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.
Holiday guests coming who don’t love your pets? Don’t miss the December 3rd Quick Fix bonus episode. Amy shares simple ways to set expectations, create boundaries, and shut down holiday drama before it even starts. Listen in and keep everyone in your house off the naughty list.
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Pet parenting can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling behavior issues, unexpected costs, or conflicting information. Every week, you’ll get clear, expert pet advice with simple steps you can actually use NOW, plus pet cost hacks that help you save money without sacrificing your pet’s wellbeing.
We cover training and behavior guidance, nutrition insights, stress-free vet visit tips, cleaning and home routines, and smart ways to manage life in multi-pet households. Everything is practical, supportive, and built for real life.
No fluff, no guilt, just real pet parenting advice with expert guidance and practical tools you can use today, plus easy ways to plan and budget so pet expenses don’t derail you.
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