Paws and Perros

By Raquel

If you are a dog, cat, or animal lover this is the show for you. Have you ever wondered how to foster animals, how to begin an animal rescue or pet based business when you don’t have the time, or simp... more

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May 09, 2023Adopting Two Cats from Egypt with Award-Winning Author & 58 time StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks |
GUEST
Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday is Today, as well as the bestselling author of 6 novels and two books of nonfiction, including Storyworthy.
He is a record 58-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 9-time GrandSLAM champion.
Today we have him on to talk about his two adopted cats from Egpyt!
How they found their dream cats on Petfinder
Adopting cats without ever meeting them in person
Adopting cats after Grief
Losing a cat
What animals do for us
How Matt got out of Homelessness
The decision to adopt
LINKS
Someday is today Book https://www.amazon.com/Someday-Today-Simple-Actionable-Creative/dp/1608687503
Stephen King on Writing https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816
Matt’s children’s reaction to the cats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDIF2Nte55A&ab_channel=MatthewDicks
Ted Talk : Homework for life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7p329Z8MD0&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
Storyworthymd https://www.storyworthymd.com/about
HOST

Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros/reels/
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
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43min
April 25, 20233 Days To Rescue A Dog Or Be Put To Sleep | Listener Liz Melendez shares How She Saved A Dog From Puerto Rico
Today we have a special interview with a Paws and Perros listener - Elizabeth Melendez from NYC–who grew up with dogs and currently has two fur babies.
Listening to Paws and Perros podcast motivated her to step in and save two dogs in Puerto Rico, with only a 1-week timeline, while she was in the US.
LISTEN OUT FOR
How she saved a Dog abroad (now named Millie) while only having 1 week to do so
How hours away from rescue 1 of the dogs was killed
The steps she had to take to make this rescue possible
Where rescued dog Millie is now
How to find a reputable rescue
Why she took action even when she was being blamed
How Paws and Perros inspired her to do something
Before getting 2 dogs you must consider this
Listen to you gut, get second opinion
LINK
IG of Paradise Rescue in Puerto Rico
Paradise Rescue's Website
HOST
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.

Are you enjoying the Podcast? Make sure to leave a Review

Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493

Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros

Thank you for the gift of your time.

Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
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39min
April 11, 2023Helping Domestic Violence Survivors And Their Dogs | Founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation
Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence AND their Dogs!
LISTEN OUT FOR
How founder, Orazie merged her passion for animals & people to help survivors of domestic violence
How social media and the pandemic helped her foundation
From a 20+ year public health career to pursuing pet based business after the pandemic
Starting a boarding facility
Creating a network through social media
How to keep going despite NOs
LINKS
Praline’s Backyard Foundation’s IG
Book: We Should All Be Millionaires
GUEST
On this week's episode, we have Orazie Cook. She owns Praline's Backyard, a dog services business in Georgia providing dog boarding, daycare, walking services and more.
She also has a non-profit pralines backyard foundation that helps domestic violence survivors and their pets by providing financial support and housing for pets of domestic violence survivors while a survivor is in Housing transition, breaking down one of the barriers that keeps many survivors with pets from leaving their abuser.
When supporting her business you are also supporting a great cause, as 10% of profits go towards the non-profit.
HOST
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved.
Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros/reels/
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
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41min
March 28, 2023How To Protect Your Child From Dog Attacks | All Dog Owners Should Know
Babies & Dogs and How to Keep Your Children Safe.

Today we have Bryan, a professional Dog Trainer of 40 years chat with us on practical ways to keep your children safe when you co exist with dogs + children. He is the author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog.
LISTEN OUT FOR
-From training Dolphins to Dogs
-Misconceptions people have about Dogs
-How to prevent a dog attack
- Unprovoked Dog Attacks
- Crucial Conversations
- How to prep your dog for a newborn
-3 Tips for protection during a dog attack
-Tips for setting up dogs and children for success when living together
- How to establish mutual respect
-Ways you are instilling fear in your dog
GUEST
On today’s episode we have Bryan, Author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog. Bryan has been a professional dog trainer and Canine Fhar-ma-co-therapy Behaviorist for 40 years. Today he will share with us practical and important tips on keeping your children safe when you own a dog.
LINKS
https://www.tamingthewild.com/
Book | The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It
Youtube
HOST
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellarescues/
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
55min
March 07, 2023If You Rescued A Street Dog | From Belgium to Peru
Maya moved from Belgium to Peru temporarily and what has now turned into 7+ years later. She rescued 2 street dogs and share with us her experience.

Listen out for:
Why female dogs are not wanted in Peru
From street dog to having a home- Nina’s story
Starting a dog sitting community with her friends
From dog sitting to pet parent
Tips when rescuing a street dog
From street dog to office dog in Belgium
What to know before rescuing a street dog
Links:
Maya’s IG
The long game book recommendation
The Dog House UK
Guest Maya is a Functional Medicine Health Coach, founder of maya’s journaling corner, a professional singer and virtual assistant.

Host:
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast?Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/paws-and-perros/id1596399493
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellarescues/
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
38min
February 21, 2023So You Want To Be A Veterinarian? | Fireside chat with 2 Vets
Hola Mi Gente!

Welcome to Season 3. On today's episode I chat with 2 Veterinarians who share their journey. This is a must listen to if you are thinking of becoming a Vet or are currently a Vet Student.

It's also inspiring if you've ever been told YOU are not good enough to pursue your passion. As a pet parent it was humbling to hear the challenges vets go through as well- shows me we are all trying our best.

LISTEN OUT FOR
How a family dog inspired these two Veterinarian to become Vets
Challenges they faced in becoming a Veterinarian - [Must listen to if you are considering becoming a Veterinarian or are currently a vet student]
What surprised them the most once they became Vets
Challenges that lead Vet Practices to Burnout - [ good to know as a pet parent too]
Benefits of Vets joining Amerivet
LINKS
https://amerivet.com

GUESTS
On today’s episode we have Brian Hurley Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who serves as AmeriVet’s National Medical Director and we also have Louis DelGiudice a specialist Veterinarian who is dedicated to treating life-threatening conditions.

Follow Paws and Perros
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros/?hl=en
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsandperros

See you in 2 weeks Animal Lovers!
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38min
November 15, 2022Teddy Loses His Ears | What Would Happen If You Foster Failed?
Have you ever thought of writing a children's book? Have you ever thought of what life could be like if you fostered and foster failed? Well listen up!
Listen out for
Teddy’s story , Why the author. Christine started fostering
Fostering a litter of kittens with her children during the pandemic
Foster Failing with Teddy
How fostering could lead you to your perfect pet
Writing a children’s book
Wild Dogs in Canada
3 tips for someone looking to write a children’s book
Tips for people looking to foster with children
LINKS
Teddy Loses His Ears Book
GUEST
Today we have Christine Noelle , Author of Teddy Loses His Ears. the story of a rescue cat who lost his ears due to frostbite. She is a Border services office as 9-5, mom of 2 kids - her mission is to raise awareness for rescue organizations and the work they do.

Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. Review Here
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
32min
November 08, 2022Who Will Let The Dogs Out? | Fostering 100 Dogs with Children
Cara has fostered over 100 dogs and now has a non profit named Who Will Let the Dogs Out!

Listen out for
How a visit to a shelter in North Carolina led her to start Who WIll Let The Dogs Out
Fostering over 100 dogs, with children
How you can make an impact, even if you don’t have the time
How to leverage your talents to help
Links:
Who Will Let The Dogs Out Website
WWLTDO Instagram
Amber's Halfway Home Film on Youtube
Cara's Books
Book mentioned: The Right to Write
Guest:
Co-founder and president of Who Will Let the Dogs Out, a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and resources for homeless dogs and the people who fight for them. Shes also an author with her latest book being 100 Dogs & Counting: One Woman, Ten Thousand Miles, and a Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues
Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. Review Here
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
29min
November 01, 2022The Secret Afterlife Of Pets | What You Didn't Know About Pets And The Afterlife
If you or someone you know has lost a pet, Rob Gutro a pet medium has some words of encouragement for you! Losing a fur baby is never easy and Rob hopes to provide support to anyone who is grieving the loss of their dog, cat, horse or any domesticated animal.
Listen out for:
How he became a pet medium
How he helps pet parents who with grief
Pets in the afterlife
How pets communicate from the afterlife
Why pet readings instead of people readings
The science of energy
Guest
Rob Gutro is a medium, dog rescuer, and author. Rob teaches grieving pet parents how all pets communicate from the afterlife, helping owners cope with grief and loss. He is also a dog dad of 3 dogs, as well as 4 in spirit. He is also a scientist. He incorporates both the science of energy and science of behavior to show how our pets communicate from the other side.
LINKS
Rob's Books:
Pets and the Afterlife 3: Messages from Spirit Dogs
Links to all of Rob’s books

Paws and Perros Host
Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. Review Here
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
32min
October 25, 2022Hurricane Ian Animal Rescue Project | Join Me Along With 7 Other Animal Lovers
Cat-vocates welcomed!

Today's episode is a bit different and exciting! There are multiple folks on the podcast sharing with you all a fundraiser we are hosting in partnership with Inspire Unity. We are raising funds for animals impacted by Hurricane Ian in Naples Florida!

The main host today is Michelle Fern from Cattitude Podcast!

You will hear from a couple of amazing people such as Jason from Inspire Unity, Sterling Davis (Trap King), Bob Lynch (Cowboy Cat Wrangler), Michelle Fern (Pet Life Radio), Jae and Adrienne (The Two Crazy Cat Ladies), Raquel Cid (Paws & Perros Podcast), and Dr. Rachel Geller (Cat Behaviorist) to support Hurricane Ian animal rescue efforts!
Listen out for
How to help animals in Florida
The power in numbers
Raising funds for animals in Naples Florida
How animals were impacted by the hurricaine
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/inspireunity_/
Donate Here
Paws and Perros Host

Raquel Cid a Latinx Career Coach and Animal Foster on a mission to inspire animal lovers to take action.
Are you enjoying the Podcast? Together let's inspire other animal lovers to become involved. Review Here
Follow Paws and Perros on Instagram
Thank you for the gift of your time.
Sending you much love and light!
Raquel
...more
26min

FAQs about Paws and Perros:

How many episodes does Paws and Perros have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.