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Episodes

Jan. 4, 2026

Why Your Pet Resolutions Fail By Week 2

Ever hit January 10 and realize your pet routine resolution is already sliding? If you’ve promised yourself you'll focus on pet care - you’ll walk your dog more, train your cat, brush your pet’s teeth, or finally get consiste...

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Dec. 28, 2025

Make Your Home Pet-Friendly Without Looking Like A Kennel

Love your pets but hate what they do to your house? In this episode, award-winning designer Pamela O’Brien shares smart, practical pet-friendly home design tips to help you create a space that looks good, feels organized, and stands up to real life with pets. We cover everything from pet proof floo…

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Dec. 21, 2025

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

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

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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

Set Boundaries With Pet-Complaining Guests | Pet Parent Power-Up

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

Every pet parent needs a realistic pet care plan, especially when pet care costs keep rising and surprise bills can blow up your budget fast. In this episode, we’re talking about budgeting for pets so you can plan for common ...

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Nov. 16, 2025

My Pet's Microchip Brought Her 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

Pet Guardianship: Who Takes Your Pet If You Don’t Make It Home?

Most pet parents never think about creating a pet trust or naming a pet guardian in case something happens to them . But every week, rescues like mine get heartbreaking calls from families scrambling for pet rehoming options ...

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