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Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog training, to potty talk. It's time to save your rugs, and get REAL! Fresh Patch has been featured on Shark Tank, Oprah and the Today Show. We're here to discuss why every pet owner should have real grass and the benefits that come with it. So sit back, relax, grab some treats and cuddle your furry friend, you won't want to miss an episode! 

  1. MAR 20

    The Truth About Bunny Care From Diet To Indoor Living

    Send us Fan Mail Rabbits have a reputation for being simple pets. Then you actually live with one and realize you’ve been underestimating them the whole time. We sit down with Melissa, a long-time volunteer and co-lead with the Ventura County Animal Services Bunny Brigade, and meet two very special guests: Jarvis, a 10-year-old foster rabbit living his best “old man” life, and Puzzy, an outgoing little explorer who makes her opinions known fast. We talk about what rabbit care really looks like for indoor rabbits and first-time bunny owners: why rabbits are prey animals that feel safest with all four feet on the ground, how to build trust without forcing cuddles, and what “binkies” and flops tell you about a rabbit’s comfort level. Melissa also pulls back the curtain on shelter life, volunteer work, and the adoption education process, including the push for indoor-only housing and the real-world risks of predators, heat sensitivity, and RHDV2. From rabbit diet and health to daily routine, we get specific. You’ll hear why hay should be the foundation of nutrition, why carrots are a treat not a meal, how spaying and neutering supports litter box training and long-term health, and what red-alert signs like GI stasis look like. We also dig into rabbit enrichment ideas that actually work, plus why clean real grass can be a safe, cool, stimulating way to bring the outdoors inside. If you’re thinking about getting a rabbit around Easter or anytime, Melissa’s advice is clear: foster first. Subscribe, share this with a future rabbit person, and leave a review so more good pets get the right care. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    1h 4m

  2. MAR 13

    A Surprise Adoption Turns Grief Into A New Beginning With Toby

    Send a text A tiny dog with big personality walks into our studio and immediately steals the show. We’re hanging out with Tien and Toby (aka @tobythetoymaltipoo), talking through the real story behind his “meant to be” adoption after the loss of her previous dog, and how that mix of grief and gratitude can reshape a home in the best way. If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll know you’re ready for a new pet, this conversation hits close to the heart while staying honest and practical. Then we get into the fun stuff: how Toby’s social media presence took off without a master plan. Tien works with teenagers, and they basically became Toby’s creative directors, pushing TikTok trends, trick ideas, and video concepts. We share what actually helps a pet Instagram or TikTok grow, why authenticity beats overthinking, and how documenting your dog’s real quirks can build a loyal community. Potty training and condo dog life is the other big takeaway. We talk balcony potty training with a real grass dog potty patch, why synthetic turf turns gross fast, and how consistency plus the right setup makes nighttime and vaccine-stage potty breaks way easier. You’ll also hear a deep dive on training treats for small dogs, “potty roulette” bell moments, and our new dark, easy-tear poop bags built for fast walks. If you enjoy it, subscribe, share it with a fellow dog parent, and leave a review so more pet people can find the Fresh Patch Podcast. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    51 min

  3. MAR 6

    Purrrlandia: From Shelter To Cat Cafe Magic

    Send a text Step into Purrrlandia Cat Lounge, a bright, thoughtfully designed space where shy whiskers turn bold and 200+ cats have already found their people. We sit down with founder Kat Killorin—who traded a thriving HR and operations career in financial services for a life of rescue, espresso, and endlessly entertaining felines—to unpack how a cat cafe can flip the script on adoption. Kat shares how partnering with Best Friends Animal Society streamlines intake and sets cats up to thrive in a group setting. We explore why “what you see in a kennel” isn’t the whole story, how vertical space and multiple resources reduce stress, and why a gentle hiss can simply mean “please give me room.” From “layover kitties” adopted in hours to longer-stay charmers waiting for the right match, the focus is on real matchmaking: lifestyle, energy, and chemistry over color or trend. Along the way, we talk kids learning empathy in the lounge, allergic partners becoming converts, and the joy of weekly adopter updates that feel like winning the cat lottery. On the cafe side, Kat’s team elevates the experience with best-in-the-area matcha, silky espresso, and seasonal creations like banana matcha, berry purr lattes, and sparkling teas—small rituals that help guests slow down and notice the quiet cues cats offer. Fresh Patch real grass turns windows into mini meadows where loafing meets birdwatching, sparking smiles from passersby who scan QR tags to learn about adoptable friends. With sound baths, meditative clay nights, watercolor sessions, and birthday parties spanning six to sixty, Purrrlandia doubles as a community hub where rescue feels normal, warm, and fun. If you love animals, curious design, and good coffee, you’ll leave with practical insights on adoption, enrichment, and reading feline body language—and maybe a new favorite drink. Subscribe, share with a cat-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help more people discover rescue stories that spark joy. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    51 min

