Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Sarah Lauch
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsAn insight into pets, vetting, superhero dog rescuers, cancer in animals and SO MUCH MORE! Sarah Lauch is an animal-lover that will expose the good, bad and wonderful in the animal world! To request a guest, please email [email protected].
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Unmuzzled: A Pawcast with Cary, Tiki's Hero!
April 18, 2024 03:20 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBI decided to turn a Live Like Roo story into a podcast because it is just so special. Sometimes fate steps in when you need it the most. Imagine losing your house, your owner and the only semblance of life that you know in a span of a few weeks. That happened to a dog named Tiki. 2 Heroes stepped in named Tom and Cary and as luck would have it, our Accountant heard their story at a hotel bar and the rest is history.
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Ava from Ava's Pet Place
April 12, 2024 10:11 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBImagine starting a business plan at age 8 and seeing it flourish at age 16. Ava decided to make homemade dog treats at age 6 and NOW her product is in Target. She also gives back to community by donating treats to non-profits and dog shelters. She is a great guest! For more: www.avaspetpalace.com
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dani the Vet Tech
March 26, 2024 21:27 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBI have so much respect for vet techs. They do SO MUCh and I always say they do not get paid enough for all the work they do not just medically, but also emotionally. I met Dani a few years ago and because of the vets that Live Like Roo uses, she was often the tech for our difficult cases. She was watching the pawdcast a few weeks ago with Dr. Josie Horchak, her former coworker and I decided to ask her to come on so we could chat about what it is like to be a vet tech!
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue
March 22, 2024 09:34 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBNatalie from Great Lake Pigeon Rescue joins me to chat about these incredible animals and what the rescue does to help them! What you may see as a disposable annoyance on a city street, some people see as a family pet. My jaw was on the floor for a lot of this interview. Natalie and her colleagues at Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue do so much great work for injured, discard pigeons and doves. When you hear what some of these birds go through, it is really hard to believe. Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Josie Horchak of Good Vets Nashville
March 04, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBDr. Horchak was my go-to for all things cancer-related and old hot mess chihuahua related when she was with a local Chicago vet. She uprooted and opened her OWN practice in Nashville and though I was sad, I was so proud of her. I always feel lucky when we get someone like her on the podcast because she not only started a biz from the ground up, but she has the best heart and always helped me through tough cases!
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Elli Frank from Mr. Bones & Co.
March 01, 2024 11:42 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB"We cannot save them all." Elli Frank adopted Mr. Bones from an open admission shelter and because of his reactivity in situations that caused him stress and angst, she had to say goodbye to him with a behavior euthanasia. Elli was talking about this long before many were brave enough to tell the truth about what happened to some animals. Elli also bases her rescue on QUALITY and not QUANTITY. There is no competition with other groups. She just wants to give the animals in her care the abs...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Author Christine Ciana Calabrese on "What About the Dog?" book
February 23, 2024 11:27 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBImagine you become incapacitated in some way or even worse you pass away. Think about the instructions you leave a pet sitter when you go on vacation. (SAME!) What if there was no plan for your dog? What if your cat had to go to a friend and they did not know the cat was an escape artist. So much to think about if your pets were left to someone who had little to no info about them. Christine Ciana Calabrese has made it REALLY easy for you with her book "What About The Dog," which is as much ...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Save the Manatee Club
February 16, 2024 09:59 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSave the Manatee Club was created in 1981 by Jimmy Buffet and former Florida Governor Bob Graham. TJ, a manatee biologist, joins me to chat about all the incredible work the Club does to keep manatees safe as they face many obstacles in their habitats. TJ is a great guest! To learn more: www.savethemanateeclub.org
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with North Winds Rescue & Healing
February 09, 2024 11:46 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBHorses have a magical healing power and once you get to know one, it is hard to walk away. For Valorie at North Winds Rescue and Healing, it all started with a horse named Sarge in a kill pen and on a list that no horse wants to be on. She saved him and he inspired her to do even more. She created North Winds Rescue & Healing that not only saves horses, but also saves humans through the healing power of horses. Quite remarkable. For more: https://www.northwindsequine.org/
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Berkley from One Love Foundation and Locks4Paws
January 26, 2024 12:46 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBBerkley Cameron attended a wedding in Aruba and noticed all of the stray dogs. That lit a fire that would change the lives of both humans and animals..not by taking them away from their home, but by helping owners with spay and neuter and assistance with food and bills. Now, here in the states she is doing similar work by helping families to keep their pets during our current shelter crisis. To learn more: https://onelovefoundationinc.org/ https://locks4paws.org/
