Pet surrender often begins long before an animal reaches a shelter. In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with BJ Adkins, founder of Animal Angels Foundation and author of The Shift to Prevention, to examine how early intervention can help keep pets and families together during financial, housing, medical, and behavioral challenges.

• (00:00:01) - Introduction to Animal Angels Foundation
• (00:02:01) - Why Pets Get Surrendered
• (00:04:17) - Prevention vs. Adoption Model
• (00:06:00) - Housing Barriers and Prevention Reach
• (00:08:20) - Measuring Impact Over Time
• (00:09:47) - Spay/Neuter Clinics and Expansion
• (00:11:11) - Writing Volume Two & Break
• (00:12:40) - Return from Break: Keeping Pets Home
• (00:13:29) - Personal Motivation and Early Intervention
• (00:15:54) - Connection with Dr. Rachel Geller
• (00:18:00) - Core Programs: SNIP and High Impact Clinics
• (00:21:13) - Pet Help Desk and Resource Network
• (00:22:22) - Role of Groomers in Prevention
• (00:23:40) - Shelters Still Essential - Break
• (00:25:22) - Now Media TV Break
• (00:25:55) - Building the Animal Welfare Resource Network
• (00:28:19) - Event Builder Software Feature
• (00:30:14) - Prevention Fest 2025 Planning
• (00:33:12) - Community Events and Return on Investment
• (00:34:52) - Software Use by Partner Organizations
• (00:36:23) - Landlord Partnership Program Intro
• (00:36:39) - Website and Contact Information - Break
• (00:37:58) - Now Media TV Break Return
• (00:38:39) - Landlord Partnership and Pet Resumes Explained
• (00:41:23) - Pet Resume Benefits and Meet Cotton
• (00:43:37) - First Steps for Pet Owners in Crisis
• (00:44:37) - How Others Can Help and Get Involved
• (00:47:00) - Closing Thoughts and Farewell