Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Sarah Lauch

It would be interesting to see how many people listening have their microchips completely updated. Many times, people move and forget to update it or they change their phone number and forget to update their pet's chip. There is a team of incredible people devote to helping lost animals find their human when the chip dead-ends. What does all this mean and how is it even possible to find an owner when the pet's chip is completely wrong OR the pet was rehomed and info never passed along. So many scenarios. Jeanette Garlow, the Director of Microchip Hunters joins me with SO MUCH GREAT INFO! Join us! More here: https://lostdogsillinois.org/categories/microchip-hunters/

As a health care worker, Katelin burned out quickly during Covid, so when the opportunity to start her own small business arose, she took it. Good Boy Biscuit Co started when her dog Blue had issues with store-bought dog treats. Katelin decided to do some testing in the kitchen and the rest is history. Good Boy Biscuit Co. will be part of Roo Fest Nashville on September 28th and Kyla, an event organizer will give us a preview of this incredible event! For more: www.goodboybiscuitco.com 

Non-profit Canine Therapy Corps empowers individuals to improve their physical and psychological health and well being by harnessing the human-animal bond. They provide an incredible FREE service with animal-assisted therapy services using volunteers and certified therapy dogs. Amy Condellire is the Program and Volunteer Manager and joins me for a great convo on all the great work this charity is doing in our community! For more: www.caninetherapycorps.org

"An engine for innovation." It certainly is. Dog Aging Project is absolutely fascinating and Dr. Jake Ryave, who is at the forefront of research, joins me to dive into all of it. YOU can be part of their study by enrolling your own dog into their Project, which has a goal of maximizing health and longevity for your dog! INCREDIBLE work they do. Oh, and they are a non-profit. Check out their work here: www.dogagingproject.org

"There is nothing more magnificent than a wolf." Abby Matzke started her career in animal welfare working with wolves and exotic animals. That lead her to the Shelter Manager position at Chicago Canine Rescue. Her experiences with wild animals has helped her in her role keeping the rescue and brick and mortar shelter organized. This is a great conversation with someone on the frontlines of rescue, but also with very unique past experiences that paved the way for a successful career here in Chicago. For more: www.chicagocaninerescue.org

Join The Barkday Planner and Uptown Pup to chat about National Dog Day and a big event coming up soon! We will also learn more about each of their businesses! For more on the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/467249035889773

Robyn started her career in forensics and from there has built a business with the most powerful images that you will ever see. From the lighting to the background to the editing, Haute Dog Photography creates memories and keepsakes that will last a lifetime. Robyn joins me for a terrific discussion on how she took this giant leap and built her business of creativity from the ground up! For more: www.hautedogpetphotography.com

When you adopt a senior gem from  Beth Stern, you better be ready for your social media to blow up. Haaa. That is what happened with veterinarian Colleen McCarthy and her dog Bugsy. Colleen and her partner Dan take in broken dogs and cats and give them the absolute best. A great conversation with some great insight into vet med, too. Follow her crew here: https://www.instagram.com/bugsybuttonbellisima/

"I remember going there every day and trying not to take it personal." In the age of The Bear, kitchen's have been exposed as an intense place to work. For anyone that has work in one, you already know that. (Former waitress, here) Kim Padilla, formerly a Michelin Star chef, is now making pet cakes and treats with her Cosmico's Pet Bakery. I love this convo so much. Woman and Latina-Owned Biz! PLEASE SUPPORT HER: https://cosmicospetbakery.com/