Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Sarah Lauch

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Raise the Woof: Dana Deutsch may she Rest in Peace Mar 20, 2018

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Dana was my friend. She was a friend to so many. But especially to the animals. Her face lit up when she looked into the eyes of an animal. Cancer is awful. It took away a woman making a huge difference to sooo many. I will miss you Dana. So many will.

This is a replay of the podcast that I did with her a few months ago. I love to hear her voice and learn from her. Each of us can take a little something away from the legacy that she left. Her shoes can never ever be filled properly.

Raise the Woof: Kristen Gerali Mar 13, 2018

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"For me, I think I may be their only shot of getting out (of the shelter) and that is what drives me. When you see them, how can you not try to help them?"

Kristen Gerali, the Founder of ALIVE Rescue Chicago, has a passion for difficult dogs-deaf, feral, pregnant-she sees the best in them and works to give them a family of their own after some TLC. It is not easy, but to see her amazing stories is enough to give anyone hope. For those dogs that may not be able to be released into the real world, well they have a home for life with ALIVE.

Raise the Woof: Colleen Collins Mar 06, 2018

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Chihuahuas are their own special breed of dog and Colleen embraces them! She has taught me a ton. She brought me Agnes and Cheese and she is a great rescuer!

Raise the Woof: Fetch Pet Care Feb 27, 2018

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People care about their pets more than ever and many want only the best care for them. So, how do you weed through all the options and decide what is best for you. Fetch Pet Care Chicago's Carolyn Alonzo and Fetch Naperville's Kim Zalinsky have built a brand that is working.

Raise the Woof: State of the Rescue World Feb 20, 2018

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There is SO much to talk about. Facebook algorithms, Animal "Welfare" League and so much more. Our State of the Rescue World address!

Raise the Woof: Cynthia Bathurst Feb 13, 2018

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"It is so important to go into the neighborhoods and listen to the them...especially the children. Listen to what they have been taught and what they do without thinking by habit and to try move them to a place that recognizes compassion, the need for love on both sides.

We welcome Safe Humane Chicago's President and Executive Director Cynthia Bathurst. I remember meeting her for the 1st time in 2012 and thinking, "damn. She is a badass." It was great because she was one of the 1st people I met at Chicago Animal Control and it lead me to all the meaningful work they do in and out of the shelter and I ended up embracing SHC dogs. She is changing the world for the better and makes a huge impact in Chicago.

Raise the Woof: Dana Dubriwny Feb 06, 2018

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The pet business is booming...for good and for bad. I loved talking to Dana Dubriwny about it because she is really at the pulse of it with her dog-walking and pet-sitting business Chicago Pet Sitters. Leaving your pet in the care of someone else is stressful and she has created a business that helps ease worries, but it can also be very stressful for her. It was a great conversation, with a side of Richard Branson.

Raise the Woof: Shannon Glenn Jan 30, 2018

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"Those 4 issues are not breed-specific."

What Shannon Glenn from My Pitbull is Family does is simply necessary in this day and age. Unfortunately, many landlords and insurance agencies have preconceived notions about bully breeds and because of that, many families with amazing dogs have to surrender them to shelters. She has done AMAZING research and outreach and has been able to spread her message across the country. A message that will only improve the future of pets and their humans.

Raise the Woof: Zoe Kharasch Jan 23, 2018

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hospice, special needs, seniors.

Yes! Zoe Kharasch started Newman Nation in 2013 when the shelter told her she should "wait for the puppies to come in" when she inquired about a beat up, scraggly dog. She ended up saving him. Newman. From that day on, she made it her mission to save the ones no one else wanted.

Raise the Woof: Hillary Rosen and Billy Hoekman Jan 16, 2018

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1 day after we recorded this podcast, Hillary had to put down sweet Huey for internal bleeding. My heart broke for her. He was her everything. This podcast is still very relevant and we decided to air it as-is. Love you Hillary. So sorry

"Do you love your pet?"

"Nutrition is not a crisis until it is. If you are not working to be healthy than you are a actively becoming unhealthy." A dog's diet has proven time and again to derail illness and at times cure a dog. With a booming pet industry, it is time to look at a diet for many reasons. In October, shortly after our podcast Hillary Rosen got a cancer diagnosis for her dog Huey that put her life into spin cycle. She went on a rampage reading everything she could, which lead her to Billy from Answers Pet Food. In today's podcast, Billy joined Hillary and I to talk about how important a dog's diet REALLY is. I learned a ton....you will, too.