  4. FEB 27

    Rethinking Pet Health: Food, Freedom, And The Future Of Vet Care With Dr. Judy Morgan

    Send a text A few minutes into the conversation, the truth lands hard: veterinary care has changed, and pet parents are paying the price. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan joins us to unpack how corporate consolidation has tightened control over clinics, ERs, and diagnostics—pushing costs up, limiting autonomy, and nudging medicine toward quotas and one-size-fits-all playbooks. From scarce appointments to four-figure weekend bills, we explore the system pressures most families feel but rarely hear explained so plainly. We don’t stop at diagnosis—we get tactical. Dr. Morgan lays out a prevention-first path built on fresh, species-appropriate nutrition, fewer unnecessary chemicals, and informed vaccination choices. She shares a candid look at big pet food’s influence, why “burnt brown balls” fall short, and how simple add-ins—eggs, sardines, dark leafy greens, mushrooms, and berries—deliver outsized health gains. We dig into DIY feeding done right, rotation strategies that protect against recalls and supply hiccups, and the raw vs. cooked debate shaped by 25 years of safe, successful raw feeding. Stress and environment get equal billing. You’ll hear why most indoor cats are biologically stressed and how real enrichment—sunlight, scent work, climbing, and access to grass—can reset their microbiome and mood. For dogs, we connect behavior issues to unmet needs in working and herding breeds, then map out practical fixes: jobs, agility, controlled social time, and mentally rich routines. We also get real about potty logistics for apartments, seniors, travel, and harsh climates. Training on real grass indoors builds clean habits that transfer outside, supports grounding, and spares your floors when the weather or schedule won’t cooperate. If you’ve ever felt stuck between sticker shock and guesswork, this conversation gives you tools, not just takes. Expect straight talk on corporate vet care, cost navigation, nutrition that heals rather than hypes, and home strategies that lower risk day by day. Subscribe, share with a fellow pet parent, and leave a review with one change you’re committing to this week—we’ll feature our favorites in a future episode. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 16

    How Ventura County Animal Services Saves Pets And Supports People

    Send a text Packed kennels, big hearts, and real solutions. We headed to Ventura County Animal Services to sit down with Jules, the shelter’s marketing specialist, for a candid look at why intakes are surging and what actually gets dogs and cats into homes faster. From waived adoption fees to a community pet pantry and practical fixes like securing windy-day gates, Jules shares how small actions add up—and how social media can literally move an animal from a kennel to a couch. We unpack the realities of shelter life: an average of 15 new animals daily, weeks with 70-plus strays, and the emotional weight staff carry as long-stay dogs either blossom or struggle under stress. Meet the dogs who need you most—Casadano, a bright spirit who asks for clear boundaries; Hank, a gentle, overlooked pittie in a sea of gray; and Riley, whose 600-day wait ended when one social post reached the right adopter eight hours away. We also talk breed trends—husky, shepherd, and pittie mixes dominate the roster—and why many healthy, social dogs are still getting passed by. If you’re puppy prepping or in an apartment, we touch on potty training realities and why real-grass solutions can bridge the gap while vaccines finish. Inside the shelter, enrichment is the backbone: chews, frozen puzzles, and playgroups that keep dogs sane and seen. For listeners who can’t adopt, fostering a large dog—even for a few days—creates critical capacity, teaches the shelter how dogs do in a home, and speeds up perfect matches. And for the romantics, “Blind Dates With Shelter Dogs” uses a simple questionnaire to pair your lifestyle with great candidates, cutting through bias and choice overload. You don’t have to live nearby to help. Share adoptable pets, print and post long-stay flyers, encourage microchipping and tags, and champion spay/neuter. If you’re in Southern California, come meet your next best friend at VCAS. Loved the conversation? Follow, rate, and share the show so more animals get the visibility they need—and tell us: will you adopt, foster, or amplify the signal? Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    29 min

  6. FEB 6

    How Eastwood Ranch Saves Lives And Builds Better Homes For Pets

    Send a text A Western-themed rescue ranch with big-city impact—this conversation takes you inside Eastwood Ranch to see how a foster network grew into a purpose-built haven that saves lives every day. We walk through early mornings, spotless kennels, quarantine protocols, and the volunteer engine that keeps dogs and cats moving toward forever homes. Along the way, we dig into a tough truth for new adopters: potty training can make or break the match. You’ll hear practical ways Fresh Patch’s real grass eases that transition, especially in apartments, and why it’s smart to treat every new arrival like a beginner in a brand-new space. Stories drive it home. Juliet, a new mom rescued from an overcrowded shelter, learned to trust, raised her pups, and then faced seizures that scared off one adopter—until the perfect family came along, one that understood the condition and turned shared struggle into daily courage. Then there’s Betsy, a lowrider sweetheart who melts for kids and couches but needs a dog-free home and steady guidance on walks. We talk about breed bias, training wins, and how trial adoptions make better decisions possible for everyone involved. Cats get the spotlight, too. Urban coyotes and traffic make outdoor life risky, so we explore indoor enrichment that actually works—real grass pads that bring the sensory joy of outside to the living room. Finally, we preview Eastwood Ranch’s next big leap: a mobile spay-neuter unit designed to reach underserved neighborhoods with affordable services, cut shelter intake at the source, and make responsible care accessible. Want to make a difference? Volunteer, foster, donate towels or blankets, share an adoptable pet, or apply to meet Betsy. Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this to a pet lover who believes in rescue done right. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    37 min

