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Send us Fan Mail A squirrel can steal a dog’s attention in a second, but it’s nothing compared to the moment a family realizes love also comes with responsibility at the end of a pet’s life. Jenny joins me from Manchester to share stories about Maple, their cavapoo, from her changing coat color and “lead of shame” walks to the very real work of building better choices for pet parents when quality of life starts to slip. We talk candidly about at-home euthanasia for dogs and cats and wh...

Send us Fan Mail A rescue dog found on the side of the road can change the whole direction of a life, and Nicole’s story makes that feel real in the most personal way. I sat down with Nicole to talk about Dega, her “NASCAR dog from Alabama,” and how a sassy, tennis-ball-obsessed rescue became her constant through high school, COVID isolation, college transitions, and the jump into adulthood. We get into the everyday details that make dog companionship so powerful: the routines, the walks, the...

Send us Fan Mail A rescue dog who arrives broken, a cattle dog genius who never stops working, and a black lab who turns every day into a reason to play. That’s where our conversation with Angie begins, and it quickly becomes something bigger: a clear-eyed look at why the love we build with pets can reshape an entire life. We talk about Indy, Angie’s black lab named after Indiana Jones, and how she became part of the family after being unable to compete as a show dog. Then we zoom into Nyah,...

Send us Fan Mail Your pets don’t just live in your home. They live in your calendar, your nervous system, and the tiny rituals that shape a day. Dan sits down with Jill in Dover, Delaware to talk about a life filled with rescued cats, surprise “drive-bys” on camera, and the kind of pet bond that feels funny and ordinary right up until it becomes sacred. We swap stories about Noodlebean the dilute calico content-creation sidekick, Mittens the carport kitten turned troublemaker, Ming the unmis...

Send us Fan Mail A tiny chihuahua with a big heart can change the shape of your days, especially when your life is packed with long shifts, stress, and responsibility. I sit down with Agustina, an Argentinian doctor living in Brazil, to talk about Gavin and the kind of companionship that doesn’t just make you smile, it steadies you. If you’ve ever felt that quiet emptiness after coming home, or wondered whether you’re “doing enough” for your dog, you’ll recognize yourself in this story. We m...

Send us Fan Mail We talk through what happened when a whole food dog diet replaced processed routines, how that shift changed Kalinda’s mobility, weight, and quality of life, and why Marissa now thinks “fine” is not the same as thriving for our pets. If you care about canine nutrition, dog wellness, and practical ways to extend the healthy years, this conversation gets specific without getting preachy. Then we zoom out to the travel problem almost every pet parent dreads. International...

Send us Fan Mail Grief can start while your pet is still breathing and that’s the part nobody prepares you for. I sit down with Jane, founder of saudade paws and author of A Field Guide for Pet Caregivers, to talk about anticipatory grief, caregiver fatigue, and the strange mix of love and panic that can take over when a dog’s health turns fast. Jane shares the story of Bella, her “queen” of a rescue, and what it felt like to watch symptoms escalate while traveling in France. We talk a...

Send us Fan Mail A big-hearted rescue sprinted out a front door and into Angela’s arms, and from that moment Oliver seemed to collect memories the way dogs collect sand: everywhere, all at once. We trade muddy dog-park chaos, driftwood trophies, and keys lost to the Atlantic for something deeper—how rituals stitch love into the everyday, and how those same rituals become lifelines when we face the unthinkable. To Purchase the book, click on the link -> Furry Mortals: The Oliver Project We...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Derek from Southern California as he opens his heart about Piper — his running partner, his first “child,” and the soul who shaped his family long before his two kids arrived. Piper passed away on Christmas Eve 2025, leaving behind a depth of grief Derek never expected. He shares stories of their long runs together, the joyful sprint to the finish they always raced, and the beach days where Piper would tease him with her favorite game: catch m...

Send us Fan Mail In this touching episode, Dan welcomes Jean from Jefferson, Georgia, who opens her heart to share the story of the pets who shaped her life and the grief that followed their loss. Jean reflects on the joy, the routines, and the quiet moments that became cherished memories — and how losing her beloved companion changed her in ways she didn’t expect. What makes Jean’s story especially powerful is the way her former employer recognized her grief and responded with empathy. She d...