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Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions will be featured with fabulous guests on Why Do Pets Matter?, a podcast dedicated to pets hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Nature Kids & Family Science Pets & Animals
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
156
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Understanding Your Cat: Expert Feline Care and Behavior Tips with Dr. Julie Liu

Understanding Your Cat: Expert Feline Care and Behavior Tips with Dr. Julie Liu

In this episode, I’m excited to sit down with Dr. Julie Liu, a dedicated veterinarian and founder of My Family Cat in Austin, Texas. Dr. Liu shares her unique approach to feline behavior consultation…

00:38:51  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
Overcoming Burnout: Finding Balance and Compassion in Veterinary Medicine With Gunila Pederson

Overcoming Burnout: Finding Balance and Compassion in Veterinary Medicine With Gunila Pederson

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Gunila Pedersen, host of the Overwhelmed Vet podcast, emergency vet, and life coach for veterinarians. We dive into the real chal…

00:35:32  |   Wed 16 Oct 2024
Strengthening Veterinary Teams & Navigating Client Conflicts with Dr. Peter Weinstein

Strengthening Veterinary Teams & Navigating Client Conflicts with Dr. Peter Weinstein

In this week's episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Dr. Peter Weinstein, a retired veterinarian, writer, and podcaster who’s made it his mission to mentor…

00:38:36  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
Understanding Neurodiversity in Veterinary Practices With Ron Sosa

Understanding Neurodiversity in Veterinary Practices With Ron Sosa

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Ron Sosa, founder and CEO of Synaptic Neuro-Inclusive Leadership and Executive Director at Uncharted Veterinary Conferences. We talk about the i…

00:40:05  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone on Elevating Veterinary Receptionists with NAAVR

Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone on Elevating Veterinary Receptionists with NAAVR

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m excited to welcome two incredible guests, Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone, as we dive into the creation of the North American Association of Veterinary Recept…

00:48:54  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
Unpacking Veterinary Success with Debbie Boone: Communication, Collaboration, and a New Era for Veterinary Receptionists

Unpacking Veterinary Success with Debbie Boone: Communication, Collaboration, and a New Era for Veterinary Receptionists

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m thrilled to sit down with my dear friend, Debbie Boone, founder of Debbie Boone Consulting and author of Hospitality in Health Care. Debbie, who was also t…

00:38:28  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
Enhancing Veterinary Success: Branding, Communication, and the Launch of NAAVR with Rhonda Bell

Enhancing Veterinary Success: Branding, Communication, and the Launch of NAAVR with Rhonda Bell

In this episode of the Why Do Pets Matter podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rhonda Bell of Dog Days Consulting. Rhonda shared her insights on how she helps pet-related businesses refine the…

00:37:32  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Fostering Positive Veterinary Culture with Josh Vaisman

Fostering Positive Veterinary Culture with Josh Vaisman

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I'm excited to chat with my good friend, Josh Vaisman, Co-Founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting and author of "Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Po…

00:30:32  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
Creating Safe and Harmonious Homes for Babies and Dogs With Jen Shryock

Creating Safe and Harmonious Homes for Babies and Dogs With Jen Shryock

This week on Why Do Pets Matter?, we welcome Jen Shryock, the founder of Family Paws Parent Education!

Jen specializes in guiding families through the process of integrating dogs and new babies into …

00:36:11  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
Exploring the Emotional Bonds, Challenges, and Triumphs in Veterinary Care with Kelly Baltzell

Exploring the Emotional Bonds, Challenges, and Triumphs in Veterinary Care with Kelly Baltzell

In this episode, I welcome Kelly Baltzell, CEO of Beyond Indigo Pets, for an in-depth conversation on the critical role pets play in our lives and the challenges and triumphs in the veterinary indust…

00:43:27  |   Thu 23 May 2024
Bridging the Divide: The Lifesaving Power of Human-Animal Bonds with Janet Hoy-Gerlach

Bridging the Divide: The Lifesaving Power of Human-Animal Bonds with Janet Hoy-Gerlach

I had the pleasure of speaking with Janet Hoy-Gerlach, the visionary behind One Health People-Animal Wellness.

As a former tenured professor at the University of Toledo and now an adjunct faculty mem…

00:37:45  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Championing Animal Welfare with Debbie Dahmer

Championing Animal Welfare with Debbie Dahmer

In this episode, I sat down with the fantastic Debbie Dahmer, the host of "Voices Carry For Animals", to delve into the profound significance of pets in our lives and the vital importance of responsi…

00:36:01  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
Crafting Impactful Messages: Unveiling the Art of Persuasion with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret)

Crafting Impactful Messages: Unveiling the Art of Persuasion with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret)

We are back with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret), who is a force to be reckoned with, to talk about the final installment of "Writing To Influence".

We explore the last three word sculpting techniques…

00:42:14  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
Empowering Hearts and Healing Minds: The Impact of Paws for People with Clarice Ritchie

Empowering Hearts and Healing Minds: The Impact of Paws for People with Clarice Ritchie

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Clarice Ritchie, the executive director of Paws for People, back to the show to discuss the success of her recent WagAthon fundraiser and to delve deeper into t…

00:33:41  |   Thu 28 Mar 2024
Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223

Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223

My good friend Kate Rosenthal, Marketing and Events Manager for PAWS for People joins us today to talk about their Annual WAG and Walkathon. 

Why do pets matter to Kate?

Pets provide unconditional lo…

00:33:18  |   Thu 05 Oct 2023
Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) - Write To Influence on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 222

Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) - Write To Influence on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 222

I am so excited to introduce everyone to Colonel Carla Bass. Carla is the force behind "Write With Influence." I met her earlier this year during an event hosted by the AKC Legislative Conference. Th…

00:37:53  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
Suzanne Cannon co-Founder of VetBilling - A Flexible, Creative System Helping People To Pay For Veterinary Bills In A More Holistic Way on ”Why Do Pets Matter” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 220

Suzanne Cannon co-Founder of VetBilling - A Flexible, Creative System Helping People To Pay For Veterinary Bills In A More Holistic Way on ”Why Do Pets Matter” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 220

I can't wait for you to listen to this podcast with Suzanne Cannon co-founder of VetBilling.com. 

She has created an amazing service that can help every pet owner figure out a way to pay for their pe…

00:42:04  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM - Moving Veterinary Care Into The 21st Century on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 219

Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM - Moving Veterinary Care Into The 21st Century on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 219

Today Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM from the University of Tennessee joins us for an exceptionally thought-provoking conversation about moving veterinary care into the 21st century, setting appropriate …

00:39:24  |   Thu 17 Aug 2023
Rachel Lemcke - Amwell Data Services | How An Independent Veterinary Laboratory Consultant Can Help Your Veterinary Practice on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 218

Rachel Lemcke - Amwell Data Services | How An Independent Veterinary Laboratory Consultant Can Help Your Veterinary Practice on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 218

Today Rachel Lemcke joins us for a conversation about the important service she provides veterinary teams that saves them time and money by strategically planning and utilizing their lab equipment an…

00:37:12  |   Thu 27 Jul 2023
Jamie McLaughlin and Dylan Clark - Remembering and Honoring Marine Sergeant Reckless on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 217

Jamie McLaughlin and Dylan Clark - Remembering and Honoring Marine Sergeant Reckless on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 217

Today we are talking to Jamie McLaughlin and Dylan Clark about a very special Marine -- Sergeant Reckless - a Korean War Hero. 

  • Who was Sgt. Reckless?
  • How did she end up in the US Marine Corps?
  • What …
00:40:41  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
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