GUEST
Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday is Today, as well as the bestselling author of 6 novels and two books of nonfiction, including Storyworthy. 

He is a record 58-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 9-time GrandSLAM champion.

Today we have him on to talk about his two adopted cats from Egpyt!

• How they found their dream cats on Petfinder
• Adopting cats without ever meeting them in person
• Adopting cats after Grief
• Losing a cat 
• What animals do for us
• How Matt got out of Homelessness
• The decision to adopt 

LINKS

• Someday is today Book https://www.amazon.com/Someday-Today-Simple-Actionable-Creative/dp/1608687503
• Stephen King on Writing https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816
• Matt’s children’s reaction to the cats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDIF2Nte55A&ab_channel=MatthewDicks
• Ted Talk : Homework for life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7p329Z8MD0&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
• Storyworthymd  https://www.storyworthymd.com/about

HOST

Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493

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Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Today we have a special interview with a Paws and Perros listener - Elizabeth Melendez from NYC–who grew up with dogs and currently has two fur babies.

Listening to Paws and Perros podcast motivated her to step in and save two dogs in Puerto Rico, with only a 1-week timeline, while she was in the US.

LISTEN OUT FOR 

• How she saved a Dog abroad (now named Millie) while only having 1 week to do so
• How hours away from rescue 1 of the dogs was killed   
• The steps she had to take to make this rescue possible 
• Where rescued dog Millie is now 
• How to find a reputable rescue 
• Why she took action even when she was being blamed
• How Paws and Perros inspired her to do something 
• Before getting 2 dogs you must consider this
• Listen to you gut, get second opinion 

LINK

• IG of Paradise Rescue in Puerto Rico 
• Paradise Rescue's Website 

HOST
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Make sure to leave a Review

Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. 
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!
Raquel 

Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence AND their Dogs!

LISTEN OUT FOR 

• How founder, Orazie merged her passion for animals & people to help survivors of domestic violence
• How social media and the pandemic helped her foundation
• From a 20+ year public health career to pursuing pet based business after the pandemic 
• Starting a boarding facility
• Creating a network through social media 
• How to keep going despite NOs

LINKS

• Praline’s Backyard Foundation’s IG
• Book: We Should All Be Millionaires

GUEST

On this week's episode, we have Orazie Cook. She owns Praline's Backyard, a dog services business in Georgia providing dog boarding, daycare, walking services and more.

She also has a non-profit pralines backyard foundation that helps domestic violence survivors and their pets by providing financial support and housing for pets of domestic violence survivors while a survivor is in Housing transition, breaking down one of the barriers that keeps many survivors with pets from leaving their abuser. 

When supporting her business you are also supporting a great cause, as 10% of profits go towards the non-profit.

HOST

Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. 
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Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Babies & Dogs and How to Keep Your Children Safe. 

Today we have Bryan, a professional Dog Trainer of 40 years chat with us on practical ways to keep your children safe when you co exist with dogs + children. He is the author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog.

LISTEN OUT FOR

-From training Dolphins to Dogs
-Misconceptions people have about Dogs
-How to prevent a dog attack
- Unprovoked Dog Attacks
- Crucial Conversations
- How to prep your dog for a newborn
-3 Tips for protection during a dog attack 
-Tips for setting up dogs and children for success when living together
- How to establish mutual respect 
-Ways you are instilling fear in your dog 

GUEST 

On today’s episode we have Bryan, Author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog. Bryan has been a professional dog trainer and Canine Fhar-ma-co-therapy Behaviorist for 40 years. Today he will share with us practical and important tips on keeping your children safe when you own a dog.

LINKS

• ​​https://www.tamingthewild.com/

• Book | The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It

• Youtube

HOST
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellarescues/

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Maya moved from Belgium to Peru temporarily and what has now turned into 7+ years later. She rescued 2 street dogs and share with us her experience.

Listen out for:

• Why female dogs are not wanted in Peru
• From street dog to having a home- Nina’s story
• Starting a dog sitting community with her friends
• From dog sitting to pet parent
• Tips when rescuing a street dog
• From street dog to office dog in Belgium
• What to know before rescuing a street dog

Links:

• Maya’s IG 
• The long game book  recommendation
• The Dog House UK 

Guest Maya is a  Functional Medicine Health Coach, founder of maya’s journaling corner, a professional singer and virtual assistant.

Host:
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellarescues/

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Hola Mi Gente!

