The Why Behind Tethered

In the very first episode of Tethered Tails: A Tethered By Grace Pawdcast, Stephanie Skrede sits down with Tethered By Grace founder Jessica Tritz to talk about the story behind it all. What started with the loss of Jessica’s beloved Alexa became the beginning of something much bigger — a mission rooted in love, education, advocacy, ethical stewardship, and the powerful bond between dogs and the people who love them. Stephanie and Jessica share the heart behind Tethered By Grace, how Alexa’s legacy continues to shape its work, and why they believe meaningful change in the dog world starts with education, connection, and doing things with intention. This is the story of why we’re Tethered — where it began, what it means, and where we hope it leads. Live with heart. Lead with grace.