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Jake from Winston's Wishes
January 19, 2024 10:09 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB"I needed to learn to say 'no' but say 'no' and provide resources." In the past 10 years, Winston's Wishes has saved hundreds of dogs in the Milwaukee area and beyond. Jake Schneider, the Founder, joins me to chat about how it all started as well as the biggest lessons that he has learned. It is a candid conversation that I really enjoyed! You will, too. For more: www.winstonswishes.org
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Ashley & Jaime from Mutts of the Midway
January 05, 2024 00:38 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBMeet Ashley and Jaime from Mutts of the Midway, a Chicagoland rescue focused on providing homeless animals a life of health, happiness and a loving home! They will share their favorite stories, as well as the current challenges in animal welfare. More here: www.muttsofthemidway.org
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dr. Baker of Lane Veterinary
January 05, 2024 00:12 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBDr. Sarah Baker made her dreams come true when opening Lane Veterinary in Hinsdale. Dr. Baker, the heart and soul of Lane Veterinary is not just your neighborhood vet; she's a dedicated advocate for the well-being of your pets and also assists rescue animals. In this episode, we'll dive into the world of veterinary care, exploring the latest advancements, how she gets through delivering tough news, and invaluable advice to keep your pets happy and healthy! For more: https://lanevet.com/
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with Francisco from The K9PT
December 05, 2023 03:45 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBAnimal mobility and rehabilitation is so important as a dog ages or has surgery. Francisco, the owner of The K9PT joins me for a chat about the importance of what they do, especially as an animal ages. So much great knowledge. Also, special thanks for The K9PT for being my sponsor! For more: https://www.thek9pt.com/home/ Also a little Midwest FurFest recap
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with The Bark Day Planner, Amanda
December 01, 2023 01:23 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBPets are family and they deserve the best. The Bark Day Planner has elevated the Dog Party game. While throwing a party may seem simple, there is SO MUCH that goes on behind the scenes. Amanda Shaw has combined her passion for planning and pets and made pet-owners dreams come true one balloon arch at a time! We cannot wait to partner with her for a bucket list party at Live Like Roo Foundation. For more: www.thebarkdayplanner.com
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Dr Tarantino, Founder of Senior Dog Revolution
November 13, 2023 19:04 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBI have such a passion for senior dogs as many of you know, so this guest is going to be perfect for this podcast! Dr. Monica Tarantino founded Senior Dog Revolution to help pet owners deal with aging in their pets. Much of what can be done is not crazy expensive and it really is up to you to help them age gracefully! Dr. Tarantino has so much knowledge and since I have been following her, I personally have learned so much. For more: www.seniordogrevolution.com/
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Cailen and Pete from SEED
November 10, 2023 11:13 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB"SEED advocates for a shift away from these modern legal frameworks and towards a recognition that nature and animals have an inherent right to exist and flourish for their own sake. " That is just a BIT of what Cailen and Pete do. They could really use help and you can do that in your daily life with simple changes! Join us for a very candid, very REAL conversation with 2 people who are changing the world. To learn more: https://www.ethicalstrategies.org/ Also, to see our past podcasts wit...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Fred from Pilots N Paws
November 02, 2023 23:37 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB"The volunteers, the vets, the organizations...they are doing the hard work ultimately. We get the glory because no one hates an airplane and a puppy and it is a great story, but the truth is, we have the easiest job. We are bus drivers for these animals." You may know Fred from The Fred Show as a popular Chicagoland (and beyond) Radio Host, but what he does in his spare time as a volunteer to save animals is truly remarkable. Fred joins me y to talk about his love of animals and flying and ...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Lauren Smith Kennedy from The Tilly Project
October 18, 2023 22:32 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPhotographs tell a story and for The Tilly Project, they often provide comfort during a really difficult time through photography. One of my biggest regrets is that I do not have more photos of my dogs. Lauren has created an inspiring community of people that assist with end-of-life photo sessions and help for people who are going through one of the worst times in their life. For more: www.thetillyproject.org
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with Pet Loss Community
October 12, 2023 23:51 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDr. Lisa Lippman joins me to chat about an incredible resource for pet owners. Pet Loss Community has built a much-needed community for grieving pet parents, as well as those that are facing anticipatory grief. It is such a difficult thing. I feel honored to know these humans, who are changing lives by offering an incredible program that truly changes lives. www.petlosscommunity.
