Melissa Brunson

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a difference in your community? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Brunson from Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue for an enlightening update on the state of animal rescue in Kern County, California. Our conversation quickly reveals both hope and heartbreak in today's animal welfare landscape. Southern California shelters remain in crisis – Kern County still faces a staggering 40% euthanasia rate, with happy, healthy dogs dying simply because space runs out. Yet amid these sobering realities, innovative solutions are emerging. The groundbreaking Kern Safe coalition has united former competitors to tackle overpopulation collectively. If you want to help animal rescue, consider donating, even $5 monthly makes a difference. Every action matters in this fight to save lives.

In this episode, I welcome my guest Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue. Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Kern County’s shelter animals. Marley’s mission is making a pawsitive and lasting impact on communities by rehabilitating souls and creating second chances using the power of the human/animal bond.