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    Explore " adopt don't shop" with insightful episodes like "Soul Dog Story: Stephanie & Earl", "10 Adoption Essentials", "ISWMP GONE GOOD", "Faling Back In Love With Dog Mom Life" and ""Spicy Stephanie"" from podcasts like ""My Soul Dog", "My Soul Dog", "WORLD GONE GOOD", "With A Dog" and "My Soul Dog"" and more!

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    Soul Dog Story: Stephanie & Earl

    Soul Dog Story: Stephanie & Earl

    Everybody has an idea of what a "soul dog" is.  Stephanie explains her thoughts on the topic and shares the story of her beloved companion Earl.  Listen to how they almost did not become family and the effect he has had on her life especially when the door blew open in the middle of the night.  Soul Dogs are everywhere.  This is Stephanie and Earl's story.  

    ISWMP GONE GOOD

    ISWMP GONE GOOD
    Aleksandra Schiffer is the good force behind I Stand With My Pack rescue. But this isn't just another story about someone saving animals, this is the story of someone working to reshape how we see the planet itself and how we need to connect more with it and with each other. From her humble childhood living in war torn countries, Aleksandra has a much different perspective than many other people and she's using that to try and heal the world as we know it. If you're needing a blast of inspiration, look no further than this uplifting voice supporting nature and animals alike.

    "Spicy Stephanie"

    "Spicy Stephanie"

    Someone shared a TikTok with me.  It is a person ranting about how it is "easier to adopt a child than it is to adopt a dog". Why do rescues have so many rules? Why must you have a fence? Why can't I adopt a dog because I have children?  More dogs will be purchased through breeders if we don't adopt the rescue dogs out easily.  

    I was asked my thoughts about what she was saying and let's just say I was caught at a bad time.  I AM SPICY! I have no ability to use a FILTER.  I let my opinions loose here and fling them like confetti.   

    Don't tread on rescue rules!  It gets Stephanie in a mood! 

    NYC's Top Pet Store (according to me) ft. Tom's Pet Supply

    NYC's Top Pet Store (according to me) ft. Tom's Pet Supply

    The bittersweet end to our NYC Podcast Tour with a profile of Tom and his pet store, aptly named Tom's Pet Supply. The NYC interview series primarily focused on the businesses that support and serve the dog parents of the city and Tom's Pet Supply is a perfect example of that. Tom talks about his two dogs, starting a business, all the services the store offers, and the connection to the local community he serves.

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    NYC's First Dog Friendly Cafe ft. Logan of @borisandhorton

    NYC's First Dog Friendly Cafe ft. Logan of @borisandhorton

    Our guest today is Logan one of the founder of Boris & Horton, New York’s first Department of Health approved dog-friendly café where customers are welcome to bring their own dogs inside. We talk about how they got started, how they provide the dog parents of NYC with an amazing café and community space to enjoy with their dogs, the events and fundraisers they host, and their new location opening soon!

    This episode was conducted in person on the NYC With A Dog Press Tour!

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    Balancing A Job With A Dog ft. @thecorporatedogmom

    Balancing A Job With A Dog ft. @thecorporatedogmom

    We talk about how to balance dog mom lifw with a full time job, how to advocate for you needs as a dog mom in the work place, and how to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
    Our guest, Tay of @thecorporatedogmom is  a full-time corporate lawyer, dog mom, and experienced content creator. She also manages four social media accounts on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, where she shares tips and resources for content creators and entrepreneurs.
     Referenced in episode: Moving Internationally With A Dog ft. Mel of @herboozytails

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    Animal Lover, Advocate and Actress Iris Almario, Co-Founder Of WUFAW (Women United For Animal Welfare)

    Animal Lover, Advocate and Actress Iris Almario, Co-Founder Of WUFAW (Women United For Animal Welfare)

    Bio:
    Iris Almario has emerged on-screen and beyond as an accomplished Actress, Host, Model, Social Media Influencer and true Animal Advocate. Originally from New York, this natural beauty of Colombian-Puerto Rican descent, has proven as talented as she is diverse. Coming up in 2022 you can watch Iris on the new, episodic anthology series Tales of the Walking Dead. She also hosts the AAA Smart Home Insurance and Clinical Immunity infomercials. Recently audiences caught Iris in a dramatic moment on the witness stand in the CBS series, All Rise. She also went for big laughs guest starring alongside Will Forte on the short-form comedy series, Flipped on The Roku Channel. Overseas, Australian audiences can watch Iris as Elena, who fights for justice for her sister’s murder in the true life made-for-tv movie, Murder in Mexico: The Bruce Beresford-Redman Story on Foxtel.

