PDX Pet Connection

PDX Pet Connection

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PDX Pet Connection episodes

  • Interview with Heather Macfarlane of Wild Pet Provisions

    On this episode, I talk with Heather Macfarlane of Wild Pet Provisions. Heather discusses how she took the knowledge she gained after 10 years as a vet tech and created a pet nutrition consulting business and then grew that into a brick-and-mortar location to focus on pet nutrition. You can find more information about Wild Pet Provisions on their website and by following her 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.

    25 min
  • Interview with Molly Neher from Atlas Assistance Dogs

    On this episode, I talk with Molly Neher from Atlas Assistance Dogs. Molly talks about how Atlas helps owners train their own dogs to become the assistance dogs that they need. She shares the challenges, such as cost and timing,  that people may encounter when trying to obtain a service dog through the usual channels. Molly also shares how she trained her dog to be her service dog. You can find more information about Atlas Assistance Dogs on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.


    Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos


    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.

    32 min
  • Interview with Amy Sacks of The Pixie Project

    On this episode, I  talk with Amy Sacks, founder and Executive Director of The Pixie Project. Amy tells us about all of the great things that they are doing to help the pets of Portland and what makes them unique. You can find more information about The Pixie Project on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    They have an upcoming event. For details, go to http://pixie.givesmart.com/


    Want to take better photos of your furry best friend? Get these tips to improve your dog photos


    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.

    13 min
  • Interview with Holly Cook from Holly Cook Photography

    On this episode, I will talk with Holly Cook of Holly Cook Photography. She talks about how she got started in dog photography and what inspired her to create her first book, "Send Me". You can find more information about Holly, Holly Cook Photography, and her book projects on her website and by following her 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.

    29 min
  • Interview with Norman Duffett of Friends of Wallace Park

    On this episode, I speak with Norman Duffett of Friends of Wallace Park. We talk about everything that the organization is doing to help keep the park clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. The idea to create the group came during a conversation in the dog park. Norman also discusses the upkeep of the dog park area. You can find more information about Friends of Wallace Park and how you can become a member on their website.


    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.

    19 min
  • Interview with Ute Luppertz of Pet's Point of View

    On this episode, I  talk with Ute Luppertz of Pet's Point of View. We discuss how she facilitates the bond between people and animals. Ute also talks about being a holistic healing coach for animals, a senior pet specialist, a pet death doula, and an animal communicator.  You can find more information about Pet's Point of View on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    Ute is offering a PET HOSPICE & DEATH DOULA WORKSHOP starting on October 23rd. 

    End of Life Blog


    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.

    1 hr
  • Interview with the team from Force Free Oregon

    On this episode, I  talk with Hayley Martinez, Schel Harris, and Lorena Wallace of Force Free Oregon. They talk with me about how they are spreading the word about a force-free approach in all animal services and what changes they would like to see the animal training industry.  You can find more information about Force Free Oregon on their website and by following her 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.

    53 min
  • Interview with Juli Zagrans from One Tail at a Time

    On this episode, I  talk with Juli Zagrans from One Tail at a Time. Juli tells us how she started One Tail at a Time in Portland and how they are helping pets find forever homes as well as helping other facilities get the supplies they need.  You can find more information about One Tail at a Time on their website and by following her on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    If you are wondering how you can help, monetary donations always go a long way, but here is their Amazon Wishlist and Amazon Smile account.

    Stay tuned for more news on upcoming events.


    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.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Interview with Kate McCarron with Portland Pet Food Company

    On this episode, I  talk with Kate McCarron of Portland Pet Food Company.  Kate talks about the inspiration for creating the company and her philosophy behind her ingredients and pet nutrition. You can find more information about Portland Pet Food Company 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.

    23 min
  • Interview with Nancy Fedelem of Salty's Pet Supply

    On this episode, I  talk with Nancy Fedelem, owner of Salty's Pet Supply, Fang Pet and Garden Supply, and Three Paws Pet Supply. We discuss how she got involved in the pet industry, pet nutrition, and how she goes about selecting the best products for her stores. She also lets us in on plans to still hold their annual holiday fundraiser despite the challenges this year has brought. You can find more information about Nancy's pet supply locations on their websites (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) and by following them on Facebook (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) and Instagram (Salty's, Fang & Three Paws) I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    For additional information and how you can help victims of the fires in Oregon, check out this link 

    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.

    46 min

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Welcome! You've just hit the play button on the most pawsome podcast in all of Portland - the PDX Pet Connection! 🐾 I'm Kim Hoshal, your host, lover of all things pet and proud owner of Kim Hoshal…