Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Robynn Harris of Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd . Stay tuned to hear how they are providing guidance for pets and their humans navigating end-of-life issues as well as offering a variety of ethical, science-based dog training for dogs and humans of any age. You can find more information about the Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I am back with Jen Brown from Tender Paws Hospice. If you listened to the last episode, we teased that there was an interesting connection between us that brought things around full circle. We talk a lot about how we connect with others in the pet community on this show, but this is one connection I didn’t see coming. I hope you enjoy it.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dianna Fish of Doggie Style Candles. Stay tuned to hear about their luxury soy candles with a personal canine touch. You can find more information about Doggie Style Candles on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

On this episode, I  talk with Ute Luppertz of Pet's Point of View. We discuss how she facilitates the bond between people and animals. Ute also talks about being a holistic healing coach for animals, a senior pet specialist, a pet death doula, and an animal communicator.  You can find more information about Pet's Point of View on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Ute is offering a PET HOSPICE & DEATH DOULA WORKSHOP starting on October 23rd. 

End of Life Blog

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On this episode, I  talk with Hayley Martinez, Schel Harris, and Lorena Wallace of Force Free Oregon. They talk with me about how they are spreading the word about a force-free approach in all animal services and what changes they would like to see the animal training industry.  You can find more information about Force Free Oregon on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I  talk with Juli Zagrans from One Tail at a Time. Juli tells us how she started One Tail at a Time in Portland and how they are helping pets find forever homes as well as helping other facilities get the supplies they need.  You can find more information about One Tail at a Time on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you are wondering how you can help, monetary donations always go a long way, but here is their Amazon Wishlist and Amazon Smile account.

Stay tuned for more news on upcoming events.

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On this episode, I  talk with Kate McCarron of Portland Pet Food Company.  Kate talks about the inspiration for creating the company and her philosophy behind her ingredients and pet nutrition. You can find more information about Portland Pet Food Company on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I  talk with Nancy Fedelem, owner of Salty's Pet Supply, Fang Pet and Garden Supply, and Three Paws Pet Supply. We discuss how she got involved in the pet industry, pet nutrition, and how she goes about selecting the best products for her stores. She also lets us in on plans to still hold their annual holiday fundraiser despite the challenges this year has brought. You can find more information about Nancy's pet supply locations on their websites (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) and by following them on Facebook (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) and Instagram (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

For additional information and how you can help victims of the fires in Oregon, check out this link 

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On this episode, I  talk with Laura Klink of the Oregon Humane Society.  Laura tells us a little about the history of the Oregon Humane Society and how they have been making adjustments to their procedures and events during the pandemic. Listen carefully because she shares an awesome tip for anyone looking to add a pet to their family. You can find more information about the Oregon Humane Society on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Here is the link to their Amazon wish list 

For more ways to help, check out this link here

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

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On this episode, I  talk with Alese Acheson of Urban Animal Pet Services LLC.  Alese talks about how she got started treating pets with therapeutic laser treatments. We also discuss the many other services and products she offers through her website. Here is the best thing, not only will your pet feel better, but she comes to you. You can find more information about Urban Animal Pet Services LLC on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

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On this episode, I  talk with Paige España from Animal Aid Inc. Paige tells us about how Animal Aid is helping pets find forever homes as well as several other services that they offer.  You can find more information about Animal Aid Inc. on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Interested in working for Animal Aid Inc.? They currently have an opening. Click here for more information.