    Iris’ passionate nature extends well-beyond the performing arts arena as an active global animal advocate. Searching for balance in her life, she began volunteering locally at a shelter which eventually lead her to a rescue that works with dog meat trade survivors. Through this organization, she traveled to China and brought back 3 dogs from a slaughterhouse and rescued 1 stray that can't walk but won her heart to become her beloved dog, Koko. Iris believes that helping abused animals has enriched her life and shown her the importance of compassion towards both people and animals. Iris proudly co-founded the global foundation Women United for Animal Welfare (WUFAW.org), which focuses on improving animal welfare through direct action in the field.  

    Find more at: irisalmario.com

    Some of the groups Iris supports...

    Almost Home Foundation
    www.almosthomefoundation.org
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    Beyond The Borders Dog Rescue
    Instagram: beyond_the_borders_dog_rescue
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    Charlie's Foundation
    https://www.charliesfoundation.com/
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    Dogs Without Borders
    Instagram: dogswithoutborders

    Timestamps:

    • [5:02] How Iris got started in animal advocacy.
    • [8:55] Working in other countries. 
    • [15:41] Supplies and preparing for her upcoming trips.
    • [18:49] Flipped on Roku Originals
    • [22:53] What's next for Iris?
    • [28:17] Iris' dog Coco.
    • [33:24] Iris' first dog.
    • [36:03] Skincare routine. 
    • [39:35] Iris' top tips for pet owners.
    • [49:29] Connecting with Iris. 


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    Must Love Dogs and Comedy [NYC Tour Series] ft. Jolie Dudley

    Must Love Dogs and Comedy [NYC Tour Series] ft. Jolie Dudley

    Our guest today, Must Love Dogs and Comedy, is on a mission to challenge the status quo of traditional comedy shows by supporting animal rescue and wellness, fostering a community of support and inclusivity, and creating space for underrepresented performers.
    We discuss their entrepreneur story, why having your dog at a comedy show is a good idea, and the community of pet parents they're building in NYC and beyond.

    This episode was conducted in person on the NYC With A Dog Press Tour!

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    [pt 2] Dog Responsibilities & Dating ft Hound Moms

    [pt 2] Dog Responsibilities & Dating ft Hound Moms

    What if you're dating someone new- do you want them to take care of your dog? At what point is it releasing too much control? What if you're in a committed relationship? How to dismantle dog parenting gender roles.
    We talk about all this and more in today's episode!

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    Money, Time, Stress: A Dog Mom's Story ft. @stumpsandrumps

    Money, Time, Stress: A Dog Mom's Story ft. @stumpsandrumps

    Great episode recounting what happens when your dog has a long term medical issue. Megan of @stumpsandrumps shares her story about her dog Koda's eye issues. She shares the financial and emotional impact it's had as well as the lesson's learned that may help all of you!

    OTHER EPISODES ON THIS TOPIC
    What is Pet Insurance? w/ Dr. Stacy of Pumpkin Pet Insurance
    Not One More Vet w/ Dr. Melanie Goble of NOMV
    Alligators InCORGnito w/ Megan of Stumps & Rumps
    Realities of Dog Mom Life w/ @amberaquart & @stumpsandrumps
    Anxiety Society w/ Amber Aquart

     
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    What is Force Free & R+ Training ft. @misunderstoodmutt

    What is Force Free & R+ Training ft. @misunderstoodmutt

    Been waitin for this one! Em from @misunderstoodmutt is a certified force-free & fear-free dog trainer focusing on reactivity & newly adopted dogs. She gives us a run down of what Positive Reinforcement and Force-Free training is, how to manage difficult problem behaviors.

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    Moving Internationally With A Dog ft. Mel of @herboozytails

    Moving Internationally With A Dog ft. Mel of @herboozytails

    She's baaaaaack! Carly is bac from vacation, feeling refreshed and feeling grateful for everyone. Today's guest is Melanie of @herboozytails who is about to embark on a international move from Texas to Paris France with her 3 dogs. Mel shares how she decided this big move was still doable with withs, the logistics and issues she's encountered so far, and the travels she's most looking forward to.

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    Three Dogs One Bar - All dog-friendly. All the time.

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    FYI: Core Dog Vaccines

    FYI: Core Dog Vaccines

    Learn all about the vaccinations your dog receives and why! Today we're talking specifically about "core vaccines".  Core vaccines are the ones that should be given to all dogs/puppies and are usually require by law.  Core vaccines (for USA):

    • DHP (also known as DAP): stands for Distemper, Hepatitis (or Adenovirus-2), and Parvo and are usually combined.
    • Rabies

    Non-core vaccines are given based on your lifestyle and we will be covering the non-core vaccines in a future episode in a couple weeks.

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    My Grandfather's Cat ft. Angela and @grumpymack

    My Grandfather's Cat ft. Angela and @grumpymack

    APRIL FOOL'S EP!! Great episode today interviewing... a CAT person!  Our guest today, Angela Rafuse, tells us how she adopted her grumpy cat Mackenzie from her grandfather and how that action inspired her to start a nonprofit organization helping elderly and terminally ill people find new and loving homes for their pets.

    Hope you enjoy!

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