Rachel Stechman - Podcast Details

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All For AnimalsEp. 33 Zesty Paws- Healthy Aging for Senior dogsWe're talking about keeping our senior pups healthy and happy, pet people! Have a listen to hear about some of the amazing ways Zesty Paws is looking out for our senior pups!!! It was wonderful to have Yvethe on the show! Find Zesty Paws online at:@zestypaws (facebook and instagram)@zesty.paws (tiktok)www.zestypaws.comHave a story, idea, question, or just want to say "hey!" Send in an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.comFind the show on social media!Facebook...2024-04-3023 min

All For AnimalsEp. 32 Bikers Against Animal CrueltyIt's time for another Animal Superstar Shoutout, everybody!!!! This completely volunteer group of superstars is here to show us all the warm and fuzzy side of bikers! By fundraising, educating, securing veterinary care, and supporting other rescues, BAAC is going above and beyond to give every critter out there a fighting chance. Listen as Jennifer French and Gregg Cross tell us the ins and outs of their incredible work!Find Bikers Against Animal Cruelty online-Instagram: @bikers_against_animal_crueltyWebsite: www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.orgHave a story, idea, question, or just...2024-04-0925 min

All For AnimalsEp. 31 Birding with RickWelcome back, listeners!!! This week, we've got Rick Szabo in the house! Though you may recognize his Instagram name as Birding with Rick. We had a great time talking about ALL the birdies! If you've ever been interested in bird watching, here's your sign to jump right on into it! Be sure to check out our instagram, where you'll also find a little "Where's Waldo" of all the birds mentioned in the episode! Find Rick out there in internet-land:Instagram: birding_with_rickWebsite: www.modernbirding.comHave a story, idea...2024-04-021h 07

All For AnimalsEp. 30 Animals Saving HumansThis episode highlights the altruistic, compassionate and all out amazing sides of our animal friends. **Stay tuned to 20:28 to hear my personal story of being rescued, and a little insight into my love of animals!** Hear a collection of eight different true stories where elephants, dolphins, belugas, pigs, dogs, beavers and porpoises heroically rescue humans in all kinds of trouble. Start times for each of the stories below!Todd Endris (0-4:10) 2. Yang Yun (4:11) 3. Rheal Guindon (5:56) 4. Dick Van Dyke (8:29) 5. Levan Merritt (10:14) 6. Amber Mason (13:54) 7. Jo Ann Altsman (17:25) 8. Rachel Stechman (20:28)"Jambo: A Gorilla's Story" https://www.goodreads...2024-03-1926 min

All For AnimalsEp. 29 Getting (Hermit) Crabby with Janie GroelingThis one's for you, hermit crab enthusiasts!!! We've got an amazing guest on the show to tell us all about proper hermit crab care. Bet you didn't know the pet stores have it ALL WRONG! Buckle up to hear about the many problems with the pet hermit crab industry, as well as ways you can help! (trigger warning for some discussion of animal cruelty)Check out our expert, Janie's social media for all the best tips and resources to treat your crabby friends like royalty, and check out Norton the crab's tank tours! Instagram: @jgroel11 TikTok: @janieleigh11 2024-03-1248 min

All For AnimalsEp. 28 Animal Attacks-Survivor EditionBuckle up, animal lovers!!! This episode is full of really scary, gnarly animal attacks, but each of our stories today comes with a happy ending. Listen to hear the survival stories of Leah Hiller, Anne Hjelle, Chase Dellwo, and Scott Cassell, and learn about some critters that you might not expect to attack people! Make sure to check out pictures of the survivors on our social media!Have a story, idea, question, or just want to say "hey!" Send in an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.comFind the show on...2024-03-0525 min

All For AnimalsEp. 27 All Because of a Dog Named Blu ft. Dr. Kris Haak DVMThis episode is quite the inspiring one! Dr. Haak is a veterinarian out of Tulsa, Oklahoma who decided to say "Screw the status quo!" and become a vet in her 30s. Even more inspiring, is her very own dog, Blu was the first dog she got to scrub in with for surgery! And since losing Blu, Kris has devoted herself to adopting senior pets and giving them the best that life has to offer. Join us for some laughs, a couple tears, and conversation about life, vet school, and those extra special pets that never really leave us.2024-02-2752 min

