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A resource for Portland pet parents to discover pet businesses and non-profits in and around the Portland area. I will also be discussing training tips, best of lists for all things pets, and upcoming pet events in the area. If you want to connect with other pet parents, join our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection I am your host, Kim Hoshal. I am the owner of Kim Hoshal Photography specializing in creating beautiful wall art of your furry best friend in the great outdoors and Butthead Bandanaz, an over-the-collar bandana company for active dogs with attitude.

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    • Mar 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


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    Interview with Paul Mardesich and Audry Henniger of Neighbor Pet Food formerly Fetch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 21:17


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Paul Mardesich and Audry Henniger of Neighbor Pet Food  formerly Fetch. Stay tuned to hear about all the new and exciting things happening at Neighbor Pet Food. It is more than just a name change. You can find more information about Neighbor Pet Food on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faceboo⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.New customers who use code pdxconnections will get a 50% discount on their first order.  They will also send PDX Pet Connections $100 to donate to a rescue for each new subscriber.  If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Jenny Sullivan of Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 28:18


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Jenny Sullivan of Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon. Stay tuned to hear how they are helping senior dogs find the perfect new forever home with their foster-based rescue. You can find more information about Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Julie Heally of CatNip Takeout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 20:57


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Julie Heally of CatNip Takeout. Stay tuned to hear how she has turned the average catnip toy into whimsical food-inspired shapes that will delight you and your cat. You can find more information about CatNip Takeout on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Patrice Snook of Snook's Pet Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 19:48


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Patrice Snook of Snook's Pet Products. Stay tuned to hear how she started by creating sweet potato chews as a healthy and safe alternative to rawhides and turned it into a business that not only offers sweet potatoes but also supplements and bath products for dogs. You can find more information about Snook's Pet Products on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Robynn Harris of Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 34:16


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Robynn Harris of Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd . Stay tuned to hear how they are providing guidance for pets and their humans navigating end-of-life issues as well as offering a variety of ethical, science-based dog training for dogs and humans of any age. You can find more information about the Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Unexpected Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 15:35


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I am back with Jen Brown from Tender Paws Hospice. If you listened to the last episode, we teased that there was an interesting connection between us that brought things around full circle. We talk a lot about how we connect with others in the pet community on this show, but this is one connection I didn't see coming. I hope you enjoy it. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Jen Brown of Tender Paws Hospice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 31:06


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Jen Brown of Tender Paws Hospice. Stay tuned to hear how she can help you navigate from chronic disease care all the way through end-of-life planning. Jen shares how to make your goodbye beautiful. You can find more information about Tender Paws Hospice on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Marc Halprin of Dr.HempDog

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 48:59


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Marc Halprin of Dr.HempDog. Stay tuned to hear about how they took their desire to help their dog Coool with joint pain and turned it into Dr.HempDog to create full spectrum organically grown hemp oil products. You can find more information about Dr.HempDog on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Dr. Jennifer Conrad of The Paw Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 52:54


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dr. Jennifer Conrad of The Paw Project. Stay tuned to hear about how they are spreading the word about the scandals of declawing in the US. We also discuss the film, American Cats: The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly whose aim is to get the truth out to cat lovers across the US about this cruel practice. You can find more information about The Paw Project on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and YouTube. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Jaclyn Leedy of Mutts Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 50:01


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Jaclyn Leedy of Mutts Coffee. Stay tuned to hear about how they are using their love of coffee to help dogs in rescue. You can find more information about Mutts Coffee on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Maria Rosa of Great Pyrs and Paws Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 28:27


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Maria Rosa of Great Pyrs and Paws Rescue. Stay tuned to hear about how they specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of unwanted, displaced, and neglected Great Pyrenees along with other Livestock Guardian dogs. You can find more information about Homeward Bound Pets on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Casey Shook of Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 27:50


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Casey Shook of Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society. Stay tuned to hear about Oregon's first no-kill shelter and how they are continuing to help pets lives through adoption and community outreach. You can find more information about Homeward Bound Pets on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Candace Greenwood of 2 Bullies Bakery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 21:04


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Candace Greenwood of 2 Bullies Bakery. Stay tuned to hear how they are creating treats with the goal of improving your dog's overall health and well-being.. You can find more information about 2 Bullies Bakery on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Kristen Martin of Bring! Treats for Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 23:16


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kristen Martin of Bring! Treats for Dogs . Stay tuned to hear how they create specialty gourmet dog treats and serve them from Portland's first doggie food cart. You can find more information about Bring! Treats for Dogs on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on Facebook and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

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    Interview with Dianna Fish of Doggie Style Candles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 14:18


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dianna Fish of Doggie Style Candles. Stay tuned to hear about their luxury soy candles with a personal canine touch. You can find more information about Doggie Style Candles on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Coral Thomas of Dearest Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 12:23


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Coral Thomas of Dearest Creatures. Stay tuned to hear how they are offering a safe, loving home for abused, neglected, and unwanted animals. You can find more information about Dearest Creatures on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 19:48


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows. Stay tuned to hear how you can hire her to be your pet's plus one at your wedding or your next event so you and your pet can have a great time with no stress about your pet's needs. You can find more information about Tails and Vows 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 29:43


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine. Stay tuned to hear how they strive to instill a strong bond between dog and owner, grow an understanding of all the factors that can contribute to a dog's behavior, and create an environment where the dog can make choices. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities. Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out. ⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

    Interview with Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 16:31


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental. Stay tuned to hear about how they specialize in your pet's oral health intending to have a positive effect on your pet's overall health and make the process easier and more accessible to the community. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. *Special Note: If you call in April to make a dental cleaning appointment, mention this podcast to receive $100 off your service. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities. Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out. https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

    Interview with Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 34:04


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue. Stay tuned to hear about how they rescue small animals of all kinds even ones needing neonatal and bottle-feeding care. Plus they help keep people and their animals together by helping coordinate a variety of resources. You can find more information about Hazel's House Rescue 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 25:46


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply. Stay tuned to hear about how Michael was inspired to create the first ever (in the nation) secondhand pet supply business. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook, and LinkedIn⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Kim and William talk Pet-Friendly Holiday Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 31:21


    On this episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we discuss some of the fun events that you can do with your furry companions during the holidays. Below you will find detailed info. November Lights and Leashes Winter wonderland Lights Monday, November 27th and Wednesday, November 29th https://winterwonderlandportland.com/special-events/ There will be two periods for tickets, 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Tickets cost $15 per General Admission Adult Ticket and $5 for General Admission Kids ticket (ages 6 – 12). Children 5 and under are free. Benefits the Sunshine Division Oregon Gardens Lights, Silverton Market and Holiday Bazaar Holiday Bazaar and visits with Santa- Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 from 10am-3pm https://www.oregongarden.org/holiday-bazaar/ Adults: $8Garden members always free. Silverton Christmas Market https://silvertonchristmasmarket.com/ November 17 – December 31, 2023 (Closed Nov. 22-23 & Dec. 24-25) Monday-Thursday- $15, Friday-Saturday $20 and Sunday $18 entry fee Artshitz Monday, November 20th and Monday, December 18th from 6pm-10pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artshitz-art-flea-market-tickets-576567357487 Free The High Water Mark Lounge Thanks-Giving Pie Pickup Party November 20th, 4pm-7pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-family-real-estate-community-event-thanks-giving-pie-pickup-party-tickets-742756503697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2WROM65KrlGVR_9Q9Eo2ctwVga3rMLsbWEwmGM-mU_JLlBhmESTn9A8pc There will be free pie, hot drinks and music They will have adoptable dogs and a food drive Santa Paws Pet Photos November 25th, 1pm-3pm Location: Diamond Dogs Grooming Salon $15 Benefitting Street Savvy Dog Rescue There will also be treats by Sugah's Cookies and Cakes Downtown Experience Tree Lighting-November 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm Free Saturday Market Saturdays, 10am-5pm through December 23rd Open every day the week before Christmas (Festival of the Last Minute) The Benson The perfect place to have lunch or a cocktail while enjoying downtown Beautiful decorations and Massive gingerbread house premiering November 29th Pet photos at Washington Square Mall Monday, November 27th and December 4th from 4pm-7pm https://www.shopwashingtonsquare.com/santaphotos Packages start at $40 Pet Photos at Bridgeport Village Tuesday, November 28th, December 5th and 12th from 4pm-7pm https://amusemattebooksanta.com/bridgeport-village/ Packages start at $20 December Christmas Ships December 1st- 17th, times and routes vary https://www.christmasships.org/ Free Columbia and Willamette Rivers Oregon Humane Society Santa Paws Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 11AM-3PM $20 Subaru Dealers around the Portland Metro Area https://www.oregonhumane.org/santa-paws/ Benefits Oregon Humane Society Pet Photos with Santa Paws and festivities Sunday, December 10th, 10am-3pm https://www.pawteam.org/calendar/2023/10/12/photos-with-santa-paws $15 donation Benefits PAW Team Pet Photos with Santa Theresa's Country Feed and Pet in Wood Village https://www.facebook.com/tcfpwoodvillage/ December 10 from 12pm-4pm Free Farmington Gardens Holiday Market and Santa Photos Saturday, December 10th, 12:30pm-3pm https://farmingtongardens.com/event/holiday-market-w-santa-2/2022-12-10/ Free to go to the market Santa photo $15 Peacock Lane Pedestrian-only nights will be December 15, 16, and 17. https://www.peacocklane.org/faq Free Food no-nos for pets .https://be.chewy.com/what-can-dogs-not-eat/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12473032557&utm_content=118814524259&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8eqBhD3ARIsAIe-buPWcx8DCK3gnVVFv1O5oe6cikF0THcm7V9xKpXAWvKjLz498lBmG88aAuv1EALw_wcB If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Celebrating 100 episodes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 43:42


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we are celebrating our 100th episode. My husband, sound editor, and composer, William joins me as we look back at how it all began and what we learned along the way. This episode is dedicated to my original co-host, Lucas who went to the Rainbow Bridge. You can find more information about William on his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If this is the first time you are hearing about Kim Hoshal Photography or Butthead Bandanaz, you can check them out here...kimhoshalphotography.com and buttheadbandanaz.com I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. We will be back with Season 5 in a little while so stayed tuned and be sure to check out the Facebook group. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Kimber Hysell of Waggin' Tails Search and Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 22:47


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kimber Hysell of Waggin' Tails Search and Rescue. Stay tuned to hear how they help pet parents locate their lost dogs with methods that have brought home over 600 dogs to date. You can find more information about Waggin' Tails Search and Rescue 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Chuck Spidell of Pooch Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 30:43


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Chuck Spidell of Pooch Patrol. Stay tuned to hear about their boarding, daycare, and drop-in services, and more with a specialty in rescue, senior, and anxious dogs and cats. You can find more information about Pooch Patrol 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Kerri Russell of Body Balance for Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 20:36


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kerri Russell of Body Balance for Pets. Stay tuned to hear how Kerri uses Whole Energy Body Balance and Reiki to improve your animal's emotional health and mobility. You can find more information about Body Balance for Pets 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Denise Woods and her team from The Pampered Pet Lodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 31:10


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Denise Woods and her team from The Pampered Pet Lodge. Stay tuned to hear how they have created a customized pet boarding business specifically to meet the needs of elderly and special needs pets. You can find more information about The Pampered Pet Lodge 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

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    Interview with Mark Gibbs of Scoop Soldiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 15:04


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Mark Gibbs of Scoop Soldiers. Stay tuned to hear how your yard could be poop free and sanitized with just a phone call. Not only that, but they also share a photo of your locked gate after they leave so you have peace of mind knowing that your yard is clean and secured. You can find more information about Scoop Soldiers 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Denise Dunlavy, Animal Communicator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 31:35


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Denise Dunlavy, Animal Communicator and Animal Massage Therapist. In this episode, how she can help you uncover the root of your dog's behavior, if your beloved cat has anything to relay from the other side, and how animal massage can help your pet live a better life. You can find more information about Denise on her ⁠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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠Facebook group⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Virginia Borden of OCCRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 42:21


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Virginia Borden of On Call Community Rescue for Animals. Stay tuned to hear how they assist first responders and citizens in Multnomah County with the aid and transport of animals in emergencies. You can find more information about OCCRA on their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. Other links to ways you can help. AMAZON WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33B6G3HTGQO7H?ref_=wl_sharePATREON:https://www.patreon.com/OCCRA?fan_landing=trueVOLUNTEER APPLICATION:https://www.occrapdx.org/get-involved.html If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Marie Boisvert of Rabbit Advocates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 32:43


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Marie Boisvert of Rabbit Advocates. Stay tuned to hear about the variety of services they offer for the bunny community including adoption, education, bunny dating, and bunny spa days. You can find more information about Rabbit Advocates on their ⁠website⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Natalie Miller of Fuzzy Bunz Treatz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 28:08


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Natalie Miller of Fuzzy Bunz Treats. Stay tuned to hear how they create quality treats that are safe and nutritious for small animals while raising money to help even more. You can find more information about Fuzzy Bunz on their website, ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Carrie Niemiec of the Portland Metro Canine Disc Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 23:51


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Carrie Niemiec of the Portland Metro Canine Disc Club . Stay tuned to hear how they offer a fun and competitive to take your backyard game of frisbee to the next level while strengthening the bond with your dog and making new friends. You can find more information about the Portland Metro Canine Disc Club on Facebook⁠ and on Instagram.  You can also learn more about K9 Frisbee sports at the national website. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Darin Campbell of Working Dogs Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 52:11


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Darin Campbell of Working Dogs Oregon. Stay tuned to hear how they are helping to educate people about working dogs of all kinds as well as providing K9s for various service jobs from police work to victim support.  You can find more information about Working Dogs Oregon 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠Facebook group⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Lindsey Quinn of Oregon Dog Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 21:45


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Lindsey Quinn of Oregon Dog Rescue. Stay tuned to hear how they help dogs from overcrowded rescues, owner surrenders. and high-kill shelters find the perfect forever home. You can find more information about Oregon 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 you would like to help raise money for the Oregon Dog Rescue and have your dog published in an international dog photography book than keep reading to find out more. Tails of the World, The Book features 65 pet photographers from around the world. 100% of the photo session fees and book sales go to help pets in need. The session fee of $99 will go to benefit the Oregon Dog Rescue. Your session will include a custom photography session with Kim Hoshal Photography and one of your dog's portraits will appear in the Tails of the World, The Book. The book will be coming out in the Spring of 2024 and will benefit Second Chance Animal Rescue. There are only 10 spots available. Once I have reviewed the application, you will be notified that you have been accepted for your dog to take part in this international project. Things to consider: -Do you live in the Portland area? -Is your dog motivated by treats, funny sounds, or toys? -Are they outgoing and not too shy? (These are quicker sessions than normal so I don't get my usual warm-up time) -Are you available on any of the following days for either early morning or early evening shoots? May 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th or June 4th or 11th If you said yes to all of these then your dog sounds like a perfect fit for this project. Just click the link below to apply for your dog's chance to take part in this amazing project. https://form.jotform.com/230796746364165 If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Paul Mardesich and Scott Waggener of Fetch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 18:17


    On this bonus episode, I welcome back Paul Mardesich of Fetch and his new General Manager/Head of Operations, Scott Waggener. Fetch has some great new things in the works that they wanted to share like their new veterinarian advisory board, some of their rescue partnerships, and more. To keep up with all of the exciting things happening at Fetch, you can check out their website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Shawn and Dan Lioy-Ryan of Cats in the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 46:48


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Shawn and Dan Lioy-Ryan of Cats in the City. Stay tuned to hear how they created a business that focuses on cat-only services like cat boarding, sitting, grooming, and more.  Honestly, they don't give me enough words to list everything they do to pamper cats and the humans that love them. You can find more information about Cats in the City 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠Facebook group⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Dianne Lamberty of Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 30:00


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dianne Lamberty of Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary. Dianne has been a long-time volunteer and is very passionate about the sanctuary's work. She discusses how they provide a loving, permanent home to at-risk animals from various situations to allow them to thrive. You can find more information about Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠Facebook group⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Kimberly Gehl of Alice in Bunderland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 17:07


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Kimberly Gehl of Alice in Bunderland. Kimberly talks about how she took her love for rabbits and turned it into a pop-up shop that focuses on hard-to-find and unique items for rabbits and the people that love them. You can find more information about Alice in Bunderland 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Brad Clinthorne of Steve's Real Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 39:54


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Brad Clinthorne of Steve's Real Food. Stay tuned to hear how they have made feeding a balanced fresh raw diet convenient and affordable. You can find more information about Steve's Real Food 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Karen Kraus of the Feral Cat Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 28:11


