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 we were joined by Russell Breuer, who along with his spouse, founded Spot & Tango.  Spot & Tango is dog food, but reimagined.  Their site allows you to build your dog’s personalized meal plan with honest guidance and real ingredients.   

The company was inspired by the founders’ dog, Jack.  They were cooking home-made meals for him and an idea was born.  Why not create a company that provided human grade cooked fresh meals full of fresh fruits and vegetables?    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

Joey’s Legacy is a not for profit organization whose mission is to educate pet parents and provide assistance when a pet is lost through the negligence or malpractice of a veterinarian.  The organization was founded in 2017, after founder Scott Fine lost his beloved Doxie, Joey to an act of medical malpractice.  It is Scott’s desire that his loss and this organization can prevent another pet parent’s future loss.    Read more

Estate planning for pets is a popular topic.  Today’s guest, Kathy Boyle, is a trusted advisor who educates her clients about the importance of including pets as part of a family’s estate plan.  It comes as no surprise that many people consider their pets to be part of the family.  In that light, it makes sense to include them in your personal estate plan.    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

As a dog owner and lover who lives in Manhattan, New York, Lisa Baronoff grew concerned about the germs and chemicals her dogs were encountering on their daily walks.  She tried traditional dog booties and discovered not only did her dogs dislike them, but they were a pain for the her as the pet parent to put on.  In addition, they didn’t stay on well and were worn out after only a few walks.    Read more

Did you know that 1 in 7 dogs are affected by separation anxiety?  This is anxiety where a dog may exhibit behavior problems when they can’t be with their owners.  Common symptoms might include excessive barking, attempts to escape their environment, destructiveness, or potty accidents, just to name a few.  Sometimes these symptoms can mimic other issues such as a medical condition or common puppy behaviors.  If you want to know if your dog has separation anxiety, you can take the quiz at Calmerk9.com.    Read more

Today’s show focused on a little talked about topic, gut health and poop.  Did you know that if your pet’s gut is not healthy, your pet won’t be healthy?  Lots of pet parents have been on the medical merry-go-round with digestive health issues.  Now there’s AnimalBiome to help you find the answers you’ve been seeking.  […]

Have you ever considered getting in the dog day care or boarding industry?  If so, you need to check out The Dog Gurus.  Our special guest today was Charlotte Biggs, the Business Growth and Development Guru for The Dog Gurus.