Petspace Podcast

Jan 07 2025 27 ep. 40 mins

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What was the moment you knew your life would never be the same because of an animal? Whether it was a childhood pet or a connection made at a time you least expected, animals can shape and transform our lives in incredible ways.

Brought to you by Wallis Annenberg Petspace, the PetSpace podcast is here to explore the human-animal bond and these undeniable experiences with celebrity guests, industry professionals, and your everyday animal lovers.

Learn more about Wallis Annenberg PetSpace on our website annenbergpetspace.org.

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Episode 26 - Best Of Vol.2

Jan 07 2025 71 mins

We made it to the new year, can you believe it? To celebrate, we’re looking back at the second half of the episodes that brought us here, with highlights from PetSpace Podcast episodes 11-20.Guests include viral sensations, trailblazers in animal welfare, and more folks fighting the good fight to raise awareness and make the world a better place – for us, and for all our furry

Episode 25 - Best Of Vol.1

Dec 17 2024 65 mins

2024 is almost over, which means it’s a perfect time to look back at the episodes of the podcast that got us here. Today, we’re celebrating our first full year on the air by diving back into our favorite moments from our first 10 episodes.This eclectic collection of guests has really helped us explore just how broad the world of rescue can be…and how many unique humans it tak

Episode 24 - Aimee Sadler

Oct 01 2024 42 mins

For some shelters and rescues, “every dog every day” might only be an aspiration, but for Aimee Sadler, it defines her entire approach to canine enrichment. As CEO of Dogs Playing For Life, Aimee has traveled the country to introduce shelters to the idea of playgroups, a perfect way for dogs to get their ya-ya’s out; in doing so, Aimee has changed the experience of tens of th

Episode 23 - Wesley Swainston

Sep 03 2024 28 mins

Wesley Swainston is on the run – literally – to help shelter dogs get the exposure they need to find their forever homes. You may have seen him on TikTok or Instagram, inviting you to join him on a run as he gives a dog a much-needed break from a kennel at a shelter. Wesley’s videos combine his lifelong passion for volunteering with his more recently found skills in dog train

Episode 22 - Thom Mcallum

Aug 06 2024 29 mins

There’s beauty in everything, even a litter of rambunctious puppies, running through their own poop. And for videographer Thom McCallum, capturing the beauty and joy of fostering is just one part of the job – because ultimately, Thom’s role is to say farewell to as many pups as possible, so he can continue to make room for more little lives to come into his home.On this episo

Episode 21 - Sterling Davis aka The Trap King

Jul 09 2024 44 mins

Many people would gladly settle for a successful career in music, but for Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, rapping was merely a stepping stone towards his true calling: TNR and community cat management. After doing years of outreach and education, Sterling founded TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions in 2017. Today, his nonprofit continues to champion TNR and provide trapping resources to r

Episode 20 - Jess Rona

Jun 11 2024 38 mins

Let’s be real: dog groomers are the unsung heroes of the pet industry. They’re the ones who battle through the matted coats, risk life and limb to clip nails, and make it look so easy to keep our pets well-maintained, happy, and healthy. And who better to talk about dog grooming than Jess Rona, groomer to the stars and a star in her own right? As an aspiring comedian, Jess foun

Episode 19 - Kelsey Darragh

May 14 2024 44 mins

Sometimes, the rescue world can be heavy. But today’s guest – creator, filmmaker, and author Kelsey Darragh – somehow captures the most magical moments, especially with her ever rotating cast of foster dogs. Admittedly, Kelsey was a pro at saying goodbye… until Hippo came along. She shares how one dog seemingly changed her life for nothing but the best and how she continues

Episode 18 - Vanessa Villela

Apr 30 2024 33 mins

Not all rescue stories are “love at first sight”; often, it’s simply about helping an animal in need, and the bond that grows from there. Sometimes that electric feeling is undeniable where you know that you and your pet-to-be are absolutely perfect for each other. That’s what happened when Vanessa Villela met her cat, Osita, here at PetSpace.On this episode of the PetSpace

Episode 17 - Brett Yates

Apr 16 2024 40 mins

Our guest on today’s episode, Brett Yates, is involved in more pet-friendly initiatives than you can shake a stick at. Pet-inclusive housing? You’ve got it. Community outreach and support? Throw it on the list. Research to incentivize and rapidly develop a single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant that would change spay/neuter practices forever? Yeah, why not? As the CEO of the Michel