In this powerful episode of The Lifeline Podcast, Caroline sits down with Lakeisha and Vivian from Best Friends Animal Society’s Houston Team to explore how real change happens in animal welfare from the inside out. 🚨 Get an unfiltered look into what it takes to build life-saving programs, partner with local shelters, and move entire communities toward the No Kill 90% benchmark. From navigating politics and policy to mobilizing volunteers and staying grounded in the mission, Lakeisha and Vivian share personal stories and professional insights that will inspire anyone who cares about animals. 🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode: How Best Friends approaches community-based animal rescue What collaboration really looks like between nonprofits and municipal shelters Why empathy and grit matter in high-stakes advocacy work The everyday realities of striving toward a No Kill nation Whether you’re in the trenches of rescue work or just want to understand how lasting change happens, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.