The Pet Parent Hotline

Why You're Still Doing All the Pet Care (and How to Get Your Family to Step Up)


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Ever feel like you're the only one who remembers to feed the dog, clean the litter box, or refill the water bowls? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing it all.

This bonus summer episode gives you a complete system to get your household to step up and share the pet care load, without nagging, yelling, or turning into the resentful pet parent you swore you’d never be.

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

• The communication traps that keep you stuck doing everything yourself
 • How to host a productive “pet care reset” meeting that works
 • Step-by-step ways to assign tasks fairly and create accountability
 • What to say when someone forgets their pet care job without starting a fight

If you’re ready to stop being the unpaid CEO of Pet Operations and finally get the help you deserve, this episode is your action plan.

Bonus download mentioned in the episode: Get your FREE guide to getting help with pet care. 

 PS: You might hear us call the show Muddy Paws and Hairballs. That was our old name. Now we’re focused on helping you—the pet parent—not just your pets. You’re in the right place. 

Love the show? Please share it with another pet parent who wants less chaos and more clarity. Please leave a 5-star review to help others find real-life, judgment-free advice.

🎧Get your free guide: 10 Tips for Bonding With Your Pet

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Big pet challenges we help pet parents solve include: saving money on pet food, saving money on pet care, puppy training, cat behavior, behavior problems, pet budgeting, stress-free vet visits, solutions for multi-pet households, and more.

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