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If you are a dog, cat, or animal lover this is the show for you. Have you ever wondered how to foster animals, how to begin an animal rescue or pet based business when you don’t have the time, or simply how to become the best pet owner out there? Well search no more. I’m your host Raquel Cid. I’m from NYC, Dominican American and I’ve been fostering since 2018 with no formal dog or cat experience. Each week I will deconstruct the world of animal rescue. You’ll get to hear from me and the amazing people who are saving fury lives, impacting humans, and how you can do it too. We need more doers in the world and this podcast will equip you with the how, so you can focus on your why. To our cuddle friends, this is for you.

Paws and Perros Raquel

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 37 Ratings

If you are a dog, cat, or animal lover this is the show for you. Have you ever wondered how to foster animals, how to begin an animal rescue or pet based business when you don’t have the time, or simply how to become the best pet owner out there? Well search no more. I’m your host Raquel Cid. I’m from NYC, Dominican American and I’ve been fostering since 2018 with no formal dog or cat experience. Each week I will deconstruct the world of animal rescue. You’ll get to hear from me and the amazing people who are saving fury lives, impacting humans, and how you can do it too. We need more doers in the world and this podcast will equip you with the how, so you can focus on your why. To our cuddle friends, this is for you.

    Adopting Two Cats from Egypt with Award-Winning Author & 58 time StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks |

    Adopting Two Cats from Egypt with Award-Winning Author & 58 time StorySLAM winner Matthew Dicks |

    GUESTMatthew Dicks is the author of Someday is Today, as well as the bestselling author of 6 novels and two books of nonfiction, including Storyworthy. He is a record 58-time Moth StorySLAM winner and 9-time GrandSLAM champion.Today we have him on to talk about his two adopted cats from Egpyt!How they found their dream cats on PetfinderAdopting cats without ever meeting them in personAdopting cats after GriefLosing a cat What animals do for usHow Matt got out of HomelessnessThe deci...

    • 42 min
    3 Days To Rescue A Dog Or Be Put To Sleep | Listener Liz Melendez shares How She Saved A Dog From Puerto Rico

    3 Days To Rescue A Dog Or Be Put To Sleep | Listener Liz Melendez shares How She Saved A Dog From Puerto Rico

    Today we have a special interview with a Paws and Perros listener - Elizabeth Melendez from NYC–who grew up with dogs and currently has two fur babies.Listening to Paws and Perros podcast motivated her to step in and save two dogs in Puerto Rico, with only a 1-week timeline, while she was in the US.LISTEN OUT FOR How she saved a Dog abroad (now named Millie) while only having 1 week to do soHow hours away from rescue 1 of the dogs was killed The steps she had to take to make ...

    • 38 min
    Helping Domestic Violence Survivors And Their Dogs | Founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation

    Helping Domestic Violence Survivors And Their Dogs | Founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation

    Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence AND their Dogs!LISTEN OUT FOR How founder, Orazie merged her passion for animals & people to help survivors of domestic violenceHow social media and the pandemic helped her foundationFrom a 20+ year public health career to pursuing pet based business after the pandemic Starting a boarding facilityCreating a network through social media How to keep going despite NOsLINKSPraline’s Backyard Foundation’s IGBook: We Should All Be Millionair...

    • 40 min
    How To Protect Your Child From Dog Attacks | All Dog Owners Should Know

    How To Protect Your Child From Dog Attacks | All Dog Owners Should Know

    Babies & Dogs and How to Keep Your Children Safe. Today we have Bryan, a professional Dog Trainer of 40 years chat with us on practical ways to keep your children safe when you co exist with dogs + children. He is the author of 'The Hammer - Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent It, and 'Embracing the Wild in Your Dog.LISTEN OUT FOR-From training Dolphins to Dogs-Misconceptions people have about Dogs-How to prevent a dog attack- Unprovoked Dog Attacks- Crucial Conversations- How to p...

    • 54 min
    If You Rescued A Street Dog | From Belgium to Peru

    If You Rescued A Street Dog | From Belgium to Peru

    Maya moved from Belgium to Peru temporarily and what has now turned into 7+ years later. She rescued 2 street dogs and share with us her experience.Listen out for:Why female dogs are not wanted in PeruFrom street dog to having a home- Nina’s storyStarting a dog sitting community with her friendsFrom dog sitting to pet parentTips when rescuing a street dogFrom street dog to office dog in BelgiumWhat to know before rescuing a street dogLinks:Maya’s IG The long game book recommendatio...

    • 37 min
    So You Want To Be A Veterinarian? | Fireside chat with 2 Vets

    So You Want To Be A Veterinarian? | Fireside chat with 2 Vets

    Hola Mi Gente! Welcome to Season 3. On today's episode I chat with 2 Veterinarians who share their journey. This is a must listen to if you are thinking of becoming a Vet or are currently a Vet Student. It's also inspiring if you've ever been told YOU are not good enough to pursue your passion. As a pet parent it was humbling to hear the challenges vets go through as well- shows me we are all trying our best. LISTEN OUT FOR How a family dog inspired these two Veterinari...

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

fearlessyaya ,

This is a beautiful Podcast for Animal Lovers

To be honest this has been such a beautiful podcast. I have two rescues and it makes me want to hug them tighter! Please listen and subscribe!

Praline's Backyard ,

Make You Want to be a Doer in the World of Animal Welfare

If you're an animal lover, you won't want to miss Paws and Perros. Hosted by Raquel Cid, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about animal rescue, fostering, and pet ownership. Raquel's infectious energy and passion for animals shine through in every episode, and she's joined by an amazing cast of guests who are doing incredible work to save furry lives and make a difference in the world I am humbled I got to be one of this week.

I was able to highlight the important work of Praline's Backyard Foundation, I can attest to the incredible impact that Paws and Perros is having in the animal welfare community. Whether you're looking to start your own animal rescue or pet-based business, or simply want to become a better pet owner, this podcast is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

I particularly appreciate the way that Raquel deconstructs the world of animal rescue and makes it accessible to everyone. She shares her own journey as a foster parent.

I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who loves animals and wants to make a positive impact in their lives. Thanks to Raquel and Happy Birthday and Congrats on the upcoming delivery of your new baby!

Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to tune in to the next episode!"

ccid2608 ,

Knowledge

Thank you for converting me to this amazing world of doggy mom didn’t think it was possible but yes I am teddy fur baby mom and your Podcast is so knowledgeable it makes it worth while and so happy that you introduced me to having a heart to animals thank you it means the world to us having a support system to fall back on 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

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