In this heartwarming episode, I had an engaging conversation with Stef who shared the incredible story of Rila’s Dream, a dedicated dog rescue charity.

Stef detailed how his own journey began with rescuing a single puppy in Bulgaria, which eventually led to the establishment of a structured rescue operation.

Through a combination of passion and effective business processes, Stef and his wife Nicole have managed to rescue approximately 1,500 dogs over 12 years, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and community in their mission. Stef also highlighted how they handle the logistics of dog rescue, ensuring each dog finds a suitable home while maintaining a close-knit community of dog lovers.

This episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical advice for anyone looking to make a difference in animal rescue.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Stef

01:03 Stef’s Background and Journey to Dog Rescue

03:16 Challenges and Realizations in Dog Rescue

05:41 Building a Dog Rescue Community

08:37 Personal Stories and Dog Rescue Experiences

17:34 Running a Dog Rescue Like a Business

22:17 How to Support Rila’s Dream

25:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Find out more and connect with Stef:

Website: https://www.hinds-consultants.com

Bio: Retired Army Officer, now full-time business performance coach and street dog rescuer.

Join the Free Skool community, which meets twice per week, to chat about life, positive mindsets and dogs! 
https://www.skool.com/get-smart-about-stress/about

Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/rilasdream.de

As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com

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Anke Herrmann is the creator of Soul Touched by Dogs, a podcast, virtual event &
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She is on a mission to educate people to see dogs not just as pets, certainly not as fashion accessories, toys for the kids, or tools, but as soulful beings, finely tuned into your emotions, wise teachers worth our respect and care. In her ideal world, every dog has the loving home it deserves.

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