crew, But We’ll Adapt...8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits
As seen on Blue Avocado's site June 12, 2023. Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits often rely on unsustainable strategies and...
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