Welcome to Season 3. On today's episode I chat with 2 Veterinarians  who share their journey. This is a must listen to if you are thinking of becoming a Vet or are currently a Vet Student.

It's also inspiring  if you've ever been told YOU are not good enough to pursue your passion.  As a pet parent it was humbling to hear the challenges vets go through as well- shows me we are all trying our best.

LISTEN OUT FOR 

• How a family dog inspired these two Veterinarian  to become Vets
• Challenges they faced in becoming a Veterinarian  - [Must listen to if you are considering becoming a Veterinarian  or are currently a vet student]
• What surprised them the most once they became Vets
• Challenges that lead Vet Practices to Burnout - [ good to know as a pet parent too]
• Benefits of Vets joining Amerivet

LINKS
​​https://amerivet.com

GUESTS
On today’s episode we have  Brian  Hurley Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who serves as AmeriVet’s National Medical Director and we also have Louis DelGiudice a specialist Veterinarian who is dedicated to treating life-threatening conditions.


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See you in 2 weeks Animal Lovers!

Have you ever thought of writing a children's book? Have you ever thought of what life could be like if you fostered and foster failed? Well listen up!

Listen out for 

• Teddy’s story , Why the author. Christine started fostering
• Fostering a litter of kittens with her children during the pandemic
• Foster Failing with Teddy
• How fostering could lead you to your perfect pet
• Writing a children’s book
• Wild Dogs in Canada 
• 3 tips for someone looking to write a children’s book 
• Tips for people looking to foster with children 

LINKS

• Teddy Loses His Ears Book 

GUEST
Today we have Christine Noelle , Author of Teddy Loses His Ears. the story of a rescue cat who lost his ears due to frostbite. She is a Border services office as 9-5,  mom of 2 kids - her mission is to raise awareness for rescue organizations and the work they do.

Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  Review Here

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram 

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Cara has fostered over 100 dogs and now has a non profit named Who Will Let the Dogs Out!

Listen out for 

• How a visit to a shelter in North Carolina led her to start Who WIll Let The Dogs Out
• Fostering over 100 dogs,  with children
• How you can make an impact, even if you don’t have the time
• How to leverage your talents to help

Links:

• Who Will Let The Dogs Out Website
• WWLTDO Instagram
• Amber's Halfway Home Film on Youtube
• Cara's Books
• Book mentioned: The Right to Write

Guest:
Co-founder and president of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and resources for homeless dogs and the people who fight for them.  Shes also an  author with her latest book being 100 Dogs & Counting: One Woman, Ten Thousand Miles, and a Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues

Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  Review Here

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram 

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

If you or someone you know has lost a pet, Rob Gutro a pet medium has some words of encouragement for you! Losing a fur baby is never easy and Rob hopes to provide support to anyone who is grieving the loss of their dog, cat, horse or any domesticated animal.

Listen out for:

• How he became a pet medium 
• How he helps pet parents who with grief
• Pets in the afterlife
• How pets communicate from the afterlife
• Why pet readings instead of people readings
• The science of energy 

Guest

Rob Gutro is a medium, dog rescuer, and author.  Rob  teaches grieving pet parents how all pets communicate from the afterlife, helping owners cope with grief and loss. He is also a dog dad of 3 dogs, as well as 4 in spirit. He is also a scientist. He  incorporates both the science of energy and science of behavior to show how our pets communicate from the other side.

LINKS 

Rob's Books:

Pets and the Afterlife 3: Messages from Spirit Dogs
Links to all of Rob’s books

Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  Review Here

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram 

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel 

Cat-vocates welcomed!

Today's episode is a bit different and exciting! There are multiple folks on the podcast sharing with you all a fundraiser we are hosting in partnership with Inspire Unity. We are raising funds for animals impacted by Hurricane Ian in Naples Florida!

The main host today is Michelle Fern from Cattitude Podcast!

You will hear from a couple of amazing people such as Jason from Inspire Unity, Sterling Davis (Trap King), Bob Lynch (Cowboy Cat Wrangler), Michelle Fern (Pet Life Radio), Jae and Adrienne (The Two Crazy Cat Ladies), Raquel Cid (Paws & Perros Podcast), and Dr. Rachel Geller (Cat Behaviorist) to support Hurricane Ian animal rescue efforts!  

Listen out for 

• How to help animals in Florida 
• The power in numbers 
• Raising funds for animals in Naples Florida
• How animals were impacted by the hurricaine

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/inspireunity_/
• Donate Here

Paws and Perros Host

Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.  Review Here

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram 

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!

Raquel