What happens when your life needs a second act -- and your dog leads the way?
In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Joyce A. Miller, who transformed herself from a mechanical designer into an author and freestyle dog dancer after adopting retired racing Greyhounds. Joyce shares the emotional highs and lows of Greyhound rescue, the myths every pet parent should know about racing dogs, and how life with pets can inspire reinvention you never expected.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• How adopting Greyhounds inspired Joyce to rebuild her life and career
• What every pet parent should know about Greyhound racing, rescue, and adoption
• How canine freestyle dance works — and why your dog might love it too
• Why real pet parenting is about growth, second chances, and finding joy with your pets
Pet parenting struggles don’t always look like litter box problems or managing pet behavior — sometimes they’re about finding your own path alongside the pets you love. This inspiring story blends expert pet advice, Greyhound rescue truths, and a reminder that both people and pets deserve a chance to thrive.
Shoutouts in this episode:
James River Greyhounds
Book: Look! You're Dancing: A Memoir of Dogs, Dancing, and Devotion – available on Amazon
Embark DNA Test – Discover your dog’s breed and health traits
P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.
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Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.
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