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Muddy Paws and HairballsAuthor: Amy Castro, MA, CSP
You thought a pet would be the perfect addition to your life. Instead, your bank accounts drained, your dog wont stop barking, your cats peeing everywhere, and your house is such a disaster you cant have friends over. Youve shelled out for trainers and followed your vets advice, and youre still up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers and wondering how long you can keep trying to meet your pets needs while ignoring your own.Many pet podcasts dish out advice like youve got endless time, money, and a perfectly behaved golden retriever straight out of a Disney movie. This one doesnt. Its for real pet parents who love their pets and need help managing the behavior, the budget, and the mayhem without losing their minds or giving up on their pets.Im your host, Amy Castro, pet industry pro, animal rescuer, and trusted advisor to thousands of pet parents whove been exactly where you are.After personally fostering more than 4,000 pets and helping their pet parents go from overwhelmed to capable and confident, Ive learned one thing: youre not a bad pet parent; you just havent gotten the right advice, tailored to your real life. So, this podcast brings you no-fluff tools, real talk, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to help you feel seen, supported, and back in control of your life and your pets. Every week, Ill answer your questions and break down expert advice into bite-sized, doable steps that actually work for your budget, your schedule, and your perfectly imperfect pets.So you can stop chasing your tail . . . and finally, enjoy your pets and your life again. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why You're Still Doing All the Pet Care (and How to Get Your Family to Step Up)
Episode 112
Sunday, 29 June, 2025
Ever feel like you're the only one who remembers to feed the dog, clean the litter box, or refill the water bowls? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing it all.This bonus summer episode gives you a complete system to get your household to step up and share the pet care load, without nagging, yelling, or turning into the resentful pet parent you swore you’d never be.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:• The communication traps that keep you stuck doing everything yourself • How to host a productive “pet care reset” meeting that works • Step-by-step ways to assign tasks fairly and create accountability • What to say when someone forgets their pet care job without starting a fightIf you’re ready to stop being the unpaid CEO of Pet Operations and finally get the help you deserve, this episode is your action plan.Bonus download mentioned in the episode: Get your FREE guide to getting help with pet care. Comment on this episode! For questions or if you need a reply- please email us at Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comSupport the showLove the show? Share with a pet parent who needs less chaos and more clarity and please leave a 5-star review to help more pet parents find support. 🎧Free Guide: 10 Tips for Bonding With Your Pet Follow: 🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify Contact: Amy@muddypawsandhairballs.com Shop & support the show: Austin & Kat: Natural Wellness Supplements Embark Dog DNA Test Bonne et Filou: Luxury Dog Treats Majestic Pet: Custom Pet Beds & More UPDATE: We’re back with new episodes August 10! In the meantime, binge from over 100 great past episodes. ©Ⓟ 2025 ...
