What happens to a pet when their military family is suddenly deployed? In this episode, I talk with Alisa Sieber-Johnson, co-founder of Dogs on Deployment, a nonprofit that connects military members and first responders with ...
What if helping animals could also grow your business? In this special crossover episode, I’m interviewed by Eliza Burr on Off the Leash with the Pet Business Coach . We dive into what makes a partnership between a pet busine...
What happens when you hit the road with a rescue dog—and everything goes wrong? In this episode, I share the story of my 1,672-mile journey from Texas to New York with my best friend Bev and a sweet rescue dog named Bonnie. F...
Want your town or workplace to be more dog-friendly? Here’s how to make it happen. In this episode, I talk with Beth Miller, founder of Wagtown Consulting, about what it really takes to build communities that welcome and supp...
Think you’re ready to adopt a pet? You might want to double-check. In this candid episode, Amy breaks down 10 common reasons pet adopters get rejected—and most have no idea they’re making these mistakes. Drawing from 15 years...
What does it really take to turn your passion for pets into a thriving business? A lot of people dive in headfirst, only to find out too late that love for animals isn’t enough. In this episode, I talk with Eliza Burr, a seas...
Ever wonder how you can actually make a difference for homeless pets? Too many shelters are overwhelmed, and most people think they can’t help unless they adopt, but that’s far from the truth. In this episode, I sit down with April Pfeiffer from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to reveal how fostering, volunteering, and even small donations can create real change for pets in need. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How shelters like WCRAS are adapting to rising in...
Ever wonder who helps train the dogs that change lives for people who are blind? Most people don’t realize that before a guide dog is matched with their handler, there’s a volunteer family behind the scenes laying the foundation for that dog’s success. In this episode, you’ll meet two longtime puppy raisers and a guide dog recipient as they share what it really takes to raise a future guide dog—and how you can help, too. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • How guide dog pupp...
What happens to working dogs after their service ends? Most people don’t think about what happens to military and police dogs once they’re retired, but they deserve love, care, and sometimes, a reunion with the person they trusted most. In this episode, I talk with Kristen Maurer from Mission K9 Rescue about how her team helps these canine heroes find peace, purpose, and permanent homes. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • How retired working dogs adjust to life after servic...
Ever wonder what life is really like for a cat in a rescue or shelter? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Amy Castro takes you through a day in the life of a rescue cat—from the moment they arrive to the moment they’re ready for a forever home. You’ll get an inside look at the challenges, the heartwarming milestones, and everything it takes to prepare these cats for adoption. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: What rescue cats experience from intake to adoption dayHow behavior...