Paws and Perros

May 09 2023

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If you are a dog, cat, or animal lover this is the show for you. Have you ever wondered how to foster animals, how to begin an animal rescue or pet based business when you don’t have the time, or simply how to become the best pet owner out there? Well search no more. I’m your host Raquel Cid. I’m from NYC, Dominican American and I’ve been fostering since 2018 with no formal dog or cat experience. Each week I will deconstruct the world of animal rescue. You’ll get to hear from me and the amazing people who are saving fury lives, impacting humans, and how you can do it too. We need more doers in the world and this podcast will equip you with the how, so you can focus on your why. To our cuddle friends, this is for you.

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Adopting Two Cats from Egypt with Award-Winning Author & 58 time StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks |

May 09 2023 42 mins

GUESTMatthew Dicks is the author of Someday is Today, as well as the bestselling author of 6 novels and two books of nonfiction, including Storyworthy. He is a record 58-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 9-time GrandSLAM champion.Today we have him on to talk about his two adopted cats from Egpyt!How they found their dream cats on PetfinderAdopting cats without ever meeting them in per

3 Days To Rescue A Dog Or Be Put To Sleep | Listener Liz Melendez shares How She Saved A Dog From Puerto Rico

Apr 25 2023 38 mins

Today we have a special interview with a Paws and Perros listener - Elizabeth Melendez from NYC–who grew up with dogs and currently has two fur babies.Listening to Paws and Perros podcast motivated her to step in and save two dogs in Puerto Rico, with only a 1-week timeline, while she was in the US.LISTEN OUT FOR How she saved a Dog abroad (now named Millie) while only having 1 w

Helping Domestic Violence Survivors And Their Dogs | Founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation

Apr 11 2023 40 mins

Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence AND their Dogs!LISTEN OUT FOR How founder, Orazie merged her passion for animals & people to help survivors of domestic violenceHow social media and the pandemic helped her foundationFrom a 20+ year public health career to pursuing pet based business after the pandemic Starting a boarding facilityCreating a network through social media How

How To Protect Your Child From Dog Attacks | All Dog Owners Should Know

Mar 28 2023 54 mins

Babies & Dogs and How to Keep Your Children Safe. Today we have Bryan, a professional Dog Trainer of 40 years chat with us on practical ways to keep your children safe when you co exist with dogs + children. He is the author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog.LISTEN OUT FOR-From training Dolphins to Dogs-Misc

If You Rescued A Street Dog | From Belgium to Peru

Mar 07 2023 37 mins

Maya moved from Belgium to Peru temporarily and what has now turned into 7+ years later. She rescued 2 street dogs and share with us her experience.Listen out for:Why female dogs are not wanted in PeruFrom street dog to having a home- Nina’s storyStarting a dog sitting community with her friendsFrom dog sitting to pet parentTips when rescuing a street dogFrom street dog to office

So You Want To Be A Veterinarian? | Fireside chat with 2 Vets

Feb 21 2023 37 mins

Hola Mi Gente! Welcome to Season 3. On today's episode I chat with 2 Veterinarians who share their journey. This is a must listen to if you are thinking of becoming a Vet or are currently a Vet Student. It's also inspiring if you've ever been told YOU are not good enough to pursue your passion. As a pet parent it was humbling to hear the challenges vets go through as

Teddy Loses His Ears | What Would Happen If You Foster Failed?

Nov 15 2022 31 mins

Have you ever thought of writing a children's book? Have you ever thought of what life could be like if you fostered and foster failed? Well listen up!Listen out for Teddy’s story , Why the author. Christine started fosteringFostering a litter of kittens with her children during the pandemicFoster Failing with TeddyHow fostering could lead you to your perfect petWriting a ch

Who Will Let The Dogs Out? | Fostering 100 Dogs with Children

Nov 08 2022 28 mins

Cara has fostered over 100 dogs and now has a non profit named Who Will Let the Dogs Out! Listen out for How a visit to a shelter in North Carolina led her to start Who WIll Let The Dogs OutFostering over 100 dogs, with childrenHow you can make an impact, even if you don’t have the timeHow to leverage your talents to helpLinks:Who Will Let The Dogs Out WebsiteWWLTDO InstagramAmbe

The Secret Afterlife Of Pets | What You Didn't Know About Pets And The Afterlife

Nov 01 2022 31 mins

If you or someone you know has lost a pet, Rob Gutro a pet medium has some words of encouragement for you! Losing a fur baby is never easy and Rob hopes to provide support to anyone who is grieving the loss of their dog, cat, horse or any domesticated animal.Listen out for:How he became a pet medium How he helps pet parents who with griefPets in the afterlifeHow pets communicate fr

Hurricane Ian Animal Rescue Project | Join Me Along With 7 Other Animal Lovers

Oct 25 2022 25 mins

Cat-vocates welcomed! Today's episode is a bit different and exciting! There are multiple folks on the podcast sharing with you all a fundraiser we are hosting in partnership with Inspire Unity. We are raising funds for animals impacted by Hurricane Ian in Naples Florida!The main host today is Michelle Fern from Cattitude Podcast! You will hear from a couple of amazing people