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Roo Yori
October 06, 2023 01:04 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBRoo Yori, the K9 Ninja, joins me to chat American Ninja Warrior, Wallace, Hector, the state of rescue and shelters and so much more! Roo has used his incredible platform to promote homeless animals. He rescued one of Michael Vick's dogs, who became a therapy dog. His famous dog Wallace, who was to be euthanized at the shelter, won a freestyle disc championship. With all his success, Roo continues to raise funds for the animals! Find out more about him here: www.rooyori.com
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with Catherine from Canine Crews
September 22, 2023 02:55 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBShe runs a booming business in Chicago and offers far more than day care and boarding. Catherine Crews from Canine Crews joins me for a candid conversation about running a business in Chicago since 2009! She has seen a ton and in the booming industry that is pet care, she has advice for others who have the same aspirations.
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with Michele from Aladdin Nation
September 13, 2023 15:05 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBHe was a therapy dog that everyone loved. His start to life was difficult, but with the help of Lilo's Promise and his Mom, Michele, Aladdin lived his life as a super star, with so many following his every move. Unfortunately, in 2022, Aladdin passed away leaving many broken hearts. His Mom has done incredible work to keep his memory alive and his legacy continues to help others! Michele joins me on this week's Unmuzzled! Follow Aladdin here: https://www.facebook.com/aladdinnation
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with the Live Like Roo Foundation
September 07, 2023 23:36 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin Sarah Lauch (THE HOST), the Founder of the Live Like Roo Foundation! September 8th marks the 8 year Anniversary of Roo's passing and since then, we have helped over 20,000 families and paid over $2 million in medical grants. The road to get to this point has not been easy and the day-to-day of a Foundation filled with a lot more sadness than greatness can be tough. But we are here to improve lives for the better in the hope that animals can beat cancer and go on to live a healthy, happy...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Techs for Clefts
August 31, 2023 23:36 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBA cleft palate does not need to be a death sentence for an animal. Courtney, a registered vet tech, has created a non-profit called Techs for Clefts that is helping vets, breeders, rescues, adopters and so many more feel comfortable raising a pet with a cleft palate. It is not easy, but it is worth it and with Techs for Clefts by your side, you can help these incredible animals live a relatively normal life. Just an incredible pod with so much knowledge! For more: techsforclefts.com
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Lisa Senafe, Co-Founder of Bentley's Pet Stuff
August 24, 2023 16:27 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBBentley's Pet Stuff has become a staple in many Chicagoland (and wayyyy beyond) communities. With a focus on nutrition, Lisa Senafe has made Bentley's a must-shop for pet parents. The path to this point happened quickly and while the first store started in a Chicago suburb, the stellar reputation has launched stores all over America. Lisa joins me for a candid conversation about pet nutrition, starting from the ground up. For more: www.petstuff.com.
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary & Bosly's Backyard
August 18, 2023 01:09 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBA 2-fer podcast with Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary and Bosly's Backyard. Women-owned businesses making a big difference in their communities. I get tagged on so many animals and some are very unique. Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary is doing incredible work in the suburbs of Illinois. They take in small exotic pets and educate the public on these pets. Unfortunately, they have a waiting list for owner surrenders, so the education portion of their mission is so important. For more on this ins...
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast with Matt from Farm Animal Refuge
August 10, 2023 01:31 - 27 minutes - 25 MBGoats that were in danger of being killed by coyotes, Ariel who was hunted by a Mountain Lion, a cow family that was saved from going to the meat market. The stories from Farm Animal Refuge are incredible. They are doing inspiring work in San Diego and beyond and Live Like Roo Foundation even helped their pig with cancer named Dora, who is NOW CANCER FREE! Matt is a great guest. Join us and learn more about what they do here: https://farmanimalrefuge.org/
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Alanna Rizzo from Guidry's Guardian Foundation
August 04, 2023 01:02 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWhen Alanna Rizzo adopted a border collie from a shelter in Colorado, her life changed forever. Eventually, so would the lives of so many others. All it takes is 1 dog to spur a movement. Hear her incredible journey and how helping others has given her hope and healing! To find out more: www.guidrysguardian.org
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Brandi from Bark Pouch
July 28, 2023 01:34 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBA small business named "Bark Pouch" was formed when a trainer noticed a need at a local Chicago rescue. Brandi Barker observed the cutting up of hot dogs and other various training techniques that just were not working. Since then, she has used food scientists and various machines to figure out the perfect combo to make these lickable treats. The road to get there was not easy, but overcoming obstacles is part of what has made her a success. To find out more about Bark Pouch: www.barkpouch.c...
Unmuzzled- A Pawdcast- Jem The Misfits & A Pet Con Preview
July 21, 2023 01:04 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MBJem & The Misfit have given hope to a breed that is euthanized often and can be misunderstood. With some time, patience and love, this breed will thrive. Jem has created incredible characters that social media has embraced! Jem and I discuss what she has built and how social media can be difficult at times. Pet Con is this weekend in Chicago. Kelsey, a Senior Talent Relations Manager at The Dog Agency, joins us to tell us how you can make your dog famous and we preview Pet Con, a gatheri...
Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Peanut the Squirrel and Mark
July 14, 2023 02:18 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBYou will certainly look at squirrels differently after this episode. An incredible bond has formed between a man and a squirrel from the streets of NY! Many people checking in on Peanut have also fallen for Mark, his savior. They are a great match doing special things! Mark has turned this unique journey into a charity called Peanut's Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary. Follow Peanut at Peanut_The_Squirrel12 and the sanctuary at pnuts_freedom_farm.
Unmuzzled: I'm Back! Special Guest Michael from The Man That Rescues Dogs
July 07, 2023 00:48 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBI am SO honored to bring the podcast back after a 2+ year hiatus. This podcast means so much to me because I get to tell stories and there are SO MANY great stories to tell! After quitting my job in corporate America, I am now the proud owner of 2 businesses. I miss being creative and I miss interviewing people, so here we are. My 1st guest is absolutely brilliant and the work he is doing brought me to tears so many times. Michael J. Baines quit his job as a Chef in Thailand after he met a...
Raise the Woof Kitticino Charity
December 22, 2020 07:30 - 20 minutes - 10.2 MB VideoKitticcino Charities provides low-cost veterinary services to under-served communities and rescue groups, in addition to providing employment opportunities for survivors of violent crimes and at-risk youths. Founders Breona and Rachel join me! For more: https://www.kitticcino.org/
Raise the Woof: Rats are amazing animals
December 08, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRats! There is so much to know about them and my guest Niki is a Rat Extraordinaire! For more on rats or to foster or adopt: [email protected]
Raise the Woof: Greyhound Luring Investigations
November 24, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhen an undercover animal abuse investigator with 20+ years of experience says something bothers him, you know it is legit. Many years ago, the practice of luring racing greyhounds with live rabbits was investigated and many swept the practice under the rug or claimed "it did not happen." Cue investigator Pete Paxton, who conducted an undercover investigation in partnership with Grey2k USA. What they found was beyond shocking and their investigation, with your help, will hopefully lead to ...
Raise the Woof: SEED
November 03, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis podcast has always been about learning more about animals and to say this particular one opened up my eyes is an understatement. Cailen LaBarge is the Co-Founder of SEED: Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development. Before the pandemic, they investigated a dairy auction in Texas that revealed far more than they expected. The findings, as shocking as they may be, are so important, especially in this day and age. For more information: https://www.seedundercoverinvestigations.c...
