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In this compassionate episode, Amy Castro delves into the often-overlooked world of senior dog rescue and adoption with Sherri Franklin, president and CEO of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. With senior pets ofte...
In this enlightening episode, Amy Castro discusses pet nutrition with holistic veterinarian Dr. Jeff Grognet. With nearly 900 pet food producers in the US, choosing the right food for your furry friend can be overwhelming. Am...
In this episode, Amy Castro delves into the transformative world of pet fostering with guest Nora Burns, shedding light on its vital role for rescues. Discover why fostering is essential for saving lives and how you can make ...
In this episode, Amy Castro discusses service dogs with disability experts Elisa Hayes and Donna Mack. They clarify what qualifies as a service dog under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), debunk myths, and address co...
In this episode, Amy talks with Joyce A. Miller, who's transformed herself from a mechanical designer to an author and freestyle dog dancer. Discover Miller's journey of reinvention for herself and her greyhounds, debunk myth...
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...
In this episode, Amy speaks with Emily Carveth, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in Veterinary Social Work. Emily sheds light on the vital role of veterinary social workers in bridging communication between pet ...
In this insightful episode, Animal Communication Expert Blair Hope from Heart Centered Healing & Animal Communication shares techniques for enhancing communication and strengthening the bond with your pet. Host Amy Castro and...
Join Amy as she chats with Laurie Hall about her journey from seeking a pure-bred dog to adopting a rescue. They discuss breed characteristics, adoption challenges, and the rewards of bringing home a new pet. Tune in for insi...
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. They discuss anticipatory grie...
When we first started "Muddy Paws and Hairballs" in 2023, we were called "Starlight Pet Talk" in honor of the podcast's founding as part of www.StarlightOutreachandRescue.org. Since then we've rebranded, but we're still THE p...
Muddy Paws and Hairballs (Formerly "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 …