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How can you keep wildlife from inhabiting inappropriate places and why it's important NOT to relocate them when you come across them.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to have to go to an emergency vet with your pet? Ever wondered what it's like to be an emergency veterinarian? Imagine the pressure, the fast-paced decision-making, and the emotional toll. In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Tyler Sugarman McGiffin,…

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster for an animal rescue or shelter? 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,…

The goal of Clear the Shelters is to find homes for as many animals as possible during what is generally the busiest and hardest time in animal rescue when there are too many animals and not enough fosters or adopters. To do this, we are hoping to waive all adoption…

Not every pet needs every vaccine made. In this clip, Amy and Dr. Gary Richter discuss the importance of talking to your veterinarian about you and your pet's lifestyle to determine what vaccines are essential so you're not over-or-under-vaccinating your pets. #pets #vaccines #vaccinesafety #petvaccines #dogs #cats #veterinarian ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ GET…

In this clip, Amy and Dr. Gary Richter discuss the importance of establishing a relationship with your veterinarian and your right as a pet parent to ask respectful questions about your pet's health. #pets #dogs #cats #vaccines #vaccinesafety #petvaccines ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ GET YOUR STARLIGHT PET TALK MERCH HERE! Get your official…

Does your pet get stressed out every time they go to the vet? Do you? 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…

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 deep into this complex topic and provides valuable insights for pet owners and animal rescue…

Are you confused about what is the best food or the right food for your pet? 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…

Learn about Starlight Outreach and Rescue and what we do to light the way for stray and abandoned pets to find their forever homes!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to give up your pet? 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…

Have you ever considered adopting a senior pet? 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. The ASPCA…

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 their home, family, or lifestyle. In this episode, Starlight Pet Talk…

Have you ever seen someone with a service dog and wondered if it was real? 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…

Is a pure-bred dog better than a mixed-breed dog? Or vice versa? 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…

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 and freestyle dog dancer, Joyce A. Miller has reinvented herself more than…

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 episode, Amy talks with KJ McGlinn, a long-time trusted media personality, TV…

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 from a dog breeder and how that thinking changed when she began…

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 our pet's health and how everyone, no matter their budget,…

Have you experienced the death of a pet or do you worry about what will happen when you do? 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…

Starlight Pet Talk is THE podcast for dog lovers, cat lovers, and pet lovers of all kinds. Our goal is to help pet parents learn how to provide the best pet care and live their best lives with their pets. This short intro episode will introduce you to the podcast,…

Starlight Outreach and Rescue needs to raise $250,000 to build a shelter building that will increase our capacity to care for dogs by 400% and cats by 25%. Help us save more stray and abandoned pets by hosting a fundraiser and donating what you can. www.starlightoutreachandrescue.org. Starlight Outreach and Rescue…

2 week old kittens Fallon (torti) and Flynn (orange tabby) play.

On 3/21/22 five newborn kittens were taken from their mom and turned over to a citizen who quickly realized she was in over her head. She turned them over to our rescue, but not before one of the kittens died. They were cold to the touch on intake and despite…