All For Animals

We're talking about keeping our senior pups healthy and happy, pet people! Have a listen to hear about some of the amazing ways Zesty Paws is looking out for our senior pups!!! It was wonderful to have Yvethe on the show! Find Zesty Paws online at: @zestypaws (facebook and instagram) @zesty.paws (tiktok) www.zestypaws.com Have a story, idea, question, or just want to say "hey!" Send in an email at...

It's time for another Animal Superstar Shoutout, everybody!!!! This completely volunteer group of superstars is here to show us all the warm and fuzzy side of bikers! By fundraising, educating, securing veterinary care, and supporting other rescues, BAAC is going above and beyond to give every critter out there a fighting chance. Listen as Jennifer French and Gregg Cross tell us the ins and outs o...

Welcome back, listeners!!! This week, we've got Rick Szabo in the house! Though you may recognize his Instagram name as Birding with Rick. We had a great time talking about ALL the birdies! If you've ever been interested in bird watching, here's your sign to jump right on into it! Be sure to check out our instagram, where you'll also find a little "Where's Waldo" of all the birds mentioned in the...

This episode highlights the altruistic, compassionate and all out amazing sides of our animal friends. **Stay tuned to 20:28 to hear my personal story of being rescued, and a little insight into my love of animals!** Hear a collection of eight different true stories where elephants, dolphins, belugas, pigs, dogs, beavers and porpoises heroically rescue humans in all kinds of trouble. Start times f...

This one's for you, hermit crab enthusiasts!!! We've got an amazing guest on the show to tell us all about proper hermit crab care. Bet you didn't know the pet stores have it ALL WRONG! Buckle up to hear about the many problems with the pet hermit crab industry, as well as ways you can help! (trigger warning for some discussion of animal cruelty) Check out our expert, Janie's social media for all...

Buckle up, animal lovers!!! This episode is full of really scary, gnarly animal attacks, but each of our stories today comes with a happy ending. Listen to hear the survival stories of Leah Hiller, Anne Hjelle, Chase Dellwo, and Scott Cassell, and learn about some critters that you might not expect to attack people! Make sure to check out pictures of the survivors on our social media! Have a story...

This episode is quite the inspiring one! Dr. Haak is a veterinarian out of Tulsa, Oklahoma who decided to say "Screw the status quo!" and become a vet in her 30s. Even more inspiring, is her very own dog, Blu was the first dog she got to scrub in with for surgery! And since losing Blu, Kris has devoted herself to adopting senior pets and giving them the best that life has to offer. Join us for som...

Happy (belated) President's Day, listeners!!! I decided to go on theme this week, and oh boy, was this a fun one to research!!! I was completely SHOCKED by some of the "pets" that have lived in the White House(listen, and you'll understand those air bunnies!). Seriously though, you'll never guess who had alligators, bears, raccoons, and even tigers!! So join me as I dive into some pretty hilarious...

Have you ever been in a situation where you were unsure whether you needed to take your pet to the emergency vet or wait for the regular vet to open? I think it's pretty safe to assume most people have, at some point or another! Never fear, we've got Dr. Natalie Fayman DVM in the house to help us decide what needs the ER and what can wait for normal vet hours. Dr. Fayman was kind enough to have a...

February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month!! What better time to talk about the importance of maintaining your critter's teeth! Listen to learn just how prevalent Periodontal Disease can be, the damage that can be done by it, and how to prevent it! I know that stinky breath is usually just a given with our fuzzy friends. But what if it didn't have to be? It's so so so much easier than you think...

It's been an entire year, listeners!!! I want to say a HUGE thank you to every single one of you for listening, and making the show what it is today! I had a lot of fun digging through some of the very first episodes, and mashed some fun moments together. If you haven't checked out the earlier episodes of the show, please do! And make sure to follow and rate/review the show! Your reviews and ratin...

In this episode, we've got the one, the only, Marcia Strong!!!!! Marcia is a Certified Master Groomer, master grooming certifier, Kerry Blue Terrier enthusiast, and competitive dog groomer! She was kind enough to come on the show and share with us all about how to dive headfirst into the world of competitive grooming. This was SUCH a fun conversation, and I hope everyone who is considering getting...

