Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lia Roemer-Oakley, Animal Services Manager and Animal Control Officer with the Germantown Animal Shelter in Germantown, Tennessee, who shares her background and passion for animal welfare, and highlights the shelter's mission and efforts. During the interview, Lia discusses the shelter's operations, emphasizing its smaller capacity and community involvement. She talks about the shelter's commitment to providing care and socialization to animals, with a focus on fostering and adoption. Lia highlights the importance of volunteers, with many regulars contributing to the shelter's daily operations. The shelter partners with Volunteer Odyssey, and anyone interested in volunteering can sign up for an orientation via volunteerodyssey.com.

Lia then expresses gratitude for their partnership with Germantown Farmington Animal Hospital, which provides veterinary care for the shelter's animals. Lia also mentions the upcoming kitten season and the need for donations, particularly kitten food and formula. Lia next discusses the importance of animal safety in the Mid-South area, particularly in Germantown, due to loose animal issues. She emphasizes the need for secure fences, microchipping of pets, and updating microchip information. Lia also highlights the importance of proper identification of pets, such as collars with phone numbers or addresses, and the potential risks of loose animals. She encourages the community to check their yards and ensure their pets' safety. Lia also mentions the challenges of proving ownership of lost pets without proper identification. Lia wraps up discussing the need for foster homes for puppies and kittens at the Germantown Animal Shelter. She encourages interested individuals to contact the shelter or email them to be added to the foster list. Lia also mentions the shelter's social media presence, which is under "Friends of the Germantown Animal Shelter." She expresses gratitude to her team and the Friends of the Germantown Animal Shelter for their support, as well.

Community members interested in fostering are encouraged to contact Germantown Animal Shelter at 901-757-7358 or email animalshelter@germantown-tn.gov.