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On this episode, I  talk with Alison Prehoda of Walk A Poochie. Alison shares about the benefits of hiring a dog walker, tips for owners and, and how it all got started.  You can find more information about Alison and Walk A Poochie on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I will talk with Dr. Chris Zander of Portland Backsmith Chiropractic. Dr. Zander discusses the health benefits of chiropractic for your furry family members. You can find more information about Dr. Zander and Portland Backmsith Chiropractic on his website and by following his on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Special Bonus: If you would like to win a free Artisan Adventure Photography Session with Kim Hoshal Photography and get tips for taking better photos of your dog, click here. To get an added entry, follow Portland Backsmith Chiropractic on Instagram.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Coral Thomas of Dearest Creatures. Stay tuned to hear how they are offering a safe, loving home for abused, neglected, and unwanted animals. You can find more information about Dearest Creatures on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I will talk with Lynde Paule of Corgi Walk in the Pearl and Corgi Assistance Fund. Lynde talks about how Corgi Walk began, what the walk will look like this year (hint: it doesn't matter where you live), and how she created the Corgi Assistance Fund.  You can find more information about the Corgi Walk in the Pearl and Corgi Assistance Fund on their website.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

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On this episode, I will talk with Taylor Welter from Honey dog Salon. Taylor shares how she came to open her own salon in Portland and her use of fear-free techniques to make sure her doggie clients are comfortable.  You can find more information about Taylor and Honey Dog Salon on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

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In this episode, I will talk with Brian Tennison of Pacific Pug Rescue. We talk about all things Pug. We learn how Brian came to the rescue and why he loves Pugs so much. Most importantly, we find out how the rescue is helping these adorable dog find the right forever home. You can find more information about Pacific Pug Rescue on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. The rescue has many ways to support the.

You can purchase items they need from Salty's Pet Supply https://www.instagram.com/pacificpugs/

They also have an Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/I7CN7U9LX7FI/ref=cm_sw_su_w

Their latest T-shirt fundraiser can be found here https://pacificpugrescue.square.site/

If you shop at Fred Meyer, you can donate to the Community Rewards program www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

The rescue is also doing a Bottle Drop fundraiser and will even pick up your bags full of bottles or you can drop them off.

Wag to My Heart Heirloom Photography Studio, whom you met in our last episode is doing a coffee table book project to help raise money as well. Spots in the book are going quickly, so book now.

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On this episode, I will talk with Danyel Rogers of Wag to My Heart Heirloom Photography Studio. We are going to talk about what it is like to be a dog photographer. Danyel also shares about her current and upcoming book projects to benefit local charities. You can find more information about Danyel and WAg to My Heart Heirloom Photography Studio on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. If you would like to learn more about her book projects mentioned in this episode, you can see them here...PUGGIN Portland Coffee Table Book and the Tails of Portland Coffee Table Project (Coming soon). I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I will talk with Gretchen Grossaint of Sugah's Cookies and Cakes. She tells us about how she got started making cookies and cakes for dogs and how you can get some of those yummy treats for your dog. You can find more information about Gretchen and Sugah's Cookies and Cakes on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

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On this episode I talk with PAW Team members, Nicole Perkins, Client & Volunteer Coordinator and Briana Shrode, Medical Programs Manager. We learn more about what PAW Team does to help pets and their owners that are experiencing homelessness and poverty. They also tell us how we can help. For more information on this organization, please visit their website or follow them on social media pages, Facebook and Instagram. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode, I will talk with Rachel Bauman from Whyld River, a dog sleeping bag company. She tells us about what makes her product unique, what made her start the company and where she wants the company to go. Rachel also shares the story of River her rescue dog and hiking buddy. You can find more information about Rachel and Whyld River on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

On this short, but sweet podcast I will share information on what you can expect from my podcast channel. This channel is going to cover all things pet in Portland. I will talk to pet businesses, non-profits, share tips, and more. You will also get a brief introduction to who I am.

You may notice that there is a name change. After some consideration, I decided that what we are really creating here is a connection between Portland pet parents, Portland pet businesses, and Portland pet nonprofits.

Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows. Stay tuned to hear how you can hire her to be your pet’s plus one at your wedding or your next event so you and your pet can have a great time with no stress about your pet's needs. You can find more information about Tails and Vows on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine. Stay tuned to hear how they strive to instill a strong bond between dog and owner, grow an understanding of all the factors that can contribute to a dog’s behavior, and create an environment where the dog can make choices. You can find more information about The Cooperative Canine on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out.

⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental. Stay tuned to hear about how they specialize in your pet’s oral health intending to have a positive effect on your pet’s overall health and make the process easier and more accessible to the community. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

*Special Note: If you call in April to make a dental cleaning appointment, mention this podcast to receive $100 off your service.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out.

https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue. Stay tuned to hear about how they rescue small animals of all kinds even ones needing neonatal and bottle-feeding care. Plus they help keep people and their animals together by helping coordinate a variety of resources. You can find more information about Hazel's House Rescue on their website and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and Facebook⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply. Stay tuned to hear about how Michael was inspired to create the first ever (in the nation) secondhand pet supply business. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook, and LinkedIn⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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On this episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we discuss some of the fun events that you can do with your furry companions during the holidays. Below you will find detailed info.

November

Lights and Leashes

Winter wonderland Lights

Monday, November 27th and Wednesday, November 29th

https://winterwonderlandportland.com/special-events/

There will be two periods for tickets, 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Tickets cost $15 per General Admission Adult Ticket and $5 for General Admission Kids ticket (ages 6 – 12). Children 5 and under are free.

Benefits the Sunshine Division

Oregon Gardens Lights, Silverton Market and Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar and visits with Santa- Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 from 10am-3pm

https://www.oregongarden.org/holiday-bazaar/

Adults: $8
Garden members always free.

Silverton Christmas Market

https://silvertonchristmasmarket.com/

November 17 – December 31, 2023

(Closed Nov. 22-23 & Dec. 24-25)

Monday-Thursday- $15, Friday-Saturday $20 and Sunday $18 entry fee

Artshitz

Monday, November 20th and Monday, December 18th from 6pm-10pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artshitz-art-flea-market-tickets-576567357487

Free

The High Water Mark Lounge

Thanks-Giving Pie Pickup Party

November 20th, 4pm-7pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-family-real-estate-community-event-thanks-giving-pie-pickup-party-tickets-742756503697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2WROM65KrlGVR_9Q9Eo2ctwVga3rMLsbWEwmGM-mU_JLlBhmESTn9A8pc

There will be free pie, hot drinks and music

They will have adoptable dogs and a food drive

Santa Paws Pet Photos

November 25th, 1pm-3pm

Location: Diamond Dogs Grooming Salon

$15

Benefitting Street Savvy Dog Rescue

There will also be treats by Sugah’s Cookies and Cakes

Downtown Experience

Tree Lighting-November 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Free

Saturday Market

Saturdays, 10am-5pm through December 23rd

Open every day the week before Christmas (Festival of the Last Minute)

The Benson

The perfect place to have lunch or a cocktail while enjoying downtown

Beautiful decorations and Massive gingerbread house premiering November 29th

Pet photos at Washington Square Mall

Monday, November 27th and December 4th from 4pm-7pm

https://www.shopwashingtonsquare.com/santaphotos

Packages start at $40

Pet Photos at Bridgeport Village

Tuesday, November 28th, December 5th and 12th from 4pm-7pm

https://amusemattebooksanta.com/bridgeport-village/

Packages start at $20

December

Christmas Ships

December 1st- 17th, times and routes vary

https://www.christmasships.org/

Free

Columbia and Willamette Rivers

Oregon Humane Society Santa Paws

Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 11AM-3PM

$20

Subaru Dealers around the Portland Metro Area

https://www.oregonhumane.org/santa-paws/

Benefits Oregon Humane Society

Pet Photos with Santa Paws and festivities

Sunday, December 10th, 10am-3pm

https://www.pawteam.org/calendar/2023/10/12/photos-with-santa-paws

$15 donation

Benefits PAW Team

Pet Photos with Santa

Theresa’s Country Feed and Pet in Wood Village

https://www.facebook.com/tcfpwoodvillage/

December 10 from 12pm-4pm

Free

Farmington Gardens Holiday Market and Santa Photos

Saturday, December 10th, 12:30pm-3pm

https://farmingtongardens.com/event/holiday-market-w-santa-2/2022-12-10/

Free to go to the market

Santa photo $15

Peacock Lane

Pedestrian-only nights will be December 15, 16, and 17.

