Oh My Dog Rescue - The Pawdcast

Holly and Kara talk about rescuing breeder release dogs and the differences in Breeders and Puppy Mills. Fostering Puppy Mill dogs and breeder release dogs can be the most rewarding decision of your life. Mentioned:  https://bailingoutbenji.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/oh.my.dog.rescue/ Website: https://ohmydogrescue.org Email us...

Holly and Kara go through the rescue's happenings and do their first breed specific deep dive. Huskies and Malamutes!   Mentioned:  https://bailingoutbenji.com/ https://www.travelalaska.com/explore-alaska/articles/all-about-iditarod     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/oh.my.dog.rescue/ Website: https://ohmydogrescue.org Email us at ohmydo...

After getting several dogs in who are on the chunky side, Holly and Kara dive in to the topic of fitness for fido and how to help your pup if they are starting to tip the scales.  https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/resource/how-tell-if-your-pet-obese-and-why-it-matters Underwater Treadmill: https://www.pawsitivestridesdsm.com/blog/2379-whats-the-big-deal-about-the-underwater-treadmill https://www...

The number one reason Oh My Dog Rescue gets calls to surrender dogs? Human babies. Join Kara and Holly as they dive into how you can prepare you home and your best furry friend for when baby joins the family. Plus exciting news about a grant from Sammons Financial, a featured foster home, and more tales from the Bat Phone.  Annie needs a  home: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/courtesy-post-annie-729...

Holly and Kara of Oh My Dog Rescue dig into what you need to know if you are thinking about fostering dogs in need. A must listen for all potential and active foster homes.    https://ohmydogrescue.org/foster-application/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh.my.dog.rescue/ Website: https://ohmydogrescue.org Email us at ohmydogrescueinc@gmail...

Holly & Kara chat about some great big news for Oh My Dog Rescue from Miranda Lambert's Mutt Nation / Mutts Across America, and reminisce about a dream rescue that had a rocky start. Lost dogs, breeder facility closings, featured fosters and much more!   Mentioned:  https://muttnation.com/mutts-across-america/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Kara and Holly talk about what it takes to make a rescue work... spoiler alert - it's the same thing that makes the world go 'round. Money, Money Money! Holly is the brains behind the dollars that make Oh My Dog Rescue work, and the co-founders take some time to talk finance with fido.  https://ohmydogrescue.org/donate/ Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa⁠   Instagram:  ⁠https:/...

Holly and Kara recap the last two weeks, highlighting Oh My Dog Rescue taking the final 11 dogs out of Paris Puppies Paradise in Osage, IA. Hear about all the things to do for dog lovers at the Iowa State Fair, learn about what Stock Dog Trials are. Featuring a doodley heart dogs story and a featured foster who might just be the Queen of all Doodle moms.  Mentioned: https://www.desmoinesregister.c...

Kara and Holly are joined by professional dog groomers Brianna Wellendorf and Heaven Perez to talk all about how to become a groomer, what it is like and what they would like you to know.  Mentioned: https://data.iowaagriculture.gov/licensing_lists/animal_welfare/ https://www.facebook.com/clipperdoodle/ https://www.dogsinnankeny.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram...

Oh My Dog Rescue - The Pawdcast dives into the bi-weekly happenings as well as some tips on how to acclimate dogs from several different traumatic happenings. The Queen B's of OMD talk about pawsitive reinforcement training and feature one of their favorite foster families.   Mentioned: E-collar example:   LINK TO AMAZON Victoria Stilwell: https://positively.com/ Clint Knox (positive Reinforcement...

Holly and Kara do a deep dive into the dog food industry, bringing to light some real concerns about what we are feeding our best friends. The pet food industry is largely unregulated, listeners may be shocked to hear what goes into feeding Fido. Holly talks about making her own dog food for the better part of the last decade, and offers several solutions for dog owners who want to do better for t...

Kara and Holly dive in to the roller coaster of rescue and think back to their very first hoarder rescue of 11 dogs from absolutely unbelievable conditions in Fort Dodge, IA. Featuring a heart-strings tugging Heart Dog story and a featured foster who is snow white with red hair.   Learn about what has been happening at OMD rescue, the good, the bad and the fluffy. Listen for a real-time adoption u...

Holly and Kara welcome Guests Tamara Rasing and Shelly Schossow to talk about the Prison Dog program in Calhoun County, Iowa at the North Central Correctional Facility. Rescue dogs are placed with prisoners for important one-on-one training, socialization and relationship building. The positive effects of this program extend far beyond a dog learning to "sit".    Referenced: https://doc.iowa.gov/d...

Holly and Kara connect to chat about Oh My Dog Rescue happenings, and tell a sparkly tale of finding a lost pup! Featuring a foster home who has helped dozens of pups. Reminder, be careful of your pups in the heat in cars and on hot pavement. Check out our adoptable pups at OMDR.org. Mentioned: GPS Collars and Microchips https://tryfi.com/ https://www.thepoisonteaparty.com/ MERCH: https://www.bonf...

In this "Toy" episode 4.5, Kara and Holly dive into their experience with littermate syndrome and the reasons why puppy siblings should be split up. What is littermate syndrome? What can happen if you keep puppy siblings together for life? Why are breeders selling littermates? Also featuring foster mama  Emily and her daughter Lucy. Fostering saves lives, and rescuing with wisdom can keep dogs in...

In episode 4 of Oh My Dog Rescue - The Pawdcast, Kara and Holly dive into a tale of ultimate rescue community magic when they rescued 13 dogs from Knoxville, IA who were left with no food or water after the property was sold on an estate sale. Also featuring biweekly rescue stats, adoption news and of course a bad dog joke.  BONUS special guest GuineaBoopert.  Introducing the mysterious  man behin...

This "toy" episode contains what you need to know about letting a dog settle in to your home after adoption, but focusing on the 3-3-3 rule of rescue dogs. Featuring a very special foster home spotlight. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh.my.dog.rescue/ Website: https://ohmydogrescue.org 3-3-3 Rule: https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/3-3-3-r...

In this episode of Oh My Dog Rescue The Pawdcast, Holly and Kara talk about a very special foster fail, and all the different ways that dogs land at the rescue. Learn about how you can get involved through transporting dogs and about the heroes who help dogs make their way to the OMD family. Featuring a couple of adoptable dogs who need your help finding their families.    Facebook: https://www.fa...

Oh My Dog Rescue Co-Founders Holly and Kara spend this little "toy" bonus episode talking all about dog dental care with Dr. Deborah Stoner, staff Veterinarian and University West Pet Clinic and Starch Pet Hospital. Learn why your dog's oral health is so important, and what you can do at home to prevent costly vet bills.  www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care www.universi...

Get the tea about Oh My Dog's very first hoarder rescue case in Perry, Iowa, an update on the Norwalk dog hoarding case, all about "Black Dog Syndrome" & More! Perry 7 live video: https://fb.watch/rWiQx7YqIU/ https://www.facebook.com/ohmydogrescueiowa/videos/3441249722785621 UPDATE Norwalk Chihuahua Hoarder News Article: Richard is out of jail and due back in court on May 8. https://www.kcci.com/a...

Learn about how Iowa foster-based rescue, Oh My Dog Rescue started, the women in charge and about the dogs they save. This episode features a recent local rescue of Chihuahuas from Norwalk, Iowa. Featuring a shout out to our foster home Who had a double adoption! Welcome to the first episode of Oh My Dog Rescue -The Pawdcast.   The Norwalk Chihuahua Hoarder News Article: https://www.kcci.com/artic...