All For AnimalsEp. 26 Presidential PetsHappy (belated) President's Day, listeners!!! I decided to go on theme this week, and oh boy, was this a fun one to research!!! I was completely SHOCKED by some of the "pets" that have lived in the White House(listen, and you'll understand those air bunnies!). Seriously though, you'll never guess who had alligators, bears, raccoons, and even tigers!! So join me as I dive into some pretty hilarious history, where even the President himself is not immune to the charms of our fuzzy, feathery, scaly friends. Pictures will be included on Social MediaHave...2024-02-2026 min

All For AnimalsEp. 25 Er or Primary Vet? A Conversation with Natalie Fayman DVMHave you ever been in a situation where you were unsure whether you needed to take your pet to the emergency vet or wait for the regular vet to open? I think it's pretty safe to assume most people have, at some point or another! Never fear, we've got Dr. Natalie Fayman DVM in the house to help us decide what needs the ER and what can wait for normal vet hours. Dr. Fayman was kind enough to have a nice chat with me, where we went over a list of common scenarios pet owners face on a daily...2024-02-1351 min

All For AnimalsEp. 24 Pet Dental Health Awareness MonthFebruary is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month!! What better time to talk about the importance of maintaining your critter's teeth! Listen to learn just how prevalent Periodontal Disease can be, the damage that can be done by it, and how to prevent it! I know that stinky breath is usually just a given with our fuzzy friends. But what if it didn't have to be? It's so so so much easier than you think to keep your pet's teeth clean and healthy. Virbac C.E.T. enzymatic vanilla mint toothpaste for dogs and cats https...2024-02-0624 min

All For AnimalsEp. 23 One Year Anniversary SpecialIt's been an entire year, listeners!!! I want to say a HUGE thank you to every single one of you for listening, and making the show what it is today! I had a lot of fun digging through some of the very first episodes, and mashed some fun moments together. If you haven't checked out the earlier episodes of the show, please do! And make sure to follow and rate/review the show! Your reviews and ratings really help to boost the show and help more people find it. In today's special episode, you'll find the following...2024-01-3025 min

All For AnimalsEp. 22 All About Competitive Dog Grooming ft. Marcia StrongIn this episode, we've got the one, the only, Marcia Strong!!!!! Marcia is a Certified Master Groomer, master grooming certifier, Kerry Blue Terrier enthusiast, and competitive dog groomer! She was kind enough to come on the show and share with us all about how to dive headfirst into the world of competitive grooming. This was SUCH a fun conversation, and I hope everyone who is considering getting into competitive grooming gets a little confidence boost from this episode! Everyone was a beginner once upon a time, so don't be intimidated to give it a try!You can...2024-01-2346 min

All For AnimalsEp. 21 Interesting Animal Jobs Vol. 2Welcome back to another installment of "Interesting Animal Jobs!" In this episode, we'll be learning all about 3 new animal related careers (other than the usual Veterinarian, Trainer or Groomer) that anyone with a love of animals might be interested in pursuing! We're discussing Zookeepers, Animal Cruelty Investigators, and one of my personal favorites, Farriers! Anyone who'd like to work with animals, wild or domesticated, can find some really cool inspiration here! But that's not all! We're also bringing in our very first *Animal Superstar Shoutout* where we bring in an animal organization and shout out the amazing...2024-01-1633 min

All For AnimalsEp. 20 Michael Vick Is BAD NEWZToday, we're talking about former NFL quarterback Michael Vick and his merry band of cohorts (Tony Taylor, Quanis Phillips, Devon Boddie, and Purnell Peace), but way more importantly, we're going to talk about the heroic efforts shelters and rescue organizations made to save the dogs he tortured and exploited! I'm not gonna lie, pet people, this one has me very angry and sad. But I do think this is a very important story to tell. Especially since history was made in this case, and though it may only be a small step forward in the fight against animal cruelty...2024-01-0927 min

All For AnimalsEp. 19 Canaries and their Coal MinersWelcome to a history-filled episode, listeners!! This one was so much fun to research! Listen to learn all about the origin of the modern-day carbon monoxide detector, the inventions created to provide safety for both miners AND their birds, as well as some really cool facts about sentinel species and what makes them so helpful to humans! Humans going down into mines learned to rely on canaries for their own safety, but what makes this so amazing is that they also bonded with their feathered friends! Have an episode idea, question, story, or just want to say "...2024-01-0216 min

