Amazing Cats Inspiring Nonprofit Mission Meow

The Story of My Pet: Inspiring Stories of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption

10/21/22 • 34 min

In this episode, I welcome my guest, Sally Williams. She has dedicated her adult life to cats and nonprofits. Sally is a lifelong animal lover, former pet sitter, cat behaviorist, cat advocate, Founder of The Brodie Fund, speaker, proud cat mom and Founder and President of Mission Meow. She lives in New Jersey with her husband of 30 years, Scott, and their four cats!

In this episode, part two of my interview with Sally Williams, you’ll meet Sally’s current cats, known as the Pawsome Foursome- West, Henry, Jonesey, and Jameson. Hear her rescue and adoption stories and how these boys healed her heart after losing Brodie and Marlin. We also discuss her decision to found a new non-profit organization, Mission Meow, and how she is working with feline-centric non-profits and businesses to help cats in need.

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The Story of My Pet: Inspiring Stories of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption - Amazing Cats Inspiring Nonprofit Mission Meow

Transcript Summary

In this episode titled "Amazing Cats Inspiring Nonprofit Mission Meow," host Julie Marty-Pearson interviews Sally Williams, the founder and president of Mission Meow and the Brody Fund. Sally shares her personal journey and how her cat Brody, who had cancer, inspired her to start the Brody Fund, which offers financial assistance to families with pets diagnosed with cancer. The organization has provided grants for over $200,000, fully funding treatment for pets with cancer. Sally emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and talking about grief, as well as being open to signs from deceased pets. She also discusses ways to memorialize pets and the significance of grieving and finding support. Additionally, Sally shares her experience adopting a kitten named Marlin, who became a cancer-fighting superhero and inspired a community to support pets undergoing treatment. The episode explores the challenges of burnout in the veterinary community and the decision to close the Brody Fund. This heartwarming episode showcases the incredible bond between humans and cats, the impact of grief and loss, and the power of creating nonprofit organizations to support animals in need.

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The Story of My Pet Podcast
Episode 18: Pets Inspiring Non-profits- The Pawsome Foursome and Mission Meow
Host: Julie Marty-Pearson
Guest: Sally Williams
[00:00:04]
Hello. Hello, my friends and fell animal lovers. Welcome to another episode of the story of my pet podcast. I'm your host, Julie Marty Pearson, and I'm excited to welcome a new guest in today's episode, Sally Williams. Hi, Sally.
[00:00:19]
Thank you so much fo

Amazing Cats Inspiring Nonprofit Mission Meow Top Questions Answered

What is Mission Meow?

Mission Meow is a nonprofit organization that provides grants for cancer treatment to families with pets.

Who is Sally Williams?

Sally Williams is the founder and president of Mission Meow, a cat behaviorist, and a lifelong animal lover.

How much financial assistance has the Brody Fund provided?

The Brody Fund has given over $200,000 in grants to help families with pet cancer treatments.

What does the Brody Fund aim to do?

The Brody Fund aims to give pets more time by providing financial support for their cancer treatment.

How did the Brody Fund get its name?

The Brody Fund was named after a cat named Brody who had cancer and inspired its creation.

What is the purpose of memorial jewelry made with pet's whiskers?

Memorial jewelry made with a pet's whiskers serves as a way to remember and honor the pet after their passing.

Why did the Brody Fund eventually close?

The Brody Fund eventually closed due to the difficulty of finding someone to run the nonprofit on a volunteer basis.

How can businesses contribute to Mission Meow?

Businesses can contribute to Mission Meow through crowdfunding and becoming philanthropic partners.

What is the importance of discussing cancer treatment for pets with a veterinarian?

Discussing cancer treatment for pets with a veterinarian is important because it is an individual decision that considers the pet's specific needs.

What is compassion fatigue?

Compassion fatigue is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that can occur when working in the pet world, leading to burnout.

How did Marlin the Buddha Cat gain popularity?

Marlin the Buddha Cat gained popularity on Instagram due to his unique sitting position and gained a significant following called "Marlin Nation."

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