Monique Brignoni – Animal Alchemy

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Monique Brignoni delved into the significance of unconditional love and the importance of staying present throughout an animal’s end-of-life process.

Monique Brignoni is a sacred pet death doula and trainer with over a decade of experience. The loss of her beloved cat, Rami, inspired Monique to study the terminal phase of animal lives, transforming challenging moments into a path of healing. She has helped hundreds of pet owners deepen their bonds with their animals and find peace in their pets’ final moments.

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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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Paige Parsons – The Rabbit.org Foundation

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Paige Parsons offered expert tips on proper rabbit (also interchangeably referred to as a bunny) care and shared key considerations for those interested in rabbit adoption.

Paige Parsons is the founder of The Rabbit.org Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of rabbits through awareness initiatives, educational resources and outreach efforts. In collaboration with The House Rabbit Society, Paige launched the first-ever rabbit education website in 1994, a pioneering resource that later evolved into Rabbit.org.

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Chance Palmer – Pet Popcorn

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Chance Palmer shared the story of his entrepreneurial journey and explored the benefits of freeze-dried pet treats.

Chance Palmer is the founder and owner of Pet Popcorn, a company that manufactures single-ingredient, freeze-dried treats for dogs and cats. Chance’s idea originated when his family purchased a freeze dryer to create healthier snacks for their pets, Lolly and Asher. The name Pet Popcorn was inspired by the way freeze-dried ground beef resembles popcorn, with its light, inflated texture. Chance was a full-time student at Colorado University when he launched the business, often sacrificing nights and weekends to get Pet Popcorn off the ground. However, his passion for the venture made it feel more like a rewarding pursuit than a chore.

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Tickless – Daniel Kiss

This week on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Daniel Kiss highlighted the importance of flea and tick prevention and explained how Tickless offers a chemical-free solution to protect pets from harmful pests.

Daniel Kiss is the founder and CEO of ProtectOne, the company behind Tickless — an innovative ultrasonic device designed to repel ticks and fleas. His inspiration for starting Tickless stemmed from a personal experience in his childhood, when his beloved pup tragically succumbed to a tick-borne illness. Around 2010, Daniel met an eccentric professor who introduced him to the idea of using a specific ultrasound frequency to deter ticks. Intrigued by the concept, Daniel set about creating the first Tickless prototypes. Overwhelmingly positive feedback ensued, prompting Daniel to move forward with the brand. Today, Tickless is available in over 50 countries.

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Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care – Dr. Terry Fossum

Recently, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Dr. Terry Fossum discussed the nuances of the pet supplement market and divulged the science behind Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care.

Dr. Terry Fossum is the CEO and founder of Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care, a pet wellness brand that offers a variety of supplements to support cognitive function, mobility, and comfort for pets. With a background as a renowned veterinary surgeon, Dr. Fossum has an extensive history of dedicated service to animals, ensuring their health and well-being throughout her career. She is the author of Senior Dogs: The Essential Guide to Maximize Quality Time With Your Best Friend, a book that features surveys to help you evaluate the progression of your dog’s aging.

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Kedi Labs – Michelle Frye and Paige Ohlenburg

On a recent episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Michelle Frye and Paige Ohlenburg explored the current landscape of pet healthcare, highlighting how Kedi Labs is improving accessibility for pet owners.

Michelle Frye and Paige Ohlenburg have over 40 years of combined experience in the veterinary industry. They identified a significant gap in veterinary care: the increasing costs of diagnostic testing and medical treatment were causing pet owners to resort to empirical treatments that might not be ideal for their pets’ specific conditions. Michelle and Paige’s mutual goal is to offer affordable, advanced diagnostic testing for pets, thereby improving the accuracy of diagnoses and the quality of care. Driven by their passion for animal welfare and preventative care, the duo founded Kedi Labs, an innovative at-home testing solution for diagnosing pet illnesses.

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Chocolate Detox for Dogs – Amadeus Benitez

This week, on All My Children Wear Fur Coats, Amadeus Benitez addressed chocolate toxicity in dogs and detailed how Chocolate Detox for Dogs can effectively reduce the harmful effects of chocolate ingestion.

Amadeus is the owner and CEO of Chocolate Detox for Dogs, a product that is administered to mitigate the absorption of toxic chemicals when a dog eats chocolate. Amadeus came up with the idea for the product after his golden retriever, Leo, devoured a bag of dark chocolate while he was at the movie theater. Leveraging his expertise in physics and chemistry, Amadeus aimed to create a product that would quickly neutralize toxins in chocolate, offering pet owners greater peace of mind.

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