Animal Posse · Episode 90 · October 16, 2026 · 33 min
Animal Rescue Scams Part 2: Rehoming, Red Flags & Real Solutions
In Part 2 of Animal Posse , host Dixie continues her conversation with animal advocate Veronica Belletto as they take a deeper look at the challenges facing the animal rescue community—and what we can do differently to protect the animals who depend on us. From trusting your instincts during adoption screenings to the growing problem of pet rehoming, Dixie and Veronica discuss why responsible pet ownership matters and how rescues can help families keep their animals instead of surrendering them. Dixie shares a real-life example of how a simple solution helped two cats remain with their owner during a housing crisis, while Veronica challenges the rescue community to rethink current practices and work toward stronger, more unified protocols. Are we doing enough to prevent animals from falling through the cracks? And could working together be the key to creating lasting change? Listen now as we move beyond identifying the problems and start talking about real solutions. #AnimalPosse #AnimalRescue #CatRescue #PetRehoming #ResponsiblePetOwnership #AnimalAdvocacy #RescueCommunity #AnimalWelfare #PetAdoption #SaveTheAnimals