Life with Pets Mission HQ

When life gets hard, we look for support and comfort wherever we can. For little Anna, a battle with cancer revealed a new community of friends and partners, including Make-A-Wish and Blue Buffalo, who worked endlessly to make her wish for a puppy come true.

In Mexico, there are animals who are in desperate need of help and a society in need of more education. The Balam Foundation is working to address both those concerns and it is saving the lives of countless cats along the way. On this episode, Phaedra Barratt, the founder of Balam Foundation, explains how the culture and poverty in Mexico has led to an animal welfare crisis, and what we can all do to help right now.

You often hear about medical mysteries in the human world, and the various ways human healthcare is evolving. But what about our pets? Who is making sure that we are constantly learning about and improving how we treat our pets? The answer is Morris Animal Foundation, which has funded breakthrough research that you and your pets benefit from every day. Dr. Kelly Diehl, Senior Director of Science and Communications at Morris Animal Foundation, describes some of the most exciting research projects the organization has going now, and gives some must-hear advice on what and how pet partners should be tracking to ensure their pets stay happy and healthy.

Many of us have busy lives that take us here, there, and everywhere. We want to be with our pets 24/7, but for most people, it’s simply not feasible. This is especially true for NFL player Marquan McCall, who has three dogs and a packed schedule. On this episode, we hear about Marquan’s challenges for the first few minutes, followed by expert advice from Eric Wiese, certified trainer and host of Lucky Dog on CBS. Eric offers lots of helpful tips to busy pet parents who want to make sure their dogs and cats are cared for in the best possible ways.

Donna Lochmann is a rescuer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis, and every single day, she helps save animals from all kinds of situations. But she doesn’t just bring these animals to a safe place, she gets to see the magic of how they evolve from strays into beloved members of families. She explains how rescued animals can become wonderful pets, and what pet parents who adopt a rescue pet can do to bond with their new family member and help them assimilate to their new life.

We all love a redemption story. We want to see the underdog rise to the top. Eric and Rashi Wiese, the co-hosts of Lucky Dog, work with literal underdogs – animals who come from all kinds of circumstances and who need a little help so that they can get a second chance. They explain how they do it, and provide some tips on how pet parents can not just train, but understand their own pets better every day.