What really drives someone to choose a specific breed? And what happens when that desire bumps into reality?
In this heartfelt episode, Amy chats with speaker and leadership coach Laurie Hall about her journey from planning to buy a purebred to ultimately rescuing not one, but two shelter dogs. Together, they unpack the emotions, myths, and eye-opening moments that shaped Laurie’s shift from breed shopping to adoption.
You’ll hear about everything from grief and letting go of expectations to learning what makes a dog truly the right fit. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own pet decision—or judging someone else’s.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Shoutouts in this episode:
Starlight Outreach and Rescue
https://starlightoutreachandrescue.org
SAVE Rescue Coalition
https://saverescue.org
P.S. You’ll hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk—that’s what we called it before we fully embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. 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.
Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.
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