Comfort Creatures

Is a cockroach a pet? What if it hisses and you can enter it in a derby race for a child's birthday? What about a little octopus? Perhaps something bigger like a llama? This week, Alexis tells a few stories about just a few of her childhood pets. Plus, Ella has some childhood pet strories of her own, though they primarily lived inside her mind. Plus, we have a top notch Ready Pet Go from Connor and Jack and some important kitten updates!

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BREAKING NEWS: A top secret group of incredible animal advocates in full camouflage have snuck past the people of Scotland like James Bond and reintroduced some ADORABLE wildcats back into nature! Or that's the way we like to picture it, anyway. Ella gives us the full report this week! Plus, Crumb is having a rough week and Cricket is handling it the grossest way possible, We do a brief introduction to the most famous Mountain Lion in Hollywood, and we have a CAPTIVATING Ready Pet Go from Peter and Wally.

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This week Ella and Alexis are joined by London based celebrity vet Dr Bolu Eso. Dr Bolu trained in Budapest, treated Jaguars in the jungle and loves bichon frise. He shares some insights into his day to day life as a vet, reveals what he wishes people knew about cats and deep dives into other big topics such as burn out and being a person of colour in the animal welfare world. We get serious and silly and we think you're going LOVE it- Dr B is a legend and we are big fans. Also he may have the best ever answer to our final question. Sorry previous guests. Dr B has you Dr Beat.

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We all know all dogs are gorgeous but did you know there's a holiday to celebrate some of the MOST uniquely gorgeous dogs in the world? Every year on June 23rd is Ugliest Dog Day based on the Ugliest Dog Contest that started in California in 1970s. This week, Alexis and Ella review an article that attempts to list the ugliest dog breeds and goes through some of the past conest winners of the festival. Plus, we have some Dr. Doolittle-esque talking bat science and a Ready Pet Go from Rowan and Bella!

If you'd like to follow along here is the link to the ugliest dog breeds article: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Top-10-Ugliest-Dog-Breeds 

And here is the link to the Ugliest Dog Contest winners: https://people.com/pets/the-ugliest-dogs-in-the-world/

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This week, Ella and Alexis take a dive (get it?) into the folklore behind mermaids and dog-people. Of course, by dog-people we mean half-human-half-dogs like the Lupari in Doctor Who, not just people that LIKE dogs. Plus, Ella gives us an animal update on her trip to the Scottish Highlands and we have a modified Ready Pet Go from Erin about her London fox sightings!
Also an update since recording: Alexis has learned that there ARE occasionally foxes in NYC!

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Ella and Alexis have learned the fastest way to make a friend is to ask about their pets, and the SECOND fastest way is to share a love for unusual dreams. Well, this week we got BOTH! Hayley Marie Norman is an actor, writer, podcast host, and most importantly fellow animal lover. We rant about the wrongful stereotypes of cat ladies, learn about rare goat-milk for jaguars, and of course learn all about Hayley's FOUR pets! When you're done listening, don't forget to check out Hayley's new podcast - Datemare with Hayley Marie Norman!

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This week we're talking about TURTLES! Ella and Alexis couldn't open their phones without seeing a video of someone burying their pet turtle or pulling it out of the fridge, so they've gotten to the bottom of why someone might do such a thing! Of course, we had to find some fun turtle mythology to compliment the science as well. Plus, we learn about the oldest documented cat, Jonathan that STILL living old turtle, and have a wonderful Ready, Pet, Go from Jael!

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Ele Woods is a comedian, actress, cat-mum, Great Dane Aunt and woodland nymph. We adore her! She chats to us today about mythological naming conventions, hybridising our animal selves and many many (tragic) mice! Plus, we have in-depth discussion on the French-ness of Basset Hounds and some next level pet names! 

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Last week in London Bluebell and Beth officially became Queens of England- at least that's our version of events. In honour of the Jack Russell's coronation, we take a look at some hilarious and historic royal pets, from highly decorated horses to nameless but nonetheless loved chameleons. Plus a Ready Pet Go from Lydia, Padre and Snuggles!

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Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara, co-hosts of Reading Glasses, are our soul sisters in fantasy nerdom, pet-parenthood and all things slightly goth. They join us this week to discuss talking bears and the etymology of Hermione, as well as telling us all about their wonderful pets, Lucy, Helhammer Potato, Birthday Party, Sailor Ripley and Luna Fortune!

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