https://www.peacocklane.org/faq

Free

Food no-nos for pets

.https://be.chewy.com/what-can-dogs-not-eat/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12473032557&utm_content=118814524259&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8eqBhD3ARIsAIe-buPWcx8DCK3gnVVFv1O5oe6cikF0THcm7V9xKpXAWvKjLz498lBmG88aAuv1EALw_wcB

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we are celebrating our 100th episode. My husband, sound editor, and composer, William joins me as we look back at how it all began and what we learned along the way. This episode is dedicated to my original co-host, Lucas who went to the Rainbow Bridge.

You can find more information about William on his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If this is the first time you are hearing about Kim Hoshal Photography or Butthead Bandanaz, you can check them out here...kimhoshalphotography.com and buttheadbandanaz.com I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

We will be back with Season 5 in a little while so stayed tuned and be sure to check out the Facebook group.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kimber Hysell of Waggin' Tails Search and Rescue. Stay tuned to hear how they help pet parents locate their lost dogs with methods that have brought home over 600 dogs to date. You can find more information about Waggin' Tails Search and Rescue on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Jen Brown of Tender Paws Hospice. Stay tuned to hear how she can help you navigate from chronic disease care all the way through end-of-life planning. Jen shares how to make your goodbye beautiful. You can find more information about Tender Paws Hospice on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Chuck Spidell of Pooch Patrol. Stay tuned to hear about their boarding, daycare, and drop-in services, and more with a specialty in rescue, senior, and anxious dogs and cats. You can find more information about Pooch Patrol on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kerri Russell of Body Balance for Pets. Stay tuned to hear how Kerri uses Whole Energy Body Balance and Reiki to improve your animal’s emotional health and mobility. You can find more information about Body Balance for Pets on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Denise Woods and her team from The Pampered Pet Lodge. Stay tuned to hear how they have created a customized pet boarding business specifically to meet the needs of elderly and special needs pets. You can find more information about The Pampered Pet Lodge on their ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Mark Gibbs of Scoop Soldiers. Stay tuned to hear how your yard could be poop free and sanitized with just a phone call. Not only that, but they also share a photo of your locked gate after they leave so you have peace of mind knowing that your yard is clean and secured. You can find more information about Scoop Soldiers on their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Denise Dunlavy, Animal Communicator and Animal Massage Therapist. In this episode, how she can help you uncover the root of your dog’s behavior, if your beloved cat has anything to relay from the other side, and how animal massage can help your pet live a better life. You can find more information about Denise on her ⁠website⁠ and by following them on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Virginia Borden of On Call Community Rescue for Animals. Stay tuned to hear how they assist first responders and citizens in Multnomah County with the aid and transport of animals in emergencies. You can find more information about OCCRA on their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

Other links to ways you can help.

AMAZON WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33B6G3HTGQO7H?ref_=wl_share
PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/OCCRA?fan_landing=true
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION:https://www.occrapdx.org/get-involved.html

