Love Has Many Faces

Martin was one of the first guests we had on the show when we launched over 8 years ago and we are so glad to have had the chance to talk to him again.  In this conversation Martin shares the story of Sammy the Cocker Spaniel, who had a very rough go but wound up living to an estimated age of 18 with love and care. Since that time Martin has been instrumental in spreading the word about other anim...

We had a wonderful conversation with Sheila, who filled us in on the important work BDRA is doing. Anyone who has had a blind or visually impaired dog knows there can be challenges. But it is also amazing just HOW well so many of these dogs adjust. The purpose of BDRA is to educate and to help blind dogs and their families navigate the landscape and not only survive but thrive as well. Learn more...

In today’s conversation Diane shares about the huge need for fostering, especially in the Tacoma area, and also about her own experiences as a foster mom and finally a “foster failure” having adopted Sammy, a 98 pound bundle of love. We touch on the reasons why there is such a much larger need now, including rising costs for vet care, and also people adopting animals during the pandemic only to tu...

Today’s show features a conversation with Suman Kamath, founder of Toby’s Hope, and her charity partner Cesar Pazo. Toby’s Hope was founded to help provide resources for people dealing with dogs with lymphoma. The goal is to reach diverse communities including those where a language or culture barrier might make it more difficult than usual to find the needed resources during such stressful times....

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is a community where horses transform the minds, bodies and spirits of people with disabilities. In this conversation we learn more about the organization and the wonderful work they are doing. There are many ways to support their work including donations or getting involved personally. Learn more at  www.littlebit.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Dr. Cairns currently serves as Vice President of Medical Excellence and Education for the 400+ hospitals in the  Thrive Pet Healthcare  family. She is also an adjunct faculty member at  Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine , a  Chicago Veterinary Medical Association . Kelly shares her expertise on various topics including care for senior pets. Learn more at kellycairns.com Se...

For those who have lost a pet, the grief can be as bad or sometimes worse than losing a person. For many who are single or widowed their pet might be the only company they have most of the time. Connie Starr founded the Pet Loss Support Group, via Seattle Animal Shelter, in 2006. In this conversation with Connie we talk about pet loss in general, how the group works, and what can help when going t...

 Today’s conversation with Mari Maeda focuses on some new clinical trials that are proving promising for dogs with two of the most common cancers, hemangiosarcoma and osteosarcoma. This research has the potential to help dogs suffering from many other types of cancer as well. We discussed some of the more common cancers, what might contribute to them, ways to optimize our dogs’ health, and how to...

We are pleased to have Brenda back in our studios! She has been an advocate for special needs animals, having adopted a blind and deaf cocker spaniel from a shelter, who is now living his best life-- and helping teach others that it’s OK to be different!  Our conversation also digs in a bit more on how to recognize scams when looking for a new pet—from pet stores selling puppy mill dogs to online...

Welcome to today’s conversation with Jme Thomas of Motley Zoo. Motley Zoo is a rock ‘n’ roll themed, volunteer powered foster based 501 c3 non profit based in Redmond, Washington, on Seattle’s east side. Since 2009 they have placed over 4500 animals in loving homes, and established Motley Zoo at Woods Creek Kennels (dog training and boarding) to help support all of their rescue animals. Learn more...

Host Marilyn Milano sits down with producer Eric Reidar to talk about pet loss and some of the things we can do to help get through such times. Everyone’s grief journey is different so different things might resonate with different people. Whether it’s adopting again, journaling, rituals of remembrance, or just finding supportive people to talk with, we encourage doing what helps you feel better a...

Today’s show features a conversation with Heidi Mosbarger, a T Touch ( often referred to as Tellington Touch) practitioner. While one can take classes and get more in depth with techniques, today’s show actually offers a few things you can learn quickly and do right now, whether it’s to stave off New Year’s Eve or 4th of July Fireworks jitters or just for overall anxiety redu See Privacy Policy at...

Today Annete shares safety suggestions for our pets, including which plants to avoid, how to prevent pet suffocation in chip or cereal bags, and keeping Fido or Fluffy away from the temptations of the Christmas tree including pine needles and lights! She is also an expert in Pet CPR and you can learn more about Annette and pet safety at  www.holycowcritters.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

 For anyone who has ever had, or known, a blind dog or a dog with impaired vision—you won’t want to miss this informative and heartfelt conversation with Silvie Bordeaux, founder of Muffin’s Halo. Muffin’s Halo is a device that helps dogs with little or no vision better navigate their surroundings and thus builds feelings of confidence and security for them. Created in 2014, Muffin’s Halo helps mo...

Bonnie Harlan started this organization after losing her own dog to suffocation in a chip bag. This is EASY to prevent but many people aren't even aware it's a danger. Please take a listen and then share this valuable and life saving information with all your pet loving friends and family. This WILL save lives! We are replaying this interview as the holidays are a prime time to be aware of this an...

Today’s conversation features Vicki Draper, a best-selling author on Amazon.com and an expert on animal healing and communication. In today’s podcast Vicki introduces herself and her work. She covers topics that are timely and most definitely of interest to many pet people! Her books would make wonderful holiday gifts for the animal lovers on your list. Learn more about Vicki, her work, and her bo...

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation was born out of the tragedy at Sandy Hook in 2012. Catherine Violet Hubbard was a first grader who lost her life on that day. She had always had a deep and profound love of all creatures—pets, wildlife, even butterflies and bees. The foundation was formed to honor her memory and to teach and share the concepts of empathy and kindness for ALL creatures. In to...

Today’s guest on Love Has Many Faces is Mari Maeda from Canine Cancer Alliance, a wonderful local organization that is working to fund more clinical trials on cancer treatments specifically for dogs. Mari, whose background is in clinical research, has dealt with cancer with her own dogs, which led her to dig deeper into this field. Today’s podcast highlights information on some new trials and trea...

Marilyn Milano and producer Eric Reidar discuss adoption and fostering experiences from both Marilyn herself and friends See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Host Marilyn Milano and producer Eric Reidar discuss pet loss, why it can hit so hard and take a long time to get through, and offer suggestions for helping navigate these difficult times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Annette Lanker is back with tips for keeping pet safe during Halloween, football season and more! She's a wonderful resource. Please listen and share! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .