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Lured in by a blackboard sign on the street in Davia's neighborhood announcing “Spotlight on Black Entrepreneurs,” we enter the creative and growing world of Black-Owned Pet Businesses. Lick You Silly dog treats, Trill Paws enamel ID Tags, The Dog Father of Harlem's Doggie Day Spa, gorgeous rainbow beaded Dog Collars from The Kenya Collection, Sir Dogwood luxurious modern dog-wear.Chaz Olajide of Sir Dogwood wasn't finding communities of pet owners or pet businesses owned by people of color. “I did a deep dive into the statistics —I just wanted to see if maybe I was an outlier, like maybe the reason why I'm not seeing more diversity in these companies is because maybe the demand isn't out there. Actually, you know, that's not really the case.”“The dog training world—it's a white dominated space. It's kind of male dominated, too,” says Taylor Barconey of Smart Bitch Dog Training in New Orleans. “On our profile on Instagram we have Black Lives Matter, it's been there for a year now. Before 2020, we would have not felt comfortable putting that up at risk of losing our business because people would have blacklisted us. But now, we feel like we can finally breathe and be open about things that really matter to us—speaking out against racism and not feeling shy about it.”Brian Taylor, owner of Harlem's Doggy Day Care lost both his uncle and long time mentor to Covid. During the pandemic his business slumped by 80%. So with some help from his pet parents and supporters he decided to hit the road with “The Pup Relief Tour offering grooming services to anyone going through rough times and in need. “All together we had about 63 African American dog groomers that went on tour with us across the country and we groomed over 829 dogs.”Dr. Kwane Stewart, is an African American veterinarian who walks skid row in downtown LA tending the unhoused dogs of unhoused people. He was named CNN's Hero of the Year in 2023.House Dogge in LA — artisanal dog tees, hoodies, toys — is committed to helping unwanted, neglected and abused dogs.This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Black-owned pet business entrepreneurs. There are tons more across America and you can support their businesses and services. Fresh Paws Grooming in Brooklyn. The animal advocates at Iconic Paws, a customized pet portrait gallery with flare. Pardo Paws in Georgia, an all natural company with a lotion bar in the shape of a dog paw for dogs with dry noses and paws made of cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, calendula. Precious Paws Dog Grooming in Bloomfield, New Jersey.Little L's Pet Bakery and Boutique in Brooklyn. Scotch and Tea — stylish and durable dog accessories. Bark and Tumble, a luxury and contemporary brand of hand made dog garments in Britain. Pets in Mind a Holistic Pet Supply Store in Coconut Creek, Florida. Beaux & Paws in Newark, Pet Plate — an online black owned pet food delivery service. Duke the Groomer in Chicago, Ava's Pet Palace started by Ava Dorsey, age 13.Most all of these businesses are giving back in some way to their communities working with at-risk youth, taking them in with mentorships and internships that hopefully lead to jobs, and donating generously to shelters and rescues and neighborhood food banks.Produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell. This story was produced and originally aired in 2021.
Send us a textDr. Kwane Stewart's mission is as impactful as it is inspiring. As co-founder of Project Street Vet, he provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals. In this powerful conversation, discover how storytelling and social media have turned his purpose into a movement.✨ What You'll Learn ✔️Why “no judgment, just help” is a mantra that builds trust and empathy. ✔️ How authentic storytelling fuels nonprofit visibility, networking, and growth. ✔️ Dr. Kwane's journey from shelter veterinarian to being celebrated as CNN's Hero of the Year.
Send us a textWhat if one moment could change your entire career path? Dr. Kwane Stewart, founder of Project Street Vet, shares how a chance encounter outside a 7-Eleven transformed his life and his career as a veterinarian. Dr. Stewart found new purpose in providing medical care to the pets of unhoused individuals. Listen to learn more about Dr. Stewart's inspirational journey! Donate here!
Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Kwane Stewart, chief veterinary officer for Kismet pet food. Created by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Kismet an extraordinary pet lifestyle brand. Food is such an important part of their lives, and as such, was a no brainer when it came to their fur babies. All products are formulated by a team of board certified veterinary nutritionists and expert formulators to develop a high quality food for dogs that's as nutritious as fresh – but more convenient and accessibly priced. Meaning all foods are made with real animal proteins, nutrient rich superfoods, essential vitamins and minerals, pre and probiotics for healthy digestion, plus freeze-dried chicken or beef and sweet potato nuggets (a.k.a. nugs). They've even tapped Dr. Kwane Stewart, 2023 CNN Hero of the Year award winner and founder of Project Street Vet, as the brand's Chief Veterinary Officer for his experience in medicine and commitment to animal welfare. Aside from food and treats Kismet has also designed a line of hype-worthy merchandise for the pet parent with oversized sweatshirts, t-shirts and sweats with iconic pet imagery. EPISODE NOTES: This Isn't Kibble, it's Kismet!
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian who provides free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness through his nonprofit, Project Street Vet. Dr. Stewart was named CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year for his outstanding efforts. Tune in as they discuss:What inspired Dr. Kwane Stewart to become a veterinarianThe origin of Project Street Vet and how the organization has evolvedCommon health problems of dogs living on the streets in CaliforniaThe rewards of doing this workHow being named CNN's Hero of the Year has affected his missionThe diverse ways veterinarians can utilize their professional skills and expertiseWhat are some misconceptions about people experiencing homelessness?How companion animals can be a lifeline to their humansAlso on this month's show: Viral trending animal story of the month, featuring Rainbow, the siamese cat who travelled more than 800 miles in search of his family after going missing in Yellowstone National ParkAnimal news, including a groundbreaking new surgery: the first-ever c-section on a North American porcupinePet Health Listener Q&ADo you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!
Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit Jesse and Brittany discuss the new season of "The Boys" on Amazon and the angry right-wingers who seemed to have confused themselves all along, a listener voicemail related to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Alex Jones' bad day and the Sandy Hook graduates pushing for change, Dr. Anthony Fauci's new book and the new anecdotes related to Donald Trump's dumbness, Donald Trump's once 'spiritual advisor' who has been accused of molesting a child, Republican Sam Brown who is running for Senate in Nevada changing his tune about abortion, a comical and tragic weather report that reminded us of Don't Look Up, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Dr. Kwane Stewart! Project Street Vet: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian renowned for his compassionate work helping the pets of people who are homeless. Dr. Stewart, recently named CNN's 'Hero of the Year,' shares his inspirational journey and the profound impact of his work on the lives of both pets and their owners. Join us for an uplifting conversation with a true hero dedicated to making a difference in the world.Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices' is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We'll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.
On this episode University of New Mexico graduate Dr. Kwane Stewart talks about the organization he created, Project Street Vet. Stewart offers judgement-free veterinary care to the pets of people who are unhoused.
On this episode University of New Mexico graduate Dr. Kwane Stewart talks about the organization he created, Project Street Vet. Stewart offers judgement-free veterinary care to the pets of people who are unhoused.
Katee and Kristian are back to discuss the latest Blah Blah episode with Dr. Kwane Stewart. They discuss the deep issues that Kwane talked about and the struggles that veterinarians have. We talk about all the good will that he has done and how inspiring his work is. Join the conversation and comment, like and Subscribe!
CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year, veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart, has long had a passion for helping animals. Yet when a difficult work environment leaves him entirely depleted, he starts to consider walking away from his profession forever. It's only when an unexpected encounter reminds him to return to the fundamentals, that he rediscovers the magic of his craft.Listen to Hrishikesh Hirway's Meditative Story, "Giving myself permission to create": https://listen.meditativestory.com/HrishikeshHirwayPIOVisit Dr. Stewart's website: drkwanestreetvet.com Find Dr. Stewart on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkwane Fine Project Street Vet on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestreetvetDiscover Dr. Stewart's book, What it Takes to Save a Life: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/what-it-takes-to-save-a-life-kwane-stewart?variant=40766843846690Learn more about Dr. Stewart's CNN Hero Award: https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/10/world/cnn-hero-of-the-year-dr-kwane-stewart-homeless-pets/index.htmlIf this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we'd be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us on today's episode of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff, where Katee has an insightful conversation with CNN's Top Hero of 2023, Dr. Kwane Stewart. Dr. Stewart, a renowned veterinarian known for his compassionate care for homeless dogs, shares his experiences, the challenges he faces, and the rewards that come with his profession. Dive into a deep discussion about life, struggles, and the journey, and gain practical knowledge on how to break up a pit bull fight. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!!!
Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News' Jordana Miller reports live from Jerusalem to talk about Mossad Chief vowing to hunt down Hamas members. Amy speaks with 'The Street Vet' Dr.Kwane Stewart who was named CNN Hero of the Year. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan comes on the program to breakdown U-Haul's ranking of the top relocation states. The show wraps with ABC News Correspondent live from London Tom Rivers discussing the runway warning lights being broken at the time of the Japan Airlines fire per reports.
Amy speaks with 'The Street Vet' Dr. Kwane Stewart who was named CNN Hero of the Year for his mission caring for the pets of the California's homeless population.
Amy King is joined by Dr. Kwane Stewart, otherwise known as 'The Street Vet.' Dr. Stewart dedicates his time to helping the pets of those who are homeless in Southern California through free veterinary services, knowing that often, these pets are the only thing keeping people going. Recently named CNN's Hero Of The Year, Dr. Stewart once again showed his dedication and selflessness by taking his prize and splitting it among all ten finalists. Listen to his inspiring story.
Today's podcast is a really special one, as we have on CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year, Dr. Kwane Stewart, a.k.a. “The Street Vet.” Kwane is a veterinarian who provides free veterinary care for the animals society often forgets—the pets of people living without homes.In this heartfelt conversation, Kwane demonstrates the courage it takes to explore the messy edges of emotion, and he opens up about how honoring his feelings propelled him to take life-changing actions. Kwane's story isn't just about animal care; it's a profound narrative on finding purpose, losing sight of it, then finding it again… on a sidewalk outside a Seven-Eleven.His current endeavor, as co-founder of Project Street Vet, is capturing hearts and minds around the world. This initiative provides free veterinary care to pets of the unhoused. In essence, he's creating a movement of care and compassion. In this episode, Kwane walks us through his transformative journey, sharing moving stories of hope, sacrifice, and the human-animal bond. Our conversation also touches on the heavy emotional toll of working in animal shelters, and how Kwane navigated his own mental health challenges. His journey is a testament to the resilience found in living a life of purpose.You don't have to be an animal lover to find Dr. Kwane Stewart's story a compelling exploration of compassion, resilience, and the impact one person can make.You're invited to learn more about Project Street Vet.With Fire, MG-----Order my book, "The First Rule of Mastery" HERE!WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.To check out our exclusive sponsor deals and discounts CLICK HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Kwane Stewart is a veterinarian and the founder of Project Street Vet, a nonprofit organization devoted to caring for the lives of the unhoused. We talk about why he became “The Street Vet”, the first unhoused person he helped, his mental health struggles as a veterinarian, and much more! Click here to donate your time or money to “Project Street Vet”: https://www.projectstreetvet.org Follow Dr. Stewart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwane The Street Vet: https://www.instagram.com/thestreetvet This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to http://www.hellofresh.com/50wife and use code “50wife” for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! This episode is also brought to you by AirDoctor. Go to http://www.airdoctorpro.com and use the code “WIFE” and, depending on the model, you'll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Our next book club book is “From Strength to Strength” by Arthur C. Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X I have WOTP merch! You can buy a brand new Wife of the Party mug, shirt, or a tote bag at https://bertyboyproductions.com/wife-of-the-party If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the podcast feel free to email me from my website at https://bertyboyproductions.com/wife-of-the-party Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!
