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…
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…
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…
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…
If your dog runs the other way when the crate comes out, you are not alone. Crate training does not have to be stressful when it starts the right way. The key is making the crate a positive, fun place your dog actually wants to be. This clip comes from…
When you bring home a new cat and it hides, it’s easy to take it personally. But hiding isn’t rejection — it’s survival mode. Your cat is processing a huge change and doing the safest thing it knows: finding a quiet, secure spot until it feels safe. This clip comes…
Getting the wrong size crate can cause stress for both you and your dog. Too small and your dog feels trapped. Too big and it encourages accidents or unwanted behavior. The right crate should make your dog feel safe, not confined. This clip comes from the full episode “How to…
If your house smells like pets no matter how often you clean, your rugs are probably the reason. Rugs trap dander, dirt, and odor deep in the fibers, and no amount of vacuuming or shampooing gets them truly clean. This clip comes from the full episode “How I Keep My…
Leaving your pet in someone else’s care can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re not sure what goes on behind those kennel doors. In this episode, Amy sits down with Carmen Rustenbeck, Founder & CEO of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), to talk about what safe, professional pet…
Struggling to keep your house clean when you live with pets? You don’t need hours to stay on top of the fur and smells. Cleaning in short bursts makes it manageable and keeps your home fresh without feeling overwhelmed. This clip comes from the full episode “How I Keep My…