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Are you a pet lover with a rescue story close to your heart? You’ve found your new favorite podcast. 🐾
Welcome to The Story of My Pet, where inspiring tales of animal rescue, fostering, and adoption come to life. Each episode shares powerful stories from pet parents, animal advocates, and rescue heroes who’ve opened their hearts and homes to animals in need. From street cats and shelter pups to unexpected animal companions, you'll hear heartwarming — and sometimes heartbreaking — stories that celebrate the deep bond between humans and their pets. Whether you're a rescue volunteer, foster parent, animal shelter worker, or just someone who believes every animal deserves a loving home, this podcast is for you.
🎧 You’ll learn:
- How people around the world rescue and foster animals
- What it’s really like inside shelters and rescues
- How to cope with pet loss and celebrate the lives of our furry family members
- Simple ways you can help animals in your community
🩷 Want to share your story? Email Julie to become a guest!
Contact your host via Email- julie@thestoryofmypetpodcast.com
About Your Host:
Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a Storytelling Strategist, Podcasting Mentor, and champion for women who are ready to share their stories and be heard. She coaches purpose-driven women to grow their visibility and confidence through podcasting, guesting, and speaking.
Julie hosts two podcasts:
🩷 Podcast Your Story, which focuses on how to amplify your voice and grow their business through podcasting.
🩷 The Story of My Pet, a Top 5% podcast inspiring tales of pets focused on advocating and educating for animals rescue, fostering, and adoption
Julie also created and hosts two communities:
🩷 Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, for podcasters, guests, and speakers to connect and collaborate. Come check out our Monthly Networking Events.
🩷 Podcast Your Story Community Membership.
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Send us a text Have you ever wished you could hold onto a piece of your beloved pet forever? In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford, the innovative minds behind DNA is Love, a company that's revolutionizing the way we memorialize our furry friends. As a scientist with a PhD in molecular biology, Dave brings his expertise to the table, explaining the fascinating process of extracting and preserving DNA from our pets. Stephanie, with her background in hosp...
Send us a text Are you ready to discover how rescued dogs are transforming the lives of veterans and first responders? In this eye-opening episode, I welcome back Connor Long, Operations Manager at Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, to discuss their groundbreaking program, Troops N Tails. Connor shares his personal journey with equine therapy and how it inspired this innovative initiative. We explore how Troops and Tails bridges the gap between animal-assisted therapy and mental health support for ve...
Send us a text Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, founders of Frame Your Feline, return to the podcast to share their journey from creating innovative cat furniture to landing a spot on Shark Tank. • Frame Your Feline offers wall-mounted frames that cats naturally jump into, becoming "living masterpieces" • Traditional cat furniture takes up floor space and often looks unattractive in homes • Their frames provide cats with vertical space while maintaining home aesthetics • Only 100 businesse...
Send us a text Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, returns to share critical updates on animal welfare in Southern California where shelters are facing overwhelming challenges. Kern County's 40% euthanasia rate reflects a system in crisis where happy, healthy dogs are being euthanized simply due to lack of space. Ways to help: Donate to Marley's Mutts, Follow on Facebook, Follow on Instagram, and Subscribe to Marley's Mutts YouTube Channel. Some Episo...
Send us a text Curious about how a blind golden retriever can change lives? Join us me, Julie Marty-Pearson, as I talk with Joanne George, who shares her incredible journey from being a veterinary technician to a passionate animal advocate and dog trainer. Discover the heartwarming story of Smiley, a golden retriever born without eyes, and how he overcame his challenges to become an inspirational therapy dog. Joanne recounts the early days of animal rescue before social media brought widespre...
Send us a text Join us on a captivating journey with John Garstang, a human-dog relationship coach whose life is a testament to the transformative power of the bond between humans and their canine friends. From the bustling streets of London to the sun-drenched Greek island of Rhodes, John's story unfolds, revealing his remarkable transition from daycare manager to a beacon of hope for shelter dogs in Zambia. As we navigate through his adventures, we uncover the essence of responsible pet own...
Send us a text There's something magical about lacing up your sneakers, clipping on a leash, and hitting the pavement with your furry best friend by your side. This episode is not just about the pride of crossing a 5K finish line. It's about the profound shift that occurs within us when grief catalyzes a journey toward better mental and physical health for you and your pet. Our pets truly are our biggest and best supporters. Joining your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, is guest Nita Sweeney, autho...
Send us a text Join me, Julie Marty Pearson, as I cozy up with a heart full of gratitude and a treasure trove of tales to celebrate the second anniversary of The Story of My Pet podcast. I take you behind the scenes of my own adventures in animal rescue, revealing the joys and challenges of volunteering, fostering, and spreading the word on pet adoption and spay/neuter initiatives. With each narrative, we've woven a tapestry of love and advocacy for our four-legged friends, and now, I'm openi...