There are people and pets who are less fortunate than others. Dr. Kwane Stewart wants to help them. On this episode, Dr. Kwane discusses why he started Project Street Vet and how he is helping pets and people who experience homelessness.Tune in to learn:The early days of Dr. Kwane's work on the streets (3:30)The kitten who inspired Dr. Kwane to revamp his shelter (7:00)Why you shouldn't judge individuals who experience homelessness who have pets (8:45)Common issues Dr. Kwane sees in the animals he treats (14:05)Building trust with people and pets (21:14)How you can get involved (24:45)Mentions:Project Street VetLife with Pets is sponsored by Buddies by Blue Buffalo. Learn more at http://lifewithpetspodcast.com/. Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at http://www.mission.org.
Dr. Kwane Stewart is a veterinarian whose work started in hospitals and shelters but later took to the streets. For over a decade, Kwane has been helping the dogs of the unhoused – going up to people on the street and offering his medical help. Now, he and his brother Ian Stewart run the Project Street Vet nonprofit with the mission of providing medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. His new book, What It Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarian's Quest for Healing and Hope, gives first-hand insights into the special dynamics of the relationship that he's observed over his years in the field – and why the bond of the unhoused and their dogs can be stronger than anyone else.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/dr-kwane-stewart - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.
If you've ever had a pet, you felt the profound connection you have with them. Cat, dog, bird, you love your pet, and you want them to live happily. Pet care is a two-way thing — they love you just as much as you love them. And if we can care for animals, we can care for each other too.On this episode of the Radically Loved Podcast, we interview Dr Kwane Stewart, a 25-year practicing veterinarian who shares his journey of becoming the "street vet" after working at a shelter. Their journey highlights why we should always appreciate our loved ones — people and pets alike. Dr Kwane tells his stories of inspiration, kindness, and pet care.If you're someone who advocates for better pet care and loves animals, this episode is for you.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover a vet's eye view into pet care and what it's like in an animal shelter.Learn how and why we should empathize with all people, especially the homeless.Understand when euthanasia for your pet is an act of love.ResourcesAmerican Humane: https://www.americanhumane.org/Fear Free Pets: https://fearfreepets.com/Connect with Tessa Tovar:Website: https://tessatovar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirlRadically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcastsEmail us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaEpisode Highlights[02:40] How Kwane Became “The Street Vet”[10:43] Solving the Problem of Homelessness[16:02] It's Not About Breed[20:21] True Empathetic Pet Care[31:06] The Hardest Journey: Euthanasia[34:25] How Kwane Feels Radically LovedThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement
If you've ever had a pet, you felt the profound connection you have with them. Cat, dog, bird, you love your pet, and you want them to live happily. Pet care is a two-way thing — they love you just as much as you love them. And if we can care for animals, we can care for each other too.On this episode of the Radically Loved Podcast, we interview Dr Kwane Stewart, a 25-year practicing veterinarian who shares his journey of becoming the "street vet" after working at a shelter. Their journey highlights why we should always appreciate our loved ones — people and pets alike. Dr Kwane tells his stories of inspiration, kindness, and pet care.If you're someone who advocates for better pet care and loves animals, this episode is for you.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover a vet's eye view into pet care and what it's like in an animal shelter.Learn how and why we should empathize with all people, especially the homeless.Understand when euthanasia for your pet is an act of love.ResourcesAmerican Humane: https://www.americanhumane.org/Fear Free Pets: https://fearfreepets.com/Connect with Tessa Tovar:Website: https://tessatovar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirlRadically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcastsEmail us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaEpisode Highlights[02:40] How Kwane Became “The Street Vet”[10:43] Solving the Problem of Homelessness[16:02] It's Not About Breed[20:21] True Empathetic Pet Care[31:06] The Hardest Journey: Euthanasia[34:25] How Kwane Feels Radically LovedThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement
Today I wanted to continue to talk about gratitude and how it can change our hearts and the hearts of those around us. This was the case with Dr. Kwane Stewart who stopped one day when he noticed a homeless man's dog was suffering from a severe flea allergy. Stewart was a veterinarian and he offered to treat the man's dog for free. A week later he checked back on the man and the dog and the man said the dog was finally sleeping through the night and he held back tears and said he was too. Stewart was so moved by the man's gratitude that he began to seek out other people experiencing homelessness who needed medical care for their pets. He does it for free and has treated over 400 pets in the last decade.Stewart has founded a non-profit and continues to dedicate more and more time to helping those with pets in need and said that his experience has softened his own heart and his own judgements about people who are living on the streets. Source: Meet Dr. Kwane Stewart projectstreetvet.orgVisit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here
A graduate from the renowned Colorado State University Veterinary program, Dr. Kwane has been a California practicing vet for 22 years. He has worked in nearly every part of the profession - honing his clinical and business expertise. His journey started in '97 as an associate and emergency clinician in San Diego. From there he climbed the ranks quickly, becoming the Chief Medical Officer of Vetco Hospitals, Inc. Later he would take the reins of a struggling municipal shelter as County Veterinarian and reverse one of the worst euthanasia rates in the country. Most recently, he completed a six year stint as the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane, and Director of their legacy program, No Animals Were Harmed®, protecting over 100,000 animals every year around the globe on film and TV sets. Today he serves as the Chief Medical Officer and head Veterinarian for Papaya Pet Care. He has been sought for his expertise by many media outlets and major companies – including Disney, United Airlines and Sea World – for guidance to improve their animal care standards. He is known for his outspoken, compassionate, charismatic and genuine nature. Today, his career has evolved into another new journey. His true calling…helping pets and people in need. Many years ago, during a five-year tenure as a Shelter Veterinarian in a struggling, depressed area of California, Dr. Kwane began to form a true appreciation for those that struggle to afford health care for their pets. One day, on a whim, he headed downtown with some medical supplies. He set up a table near a homeless food bank, and invited anyone with a pet to be examined and treated at no charge. It was the most memorable day of his career. Afterwards, he made more consistent efforts to find Homeless people, wherever they were, and give free medical aid to their pets. Now, years later, his journey is now being chronicled on a new television series, called “The Street Vet”. It follows him as he travels the streets of California helping pets, and people alike, while retrieving some of the most remarkable and inspiring stories of sacrifice and hope. In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Stewart, we cover: The origination of Project Street Vet Working with the homeless and their pets Being committed to care The bond between pet and homeless person How working with the homeless changed the trajectory of Kwane's career Happiness within homelessness Hollywood or homeless: pet lovers are the same Funding veterinary care on the streets The role of pet insurance Making contributions - how can you do it? Kwane's Impact Round! Want to support Project Street Vet? Find out more about the project and donations at: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/ Big thank you to Dr. Kwane Stewart for the amazing work he's doing in the community! To connect with Kwane you can find him in the following places: @drkwane @thestreetvet We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please follow / subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Want to join our community of like-minded Veterinary Professionals? Send an email to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private Veterinary Project Facebook group. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast! - Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM
One of Whitney's dream guests veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet is here to answer every question you've ever had about your pet. They also dive deep on dog cloning, vaccines, pet insurance, and the best way to keep your pets safe. Follow @thestreetvet on instagram to see all of Dr. Kwane's amazing work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What everyday things in our households can be dangerous for our pets? The Street Vet, Dr. Kwane Stewart, joins our host Dr. Natalie Marks to talk about all of the things we want to make sure our pets aren't getting at in our homes.
So many people adopted a new pet during the pandemic and that even includes our own VetScoop crew! Dr. Kwane Stewart adopted his new puppy Cora during the pandemic and just like many of us, he's going through the ups and downs of making sure their life together gets off on the right paw. He joins Dr. Natalie Marks for this VetScoop podcast to talk about what we need to do when we bring a new pet into our home.
In our latest VetScoop podcast, our host Dr. Natalie Marks is joined by Dr. Kwane Stewart. Dr. Stewart is known as The Street Vet for his help with the pets of the homeless in Southern California, but today he is having a cup of coffee with us as we talk about the importance of keeping a watch on our pets' oral health. While Dr. Kwane acknowledges he is not good about brushing his dog's teeth each day, he says we all can find ways to do something to help. He and Dr. Marks talk about what we can do to take better care of our pets' oral health, as well as why this is such an important issue for our pets' overall health.
Lured in by a blackboard sign on the street in Davia’s neighborhood announcing “Spotlight on Black Entrepreneurs,” we enter the creative and growing world of Black-Owned Pet Businesses. Lick You Silly dog treats, Trill Paws enamel ID Tags, The Dog Father of Harlem's Doggie Day Spa, gorgeous rainbow beaded Dog Collars from The Kenya Collection, Sir Dogwood luxurious modern dog-wear. “The dog training world—it’s a white dominated space. It’s kind of male dominated, too,” says Taylor Barconey of Smart Bitch Dog Training in New Orleans. “On our profile on Instagram we have Black Lives Matter, it’s been there for a year now. Before 2020, we would have not felt comfortable putting that up at risk of losing our business because people would have blacklisted us. But now, we feel like we can finally breathe and be open about things that really matter to us—speaking out against racism and not feeling shy about it.” Chaz Olajide of Sir Dogwood wasn’t finding communities of pet owners or pet businesses owned by people of color. “I did a deep dive into the statistics —I just wanted to see if maybe I was an outlier, like maybe the reason why I’m not seeing more diversity in these companies is because maybe the demand isn’t out there. Actually, you know, that’s not really the case.” Brian Taylor, owner of Harlem’s Doggy Day Care lost both his uncle and long time mentor to Covid. During the pandemic his business slumped by 80%. So with some help from his pet parents and supporters he decided to hit the road with “The Pup Relief Tour offering grooming services to anyone going through rough times and in need. “All together we had about 63 African American dog groomers that went on tour with us across the country and we groomed over 829 dogs.” This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Black-owned pet business entrepreneurs. There are tons more across America and you can support their businesses and services. House Dogge in LA — artisanal dog tees, hoodies, toys — committed to helping unwanted, neglected and abused dogs. Dr. Kwane Stewart, an African American veterinarian who walks skid row in downtown LA tending the unhoused dogs of unhoused people. Fresh Paws Grooming in Brooklyn. The animal advocates at Iconic Paws, a customized pet portrait gallery with flare. Pardo Paws in Georgia, an all natural company with a lotion bar in the shape of a dog paw for dogs with dry noses and paws made of cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, calendula. Precious Paws Dog Grooming in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Little L’s Pet Bakery and Boutique in Brooklyn. Scotch and Tea — stylish and durable dog accessories. Bark and Tumble, a luxury and contemporary brand of hand made dog garments in Britain. Pets in Mind a Holistic Pet Supply Store in Coconut Creek, Florida. Beaux & Paws in Newark, Pet Plate — an online black owned pet food delivery service. Duke the Groomer in Chicago, Ava’s Pet Palace started by Ava Dorsey, age 13. Most all of these businesses are giving back in some way to their communities working with at-risk youth, taking them in with mentorships and internships that hopefully lead to jobs, and donating generously to shelters and rescues and neighborhood food banks.
Our Top Vets Talk Pets podcast this week is all about the joys of adoption. Dr. Natalie Marks speaks with Dr. Kwane Stewart, who is known as 'The Street Vet' for his work with homeless people and their pets. Dr. Stewart reveals his evaluation process for finding the right pet for your family as well as how to set yourself up for success once that pet joins your home.