Just Sayin’

I’m a dog fanatic. If my husband would go for it, I’d have 50 of them. Okay, that’s a bit of a stretch. But I’d absolutely have at least five. Hi, I’m Jenny and I’m a crazy dog lady! There is just something about ’em. The love, the loyalty; dogs are simply the best.

A few years ago, I met Scott Poore through a fellow dog-obsessed friend of mine. He’s the man behind Mission Driven. Scott quit his Corporate America job to devote his life to finding forever homes for homeless pets in Kansas City. He works closely with each of our local shelters. The work he has done for animals in our community is simply incredible. He’s all heart and so dedicated.

After Scott left his job in medical sales to devote his time to helping long-term shelter pets, he had to figure out a way to earn an income. So, he created Mission Driven Goods. It’s a company that sells pet-themed apparel and goods to promote adoption. I’m obsessed. The shirts are so soft and I love some of the quirky messages such as “save the dogs, save the cats & save me a drink”! Check them out at missiondrivengoods.com. Every purchase enables Scott to continue to his good work.

Also, listen to my radio show on Q104, The Morning Drive with Mike Kellar + Jenny Matthews every Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. Scott along with a shelter volunteer and a dog of the week join us in studio. My co-host and I love Scott’s mission and want to support him any way we can. Nothing makes our hearts happier than when we find out one of our listeners has become a hero to one of the pups we featured on-air. ■

Written by Q104 personality: Jenny Matthews

Jenny Matthews was on the air at Mix 93.3 for 15 years and in 2019 moved to Q104 to co-host The Morning Drive with Mike Kellar + Jenny Matthews, 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Check out her podcast, Real Life with Jenny Matthews, follow along with her blog and connect at jennymatthewsonair.com.