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Marie Boisvert of Rabbit Advocates. Stay tuned to hear about the variety of services they offer for the bunny community including adoption, education, bunny dating, and bunny spa days. You can find more information about Rabbit Advocates on their ⁠website⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Natalie Miller of Fuzzy Bunz Treats. Stay tuned to hear how they create quality treats that are safe and nutritious for small animals while raising money to help even more. You can find more information about Fuzzy Bunz on their website, ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Carrie Niemiec of the Portland Metro Canine Disc Club . Stay tuned to hear how they offer a fun and competitive to take your backyard game of frisbee to the next level while strengthening the bond with your dog and making new friends. You can find more information about the Portland Metro Canine Disc Club on Facebook⁠ and on Instagram.  You can also learn more about K9 Frisbee sports at the national website. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Darin Campbell of Working Dogs Oregon. Stay tuned to hear how they are helping to educate people about working dogs of all kinds as well as providing K9s for various service jobs from police work to victim support.  You can find more information about Working Dogs Oregon on their ⁠website⁠ and by following them on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Marc Halprin of Dr.HempDog. Stay tuned to hear about how they took their desire to help their dog Coool with joint pain and turned it into Dr.HempDog to create full spectrum organically grown hemp oil products. You can find more information about Dr.HempDog on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Lindsey Quinn of Oregon Dog Rescue. Stay tuned to hear how they help dogs from overcrowded rescues, owner surrenders. and high-kill shelters find the perfect forever home. You can find more information about Oregon Dog Rescue on their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

If you would like to help raise money for the Oregon Dog Rescue and have your dog published in an international dog photography book than keep reading to find out more.

Tails of the World, The Book features 65 pet photographers from around the world. 100% of the photo session fees and book sales go to help pets in need. The session fee of $99 will go to benefit the Oregon Dog Rescue. Your session will include a custom photography session with Kim Hoshal Photography and one of your dog's portraits will appear in the Tails of the World, The Book. The book will be coming out in the Spring of 2024 and will benefit Second Chance Animal Rescue.

There are only 10 spots available. Once I have reviewed the application, you will be notified that you have been accepted for your dog to take part in this international project.

Things to consider:

-Do you live in the Portland area?

-Is your dog motivated by treats, funny sounds, or toys?

-Are they outgoing and not too shy? (These are quicker sessions than normal so I don't get my usual warm-up time)

-Are you available on any of the following days for either early morning or early evening shoots? May 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th or June 4th or 11th

If you said yes to all of these then your dog sounds like a perfect fit for this project.

Just click the link below to apply for your dog's chance to take part in this amazing project.

https://form.jotform.com/230796746364165

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On this bonus episode, I welcome back Paul Mardesich of Fetch and his new General Manager/Head of Operations, Scott Waggener. Fetch has some great new things in the works that they wanted to share like their new veterinarian advisory board, some of their rescue partnerships, and more. To keep up with all of the exciting things happening at Fetch, you can check out their website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Shawn and Dan Lioy-Ryan of Cats in the City. Stay tuned to hear how they created a business that focuses on cat-only services like cat boarding, sitting, grooming, and more.  Honestly, they don't give me enough words to list everything they do to pamper cats and the humans that love them. You can find more information about Cats in the City on their ⁠website⁠ and by following them on ⁠Instagram⁠ and Facebook.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dianne Lamberty of Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary. Dianne has been a long-time volunteer and is very passionate about the sanctuary's work. She discusses how they provide a loving, permanent home to at-risk animals from various situations to allow them to thrive. You can find more information about Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary on their ⁠website⁠ and by following them on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kimberly Gehl of Alice in Bunderland. Kimberly talks about how she took her love for rabbits and turned it into a pop-up shop that focuses on hard-to-find and unique items for rabbits and the people that love them.  You can find more information about Alice in Bunderland on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Brad Clinthorne of Steve’s Real Food. Stay tuned to hear how they have made feeding a balanced fresh raw diet convenient and affordable.  You can find more information about Steve's Real Food on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Karen Kraus of the Feral Cat Coalition. Karen talks about how they are improving the welfare and decreasing the population of feral cats through their spay and neuter program and how you can help.  You can find more information about the Feral Cat Coalition on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Mary Renouf of Harmony New Beginning Animal Rescue. Mary talks about their work rescuing animals of many sizes as well as their dedication to helping people dealing with mental and emotional issues through animal therapy.  You can find more information about Harmony New Beginnings Rescue on their website and by following them on Facebook.  I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

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