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Welcome! You've just hit the play button on the most pawsome podcast in all of Portland - the PDX Pet Connection! 🐾 I'm Kim Hoshal, your host, lover of all things pet and proud owner of Kim Hoshal Photography and Butthead Bandanaz. Dive in as we explore local pet businesses, get to know our city's incredible pet non-profits, and share exclusive insights on upcoming events. Need tips or want to find the best pet spots in town? We've got you covered. Plus, join our vibrant Facebook community at www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. So, grab a snack and your favorite furry friend, and enjoy!

PDX Pet Connection Kim Hoshal

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Welcome! You've just hit the play button on the most pawsome podcast in all of Portland - the PDX Pet Connection! 🐾 I'm Kim Hoshal, your host, lover of all things pet and proud owner of Kim Hoshal Photography and Butthead Bandanaz. Dive in as we explore local pet businesses, get to know our city's incredible pet non-profits, and share exclusive insights on upcoming events. Need tips or want to find the best pet spots in town? We've got you covered. Plus, join our vibrant Facebook community at www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. So, grab a snack and your favorite furry friend, and enjoy!

    Interview with Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows

    Interview with Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows

    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Lindsay Ferguson of Tails and Vows. Stay tuned to hear how you can hire her to be your pet’s plus one at your wedding or your next event so you and your pet can have a great time with no stress about your pet's needs. You can find more information about Tails and Vows on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    • 19 min
    Interview with Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine

    Interview with Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine

    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Telani Lasoleille of The Cooperative Canine. Stay tuned to hear how they strive to instill a strong bond between dog and owner, grow an understanding of all the factors that can contribute to a dog’s behavior, and create an environment where the dog can make choices. You can find more information about The Cooperative Canine on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.



    Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out.

    ⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

    • 29 min
    Interview with Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental

    Interview with Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental

    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Billie Jo Nelson of Dogwood Veterinary Dental. Stay tuned to hear about how they specialize in your pet’s oral health intending to have a positive effect on your pet’s overall health and make the process easier and more accessible to the community. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    *Special Note: If you call in April to make a dental cleaning appointment, mention this podcast to receive $100 off your service.

    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.



    Feedspot.com has ranked us #6 in the top 15 Pet Photography podcasts! Check them out.

    https://blog.feedspot.com/pet_photography_podcasts/

    • 16 min
    Interview with Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue

    Interview with Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue

    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Brittany Hazel of Hazel's House Rescue. Stay tuned to hear about how they rescue small animals of all kinds even ones needing neonatal and bottle-feeding care. Plus they help keep people and their animals together by helping coordinate a variety of resources. You can find more information about Hazel's House Rescue on their website and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and Facebook⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    • 34 min
    Interview with Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply

    Interview with Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply

    Today on the PDX Pet Connection podcast, I have Michael Santiesteban of Secondhand Pet Supply. Stay tuned to hear about how Michael was inspired to create the first ever (in the nation) secondhand pet supply business. You can find more information about Secondhand Pet Supply on their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by following them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook, and LinkedIn⁠⁠. I hope you enjoy this episode with your furry best friend.

    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, services, and charities.

    • 25 min
    Kim and William talk Pet-Friendly Holiday Events

    Kim and William talk Pet-Friendly Holiday Events

    On this episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we discuss some of the fun events that you can do with your furry companions during the holidays. Below you will find detailed info.

    November



    Lights and Leashes

    Winter wonderland Lights

    Monday, November 27th and Wednesday, November 29th

    https://winterwonderlandportland.com/special-events/

    There will be two periods for tickets, 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

    Tickets cost $15 per General Admission Adult Ticket and $5 for General Admission Kids ticket (ages 6 – 12). Children 5 and under are free.

    Benefits the Sunshine Division



    Oregon Gardens Lights, Silverton Market and Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar and visits with Santa- Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 from 10am-3pm

    https://www.oregongarden.org/holiday-bazaar/

    Adults: $8Garden members always free.



    Silverton Christmas Market

    https://silvertonchristmasmarket.com/

    November 17 – December 31, 2023

    (Closed Nov. 22-23 & Dec. 24-25)

    Monday-Thursday- $15, Friday-Saturday $20 and Sunday $18 entry fee





    Artshitz

    Monday, November 20th and Monday, December 18th from 6pm-10pm

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artshitz-art-flea-market-tickets-576567357487

    Free

    The High Water Mark Lounge



    Thanks-Giving Pie Pickup Party

    November 20th, 4pm-7pm

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-family-real-estate-community-event-thanks-giving-pie-pickup-party-tickets-742756503697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2WROM65KrlGVR_9Q9Eo2ctwVga3rMLsbWEwmGM-mU_JLlBhmESTn9A8pc

    There will be free pie, hot drinks and music

    They will have adoptable dogs and a food drive



    Santa Paws Pet Photos

    November 25th, 1pm-3pm

    Location: Diamond Dogs Grooming Salon

    $15

    Benefitting Street Savvy Dog Rescue

    There will also be treats by Sugah’s Cookies and Cakes



    Downtown Experience

    Tree Lighting-November 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm

    Free



    Saturday Market

    Saturdays, 10am-5pm through December 23rd

    Open every day the week before Christmas (Festival of the Last Minute)



    The Benson

    The perfect place to have lunch or a cocktail while enjoying downtown

    Beautiful decorations and Massive gingerbread house premiering November 29th



    Pet photos at Washington Square Mall

    Monday, November 27th and December 4th from 4pm-7pm

    https://www.shopwashingtonsquare.com/santaphotos

    Packages start at $40



    Pet Photos at Bridgeport Village

    Tuesday, November 28th, December 5th and 12th from 4pm-7pm

    https://amusemattebooksanta.com/bridgeport-village/

    Packages start at $20



    December





    Christmas Ships

    December 1st- 17th, times and routes vary

    https://www.christmasships.org/

    Free

    Columbia and Willamette Rivers



    Oregon Humane Society Santa Paws

    Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 11AM-3PM

    $20

    Subaru Dealers around the Portland Metro Area

    https://www.oregonhumane.org/santa-paws/

    Benefits Oregon Humane Society



    Pet Photos with Santa Paws and festivities

    Sunday, December 10th, 10am-3pm

    https://www.pawteam.org/calendar/2023/10/12/photos-with-santa-paws

    $15 donation

    Benefits PAW Team



    Pet Photos with Santa

    Theresa’s Country Feed and Pet in Wood Village

    https://www.facebook.com/tcfpwoodvillage/

    December 10 from 12pm-4pm

    Free



    Farmington Gardens Holiday Market and Santa Photos

    Saturday, December 10th, 12:30pm-3pm

    https://farmingtongardens.com/event/holiday-market-w-santa-2/2022-12-10/

    Free to go to the market

    Santa photo $15



    Peacock Lane

    Pedestrian-only nights will be December 15, 16, and 17.

    https://www.peacocklane.org/faq

    Free



    Food no-nos for pets

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    If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to become part of the PDX Pet Connection community, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with other pet parents, businesses, s

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