Raise the Woof: Cindy Steinle
October 27, 2020 12:55 - 22 minutes - 21 MB"He came to the door naked with a gun. We ended up with 63 snakes." Cindy Steinle has had a LOT of experience with reptiles and while many people may be nervous around them, Cindy shares some amazing reasons why we should embrace snakes, alligators and more. For more information or ways that you can help: www.chicagoherp.org https://www.facebook.com/smallscalereptilerescue/
Raise the Woof: SEASPAR Pawsitive Pet Therapy
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBMolly Downing is the Recreation Coordinator at SEASPAR and created a Pawsitive Pet Therapy program that brings smiles to faces of the participants. SEASPAR is committed to the mission of providing dynamic recreation programs and quality services for residents with disabilities. More here: SEASPAR.org
Raise the Woof: Pleasant Heart Pet Food Pantry
October 06, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBRachel Jensen is the Founder of Pleasant Heart Pet Food Pantry in Michigan. As a former Animal Control Officer, she saw a need in her community and immediately went to work to help by building a non-profit. https://www.pleasantheartspetfoodpantry.org/
Raise the Woof: How mysavings.com is what is wrong with the world
September 21, 2020 23:47 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBI always believe people. I give them the benefit of the doubt. I am a helper. I run to the bad when others may be running away. When I woke up on Sunday with overflowing email, I was like wow, this is great. Then I realized something was really wrong. This is the story of a how a selfish company mysavings.com took advantage of a small 501c3 and has ZERO apologies or regrets for what they did. They have done irreparable damage during our busiest time of the season.
Raise the Woof: Comfy Carepacks
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBComfy Carepacks are given, free of charge, to benefit pets of individuals experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area. Vice President Deborah joins me to chat about this amazing organization. https://www.comfycarepacks.org/
Raise the Woof: Obi's Pet Pantry
August 25, 2020 06:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWhen Carolyn Alonzo lost her beloved Obi in May of 2020, she immediately went to work creating "Obi's Pet Pantry." A story of love, hope and passion to help others. https://www.obispetpantry.org/
Raise the Woof: Soul Harbour Ranch
August 11, 2020 06:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSOUL - Sharing of Unconditional Love. Jodie Diegel, the Founder and President of Soul Harbour Ranch joins me. The SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, located in Barrington, Illinois, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich lives by promoting the unconditional love and healing of the human-animal bond, while advocating for animal therapy standards of excellence. We offer the Barrington-area’s most experienced and comprehensive animal-assisted therapy teams, wh...
Raise the Woof: West Suburban Humane Society
July 28, 2020 05:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWest Suburban Humane Society just opened their brand new building in March and unfortunately the pandemic has hampered their plans, but they are still rescuing and still adopting animals out! Christina Morrison, the Director of Development joins me to talk about rescuing animals from rural areas, tips for adopting an animal and much more! https://www.wshs-dg.org/
Raise the Woof: Paws With A Cause
July 21, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBPaws with a Cause custom trains assistance dogs for people with a disability. Public Relations Coordinator Cara Conway joins me to talk about their service,hearing, seizure response and autism dogs. Great stories! https://www.pawswithacause.org/
Raise the Woof: Jessica Dolce
July 07, 2020 06:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCompassion Fatigue comes up over and over in this podcast and I am honored to be joined by an expert in the field, Jessica Dolce. She is the Founder of The Compassion in Balance Program and educates people who work with animals. https://www.compassioninbalance.com/
Raise the Woof: Camp Dogwood
June 23, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBCamp Dogwood is a paradise for humans to get away with their dogs and partake in activities that surround their animals. The unique camp has grown in the last 20 years and Alysa Sly has done so much work and research making it a destination for dog lovers. For more: https://www.campdogwood.com/
Raise the Woof: Bailing Out Benji
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBBailing Out Benji is a non-profit that is dedicated to educating people about puppy mills by using data and sharing stories. Nikki and Raquel join me to break down the difference between breeders and mills and much more. For more: bailingoutbenji.com
Raise the Woof: You Look Fetching groomer
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBMobile dog grooming is a great concept for animals that may be nervous going to get a hair cut or a nail trim and Kirsten Nuffer took the leap into her own mobile grooming venture and never looked back.