  7. JAN 30

    From Viral Videos To Lifelong Homes With Sierra Pacific Fur Babies

    Send a text A dog blinks back to life on the sidewalk. A kitten spends 33 hours in a storm drain until a plumber’s camera, a glue trap, and a lot of stubborn hearts pull him to safety. These are the rescue stories that built Sierra Pacific Fur Babies—and the reason we’re teaming up to turn compassion into lasting change. We sit down with founder David Loop and VP Stephanie Vanderzanden to trace the journey from indie rescues to a full nonprofit built on transparency, community, and prevention. You’ll hear how Miracle’s dash cam revival went viral and funded $18,000 of care, why Shiloh’s Christmas Day crash didn’t end in euthanasia, and how Piper’s rescue brought animal control, fire, police, and even Costco corporate to the curb with pizzas and permission to break asphalt. Along the way, we get honest about the emotional cost of rescue, the chaos of a “typical” day, and the quiet power of a team that hugs, regroups, and tries again. Beyond the heart-stopping saves, we dig into the strategy: TNR—trap, neuter, return. It’s the lever that reduces shelter intake, disease, and suffering by cutting reproduction at the source. Donations and partnerships fund urgent vet bills today and prevention tomorrow, multiplying the impact. That’s why we launched a limited campaign: 50% of profits from our Fresh Patch cat condo go directly to Sierra Pacific Fur Babies. It’s enrichment cats adore and a simple way to fuel more rescues, more TNR, and fewer crises next season. If you’ve ever wondered how to help when the need feels endless, this conversation offers a blueprint: show up, share, support the systems that stop the bleed, and celebrate wins that remind us why it matters. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves animals. Then visit freshpatch.com to grab the cat condo and turn joy at home into hope on the street. Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    53 min

  8. JAN 23

    A TV Pro And Rescue Dog Mom Explain Why Real Grass Beats Turf For Training, Health, And Everyday Convenience

    Send a text The new year kicks off with a fresh name and a mission to make life easier for pets and their people. We welcome TV contributor and product expert Dawn McCarthy—along with her rescue pup Josie—to unpack why real, hydroponically grown grass is transforming potty training, enrichment, and daily routines for busy households. From high-rise apartments and rainy-day holdouts to first-time pet parents learning the ropes, we dig into simple, safe solutions that actually stick. Dawn takes us inside the world of live TV segments, major expos, and product vetting, sharing what wins on camera and why authenticity beats gimmicks. She also highlights a growing truth: Fresh Patch isn’t just for dogs. Indoor cats loaf and “make biscuits” on real grass, bunnies enjoy safe enrichment, and small pets explore new textures—all without the heat, odors, and potential toxins linked to artificial turf. We break down the essentials, including go-here training spray, lemongrass stay-fresh spray, plastic trays, and wood sleeves that blend with any space. We also open the warehouse doors and talk scale—lightweight boxes with hand holes, consolidated bundle shipments, and the operational rhythm behind serving roughly 14,000 subscribers. Most importantly, we share how Fresh Patch partners with local rescues so puppies and adoptees learn on real grass from day one, easing the transition home and reducing returns for potty issues. That’s convenience with a conscience, and a big reason our community keeps growing. Want practical tips for appearing on TV or pitching your product? Dawn shares set planning, wardrobe choices that keep the spotlight on the product, and animal-friendly on-air tactics. Stick around for 2026 plans: more visuals, more education, and more species-inclusive ideas that bring the outdoors in. If you care about clean homes, calmer training, and better outcomes for shelter pets, you’ll feel right at home here. Subscribe, share with a fellow pet parent, and leave a review to help others discover the Fresh Patch Podcast. Got a rescue or shelter that could use support? Reach out—we’d love to help. Thanks for listening to the potty talk podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit

    39 min
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Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog training, to potty talk. It's time to save your rugs, and get REAL! Fresh Patch has been featured on Shark Tank, Oprah and the Today Show. We're here to discuss why every pet owner should have real grass and the benefits that come with it. So sit back, relax, grab some treats and cuddle your furry friend, you won't want to miss an episode! 

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