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The Pet Parent Hotline

Author: Amy Castro - Pet Parenting Expert & Animal Rescuer

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You love your pets. But sometimes, living with them is a lot.

Between unexpected vet bills, frustrating behavior problems, conflicting advice, and everyday messes, even the most devoted pet parents can feel overwhelmed. You want to give your pets a great life, but you didn't sign up to spend all your time worrying, second-guessing yourself, or throwing money at problems that never seem to get solved.


Most pet podcasts focus on the pet. The Pet Parent Hotline focuses on you too. We offer practical help for overwhelmed pet parents who want to care for their animals without sacrificing their time, money, or peace of mind.

From pet behavior solutions and affordable pet care to nutrition, veterinary decisions, aging pets, adoption, and everyday challenges, you'll get practical advice that helps you solve problems, avoid costly mistakes, and make decisions that work for both you and your pets.


I'm Amy Castro, a longtime animal rescuer who's fostered more than 5,000 animals. Each week, I share lessons learned from years of rescue experience and insights from animal experts to help you navigate the realities of pet parenting with greater confidence.


On the first Wednesday of each month, you'll also get a Pet Parent Power-Up, a short episode to help you manage the stress, guilt, and decision fatigue that come with caring for animals.


No fluff. No guilt. No pretending pet parenting is easy.


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Does your dog start shaking the minute you pull into the vet's parking lot? Does your cat disappear the second you bring out the carrier? You might think that's just part of life with pets, but there are ways to make veterinary visits, grooming, and other care less stressful for everyone involved. In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Dr. Rebekah Zahedi, Chief Veterinary Officer of Fear Free®, about a different approach to pet care that considers your pet's emotional well-being just as serio...
Just because someone calls it an adoption doesn't mean a pet is being rescued. Some puppy mills, kitten mills, irresponsible backyard breeders, and other pet sellers use words like "rescue," "rehoming," and "adoption fee" to make selling dogs and cats sound like saving them. Some buyers even knowingly play along, claiming they've rescued pets they actually purchased. In this month's Pet Parent Power-Up, Amy Castro takes on both sides of the problem: sellers who disguise pet sales as adoptions...
Does your cat really need a professional groomer, or can you handle everything at home? Most cats do a good job of keeping themselves clean, but matted fur, overgrown nails, aging, and certain health conditions can make grooming difficult or even unsafe to tackle yourself. In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy Castro talks with Amanda Henry, Certified Feline Master Groomer and owner of Chatty Cats, a cat-only grooming salon in Indiana, about when professional cat grooming makes sense...
Ever Googled a symptom your pet was having and ended up convinced something terrible was wrong? Or made a decision about their care, only to spend days wondering if you made the right choice? Pet parent anxiety can disguise itself as being responsible. You want to do what's best for your pet, but when does caring turn into excessive worrying, endless research, and second-guessing every decision? In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy talks with psychologist Dr. Alicia del Prado about ...
Could your dog's or cat's collar actually put their life in danger? A collar that's too loose can slip right over your dog's head, dangling ID tags can become deadly traps, and even a collar that fits perfectly can have a buckle that fails when you least expect it. In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, Amy shares frightening close calls with her own dogs and lessons learned from many years working in rescue. You'll discover common dog and cat collar safety hazards, along with practical w...
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