Send us a text Taking care of our pets is something most pet parents take great pride in; however, we don’t always plan for the “what if’s”. Thinking about what would happen to our pets if we were no longer able to care for them is SO important. Yet, no one wants to think about death and dying, but if something happened to you and you were in the hospital or worse, who will care for your pets? I, Julie Marty-Pearson, dive into this topic with my friend, fellow podcaster, and Fur Mom Rebecca J...
Send us a text Sharing pet stories that inspire and empower others to help animals in need. Joining your host, Julie Marty-Pearson is Amy Castro, founder of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. Together, we weave through the emotional narrative of animal rescue. We remember the pets that have carved out special places in our hearts, and Amy walks us through the turning points that propelled her from a volunteer to the helm of her own rescue organization. This episode isn't just about the pets we've...
Send us a text Host, Julie Marty-Pearson, often says our pets find us, and that isn't truer than for guest Tenny Minassian. Tenny's adopted canine companion, Lucy, inspired not only a profound personal transformation but also a children's book, "Lucy Goes to the Gentle Barn." Her tale is one of convincing traditional parents to open their home to a family pet, leading to an adventure of love and life lessons that resonate with any heart that has felt the warmth of a furry friend. Lucy’s tripe...
Send us a text Have you ever found yourself enchanted by the bond between a child and their pet, or moved by the joyous wag of a rescued dog's tail? Teresa Adamo and Jennifer Williams-Cordova, children's book authors with a knack for capturing the essence of these moments, join me for a conversation that's sure to inspire. Their tales, born from the companionship of pets like Indy, weave a tapestry of creativity and community spirit that finds a home in the hearts of families far and wide. &n...
Send us a text Are you an Animal Lover? Then The Story of My Pet Podcast is for you! Come along as Pet Parents from around the world tell the stories of their believed pets, from rescue dogs to foster kittens, street cats to wild horses, and everywhere in between. This show shares heart-to-heart conversations about animals collected from amazing pet parents, animal supporters and rescue advocates. Learn about animal adoption, fostering, rescue, and volunteerism. Along with powerful discussion...
Send us a text Ever imagined opening your home to a furry four-legged friend temporarily and profoundly impacting their lives and yours in return? In the latest episode of 'The Story of My Pet', we talk about all things cat fostering! We have an engaging chat with Sam Proof, a cat lover and a live streamer, who reveals how fostering cats and kittens can save lives and make space in shelters. Experience the whirlwind journey of fostering through Sam's stories and learn how his love for these a...
Send us a text Ever wondered about the joys and challenges of giving love and companionship to senior pets? Join us for the heartwarming journey of our special guest, Katie Shelby, who opened her heart and home to two senior dachshunds, Fred and Barney. Initially agreeing to foster these loveable seniors, Katie and her husband soon found themselves enchanted by their unique personalities and decided to adopt them. In this episode of The Story of My Pet, your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, ...
Send us a text If you're an animal lover, particularly a dog enthusiast, then you will surely appreciate the profound love and inspiration author J Wynn Rousuck draws from our furry friends. Our latest podcast episode explores how her childhood experiences attending dog shows with her AKC judge father blossomed into a deep appreciation for dogs, influencing her life and her writing. Rousuck's narrative is rich with heartwarming tales of her adventures in the world of dogs. One particularly to...
Send us a text Have you thought about hiring a professional photographer to capture photos of you and your pets? Or do you want to learn how to take better photos of your pets? Well, we've got you covered! Listen as we explore the wonderful world of pet photography and how a good photo can make all the difference for a pet looking for a forever home. Meet Val Woodward, a pet photographer and animal rescue volunteer who's passion for rescuing and caring for animals is simply awe-inspiring. Val...
Send us a text Ready to discover the heartwarming world of animal rescue and fostering? Want to learn more about how you can prepare to become an animal foster parent? Need training tips for your dog? We will be covering all of this and more in this episode, a treasure-trove of stories, tips, and insights for all animal lovers. The Story of My Pet Podcast host, Julie Marty-Pearson speaks with Courtney and Erin Clerico, of Foster Tales Rescue, a dog rescue non-profit organization in Ker...
Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to foster a litter of kittens? Journey with me, your host, Julie Marty Pearson, as I share a deeply personal tale about my own adorable fur family. You'll hear about my experience raising six two-week-old kittens and the challenges that came with their round-the-clock care. But first, I’ll account the journey that lead me to fostering this litter and how a tiny kitten named Binx is the reason why I ended up at the shelter on the right day to help th...
Send us a text Hear inspiring stories of rescued pets and insights into global animal welfare efforts. Lori Kalef, from SPCA International, joins us in part two of our interview, to discuss Apollo's Aid program, an initiative that has been a beacon of hope for military members relocating with their pets, and animals in war-torn regions. Navigating through heartwarming rescue tales, we explore the myriad challenges faced by these champions of animal welfare. Lori amplifies on the conundrum of...
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