Blind Dog Rescue Alliance was founded in 2009 by Karen Belfi and her husband. They became acquainted with the world of blind dogs when in 1999 they were seeking a companion for their Siberian Husky. They found Ray Charles, a Shepherd/Collie mix that was born without eyes (a condition known as microphthalmia). Ray Charles changed their lives forever. Read more
Today, we welcomed to the show, Claudia Labbe, the Fundraising/Public Relations Chairperson for Your Humane Society SPCA (also known as the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Florida). Claudia has loved animals all her life but until age 21 was allergic. When she was free from her allergies her pet family grew. Today she has a horse, a donkey, a mini mule, a dog and two cats. She is a vocal advocate for estate planning for your pets reminding pet parents, “It is just one more way to be a responsible pet owner.”
Karen Bartoszek is a pet friendly advocate and consultant and is also the founder of Pets Living the Dream. This organization provides business consulting for the creation of pet friendly programs that help cities and businesses stand out from their competition and win the praise of pet parents – especially the much-coveted Millennials and Gen Zs. Read more
Today’s guest was Dr. Glenn Buckley, D.V.M., CEO and founder of Pet Rescue Rx. Dr. Buckley attended veterinary school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. As a practicing veterinarian, he worked as an emergency vet in South Florida. After closing that practice and returning to his hometown of Akron, New York (not too far from Buffalo), he and his brother Scott started Pet Rescue Rx. Dr. Buckley knew he had found a way to continue to help both loved pets and pets in rescue. Read more
Today’s guest was Francia Vogini, President of Husky Haven of Florida. Francia began rescuing dogs seven years ago when she saw a dog on social media that needed a foster home. Although she already had three huskies of her own, her heart said she needed to get involved. She helped find a forever home for her foster and saw how much this dog helped the adopter overcome her depression. That was all it took and Francia was hooked. Read more
Today’s guest was Toriano Sanzone, a Master Dog Trainer who has been training dogs professionally for more than twenty years. He is the author of “Wolfkeepers – Dog Training With Love – Proven Strategies from a Master Dog Trainer” and the CEO/Founder of Wolfkeeper University. Toriano has trained dogs all over the world and has had the opportunity to work with other well-known dog trainers, including Cesar Milan, James Morgan, Walter Ward, and many more.
Today’s guest was the founder of Godspeed Horse Hotel and Humane Society (GHH), Mia Genovesi. She is a life-long horse lover and advocate for all animals. Mia started working with horses when she was 13 years old and hasn’t stopped. She has a degree in Equine Business Management, another in Metaphysical Studies and holds an Animal Policy Certificate.
Today’s guest on All My Children Wear Fur Coats was Susan Briggs, a Certified Professional Animal Care Operator, author, speaker and pet care business expert. Along with Robin Bennett, a previous guest on our show, she is the Co-founder of The Dog Gurus, the nation’s premier resource for dog care professionals. Read more
Today we welcomed back to the show, Johnna Devereaux. Johnna is a certified clinical pet nutritionist, founder of Fetch RI and Director of Nutrition and Wellness for Bow Wow Labs. In an earlier life she was a short sale negotiator before meeting her dog, Diego, who changed her trajectory forever. Diego is a rescue dog who had numerous health issues as a pup. This set Johnna on a path to pursue her certification in pet nutrition and interest as an herbalist. There has been no looking back. Since then she opened a unique pet boutique in Rhode Island known as Fetch RI, joined the team at Bow Wow Labs and adopted Lola. Read more
Today’s show focused on Town & County K9 ResQ located in Mohegan Lake, New York. Town & County is a 501c3 charity devoted to finding loving homes for adoptable pets and keeping current pets with their owners and out of the shelter system when times are tough.
Jen and I share a life-long passion for dogs. Hers became a full-time career after retiring from thirty-two years in the world of finance in New York City. She is originally from Duchess County, New York, and her dream is to return to her home-town on a 10.5 acre farm where she can carry out the mission of Town & Country. Read more
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