missing pets: no place like home

Ready to unravel the world of pet recovery with a seasoned expert? I promise you an enlightening journey with Annalisa Berns, a seasoned tracker and responder in the field since 2005, who will fascinate you with her wealth of knowledge and experience. Annalisa shares her insights about the complex yet rewarding world of pet recovery, discussing everything from search-and-rescue training to utilizi...

Ever wish you could decode the enigmatic world of avian care and recovery? Our latest episode is your golden opportunity to do just that! With the guidance of our esteemed guest, bird expert Callie Lusnea, we're embarking on a fascinating journey into the heart of bird care, charting the tricky terrain of looking after our winged friends and how it contrasts with the care of common pets, such...

Are you keen to unravel the realities of animal control? In our latest episode, we chat with Stephanie Gingras, the assiduous animal-control officer from the town of Colchester, Vermont. Stephanie takes us on an enlightening journey through her career trajectory and daily tasks and clarifies when and how to contact animal control. We uncover the function of private kennels in Vermont's animal...

Have you ever considered the intricate world of emergency veterinary medicine? Today, we have the pleasure of connecting with Tyler Sugerman , an emergency veterinarian who's here to pull back the curtain on his intense profession and share his unique insights. Dr. Sugerman, who is not just an experienced vet but also the host of the Vetsplanation podcast, takes us on a journey into his world...

Get ready to tune into an episode that will tug your heartstrings and inspire the animal lover in you. Today, we're joined by Mitzi Brogdon, the spirited director of the nonprofit Street Dog Rescue and Recovery . Mitzi opens up about her unique trapping methods to rescue a semiferal pup, the emotional journey of rehabilitating the little one, and how a warm den during an ice storm made the di...

Get ready to embark on an astonishing journey with the extraordinary Alicia Sweezer, former wildlife biologist turned intuitive life coach and animal communicator. Alicia, with her unique blend of analytical prowess and intuition, has a fascinating story to tell. From helping humans transform their behaviors, mindsets, and relationships to assisting pet owners in understanding their furry companio...

What would you do if your beloved pet went missing one day? Put yourself in the shoes of our guest, Gillian Robertson, as she recounts the desperate chase to find her runaway cat, Mavis. A story of devotion, Gillian and her boyfriend's relentless pursuit is a rollercoaster ride filled with neon signs, humane traps, and an unexpected game of hide and seek that lasted for a nerve-wracking 14 da...

When your beloved pet goes missing, how far would you go to bring them home? Let's follow Rachel Pehrsson's extraordinary journey as she races against time to find her orange cat Toby, who has a knack for vanishing. From a nervous goodbye in Pittsburgh to an unexpected phone call in New York, join us as we unravel the roller coaster of emotions Rachel experienced when Toby disappeared du...

Honestly, this pilot is pretty sad, not because of content but because I hadn't learned to use the Open Broadcast Studio software to include my guest's video or audio yet. But here it is. This is the only episode so far that I recorded in the Fly on the Wall studios in Barre, which we did on July 6, 2023. Before I could record another, the floods hit, and I've been figuring out the...

 Frank's Way Foundation founder David Scherf joined me for a conversation about missing pets in disasters, how he got started, what pet owners and finders should know about additional potential challenges during disasters, and how owners can prepare for disasters. Content warning for pet death from about 2:30 to about 3:15. Recorded July 14, 2023. "No Place Like Home" is a podcast a...

Imagine losing your pet and not knowing where to start looking, how to face the overwhelming emotions, or how to navigate the intricacies of pet search. This episode highlights Diane Logie, a dedicated missing responder from South Africa who has devoted herself to helping people in these challenging situations. Join us to explore the captivating world of pet rescue as Diane shares her thrilling ex...