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Sherri Franklin talks about the rescue organization Muttville

By Dr. Elizabeth Walsh,

Published February 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST

Everyday older dogs in good health are moved from their homes to concrete cages and shelters. Some are perceived as un-adoptable, some just need more time to get around and simply can’t be taken care of by their guardians. On Animal Concerns of Texas, Liz and Tom talk with Sherri Franklin founder of the rescue organization Muttville about how they give senior dogs the care they need and find them for-ever homes. Muttville’s cage-free facility, foster program, on-site veterinary suite, and hospice program are innovations that have been lauded and emulated around the country.

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This program originally aired on February 22, 2026

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Dr. Elizabeth Walsh

Liz Walsh is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is also a member of the national Sierra Club Wildlife & Endangered Species Activist Team. Dr. Walsh also serves on the Executive Committee of the El Paso Regional Sierra Club Group, and as a board member of the Vegetarian Society of El Paso. Liz is also interim president of the Vegetarian Society of El Paso.

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Tom Linney

Tom Linney works with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) Animal Law Program and is on the board of Pets Alive-El Paso. Among other duties, Tom is responsible for developing and marketing ALDF’s Animal Law Pro Bono Program to interested firms and attorneys and for helping students transition from law student to legal professional. He also provides support to professionals interested in teaching animal law and collaborates with ALDF’s Litigation and Criminal Justice Program to assign appropriate pro bono counsel to ALDF projects and cases.

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Ava Elder

Ava Elder is in charge of being an on air board operator and producing shows like Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Travel With Rick Steves, and others. Ava provides detailed weather and traffic updates, and makes sure each broadcast she is in charge of goes smoothly so that listeners can enjoy what they are hearing.

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