PDX Pet Connection

On today’s episode, I have Natasha Bui of Amicus Animal Rehabilitation. Stay tuned to hear how Natasha uses customized physical therapy treatment programs to help your cat or dog live their best life.  You can find more information about Natasha and Amicas Animal Rehabilitation on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry bes...

On today’s episode, I have Nancy Martin of Friends Involved in Dog Outreach (FIDO). Stay tuned to hear how FIDO is feeding pets in need through their various programs whether those needs be every day or during a crisis. You can find more information about FIDO on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoye...

On today's episode, I share the stories that were submitted for the Dog Mom's Day Celebration event. I think that you will enjoy them as much as I did. If you prefer to see the photos while you listen to the podcast, here is the video link . Thank you to everyone who submitted stories and photos. My week was much brighter reading your stories and seeing the photos of those adorable pups.  I w...

On today’s episode, I have Paul Mardesich of Fetch. Stay tuned to hear how Fetch delivers fresh, local, all-natural human-grade doggie meatloafs straight to your door. You can find more information about Fetch on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part o...

On today’s episode, I have Dr. Nell Ostermeier of People and Pet Integrative Therapies. Stay tuned to hear how Dr. Nell is teaching pet parents about choosing the right food and supplements along with acupressure techniques to improve their pets' overall health and wellness. She is also educating veterinarians on how to integrate acupuncture and alternative therapies into their practices. You...

On today’s episode, I have Jennifer Johnson of House of Dreams. Stay tuned to hear how Jennifer got involved with House of Dreams as a volunteer and board member. Discover how House of Dreams is saving cats at their all-volunteer, no-kill shelter. They take cats of all ages, medical conditions, and circumstances and find them loving forever homes.    You can find more information ab...

On today’s episode, I have Janis Sandlin of Surf's Pup Doggie Lounge. Stay tuned to hear how Janis and her team use their mobile Doggie Lounge to take your pup to the spa, to run doggie errands, or go on an exciting pupventure.  You can find more information about Surf's Pup Doggie Lounge on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with you...

On today’s episode, I have Barbette Falk of Street Savvy Dog Rescue. Stay tuned to hear how Street Savvy Dog Rescue saves dogs from high kill shelters and gives them the opportunity to find them a forever home. You can find more information about Street Savvy Dog Rescue on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If...

On today’s episode, I have Dr. Valli Parthasarathy of Synergy Behavior Solutions. Stay tuned to hear how Dr. Valli and her team combine veterinary medicine, behavior, and training to help clients address their pets’ problem behaviors. You can find more information about Synergy Behavior Solutions on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with...

On this episode, I  talk with Devo Hier of PurriPaw.  We talk about how Devo is fostering harmony between humans and felines by dispelling common misconceptions about cat behavior. You can find more information about PurriPaw on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would...

On this episode, I  talk with Sassafras Lowrey of Introvert Circus.  Sassafras is an award-winning author and trick dog trainer. We talk about her books, training philosophy and her award-winning Newfoundland, Sirius. You can find more information about Sassafras and Introvert Circus on their website and by following them on Instagram , Facebook and YouTube . I hope you enjoy this episod...

On this episode, I  talk with Whitney Gassaway of Revive Animal Massage.  We talk about how Whitney became an animal massage practitioner and how massage can benefit our furry friends. You can find more information about Revive Animal Massage on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this p...

On this episode, I  talk with Elizabeth Entenman of Shampooch Dog Wash.  We talk about what inspired Elizabeth to start Shampooch and how she  created an environment where all dogs can feel comfortable getting a bath. You can find more information about Shampooch Dog Wash on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry...

On this episode, I  talk with Angela Medlin of House Dogge.  We talk about what inspired Angela to start House Dogge, her passion for sustainable materials for her products and what it was like to be on Oprah's Favorite Things list. You can find more information about House Dogge on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your fu...

On this episode, I  talk with Christie Drew of Clyde Dog Treats.  Christie talks about what inspired her to create Clyde Dog and how she sources her locally grown human-grade ingredients. You can find more information about Clyde Dog Treats on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. Hopefully with a bag of...

On this episode, I talk with Jennifer Adams of Fences for Fido. Jennifer discusses how she got involved with Fences for Fido and how the organization helps dogs who spend the majority of their day on a chain. Fences for Fido creates a fenced space with a dog house so the dog can roam free in the yard and ultimately bring the family closer together.  You can find more information about Fences...

On this episode, I talk with Hayley Martinez CPDT-KA of Nakama Dog Training. Hayley talks about how she got started in dog training, her philosophy, and what a training session looks like when you work with her.  We also talk about why she is passionate about fear-free, science-based positive reinforcement training and how it informs her process. You can find more information about Nakama Dog...

On today's episode, I talk a little about our Holiday Gift Guide . I split the gift guide into four parts: Dog Edition, Dog-Lover Edition, Donations Edition, and Services/Experiences Edition. Check it out and enter to win one of two prizes.  Prize #1 : A matching dog bandana and facemask from Butthead Bandanaz. Prize #2 : A photography session with Kim Hoshal Photography that includes a 60-mi...

On this episode, I talk with Kim Woodell and Dr. Mike Salewski of Patika Pets. Kim and Dr. Mike talk about how they developed their pet cleaning products and what makes them so different from other products on the market. They also discuss some exciting products that are coming soon. You can find more information about Patika Pets on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook . I...

On this episode, I talk with Heather Macfarlane of Wild Pet Provisions. Heather discusses how she took the knowledge she gained after 10 years as a vet tech and created a pet nutrition consulting business and then grew that into a brick-and-mortar location to focus on pet nutrition. You can find more information about Wild Pet Provisions on their website and by following her on Instagram and Faceb...

On this episode, I talk with Molly Neher from Atlas Assistance Dogs. Molly talks about how Atlas helps owners train their own dogs to become the assistance dogs that they need. She shares the challenges, such as cost and timing,  that people may encounter when trying to obtain a service dog through the usual channels. Molly also shares how she trained her dog to be her service dog. You can fi...

On this episode, I  talk with Amy Sacks, founder and Executive Director of The Pixie Project. Amy tells us about all of the great things that they are doing to help the pets of Portland and what makes them unique. You can find more information about The Pixie Project on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best frien...

On this episode, I will talk with Holly Cook of Holly Cook Photography. She talks about how she got started in dog photography and what inspired her to create her first book, "Send Me" . You can find more information about Holly, Holly Cook Photography, and her book projects on her website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook . I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. I...

On this episode, I speak with Norman Duffett of Friends of Wallace Park. We talk about everything that the organization is doing to help keep the park clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. The idea to create the group came during a conversation in the dog park. Norman also discusses the upkeep of the dog park area. You can find more information about Friends of Wallace Park and how you can become...

On this episode, I  talk with Ute Luppertz of Pet's Point of View. We discuss how she facilitates the bond between people and animals. Ute also talks about being a holistic healing coach for animals, a senior pet specialist, a pet death doula, and an animal communicator.  You can find more information about Pet's Point of View on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebo...