We often talk about how breeding should be careful and mindful. Accidental litters do happen. We brought Sorcha Porter in on this episode. She's a corgi mom who was bedridden with an injury during a time waiting for her corgi to come into maturity so she could be spayed. She did conceive and Sorcha went to work doing all she could for the health of mom and the pups! Connecting with professional breeders on advice about how to proceed and ordering genetic testing, consulting with the vet frequently, as well as sleeping on the floor around the clock with the pups and mom, are all things Sorcha did to ensure the best case possible. Tune in to hear why she would never do it again and why the experience reinforced why she believes breeding should be done by professionals only.

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#breeding #corgi #ethicalbreeder #podcast

Does your dog need a wheelchair? Tauni Beckmann from Shade Out DM and KC's Kruisers - the loaner cart program for dog wheelchairs - joins us to talk about what is in the right fit when it comes to putting your dog in a wheelchair. We go over the different types of carts, how they work and fit on your dog, and ways to get the best fit for maximum mobility!

Jenny Lane searched through the AKC website to find a breeder nearby. Thinking that choosing from the registry would help guide her to the right one, she found Murphy. A decision she of course does not regret, she purchased Murphy and took him home despite recognizing many red flags from the breeder. Murphy is nearly fully blind due to an eye condition, she would learn after his puppy vet visit. He was also suffering multiple ailments including giardia. After receiving unpleasant exchanges with the breeder after informing him about Murphy's condition, she would come to learn all about the poor decisions that led to Murphy's poor health in puppyhood. Jenny shares her story with us to inform about the perils of bad breeding and why choosing an ethical breeder is so important.

Candie, Cat, and the Corgi Committee talk about Summertime safety with your pets. From water safety, hot pavement concerns on walks for paw pads, to overheating signs and cookout hazards, tips are explored in this episode to help advise a safe and fun Summer with your dog!

Have you seen the "wolf corgis?" Picking up in popularity, we were curious about the Swedish Valhund. Honored guest: retired animal welfare worker and corgi mom many times over Sandy Grambort joins us to talk about what she has learned about the breed since having her very own: Parker.

When is it an actual emergeny? Dr. Sugerman with Vetsplanation Podcast join us. A veterinary ER professional, he gives us the run down on what we should be looking out for that cannot wait for our regular vet visits.

#podcast #corgi #veterinarymedicine

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Amy Perth had a vision of pulling through the drive through after work to pick up her dog's dinner just as we humans do after a long day. This vision, named after her adorable dog: Willow Roe, became: Willow Roe's Box of Treats. In Oklahoma City, one can choose up to four options as a to go meal from a numbered menu. There is even a happy meal with dessert! Now franchising, Willow Roe's might be coming to a town near you! Join in as Amy gives us the skinny!

Larry Goodman faced a layoff from a career in corporate America. When this happened, he reverted to an old passion to pass the time: painting with pastels. After creating a few pieces, he found himself receiving multiple orders for likenesses of pets. His son filmed some videos of his story which went viral. This led to his new career: creating pet portraits. Larry tells us about his inspiration, his process, and his favorite pieces.

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Author E.B. Bartels set out to explore the depths of grieving our pets when she wrote a book: Good Grief: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter.

Tonight, she tells us about the collections of stories she encountered during writing. She explores with us the ways in which we honor, memorialize, and feel the deep loss of our dear friends. In the journey, she was surprised to discover methods in which we find comfort and support -- and shares those with us!

#grief #griefjourney #petloss #memorial #author