Emily Porter has transformed so many matted dogs into beautiful gems. With a recent surge in gnarly dogs REALLY needing a makeover with The Hot Mess Express, Emily has been re-energized. She does so much amazing work and has so many great stories. Follow her on insta @emilygrooms dogs
Dr. Horchak was my go-to for all things cancer-related and old hot mess chihuahua related when she was with a local Chicago vet. She uprooted and opened her OWN practice in Nashville and though I was sad, I was so proud of her. I always feel lucky when we get someone like her on the podcast because she not only started a biz from the ground up, but she has the best heart and always helped me through tough cases!
"We cannot save them all."
Elli Frank adopted Mr. Bones from an open admission shelter and because of his reactivity in situations that caused him stress and angst, she had to say goodbye to him with a behavior euthanasia. Elli was talking about this long before many were brave enough to tell the truth about what happened to some animals. Elli also bases her rescue on QUALITY and not QUANTITY. There is no competition with other groups. She just wants to give the animals in her care the absolute best. Is it always perfect? No, but she is doing it the right way. Elli is a terrific guest, with lots of knowledge through firsthand experience. OH PS: Elli did not grow up with dogs! Tune in at 7pm central! For more on Mr. Bones & Co: https://mrbonesandco.org/
Imagine you become incapacitated in some way or even worse you pass away. Think about the instructions you leave a pet sitter when you go on vacation. (SAME!) What if there was no plan for your dog? What if your cat had to go to a friend and they did not know the cat was an escape artist. So much to think about if your pets were left to someone who had little to no info about them. Christine Ciana Calabrese has made it REALLY easy for you with her book "What About The Dog," which is as much a journal as it is a book. It pokes at you to THINK about what the needs are of your pets in case something ever happens to you. Something we ALL should think about and journal about as tough as it may be. A great guest! More here: https://www.whataboutthedogbook.com/
Save the Manatee Club was created in 1981 by Jimmy Buffet and former Florida Governor Bob Graham. TJ, a manatee biologist, joins me to chat about all the incredible work the Club does to keep manatees safe as they face many obstacles in their habitats. TJ is a great guest! To learn more: www.savethemanateeclub.org
Horses have a magical healing power and once you get to know one, it is hard to walk away. For Valorie at North Winds Rescue and Healing, it all started with a horse named Sarge in a kill pen and on a list that no horse wants to be on. She saved him and he inspired her to do even more. She created North Winds Rescue & Healing that not only saves horses, but also saves humans through the healing power of horses. Quite remarkable. For more: https://www.northwindsequine.org/
Berkley Cameron attended a wedding in Aruba and noticed all of the stray dogs. That lit a fire that would change the lives of both humans and animals..not by taking them away from their home, but by helping owners with spay and neuter and assistance with food and bills. Now, here in the states she is doing similar work by helping families to keep their pets during our current shelter crisis. To learn more: https://onelovefoundationinc.org/ https://locks4paws.org/
"I needed to learn to say 'no' but say 'no' and provide resources." In the past 10 years, Winston's Wishes has saved hundreds of dogs in the Milwaukee area and beyond. Jake Schneider, the Founder, joins me to chat about how it all started as well as the biggest lessons that he has learned. It is a candid conversation that I really enjoyed! You will, too. For more: www.winstonswishes.org
Meet Ashley and Jaime from Mutts of the Midway, a Chicagoland rescue focused on providing homeless animals a life of health, happiness and a loving home! They will share their favorite stories, as well as the current challenges in animal welfare. More here: www.muttsofthemidway.org
Dr. Sarah Baker made her dreams come true when opening Lane Veterinary in Hinsdale. Dr. Baker, the heart and soul of Lane Veterinary is not just your neighborhood vet; she's a dedicated advocate for the well-being of your pets and also assists rescue animals. In this episode, we'll dive into the world of veterinary care, exploring the latest advancements, how she gets through delivering tough news, and invaluable advice to keep your pets happy and healthy! For more: https://lanevet.com/
Animal mobility and rehabilitation is so important as a dog ages or has surgery. Francisco, the owner of The K9PT joins me for a chat about the importance of what they do, especially as an animal ages. So much great knowledge. Also, special thanks for The K9PT for being my sponsor! For more: https://www.thek9pt.com/home/ Also a little Midwest FurFest recap
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