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May 26, 2023

Cats as Living Art: The Innovative Project Frame Your Feline

Frame Your Feline, an innovative project by our guests, LA-based entrepreneurs, and stand-up comedians, Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes. As loving cat parents to seven rescues, they've designed artwork panels for cats that allow cat owners to showcase their furry …

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March 9, 2023

A Woman Dedicated to Saving the Lives of Shelter Animals

In this episode, I welcome my guest Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue. Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Kern County’s shelter animals. Marley’s mission is making a …

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March 3, 2023

The Outdoor Adventures of Rescue Dogs

Animal lovers, tune in to the latest episode of The Story of My Pet podcast to hear from our special guest, Amanda Sue Creasey! Amanda is a speculative fiction author, high school English teacher, outdoor writer, and dog-walk...

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Feb. 24, 2023

All About Dogs Who Dance

In the newest episode of The Story of My Pet Podcast you'll meet my guest Joyce A. Miller. Joyce adopted six racing greyhounds over the past twenty years and danced with several of them. Miller lives in the Church Hill …

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Jan. 19, 2023

Let's Talk Compassion Fatigue, Cat Behavior and More!

Molly is an avid foster and former vet nurse who has worked with animals for over 10 years in companion animal practice and volunteering in both New Zealand and overseas. Last year, she completed her postgrad studies in feline behavior …

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Dec. 23, 2022

Pets and the Holidays

In this episode, I talk about important ways to keep our pets involved and happy during the holidays. I also talk about how pets shouldn’t be gifts but rather important members of your family and lifelong commitments to care ...

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Dec. 9, 2022

The Power of Connection Between People and Horses

Fur mom Emma Davis is the CEO and founder of Mikko's Choice, a pet CBD company. An animal rescuer, advocate, and an equestrian, Emma has a lifelong love of animals. Her first soul dog, a wolf hybrid named Mo and …

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Nov. 14, 2022

Eyewear That Gives Back to Rescue Animals

In this episode, I welcome my guest, Christy Chand. Christy is the founder and president of SPEX Eyewear Inc. SPEX is a new online eyewear retailer that donates 100% of its profit to animal rescue. Before launching SPEX, Chri...

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Nov. 9, 2022

Pet Sitting Golden Doodle Dogs

In this episode, I give you a look into my life as a pet sitter. I’ve been pet sitting since the pandemic and enjoy getting to meet new people and their amazing pets. I was at a clients home caring …

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Nov. 4, 2022

New Foster Kittens: The Calicos and Two Tuxedos

In this episode, I (your host Julie Marty-Pearson) talk about my new foster kitten crew. I am now fostering a litter of six, 2-3 week olds kittens. Here about how these guys came into my care and a little about …

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Nov. 1, 2022

My First Foster Kitten Binx

Trigger Warning! This episode discusses death, grief and loss, and emotional stories of pet loss. In this episode, I (your host Julie Marty-Pearson) talk about my experience fostering for the first time. I currently volunteer...

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Oct. 21, 2022

Amazing Cats Inspiring Nonprofit Mission Meow

In this episode, I welcome my guest, Sally Williams. She has dedicated her adult life to cats and nonprofits. Sally is a lifelong animal lover, former pet sitter, cat behaviorist, cat advocate, Founder of The Brodie Fund, spe...

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Oct. 7, 2022

Finding Joy and Celebration in Pet Cancer, Loss, and Grief

Trigger Warning! This episode discusses grief and loss, cancer diagnoses and treatments,and emotional stories of pet loss. In this episode, I welcome my guest, Sally Williams. She has dedicated her adult life to cats and nonp...

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Sept. 30, 2022

Pet Stories of My Childhood Dogs

In episode 16, you get to hear your host, Julie Marty-Pearson tell stories about her childhood pets. You’ll meet Goldie the Golden Retriever, who was rescued from the local animal shelter and joined my family when I was 5 yea...

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Sept. 29, 2022

Fur Family Filed with Rescued Love

In episode 15, I welcome my guest, Amy Fagan. Amy lives in Maine with her husband and their rescue dog Whitney. They also have two cats, Clarence and Storm, and six chickens. She works from home and has her own …

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Sept. 12, 2022

Memories of Chi the Adventure Cat and New Rescue Cats

Episode 14: Memories of Chi the Adventure Cat and the New Life of Bonded Pair Jack and Sparrow In episode 13, I welcome my guest, Michelle Steiner. Michelle is an animal lover living in Pennsylvania with her husband and their...

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Sept. 5, 2022

A Life Full of Animal Adventures

In episode 13, I welcome my guest, Rebecca Houghton. Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, Rebecca is a hobby farmer, homeschooling mom, and retired RN now living in Sonoma County, California her husband Greg and their two boys...

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Aug. 23, 2022

Fostering, Adoption, and Volunteerism at Local Animal Shelters

In episode 12, I welcome my guest Berkeley Hanley. Born and raised in Bakersfield, CA Berkeley has always loved animals. She grew up with parents who were both high school biology teachers and her dad's 100+ animals in his cl...

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Aug. 11, 2022

All About Art, Animals, and Pet Portraits

Fur Mom Ciara Barsotti is an animal lover who grew up with a menagerie of wonderful pets. As an artist, she explores and celebrates her love for nature and animals through her work. She also captures the personality of others’ …

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Aug. 1, 2022

A Ukrainian’s Stories of Saving Animals during War

In episode 10, I welcome my guests Nataliia Kalantaienko and Karin Olson. Nataliia is 19 years old Ukrainian. She is a student of the international relations in Lviv University and Assistant to the CEO and Manager of the fund...

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July 30, 2022

Our Pets and Their Amazing Stories

Animal lover Julie Marty-Pearson starts a pet podcast to document and immortalize our favorite pets, but discovers a much more compelling story: the fight for animal welfare, rescue, and adoption. Connect with me: Thanks so m...

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July 30, 2022

Dogs We Love Then and Now!

The Story of My Pet Podcast Episode 1! In today's episode I chat with my lifelong friend Karin Bousquet Olson. We remember stories of her childhood pet Mardi the Boston Terrier. We also discuss our love of cats and the …

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July 11, 2022

When Art Meets Dogs

In episode 9, I welcome my guests Olivia Ting and Annette Jannotta to talk about their friendship, collaboration and mutual love of animals. Annette is an architect having worked in San Francisco and Singapore, now residing i...

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June 15, 2022

All for the Love of Charlie the Terrier

In episode 8, I welcome my guest Tess Vergara to tell the story of her faithful companion of 14 years Charlie. She talks all about the amazing adventures they had together and how she keeps his memory alive and a …

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