Spotlight Organization Episodes

Join us for an enlightening episode of Starlight Pet Talk as we shine a spotlight on the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with Community Programs Coordinator April P...

Join us as Kristen Maurer from Mission K9 Rescue shares heartwarming tales of reuniting retired working dogs with their former handlers. We explore the emotional journey of rescuing these canines from military and police back...

Join Host Amy Castro as she interviews Marcy Berman, the compassionate force behind Save a Bunny Rabbit Rescue. Marcy sheds light on rabbit rescue, debunking myths and addressing challenges. From spaying/neutering to ethical ...

Discover the impactful role of service dogs for veterans and first responders with Joe Gionti, CEO of K9 Heroes 4 Heroes. Learn about the organization's mission, emphasizing the healing power of service dogs for trauma surviv...

Explore the inspiring journey of Lizz Whitacre, a software entrepreneur and animal rescue enthusiast, who turned her passion for pets into a thriving business. From rescuing her first dog to starting her own rescue and later ...

Step into the world of animal rescue with Holly Dool, president of Camo Rescue, as we explore her journey of creating a successful non-profit organization. From her passion for animals to the challenges of running a foster-ba...

Join us in an inspiring conversation with Rachel Herman, the compassionate force behind Paws NY. With 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Rachel shares the remarkable journey that led to the creation of Paws New Y...

Discover invaluable insights into finding lost cats with seasoned lost cat finder Kim Freeman in our latest episode. Learn surprising tips and strategies that go beyond conventional wisdom, such as understanding cat behavior ...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Amy Castro, founder of Starlight Outreach and Rescue, as she shares the highs and lows of running an animal rescue organization. In this special episode, Amy is interviewed by her b...

Explore the world of coexisting with wildlife alongside Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director of Wild Care of Cape Cod. Gain insights into common mistakes when encountering wild animals and learn essential advice on wildlife pr...

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 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...

In this episode, Amy talks about pet nutrition and supplements with Kat Donatello, Founder of Austin and Kat. They discuss the journey of Austin and Kat from Kat's kitchen in Maine to a nationwide company in Seattle. They als...

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 …