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Talking Couch PotatoesAuthor: Free the Hounds Inc Association
Welcome to Talking Couch Potatoes, the podcast thats all about greyhounds and the people who love them. From Perth, Western Australia, were shining a spotlight on the world of greyhound advocacy. Well hear from advocates, political groups, experts and volunteers across the country, sharing whats happening in their states. And were not afraid to tackle the big conversationsopening up dialogue across Australia to discuss the publics views on dog racing and welfare in WA. Whether youre a greyhound lover, a curious listener, or an advocate for change, this is the podcast for you. Language: en-au Genres: Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP71: The Last Great Act of Love
Friday, 14 August, 2026
A very personal episode. We sit down with Dr Ann Hakara Holdsworth, veterinarian and founder of Pets at Peace - Home Vet, a gentle home euthanasia and palliative care service for our furry family members 🕊️Dr Ann is the vet who came to Matt's home the day he said goodbye to his beloved Princess, Bunny. Her first words at the door were "do you need a hug?" and honestly, that tells you everything about how she does this work 🤍In this episode, Dr Ann shares:🐦 Why she became a vet in the first place (spoiler: baby birds!) 😿 The loss of her own beloved cat, Kimmy...and the night that reshaped her entire approach to end-of-life care⏰ Why it is kinder to be a week too early than a day too late✨ The "three spunkies and still eating" rule, a beautifully simple way to gauge when it might be time🧊 The iceberg effect..."nothing to see here".🏡 Her whole model of care: peace over perfection, every single timePlus Mel brings the latest WA injury figures and they are grim 😔, we sit in the silence from the inquiry 🦗, Matt urges you to hound your MP 📣, and we meet Goofy, our Foster of the Fortnight who badly needs out of kennels 🐕💛 A gentle heads up: this episode covers pet loss, grief and euthanasia. Be kind to yourself while you listen.🕊️ Find Dr Ann here 🏡 Could you foster or adopt? Goofy and Zeus are both still waiting. Reach out to Greyhound Adoptions WA🍽️ Huge thanks to our podcast sponsor Sprinkles and SproutsRescued, not retired 🐾#TalkingCouchPotatoes #FreeTheHounds #EndGreyhoundRacing #AnimalAdvocacy #PetsAtPeace #PetLoss #RescuedNotRetired
