Interview with Lauren McCarron, Founder of Joyful Pets & Rehome With Love

In this week’s episode with The Rescue State, I have the honor of sitting down with Lauren McCarron, founder of Joyful Pets and Rehome With Love service, for one of the most important and heartfelt conversations we can have as responsible pet owners.Together, we explore the incredibly difficult reality that sometimes, despite our best intentions, rehoming a beloved pet becomes the most responsible and loving choice. Lauren shares how her team leads with compassion, dignity and support for individuals and families navigating one of the hardest decisions they may ever face.This episode is a powerful reminder that responsible pet ownership doesn’t end when things get hard, it’s about making thoughtful, humane choices at every stage of the journey. If you care deeply about animals, ethics and doing right by the pets we love, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!