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Mary Beth Evans – Calmr Dog

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Mary Beth Evans discussed the importance of providing dogs with adequate physical stimulation and highlighted how sensory and motor systems play a crucial role in shaping canine behavior.

Mary Beth Evans is the founder of Calmr Dog, a company that designs therapeutic dog toys to alleviate anxiety and enhance quality of life. With a background as an occupational therapist and clinical autism specialist, Mary Beth realized that the same sensorimotor programming used to treat her human patients could be applied to dogs.

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John Dunn – Hurdz Hemp

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, John Dunn delved into the benefits of hemp bedding for animals and explored the intricacies of the American hemp industry.

John Dunn is the co-founder and president of Hurdz Hemp, a company that provides a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pine shavings bedding. John’s entry into the hemp industry initially centered around the construction sector, driven by his passion for creating sustainable housing solutions. When his partner expressed a need for affordable hemp bedding for his horses, the business shifted direction to meet this demand.

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Access to Pet Spay/Neuter Looks Different Post-Pandemic, But It’s Still the Best Option for Saving Lives and Reducing the National Pet Crisis

(Anywhere, USA — February 18, 2025) – Puppies and kittens are increasingly impacting shelter populations, and as cute as they are, pet adoptions aren’t keeping pace with intake. This imbalance makes it more crucial than ever to seek out spay/neuter resources for pets, according to United Spay Alliance, (USA) a national nonprofit which promotes affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter services.

February 25 is World Spay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of spaying and neutering pets.

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Lori McMaster – Helping Our Miniature Equines

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Lori McMaster discussed the unique aspects of caring for miniature equines and explained how Helping Our Miniature Equines works to save horses from slaughter and neglect.

Lori McMaster is the CEO of Helping Our Miniature Equines, also known as HOME, an organization dedicated to rescuing unwanted miniature horses and donkeys and finding them loving, forever homes. Lori and her partner Barbara Gordon founded the organization in response to the high number of animals in Southern auctions and kill pens, coupled with the growing demand for miniature equines in the Pacific Northwest. Each of HOME’s equines receives all necessary physical and mental services including veterinary, dental, farrier, nutritional, training, and socialization. With a passionate team of up to 100 volunteers, HOME has successfully adopted out over 70 miniature equines since its inception.

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