Podcast Episodes

How Guide Dog Puppies Are Trained To Become Heroes

Ever wonder what happens before a guide dog ever meets the person who needs them?
Most people picture formal dog training, but the real foundation is…

2 years, 1 month ago

Spring and Summer Pet Safety: The Risks Nobody Warned You About

Worried about keeping your pets safe during the warmer months?

From allergies and pests to heatstroke and toxic plants, spring and summer bring a new …

2 years, 1 month ago

The Hardest Goodbye: Why In-Home Euthanasia Is Kinder

Facing the end of your pet’s life and unsure how to make it peaceful and meaningful?

Many pet parents struggle with how to honor their pet’s final cha…

2 years, 1 month ago

Found A Litter Of Kittens? Here’s What To Do First

Not sure what to do when you stumble on a litter of kittens?

Every spring, well-meaning people rush to “rescue” kittens they stumble across who may no…

2 years, 2 months ago

End-Of-Life Pet Photos: Why You’ll Be Glad You Did It

Ever wish you had more meaningful photos of your pet, especially near the end?
A lot of pet parents don’t think about it until the final days hit, th…

2 years, 2 months ago

Special-Needs Pet Care: The Reality and the Reward

Ever wonder what life really looks like after your pet gets a serious diagnosis?
A chronic illness like diabetes doesn’t just change your pet’s routi…

2 years, 2 months ago

Mission K9 Heroes: Reuniting Working Dogs With Their Handlers

What happens to working dogs after their service ends?

Most people don’t think about what happens to military and police dogs once they’re retired, bu…

2 years, 2 months ago

Dog Owner Etiquette: Big Mistakes Everyone Notices

Ever feel like taking your dog out in public turns into chaos, side-eyes, and stress?

Most “bad dog” moments are really people problems, like using to…

2 years, 2 months ago

Resource Guarding: Why It Gets Worse Fast

Is your dog growling over food, toys, the couch, or even you? Resource guarding usually doesn’t start as a big, dramatic moment; it starts small, and…

2 years, 3 months ago

From Intake to Adoption: A Rescue Cat’s Journey

Ever wonder what life is really like for a cat in a rescue or shelter?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Amy Castro takes you through a day in the li…

2 years, 3 months ago