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Season 1

July 11, 2023

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a New Pet

Whether it's your very first pet or your fifth, getting a pet is an exciting time in your life. However, knowing whether right now is the right time to get a pet is an important consideration. What if you could …

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July 3, 2023

Tips and Tricks for Taking Great Pet Photos

Welcome to the wonderful world of pet photography with our incredibly talented guest, Mindy Dutka, professional pet photographer, pet brand expert, and founder of "Dogs I Meet" a dog photography business that connects brands...

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June 27, 2023

Behind the Scenes of Animal Rescue: Challenges, Triumphs, and the Sea…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful animal rescue organization? Join us as we uncover the hidden challenges and triumphs of this honorable mission with the help of our very own Amy Castro, founder of Star...

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June 20, 2023

Wildlife Encounters: Advice and Rescue Stories

Ever wondered how to coexist with wildlife without causing harm? Discover valuable insights from Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director of Wild Care of Cape Cod , as she discusses common mistakes people make when encountering wi...

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June 13, 2023

What Every Groomer Wishes Pet Parents Knew!

Join us for an entertaining chat with the exceptionally talented Jess Rona, an award-winning groomer, instructor, and content creator who has built her own grooming empire and has an impressive celebrity clientele, including...

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June 6, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Canine Aggression with Dr. Jim Crosby

What if you could unlock the secrets of understanding your dog's behaviors and communication and better understand the signs of aggression in your dog? Our conversation with Dr. Jim Crosby, a canine aggression expert, dives d...

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May 30, 2023

Pet Parenting While Working From Home

Do your cats walk across your keyboard when you're trying to get that important report done? Does your dog start barking at the mail carrier RIGHT in the middle of a phone call with a new client? Does your bird …

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May 23, 2023

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for You and Your Pet

Going to the vet can be a stressful experience for both you and your pet. You're worrying about how much the bill is going to be and as soon as your cats see the carrier they scatter and when your …

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May 16, 2023

Tips for Taking Road Trips with Your Pets

Do you worry about who will care for your pet if you leave it behind when you go on vacation? Have you ever thought about taking your pet with you but aren't sure how to make it happen? If the …

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May 9, 2023

Cat Parenting Dos and Don'ts with The Healthy Cat Guy

If you watch TikTok and you like cats, you've probably seen the viral videos of The Healthy Cat Guy! He's just a regular cat dad from Chicago whose made it his mission to educate himself about all things cat so …

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May 2, 2023

Debunking Excuses People Make for Giving Up Their Pets

Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, about 3.1 million are dogs, and 3.2 million are cats. Yes, that's no typo, MILLION! Although some of these pets are truly...

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April 25, 2023

How to Choose the RIGHT Shelter Dog for You

A commitment to adopting a pet should be a lifetime one. However, too many people decide to adopt a pet for the wrong reasons, make spontaneous and not well-thought-out decisions, and adopt pets that aren't a good fit for the...

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April 18, 2023

Adopting and Loving a Senior Dog

Playful puppies and cuddly kittens are usually the first ones to be adopted in shelters, but what about senior pets? The sad truth is in most facilities, senior pets are the last to be adopted, if they're adopted at all. …

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April 11, 2023

Are You Feeding Your Pet the RIGHT Food?

Walk into any pet store and you'll be faced with aisles of options for feeding your pet. In fact, according to IBISWorld, there are currently 899 pet food production businesses in the US alone right now! It's no wonder pet …

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April 4, 2023

Fostering Saves Lives: Why You Should Consider Being a Pet Foster

Although some rescues are lucky enough to have "brick and mortar" facilities, many rescues in the US rely on foster homes to house pets and foster parents to care for pets until they're adopted. Without fosters, rescues must ...

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March 28, 2023

The Truth About Service Dogs and How Fakes Hurt Everyone: Special Ext…

When you hear the words "service dog," most people think of a guide dog for the visually impaired or a dog that performs tasks for someone who is paralyzed. However, service dogs can also serve those with invisible needs, whi...

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March 21, 2023

Myths and Truths about Mutts vs. Purebred Dogs

The "Adopt Don't Shop" movement has divided dog lovers over the past few years into two camps; those who believe people should only get dogs from rescues or shelters and those who believe getting dogs from breeders is the bes...

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March 14, 2023

Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks? Reinventing Yourself and Your Pet

Whether it’s due to necessity, the desire to change, or simply wanting to try something new, it’s never too late for us, or our pets, to reinvent ourselves. From mechanical designer at a nuclear physics laboratory to author a...

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March 7, 2023

Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litterbox and Other Cat Behavior Exp…

One of the biggest reasons owners give up their pets in the US is "bad" behaviors such as litterbox issues and scratching furniture. However, these behaviors aren't bad; they're our cats' way of communicating with us. In this...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Veterinary Social Workers: A Caring Bridge Between Pet Parents and Ve…

Whether it's an annual visit to your regular veterinarian or a crisis situation where you've rushed your pet to an emergency hospital, communicating effectively with your veterinary staff is critical to the care of your pet A...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Secrets for Communicating with Your Pet with Blair Hope, Heart Center…

Too many times we as humans don't give our pets enough credit for understanding our communication and trying to communicate back. In this eye-opening episode, Animal Communication Expert Blair Hope , of Heart Centered Healing...

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Feb. 14, 2023

An Adopter's Journey: From Shopping to Adopting

In this episode, Amy interviews Laurie Hall, who shares her experience going from looking for a pure-bred dog to purchase to making the decision to adopt a rescue dog. Laurie shares her initial goal: to purchase a whippet fro...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Navigating Pet Loss and Grief with Nancy Gordon, LCSW, CLC

In this episode, Amy interviews Nancy Gordon, LCSW, CLC an international best selling author and expert on grief and loss who specializes in helping people navigate the grief and loss of a pet. In the episode, Amy and Nancy d...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Optimizing Your Pet's Nutrition for a Long, Happy Life - with Kat Don…

We all want our pets to live long, happy, healthy lives, but is the food we're feeding enough to help them do that? In this episode, Amy interviews Austin and Kat Founder Kat Donatello on the role supplements play in …

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