All For AnimalsCat Bites are Scary!We're exploring all the facts about cat bites today, pet peeps! Learn what makes a cat bite MORE likely to develop an infection than a dog bite, what types of complications can arise from a bite, and even get a first-hand account of how a tiny bite can become a gigantic problem! Have a bite story of your own to tell? Send us an email at: allforanimalspodcast@gmail.comThis is a growing podcast, and we could really use your help! Please subscribe to the pod wherever you listen, and consider leaving us a review!!2023-12-2623 min

All For AnimalsEp. 17 To Save a Starfish w/ Jennifer BloughJennifer Blough, author of "To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior" is here with me today, talking about some of the ways animal-related businesses and organizations can help to support and take care of the incredible humans caring for animals during their most traumatic moments. You can find Jennifer and her work at:animalwelfarewellness.comTo Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior: Blough LPC, Jennifer A.: 9798377446132: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: Color Away Compassion Fatigue: A Self-Care Coloring Book: 9798378855797...2023-06-271h 09

All For AnimalsFavorite Animal MoviesThere's a bit of an age gap between us here, so there's sure to be a movie for everyone! We've each picked 3 of our favorite animal movies from our childhoods, and we're diving on into them! We'd absolutely love to hear about your favorite animal movies! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears!Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an...2023-05-0242 min

All For AnimalsEp. 15 Undercover Dangerous AnimalsWe're talking about 4 different animal species that are incredibly dangerous, but often overlooked! Everyone knows to be afraid of some critters, but we bet you'll be a little surprised at which animals made this list!We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears!Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.comFind us on social...2023-04-2540 min

All For AnimalsEp. 14 Loving your Pet to DeathWe're going to shed some light on a problem that's become very widespread in the US: Pet obesity. This is a subject that is very near and dear to Rachel's heart especially, mostly because of her own pup, Magic and his health issues. Listen in to learn all about the problems obesity can create for your pet, how to tell if your dog or cat is overweight, for some tips on tackling this touchy subject with clients, family members, etc. We'll also be sharing some tips on tackling your pet's weight! Body condition score charts for dogs...2023-04-1835 min

All For AnimalsEp. 13 Hedgehog Care 101 ft. Peter's Exotic CreationsWe've got a bonus episode for all you hedgie lovers! Peter is dishing up some piping hot hedgie knowledge, pet peeps! Listen to learn all about the proper food, cage, exercise, and other essentials you need for a little prickly hedgehog friend!Links from the show:Central Illinois Hedgehogs | Peter's Exotic Creations (petersexoticcreations.com)hedgehog body language chart1h90j5abz8451.jpg (800×1035) (redd.it)North American Hedgehog Herd Initials RegistryNAHHI: North American Hedgehog Herd InitialsWe are a growing podcast and we g...2023-04-1334 min

All For AnimalsEp. 12 Dog SportsRachel is bringing us all the info on some interesting dog sports that you and your pups can participate in! There are options for any dog, from beginner to expert, puppy to senior, and even pups that don't like to be around other dogs! Have a listen and learn how to get involved in your local dog sporting club. Oh, and don't worry. If there is a sport you're interested in, or one you already participate in that wasn't covered today, have no fear, 'cause Rachel will definitely be turning this one into a series!Is your...2023-04-1141 min

All For AnimalsEp. 11 Listener Stories vol. 2We're back with another installment of our listener stories! We've got hungry bears, heroic shop dogs, terrible neighbors, and even a suspected break in! Keep sending us your stories! We love hearing from you!We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears!Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.comFind us on social media!2023-04-0429 min

All For AnimalsEp. 10 Pet Pros in the NewsWe've rounded up some fantastic news stories representing pet professionals and the extraordinary lengths they'll go to ensure the wellbeing of the animals in their care, some exciting news from Hollywood, a zany escape, strange and unusual criminal behavior, and even pets in luggage! We had a blast with these stories, so we know you will too! Check out our instagram for pictures! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears!2023-03-2838 min

