E60: Corporate Suits to Furry Rescues: A Tale of Following Your Heart with Kelley Long of Mostly Mutts

Good Neighbor Podcast: Cobb County

Ready to meet your new best friend? Kelley Long of Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue joins us to share how a 21-year legacy of animal rescue is transforming lives in our community.
When Kelley adopted two cattle dog mixes who proceeded to destroy her sofa, she never imagined it would completely change her life's direction. Following a persistent inner voice telling her to "get dogs," she left behind her stressful career in mortgage banking and discovered her true calling at Mostly Mutts. What began as volunteer work blossomed into a leadership role at this heart-centered nonprofit in downtown Kennesaw.
Kelley dispels common misconceptions about rescue animals, explaining their thorough temperament testing process and collaboration with local animal control facilities. The most remarkable aspect? Every adopted dog receives free training for life at their dedicated facility. This invaluable support system ensures successful adoptions and creates lasting bonds between pets and their new families. Whether you're seeking a furry companion, meaningful volunteer work, or simply want to support their mission, Mostly Mutts welcomes your involvement through their adoption program, volunteer opportunities, or thrift store that funds their work.
Visit MostlyMutts.org to learn more about adding a new member to your family. Who knows? Your perfect match might be waiting just around the corner at this local treasure that's been saving dogs, cats, guinea pigs—and the occasional horse—for over two decades.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Good Neighbor Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Kelly from Mostly Mutts (00:00:20)

3. Kelly's Journey to Animal Rescue (00:01:02)

4. Myths About Animal Shelters (00:01:47)

5. Perfect Adopters and Support System (00:02:25)

6. Kelly's Personal Story and Takeaways (00:04:55)