Pet Owner Diary

Happy Pride Month! In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks to Jess Anderson, creator of @stressinabox on tiktok and the highly credited Keepers Series. Tay and Jess talk about keeping axolotls, what it’s like to be an openly queer creator, and how important that is for their audience. Join the mother of frogs and the mother of axolotls to start off our pride month celebration!



Guest Links:


Website: https://www.stressinabox.com/


Mercy’s Light: https://www.keeperseries.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/stressinabox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=



Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdvrpukV/

Have you ever looked into getting a frog as a pet? There’s so much info online; where do you even start, and how do you know which advice to trust? In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker gives us a breakdown of frog care, habitat setup, common questions, and everything you need to know before getting a frog! Friend Hannah from Project Polliwog sits down with Tay to give a reverse interview through the eyes of a future frog owner. You don’t want to miss this informative froggy hour with Co-Host Tay Shoemaker & Hannah!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tays.exotic.critters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpwvT6C/


Website: www.taysexoticcrittersrescue.com


Project Polliwog: https://projectpolliwog.com/

Have you ever looked into getting a frog as a pet? There’s so much info online; where do you even start, and how do you know which advice to trust? In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker gives us a breakdown of frog care, habitat setup, common questions, and everything you need to know before getting a frog! Friend Hannah from Project Polliwog sits down with Tay to give a reverse interview through the eyes of a future frog owner. You don’t want to miss this informative froggy hour with Co-Host Tay Shoemaker & Hannah!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tays.exotic.critters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpwvT6C/


Website: www.taysexoticcrittersrescue.com


Project Polliwog: https://projectpolliwog.com/

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with friend Nick Davis, a recent Marine Biology graduate with a passion for fish Nick discusses his large TikTok following, pet celebrity status, his puffer fish Cookie Dough, and gives great advice for newbie and seasoned Fish
Keepers. We’ll learn new things about these mysterious creatures that inhabit our oceans, pet stores, and homes. You
don't want miss this fish-tastic episode!

Guest Links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickdavis.00?igshid=YTM0ZjI4ZDI=

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdbvp1YW/
Nick Davis on TikTok @nick.animalia

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker sits down with a close friend, Hannah Van Overbeek, owner and the creative mind behind Project Polliwog. Project Polliwog is a frog jewelry, and lifestyle brand, proceeds of all purchases go to helping endangered frog species as well as Tay’s Exotic Critters Rescue (Yes, our very own Tay!). They talk about the business process, saving frogs, and Polliwog’s adorable cottage-core jewelry! You don’t want to miss this if your aspiring social entreprenuer, and exotic entusiast!



Guest Links:


Website: https://projectpolliwog.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/protectpolliwog?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdXCtpVj/

This week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show is our Easter Weekend Special! We will be celebrating the spring and honoring the #1 most popular springtime animal, the bunny! Co-Host Tay Shoemaker sits down with Caroline Charland, creator of The Bunny Bunch Rabbit Rescue and Boutique. Caroline teaches us why bunnies do not make good easter presents and about the care that is required to be a responsible Rabbit Parent. Don't miss this special, educational, holiday episode… check us out now!



Guest Links:


Website: http://bunnybunch.org


Instagram: https://instagram.com/bunnybunchrabbitrescue?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunnyBunchRabbitRescue


Shop: https://www.bunnybunchboutique.com/

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker introduces us to Hunter Houck, a small pet influencer with a ton of drive! Hunter tells about his experience as a 16 year old star on the rise. He gives some insight into being a YouTuber, Podcast Host, business owner. What does it take and how you to can do it all on your own! Are you an ispring young person wanting to be the next You Tube Star? Check this now, don’t miss this exciting episode with Hunter Houck.



Guest Links:


Website: http://hunterhouck.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/hunterhouckofficial?utm_medium=copy_link


YouTube: http://youtube.com/hunterhouck

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with Treasure Crocker, founder of Pawstries All-Natural Pet Treats. Treasure teaches us about the importance of quality and wholesome ingredients for our pet treats. She also lets us in on what it’s like to be a young, black, female business owner in today’s competitive business world. You don’t wanna miss this inspiring hour with the Mother Of Frogs on the POD Show!

Guest Links:


Website: https://pawstries.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pawstries_?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pawstriespettreats/

**Content warning: discussion of mental health and self harm**

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with Elizabeth Chosa, a founder of the Veterinary Hope Foundation. Have you ever wondered about your veterinarian’s life outside of helping your pets? Elizabeth tells about the mental difficulties pet health professionals face and how the VHF helps support those that care for our animals. You don’t wanna miss this informative hour with the Mother Of Frogs on the POD Show!



Guest Links:


Website:https://veterinaryhope.org/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/veterinaryhope?utm_medium=copy_link
@verterinaryhope

Facebook: https://instagram.com/veterinaryhope?utm_medium=copy_link

Donate here: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_d99a52c1-d03b-11eb-b1fa-060cfd9bde37&WidgetId=15360

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with the Pug Rescue Of Austin’s President Dave Norris. He chimes in about their daily operations, community impact, and great volunteers. Dave explains the pros and cons of the breed, essential pet care common, diseases, and pet care tips for new and seasoned Pug Owners. Other topics include: What are the must-haves to be a great Foster or Adoptive Parent? The reasons for “foster fails” and so much more!. Don’t miss inspiring rescue stories and learn what it’s like to run a breed-specific rescue.

Guest Links:


Website: https://austinpugrescue.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pug_rescue_austin?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PugRescueofAustin/

Donate here: https://austinpugrescue.com/donate