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Pet Parenting And Lifestyle Episodes

Being a great pet parent isn’t just about vet visits and training sessions—it’s about creating a home and lifestyle where pets and people truly thrive together. These episodes explore the everyday challenges and joys of life with pets, from building routines that work to keeping your home clean, calm, and pet-friendly.

Topics included: balancing life with pets, home organization, cleaning and odor control, travel with pets, family and pet routines, mental enrichment, pet parent mindset, lifestyle tips.
Dec. 21, 2025

10 Rescue-Tested Pet Essentials We Can’t Live Without

Stop Buying Useless Pet Supplies. Here’s What You Actually Need. Most “must-have" pet supplies lists focus on gimmicks and generic basics and miss the pet essentials that actually make daily life easier and safer. You probably have the basics, like bowls and a bed, but in this episode, Amy Castro a…

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Dec. 14, 2025

How to Get Through the Holidays When Facing Pet Loss

Why do the holidays feel so much heavier when you’ve lost a pet, or when you know a goodbye is coming soon? If you’re finding yourself dreading traditions, avoiding gatherings, or feeling pressure to “hold it together,” this ...

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Dec. 7, 2025

Holiday Hazards 2.0: The Risks You Didn’t See Coming

Are you sure your home is holiday-ready, or are there hidden dangers that could land your pet at the emergency vet? Most pet parents prep for the obvious hazards, but the real risks are the sneaky ones that slip in without yo...

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Dec. 3, 2025

Pet Parent Power-Up: Set Boundaries With Pet-Complaining Guests (Quic…

Do your holiday guests expect your pets to be quiet, invisible, or perfectly behaved on command? If you have friends or family visiting who are not big pet lovers, it can put pressure on you and cause a lot of confusion for y...

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Nov. 30, 2025

Is Your Child Really Ready for a Pet? 6 Signs You Can’t Ignore

Are you wondering whether your child is actually ready for a pet, or are they just deep in the “please please please” phase? Most parents hear “Can we get a dog?” on loop, but pet parenting isn’t as simple as saying yes. When...

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Nov. 23, 2025

Pet Bills Keep Surprising You? Here’s How to Plan

Are pet costs sneaking up on you every month? Instead of scrambling when a vet or food bill hits, what would change if you planned for every common expense ahead of time? Most pet parents underestimate costs because they do n...

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Nov. 16, 2025

How a Microchip Brought My Pet Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not

When my cat disappeared suddenly, I thought I’d never see her again. Five years later, a microchip brought her home to me, but your pet's chip might not. In this episode, I share the incredible story of my barn cat, Puti, and...

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Nov. 9, 2025

What Happens to Your Pet If You Don’t Make It Home?

Most pet parents never stop to ask this question until it’s too late. Every week, rescues like mine get heartbreaking calls from families who can’t take their loved one’s pets after a death, move, or medical emergency. The pe...

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Oct. 26, 2025

Stop Your Pet Parent Guilt Spiral For Good

Ever feel guilty for working too much, missing walks, or not giving your pet enough attention? You’re not alone. Pet parenting struggles like guilt, burnout, and overwhelm are more common than most people admit. But what if g...

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Oct. 19, 2025

Stop Trusting Pet Advice on Social Media

Ever searched online for pet advice and ended up more confused than when you started? One post about your dog throwing up turns into 60 conflicting comments, arguments, and fear-filled stories, and suddenly you’re spiraling. ...

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