What really drives someone to choose a specific breed? And what happens when that desire bumps into reality?

In this heartfelt episode, Amy chats with speaker and leadership coach Laurie Hall about her journey from planning to buy a purebred to ultimately rescuing not one, but two shelter dogs. Together, they unpack the emotions, myths, and eye-opening moments that shaped Laurie’s shift from breed shopping to adoption.

You’ll hear about everything from grief and letting go of expectations to learning what makes a dog truly the right fit. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own pet decision—or judging someone else’s.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why wanting a certain breed doesn’t make you a bad person
• How grief, timing, and lifestyle can reshape your vision of the “perfect” dog
• What rescue groups wish more adopters knew before bringing home a pet

Shoutouts in this episode:

Starlight Outreach and Rescue
https://starlightoutreachandrescue.org

SAVE Rescue Coalition
https://saverescue.org

P.S. You’ll hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk—that’s what we called it before we fully embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place!

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week brings clear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We also tackle issues like cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their people.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

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