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The Pet Parent Hotline | Fix Behavior, Cut Costs, Calm the Chaos

The Pet Parent Hotline | Fix Behavior, Cut Costs, Calm the Chaos

Di: Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert
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Practical pet solutions every week, and once a month a Pet Parent Power-Up to help those solutions stick. If your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, your house feels like chaos, and you’re tired of wasting money trying everything, this show is for you.


You thought a pet would make life better, not drain your bank account, wreck your sleep, and turn your house into a disaster zone you’re embarrassed to invite people into. You’ve paid for trainers, followed your vet’s advice, and still find yourself up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers. A lot of pet podcasts assume you’ve got endless time, endless money, and a perfectly behaved dog straight out of a Disney movie. This one doesn’t.


I’m your host, Amy Castro, longtime animal rescuer and trusted advisor to thousands of pet parents. After fostering more than 4,000 animals and helping their people go from overwhelmed to confident, I’ve learned one thing, you’re not a bad pet parent, you just haven’t gotten advice that fits real life.


Each week, I break down real-world solutions across behavior, budget, life changes, and home life so you can make smarter decisions faster. On the first Wednesday of each month, you’ll get a Pet Parent Power-Up, a short episode designed to reset how you show up as a pet parent through better boundaries, clearer communication, and calmer decision-making.


You’ll walk away with bite-sized steps that actually work for your schedule, your budget, and your perfectly imperfect pets, so you can stop chasing your tail and finally enjoy your animals and your life again. Start with the episode that matches what you’re dealing with today.

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  • Seniors And Pets: Don’t Wait For A Crisis To Make A Plan
    Jan 18 2026

    Are you caring for aging parents with pets, or aging with a pet yourself, and hoping it’ll all “work out” when something changes? Because the biggest risk usually isn’t age, it’s waiting for a fall, a hospitalization, or memory issues to force a last-minute pet care scramble.

    In this episode, Amy Castro is joined by Kathi Miracle of Silver Tsunami Aging Info to talk about the pet care plan families avoid, the red flags that a pet’s care is slipping, and why “my family will take the pet” isn’t a plan unless it’s written down and realistic, especially when assisted living or memory care enters the picture.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

    • What to decide now, at any age, so your pet doesn’t become a last-minute “figure it out” problem later
    • The subtle red flags that a pet is starting to lose care quality, even when the person says everything’s fine
    • Why “we’ll bring the pet to assisted living” often falls apart fast, and what families need to face before it does
    • If you’re a senior with a pet, how to protect your independence while still protecting your pet’s safety
    • Why asking for support early is not giving up, it’s the move that keeps you and your pet together longer

    CONNECT WITH KATHI MIRACLE
    WEBSITE | mysilversunami.com

    OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    Pet Parent Hotline Episode on Pet Trusts: "What Happens to Your Pet if You Don't Make It Home?"

    Support the show

    Expert Pet Advice for busy pet parents!

    Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

    Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

    No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.

    Follow to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com

    ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro

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    43 min
  • Do Pets Grieve After a Loss? A Pet Loss Doula Explains
    Jan 11 2026

    Do pets actually grieve, or are they reacting to routine changes and stress in ways we don’t recognize? And how much of what we label as “grief” is really our own emotion spilling over into the way we interpret their behavior?

    In this episode, Amy talks with Kate LaSalla, a pet behavior consultant, companion animal end-of-life death doula, and certified pet loss and grief companion, about what pet grief can look like, what might just be pet care routine disruption, and what to do when your dog or cat’s behavior changes after a loss.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

    • The most common behavior changes pets show after a loss, and why the relationship matters
    • How human grief and anger can affect a surviving pet’s anxiety and fearfulness
    • When “normal” changes become a medical concern, and when to loop in your vet
    • Why “animals understand death, not disappearance,” and what that means for households with multiple pets
    • What to do if you’re grieving too, but still need to support your pet’s routines and provide good pet care

    CONNECT WITH KATE LASALLA
    WEBSITE | Rescued By Training

    OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    Rescued By Training blog post on pets and grieving
    Advanced care directive
    “When is it time to say goodbye?” download
    And be sure to check out all the other fantastic posts and resources on Kate's page!


    Questions or a story you want to share? Leave a voicemail at Petparenthotline.com or join the Pet Parent Hotline Insiders Group.

    Support the show

    Expert Pet Advice for busy pet parents!

    Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

    Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

    No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.

    Follow to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com

    ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro

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    32 min
  • Pet Parent Power-Up: 1 Question Ends Wasted Time (Quick Fix)
    Jan 7 2026

    Ever feel like you’re doing a ton for your pets, but nothing is actually getting easier?

    If you’re stuck repeating the same corrections, overcomplicating your routines, or carrying a low-grade stress cloud all day, this quick fix is for you. In this January Pet Parent Power-Up, I’m sharing the one question I use to snap out of autopilot and stop pouring time and energy into the wrong things: “Is this the best place to put my time and energy right now?” It’s simple, but it helps you spot what’s not working, choose a better option, and start today, so you feel relief fast.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

    • How to spot “time leaks” in behavior battles, routines, and worry spirals
    • The 3-step reset that keeps you from overthinking the fix
    • How to get a quick win today, even if you’re short on time

    Send me your Quick Fix question, email me, or leave a voicemail on the website, and I might use it in a future episode.

    OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Budgeting episode with Joe Oakley: https://www.petparenthotline.com/pet-bills-keep-surprising-you-heres-how-to-plan/

    Support the show

    Expert Pet Advice for busy pet parents!

    Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

    Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

    No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.

    Follow to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com

    ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro

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    8 min
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