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 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
Jenna Landry, is the founder of American Horse Project. This is an initiative dedicated to the protection of equines within U.S. borders. Specifically, the organization is focused on the issue of horse slaughter and the atrocities associated with the practice of eating horse meat. Each year approximately 150,000 American horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and burros (equines) are shipped to Mexico and Canada where they are brutally murdered. Read more
Today’s guest was Jodi Clock, a Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP) and the founder of Clock’s Timeless Pets. Clock’s Timeless Pets provides cremation services for pet parents in and around Muskegon, Michigan. Their motto is “Unconditional care for the loss of your pet.” The Clock Family has been serving both humans and their pets in the funeral industry since 1897.
The loss of a loved one is never easy. Yet, we all have questions regarding the type of end of life care we want our loved one to receive. There are many options. Clock’s Timeless Pets has an excellent Frequently Asked Questions section that can answer many of your questions. You can also find the “Pet Parent’s Guide to Planning Ahead.” Read more
Today’s special guest is Lisa Lunghofer, the Executive Director of The Grey Muzzle Organization. This organization is guided by its vision – a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid. The Grey Muzzle Organization is not a shelter or a rescue but makes grants throughout the United States expressly for programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs. Read more
What is the Paw and Feather Plan? The Paw and Feather Plan was created in 2018 by Jessica Pita to provide care for pets when a pet parent is no longer able, due to death, illness or extreme life events. They specialize in placing pets in permanent, loving homes.
Jessica has been a shelter volunteer and an employee. She has seen the sadness, the agony and heartbreak that loved pets experience when they have lost their pet parent. Pets are given up to shelters for many reasons – but one reason a pet should NEVER be in a shelter is because the pet parent didn’t have a plan. Read more