Welcome back to another installment of "Interesting Animal Jobs!" In this episode, we'll be learning all about 3 new animal related careers (other than the usual Veterinarian, Trainer or Groomer) that anyone with a love of animals might be interested in pursuing! We're discussing Zookeepers, Animal Cruelty Investigators, and one of my personal favorites, Farriers! Anyone who'd like to work with an...

Today, we're talking about former NFL quarterback Michael Vick and his merry band of cohorts (Tony Taylor, Quanis Phillips, Devon Boddie, and Purnell Peace), but way more importantly, we're going to talk about the heroic efforts shelters and rescue organizations made to save the dogs he tortured and exploited! I'm not gonna lie, pet people, this one has me very angry and sad. But I do think this i...

Welcome to a history-filled episode, listeners!! This one was so much fun to research! Listen to learn all about the origin of the modern-day carbon monoxide detector, the inventions created to provide safety for both miners AND their birds, as well as some really cool facts about sentinel species and what makes them so helpful to humans! Humans going down into mines learned to rely on canaries fo...

We're exploring all the facts about cat bites today, pet peeps! Learn what makes a cat bite MORE likely to develop an infection than a dog bite, what types of complications can arise from a bite, and even get a first-hand account of how a tiny bite can become a gigantic problem! Have a bite story of your own to tell? Send us an email at: allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com This is a growing podcast, an...

Jennifer Blough, author of "To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior" is here with me today, talking about some of the ways animal-related businesses and organizations can help to support and take care of the incredible humans caring for animals during their most traumatic moments. You can find Jennifer and her work at: animalwelfarewellness.com To Save a St...

There's a bit of an age gap between us here, so there's sure to be a movie for everyone! We've each picked 3 of our favorite animal movies from our childhoods, and we're diving on into them! We'd absolutely love to hear about your favorite animal movies! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reac...

We're talking about 4 different animal species that are incredibly dangerous, but often overlooked! Everyone knows to be afraid of some critters, but we bet you'll be a little surprised at which animals made this list! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears! Want to send us a...

We're going to shed some light on a problem that's become very widespread in the US: Pet obesity. This is a subject that is very near and dear to Rachel's heart especially, mostly because of her own pup, Magic and his health issues. Listen in to learn all about the problems obesity can create for your pet, how to tell if your dog or cat is overweight, for some tips on tackling this touchy subject...

We've got a bonus episode for all you hedgie lovers! Peter is dishing up some piping hot hedgie knowledge, pet peeps! Listen to learn all about the proper food, cage, exercise, and other essentials you need for a little prickly hedgehog friend! Links from the show: Central Illinois Hedgehogs | Peter's Exotic Creations (petersexoticcreations.com) hedgehog body language chart 1h90j5abz8451.jpg (800×...

Rachel is bringing us all the info on some interesting dog sports that you and your pups can participate in! There are options for any dog, from beginner to expert, puppy to senior, and even pups that don't like to be around other dogs! Have a listen and learn how to get involved in your local dog sporting club. Oh, and don't worry. If there is a sport you're interested in, or one you already part...

We're back with another installment of our listener stories! We've got hungry bears, heroic shop dogs, terrible neighbors, and even a suspected break in! Keep sending us your stories! We love hearing from you! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears! Want to send us a listener...

We've rounded up some fantastic news stories representing pet professionals and the extraordinary lengths they'll go to ensure the wellbeing of the animals in their care, some exciting news from Hollywood, a zany escape, strange and unusual criminal behavior, and even pets in luggage! We had a blast with these stories, so we know you will too! Check out our instagram for pictures! We are a...

Rachel and Peter discuss the pets adopted during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, and the struggles pet professionals are facing in their day-to-day interactions with them and, more importantly, their owners. Rachel discusses a recent and scary dog bite, and we talk about the importance of socializing your pups! Some resources for anyone looking for help with socializing, reactivity...