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Whether they’re strays or have attentive caretakers, the dogs that occupy reservations have a bad reputation. Advocates for rez dogs are working on a number of fronts to turn that around. Mindful of the occasional safety issue, advocates for dogs are organizing veterinarian visits, spay, neuter clinics, and even dog shows, all as a way to prevent more drastic measures and to promote safer environments.
GUESTS
Tadraschell Murray (Shoshone-Bannock), recreation manager for Fort Hall Department of Recreation
Chantal Wadsworth (Navajo), founder of RezRoads Rescue
Podzy Wolf Granillo (member of Klamath Tribes), Warm Springs Dog Lady
Break 1 Music: Cedar & Willows (song) The Northwest Kid (artist)
Break 2 Music: Chase the Child (song) Raye Zaragoza (artist) Fight for You (album)
Robert Sage says
Podzy is our Daughter we Love her and the work she does for these dogs and Animals on the Warm Springs Rez. We have three rescue Dogs–two from Podzy. Halfstep is my dog and Ouida is her mom’s. We can send pics for your web site. We love them and her she is amazing how hard she works to save these dogs.