All For AnimalsEp 9. Pandemic PetsRachel and Peter discuss the pets adopted during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, and the struggles pet professionals are facing in their day-to-day interactions with them and, more importantly, their owners. Rachel discusses a recent and scary dog bite, and we talk about the importance of socializing your pups! Some resources for anyone looking for help with socializing, reactivity, and learning to understand your dog's body language: https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Communication-Right-Socialize-Your/dp/1599210886/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=reventet-20&linkId=105de7c4bcdc0185cb47...2023-03-2144 min

All For AnimalsEp 8. Misunderstood AnimalsEver wondered what Bats, Sharks, Opossums and Spiders have in common? Of course you haven't! But we're here to tell you all about these incredible creatures, because they have one VERY important thing in common! They are all misunderstood. We're going to shed a light on all the many reasons you don't have to fear them as well as some pretty great reasons to actually LOVE them! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even...2023-03-1447 min

All For AnimalsEp 7. History of Dog GroomingRachel is taking us waaaay back to discuss the origins of the grooming craft as we see it today! We are a growing podcast. If you are having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us! We'd love to reach as many ears as possible! Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: allforanimalspod Instagram: allforanimalspodcast Sources: Problems to Profits By Madeline Brigh...2023-03-0735 min

All For AnimalsEp 6. Debunking Animal MythsRachel debunks some popular, and even off the wall animal myths. We've got everything from "hibernating" bears to fire stomping rhinos! Yes, you read that right! This was such a fun rabbit hole to dive into! This one might turn into a series, ya'll. Send us your favorite animal myths! We are a growing podcast and we greatly appreciate your support! If you're having as much fun as we are, please follow and rate us so we can reach even more ears! Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or...2023-02-2829 min

All For AnimalsEp 5. Compassion Fatigue & BurnoutRachel discusses the differences between compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as some coping strategies, and resources to help anyone in our Animal Professional community who may be struggling. We as a community absorb a lot of trauma from witnessing and treating neglect and abuse. You are not alone, and we are always here for you! If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, We encourage you to contact one of the Mental Health Hotlines listed below: 866-903-3787 (free, confidential and 24/7) or 988 (but it’s funding can vary from st...2023-02-2138 min

All For AnimalsEp 4. Questions we get all the time!This week, we've scrounged up some of the questions that we, as well as other pet pros, hear all the time and we're answering them all! Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: allforanimalspod Instagram: allforanimalspodcast Want to send us a voice message? https://anchor.fm/allforanimalspod/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allforanimalspod/message ...2023-02-1431 min

All For AnimalsEp 3. Interesting Animal JobsThis week, Rachel shares about 3 interesting careers for animal lovers, focusing on some you may not have considered before! Some of our sources- https://www.adventure-journal.com/2018/05/historical-badass-claire-marie-hodges-first-female-national-park-ranger/ www.parkrangeredu.org/park-ranger-requirements/ https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/ https://www.berginu.edu/ https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hunting/game-handling/taxidermy.htm https://www.taxidermy.net/ Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com ...2023-02-0750 min

All For AnimalsEp 2. Our First Listener StoriesSome fun, some bittersweet, some slightly embarrassing, and some downright GROSS stories, told in a hilarious manner, of course! Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: allforanimalspod Instagram: allforanimalspodcast Want to send us a voice message? https://anchor.fm/allforanimalspod/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allforanimalspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allforanimalspod...2023-01-3139 min

All For AnimalsPilot-Get to Know Us!Join us for some fun, lighthearted questions and get to know us a little better! We are Rachel: a groomer of 13 years, mobile groomer for 5, and Peter: a groomer of 3 years, mobile groomer for 2. We're here to entertain, educate, laugh, and have fun! Want to send us a listener story, episode idea, interview request, question or more? Send us an email at allforanimalspodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media! Facebook: allforanimalspod Instagram: allforanimalspodcast Want to send us a voice message? https://anchor.fm/allforanimalspod/message ...2023-01-3127 min

All For AnimalsTeaser TrailerIntroducing: All For Animals Podcast! We are Rachel, a groomer of about 13 years, and Peter, a groomer of about 3 years, and our lives REVOLVE around animals! Our podcast will be about all the things that we in the various pet/animal related industries do and see on a daily basis. The focus is going to be on the funnier side of the animal world, but we'd also like to bring awareness to some of the not-so-fun stuff we see. This show will be a place where everyone can share their funny, scary, entitled customer, crazy story/stories...2022-12-1401 min