Does your pet get stressed out every time they go to the vet? Do you? Going to the vet can be a stressful experience for both you and your pet. You're worrying about how much the bill is going to be and as soon as your cats see the carrier…
What if you could unlock the secrets of understanding your dog's behaviors and communication and better understand the signs of aggression in your dog? Our conversation with Dr. Jim Crosby, a canine aggression expert, dives deep into this complex topic and provides valuable insights for pet owners and animal rescue…
Are you confused about what is the best food or the right food for your pet? Walk into any pet store and you'll be faced with aisles of options for feeding your pet. In fact, according to IBISWorld, there are currently 899 pet food production businesses in the US alone…
Learn about Starlight Outreach and Rescue and what we do to light the way for stray and abandoned pets to find their forever homes!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to give up your pet? Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, about 3.1 million are dogs, and 3.2 million are cats. Yes, that's no typo, MILLION! Although some of these pets are truly…
Have you ever considered adopting a senior pet? Playful puppies and cuddly kittens are usually the first ones to be adopted in shelters, but what about senior pets? The sad truth is in most facilities, senior pets are the last to be adopted, if they're adopted at all. The ASPCA…
A commitment to adopting a pet should be a lifetime one. However, too many people decide to adopt a pet for the wrong reasons, make spontaneous and not well-thought-out decisions, and adopt pets that aren't a good fit for their home, family, or lifestyle. In this episode, Starlight Pet Talk…
Have you ever seen someone with a service dog and wondered if it was real? When you hear the words "service dog," most people think of a guide dog for the visually impaired or a dog that performs tasks for someone who is paralyzed. However, service dogs can also serve…
Is a pure-bred dog better than a mixed-breed dog? Or vice versa? The "Adopt Don't Shop" movement has divided dog lovers over the past few years into two camps; those who believe people should only get dogs from rescues or shelters and those who believe getting dogs from breeders is…
Whether it’s due to necessity, the desire to change, or simply wanting to try something new, it’s never too late for us, or our pets, to reinvent ourselves. From mechanical designer at a nuclear physics laboratory to author and freestyle dog dancer, Joyce A. Miller has reinvented herself more than…