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Karen Kraus of the Feral Cat Coalition. Karen talks about how they are improving the welfare and decreasing the population of feral cats through their spay and neuter program and how you can help. You can find more information about the Feral Cat Coalition 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Mary Renouf of Harmony New Beginnings Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 30:52


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Mary Renouf of Harmony New Beginning Animal Rescue. Mary talks about their work rescuing animals of many sizes as well as their dedication to helping people dealing with mental and emotional issues through animal therapy. You can find more information about Harmony New Beginnings Rescue on their website and by following them on Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Billy Hoekman of Green Juju

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 28:03


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Billy Hoekman of Green Juju. In this episode, Billy discusses their fresh whole food products and treats that you can add to your pet's diet to improve their quality of life. You can find more information about Green Juju 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Erin Frantz of Rainbow Bridge Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 19:54


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Erin Frantz of Rainbow Bridge Hearts. In this episode, Erin talks about how they got start making custom glass pet memorials and how you can work with them to create a beautiful memorial to honor a special pet in your life. You can find more information about Rainbow Bridge Hearts 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Dr. Clara Medalen of Cloudberry Lane Animal Chiropractic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 23:27


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dr. Clara Medalen of Cloudberry Lane Animal Chiropractic. In this episode, Dr. Clara talks about how she decided to focus on treating pets and what makes her specialty clinic so different. You can find more information about Cloudberry Lane Animal Chiropractic 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 of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Pet Communicator, Shawna Marie Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 27:50


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Pet Communicator, Shawna Marie Fischer. In this episode, Shawna talks about her dog, Luna who was the inspiration for the work she does today. Shawna uses her talents to help pet parents communicate with the pets, both the ones currently with us and those that have passed. She also offers massage, healing energy treatments, and assists with finding lost pets. You can find more information about Shawna on her website and by following them on Instagram, Facebook, and on YouTube. To find out more about Luna and her journey with Shawna that informed so much of what she does, check out her book, Soulmate Dog. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    Interview with Kyle Camberg of The Sunshine Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 20:03


    On this special episode, I am joined by Kyle Camberg of The Sunshine Division. The Sunshine Division provides free emergency food and clothing to families and individuals in a time of crisis. One of their big annual fundraisers is the Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway. The event is a drive-through light show, but one night every year they close the track to all vehicles so you can walk the displays with your furry best friend. The Lights and Leashes event is on Tuesday, November 29th from 4:15pm-9:30pm. All well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome to join in on the fun. For tickets to this fun and furry event, check out their website. If you have enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about all things pet in Portland, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. Come join the fun.

    Interview with Ashley Drew with Pet Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 10:46


    On this special episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I was joined by Ashley Drew, National Director of Special Events and Field Development. Pet Partners provides emotional support and comfort animals to assist people going through a crisis event. They are currently getting ready to do their charity fundraiser to help pay for the program. It is the World's Largest Pet Walk. To learn more about Pet Partners and how you can participate in the walk, you can visit their website or the walk page. To keep up on all their latest news, you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. If you have enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about all things pet in Portland, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. Come join the fun.

    Interview with Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 6:38


    On this special episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I was joined by Tyler Malek co-founder and Head Ice Cream Maker at Salt & Straw. Salt & Straw has just released a dog-friendly ice cream called a pup cup. It is available online currently but will be available in stores starting with their kick-off celebration for National Dog Day. Hope to see you all there. If you have enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about all things pet in Portland, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. Come join the fun.

    Canine Community Carnival at Garden Home Recreation Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 9:11


    On this special episode, I am joined by Jennifer Chapin and Karol Johnston of the Garden Home Recreation Center. The center is having a Canine Community Carnival on Sunday, August 21st from 10 am-1 pm at the Recreation Center at 7475 SW Oleson Rd Portland, OR 97223. There will be vendors of all kinds, lots of fun activities for every family member, those with four legs and with two, and a raffle for amazing prizes. To learn more about the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District, check out their website at http://www.thprd.org/. If you have enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about all things pet in Portland, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. Come join the fun.

    Interview with Dylan Lawrence of The Howliday Inn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 48:22


    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Dylan Lawrence of The Howliday Inn. Stay tuned to hear about how they create a fun and safe environment where your dog can stay and play. You can find more information about The Howliday Inn on their website and by following them on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend. That's a wrap on Season 3. Thank you to all of the listeners and guests who have joined us this season. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our Facebook group and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

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