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Pet Parenting Lifestyle Episodes

April 16, 2024

Critical Spring Safety Tips Every Pet Parent Must Know!

In this episode, Dr. Zoo from Family Animal Hospital in Friendswood, Texas, is back with host Amy Castro to discuss crucial tips for pet parents to be able to keep pets safe during the spring and summer seasons. The conversat...

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April 2, 2024

Help! I Found Baby kittens. Now What?

In this episode of Starlight Pet Talk, join host Amy Castro as she sheds light on the crucial steps to take if you stumble upon a litter of kittens. As spring blooms in Texas, Amy offers invaluable advice on navigating …

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March 26, 2024

Lens of Love: Exploring the Beauty in End-of-Life Pet Photography

Step into the world of end-of-life pet photography with Angela Schneider, the heart and soul behind Big White Dog Photography & One Last Network. In this emotional episode, Angela shares profound insights into the transformat...

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March 19, 2024

In Sickness and In Health: Pet Parenting Through Long-Term Illness

Taking care of a pet with a long-term illness can often add another level of stress and commitment to being a pet parent. In this episode, I interview fellow pet podcaster Julie Marty Pearson to explore caring for special-nee...

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March 5, 2024

Dog Etiquette 101 for You and Your Pup

Tired of chaotic encounters with unruly dogs in public spaces? Join host Amy Castro and guest Nancy Hassel from American Pet Professionals for an insightful discussion on dog etiquette. Gain valuable insights to enhance your ...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Understanding and Managing Canine Resource Guarding

Join host Amy Castro as she delves into the world of canine behavior with Dog Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP. In this episode, we focus on the common challenge of resource guarding in dogs, providing e...

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Feb. 20, 2024

A Day in the Life of a Cat in Rescue

Step behind the scenes with your host Amy Castro who is also the founder and president of Starlight Outreach and Rescue as she shares what life is like for a stray, abandoned, or surrendered cat comes into a rescue until …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Beyond the Fluff: Rabbit Realities and Responsible Guardianship

Join Host Amy Castro as she interviews Marcy Berman, the compassionate force behind Save a Bunny Rabbit Rescue. Marcy reveals the intricate world of bunny rescue and how bunnies are the true underdogs of the pet world. Get re...

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Jan. 30, 2024

Think You're Meeting Your Pet's Welfare Needs? Think Again! - Part 2

In our latest episode of Starlight Pet Talk, we’re picking up where we left off in part 1, diving into the final two crucial animal welfare needs: the need for animals to show their true nature and the importance of …

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Jan. 23, 2024

Pet Parenting Essentials: Exploring the 5 Pillars of Animal Welfare: …

Join me, Amy Castro, and the esteemed Dr. Emma Milne as we embark on a mission to redefine pet care through the lens of animal welfare in Part 1 of a 2-part series! Prepare to re-examine your assumptions as we …

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Jan. 16, 2024

A Guide to the Ultimate Pet Care Resolutions for the New Year

If you haven't set your new year's resolutions as a pet parent, we're here to help! In this first episode of Season 2 of Starlight Pet Talk, Bev and I serve up a playful yet practical guide to ensuring the …

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Dec. 26, 2023

Season 1 Finale_Live from the Rescue Ranch

Wrapping up Season 1, Amy and Bev journey through your favorite episodes & theirs. We laughed, learned, and built a community around our love for pets. Looking ahead, Season 2 will bring even more enlightening content to supp...

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Dec. 19, 2023

Sneak Peek: What to Expect on Our LIVE Episode Dec 21!

To help you get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through our debut season of Starlight Pet Talk, this quick episode gives you a preview of what to expect when we go LIVE for a final, special episode of …

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Dec. 12, 2023

K9 Heroes 4 Heroes: Transforming the Lives of Veterans and First Resp…

Have you ever wondered about the transformative power that service dogs have on veterans and first responders? Our special guest, Joe Gionti, the founder and CEO of Canine Heroes for Heroes, discusses the organization's miss...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Understanding Pet Insurance and Why You Need It

With the cost of pet healthcare skyrocketing like everything else these days, many pet parents are put in the difficult situation of having to cut corners on pet healthcare and some are even driven to "economic euthanasia," m...

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