Pawareness Episode 3 - Wolf Trap Rescue a

Tackling Dog Overpopulation One Puppy At a Time │Wolf Trap Rescue & Dr. Amber Burton

On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Amber Burton, veterinarian and founder and executive director of Wolf Trap Rescue, to talk about many of her impact moments in the field and the sad realities of large rescue shelters. She describes why she piloted Wolf Trap Rescue and how she turned it into a huge success, noting an ethical dilemma she experienced and issues Virginia specifically has regarding animals.

Dr. Burton breaks down how we can tackle the root causes of animal overpopulation and her candid thoughts on spay and neuter laws. Then, she details her ideal client/doctor relationship, Wolf Trap’s operational strategies, how she caters to her clients’ generation, and the importance going to specialists. She offers valuable advice on pet insurance and fostering animals, touching on the impacts of coronavirus on fostering. There are many hopes Dr. Burton has for the future, so tune in to catch all the knowledge bombs she drops and to find out how you can get involved with this life-saving endeavor.

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Episode Timeline
[00:30] Introducing Dr. Amber Burton
[01:39] Did you know you wanted to focus on animal rescue when you went to veterinary school? + What led Amber to start Wolf Trap Rescue
[12:30] An ethical dilemma regarding spaying and neutering
[17:11] Mental and geographical issues regarding animals in Virginia
[23:16] How do you tackle the root causes of animal overpopulation?
[27:06] Do you think there’s a state that might pass a spay/neuter law soon?
[29:24] Importance of spreading awareness + Ambers ideal client/doctor relationship
[36:21] Catering to her clients’ generation
[37:42] Insurance + The importance of going to a specialist
[41:44] Are all pet insurances created equal? Which ones do you recommend?
[47:15] Advice on what to do if you want to foster
[52:22] The impacts of covid-19 on fostering
[57:10] The best way to contact Wolf Trap and see if you’re a good fit to foster with them
[01:03:01] Amber’s hopes for the future