The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents
You thought a pet would be the perfect addition to your life. Instead, your bank account’s drained, your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, and your house is such a disaster you can’t have friends over. You’ve shelled out for trainers and followed your vet’s advice, and you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers and wondering how long you can keep trying to meet everyone’s needs while ignoring your own.
Many podcasts talk about caring for animals like you’ve got endless time, money, and a perfectly behaved golden retriever straight out of a Disney movie. This one doesn’t. It’s for real people who love their pets and need help managing the behavior, the budget, and the mayhem without losing their minds or giving up.
I’m your host, Amy Castro, longtime industry pro, animal rescuer, and trusted advisor to thousands of families who’ve been exactly where you are.
After fostering more than 4,000 animals and helping their people go from overwhelmed to capable and confident, I’ve learned one thing: you’re not a bad pet parent, you just haven’t gotten advice tailored to your real life. So this podcast brings you practical guidance, real talk, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to help you feel seen, supported, and back in control of your life and your crew.
Every week, I answer your questions and break down expert insights on everything from training mistakes and litter box trouble to saving money on vet bills and everyday expenses. You’ll walk away with bite-sized, doable steps that actually work for your budget, your schedule, and your perfectly imperfect pets.
So you can stop chasing your tail and finally enjoy your animals, and your life, again.
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