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Nov. 17, 2025

My Pet’s Microchip Brought Them Home After 5 Years, Yours Might Not

My Pet’s Microchip Brought Them Home After 5 Years, Yours Might Not

My cat was missing for five years and only made it home because of a microchip. Most missing pets never get that miracle, usually because the chip isn’t updated, registered, or actually scannable where they’re found. In this short, I’m sharing what brought my cat home — and the simple…

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Nov. 17, 2025

How to Get Your Family to Help With Pet Care

How to Get Your Family to Help With Pet Care

Tired of being the only one cleaning litter boxes, walking the dog, or buying pet food? The key to getting help isn’t nagging, it’s communication. One of the most effective tools is perception checking, a simple way to clarify expectations and start real change at home. This clip comes from…

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Nov. 16, 2025

Why is Your Dog Guarding Food or Toys (or You) and How Can You Stop It with Will Bangura

Why is Your Dog Guarding Food or Toys (or You) and How Can You Stop It with Will Bangura

Is your dog or puppy suddenly growling over food, toys, or even you? Most pet parents miss the early signs of resource guarding, and the advice you get from friends or online groups often makes things worse. In this episode, we break down what guarding really is, why it shows…

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Nov. 16, 2025

A Microchip Brought My Cat Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not

A Microchip Brought My Cat Home After 5 Years, But Yours Might Not

Most pet parents think microchips can track lost pets like GPS, but that is not how they work. And those misconceptions are exactly why so many pets never make it home. In this episode, I share the story of how my cat returned after five years, the myths that confuse…

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Nov. 15, 2025

5 Simple Daily Fixes That Help Your Pet Live Longer, with Dr. Gary Richter

5 Simple Daily Fixes That Help Your Pet Live Longer, with Dr. Gary Richter

What if a few simple changes could add years to your pet’s life? If you've ever worried about whether you're doing enough to keep your pet healthy, you're not alone. In this episode, Amy talks with holistic veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter, @petvetexpert32 founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, @UltimatePetNutrition to uncover…

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Nov. 13, 2025

Stop Taking Pet Advice from Random People Online

Stop Taking Pet Advice from Random People Online

Scrolling for pet advice on social media might seem harmless, but it can actually make things worse. Most of the time, the people giving advice have no real experience or credentials, and when their tips go wrong, there’s no accountability or follow up. This clip comes from the full episode…

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Nov. 12, 2025

What would happen to your pets if you didn’t make it home tonight?

What would happen to your pets if you didn’t make it home tonight?

It’s the one question every pet parent needs to ask, but most don’t. Too many pets end up in shelters because their families weren’t prepared for the unexpected. In this clip, estate planning attorney and author M. Cecilia Amo, of @amolaw share why “just leaving money” in your will isn’t…

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Nov. 11, 2025

A Will Won’t Protect Your Pets

A Will Won’t Protect Your Pets

A will gives your friend your pet and the money, but there is no legal requirement that they use that money for your pet’s care. A **pet trust** makes it enforceable. It names the caregiver, details the care your pets need, and locks the funds for use only in that…

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Nov. 11, 2025

Who Will Care for Your Pets When You Can’t?

Who Will Care for Your Pets When You Can’t?

Don’t assume someone will take care of your pets if something happens to you—have a plan. It’s one of the biggest mistakes pet parents make. Every week, rescues get calls from families who don’t know what to do with a loved one’s pets after a tragedy. You can prevent that…

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Nov. 9, 2025

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

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. And the pets, confused, grieving, and suddenly homeless, end up in shelters that…

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