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 care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.
Each week you'll hear 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'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.
No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.
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