Oh My Dog Rescue - The Pawdcast

The Oh My Dog Rescue gals dive into the "science" of naming dogs. Spoiler alert: dogs do not care what you call them, just as long as you call them. Highlights include a little topic roulette with a common unwanted behavior. ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Kara and Holly regale listeners with a recap of their take on "Humane Lobby Day" at the Iowa State House. They also talk about how close they are to helping a horrible hundred breeder retire. Listen for all the ups and downs of Oh My Dog Rescue as we roll into Easter weekend! ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Listen along to your friends Kara, Holly and Tanner as they all catch up about live, dogs, and pet peeves about the public. ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Holly and Kara connect with dog lover and breathwork guru Katya Lidsky about her book, Be Your Dog's Best Friend: The Benefits of Mutual Bonding and Relationship Building. There are so many gold nuggets in this world- Check it out and take a listen! Bonding with a dog is good for the animal and good for us. Along the way to achieving the behaviors we desire from a dog, we change our behaviors too, taking us right to the intersection between dog guardianship and personal growth. This how-to-bond book, set against the backdrop of a true love story, explores what happens when we prioritize the relationship with our canines over the results we get from them. With a woven narrative that features various foster dogs as well as exercises to practice with your own dog, it positions dog adoption as both a selfish and a selfless act. Every dog has the capacity to help us be the best version of ourselves, day after day, and in bonding to improve the relationship with our pet, we end up strengthening the relationship we really want: the one with ourselves. https://a.co/d/0gTe6EHn https://www.katyalidsky.com/ ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Holly and Kara reconnect to talk through rescue rumblings and play the first round of Dog Topic Roulette. https://www.petmd.com/dog/topiccenter ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

The OMD ladies chat about how to succeed as a foster home, and tips on surviving the moments that test us. Foster based rescue, much like anything in life, follows seasons of ups and downs, but a community of like-minded individuals makes for a pretty beautiful experience. ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Happy Galentine's day from OMD! Listen along to catch up on all the pupdates! ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Preston Moore is back to talk with Oh My Dog Rescue, this time diving into the topic of Puppy Mills. Preston is the Iowa State Director for the Humane World for Animals (Formerly the Humane Society of the United States). The state of Iowa is known for agriculture... but what does that mean for mass-produced puppies? https://www.humaneworld.org/enhttps://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/seven-ways-you-can-stop-puppy ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Preston Moore joins the ladies of Oh My Dog Rescue to talk about the state of animal advocacy in the state of Iowa. Preston is the Iowa State Director for the Humane World for Animals (Formerly the Humane Society of the United States). We dive into his history in the organization and the progression of animal rights in the state. Learn more about our current animal cruelty laws that are in place and those that are up for consideration in 2026. Join us for part 1 of 2.... because this topic is far too important for one episode (and we talk a lot!). Part 2 will launch 2/6/26. EPISODE NOTES:Humane World for Animals: https://www.humaneworld.org/enHumane Lobby Day, March 26, 2026 https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/humane-lobby-day-faqFind your Iowa Legislator: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find Important Bills:To make animal torture an automatic felony in iowa.House File 557https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/HF557.pdfSenate File 2099 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2099 ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Holly and Kara sit down with Ames, Iowa Animal Control Officer Lisa Brix. Buckle up for a candid and entertaining rundown of what it is like to work in Animal Control. The City of Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control is a no-kill animal rescue and sheltering agency in Ames, Iowa. It is our privilege to provide excellent service and support to the residents of Ames, both human and furry (or feather, or scaled). We are proud of our success and thanks to our adopters, donors, volunteers, and community partners, we are able to place over 98% of our dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets into new homes or return them to their original owners. https://www.cityofames.org/My-Government/Departments/Animal-Shelter-and-Animal-Control ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Holly and Kara are back, back again! Kicking off season TWO of OMD The Pawdcast! The rescue queens of Oh My Dog Rescue talk about about recent happenings, Superfecundation (say that 3 times fast!), new AKC dog breeds, and just a little bit of everything especially the topic you all love: DOGS! ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

In the final Pawdcast episode of 2025, the OMD gals dive into a topic often synonymous with the holidays... Anxiety! This is one of the number one reasons people surrender their pets. What can you do to help curb your dog and YOUR anxieties? ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Several rabbit hole rambles make for a fun episode where Holly & Kara chat about popcorn and howliday traditions. ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

Holly and Kara dive into some pups in the news! Enjoy the links in the show notes. Also, jumping in to what to do if your dog goes missing, featuring some info from special rescues Like Paws of Hope, who specialize in lost dog detective work! Missing Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYshKlr1NRohttps://pohanimalrescue.org/current-caseshttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=726539080292743&set=pb.100088099713943.-2207520000&type=3 (yard escape prevention checklist)https://www.facebook.com/PAWSOFHOPEANIMALRESCUE/photos Dogs in the news:https://people.com/influencer-dog-tika-the-iggy-dies-at-age-14-11843894https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/tom-brady-reveals-dog-junie-clone-late-dog/story?id=127188926https://www.youtube.com/shorts/B1ku8eW6HgEhe.com/watch?v=Vm_8RvMdb4kttps://www.youtub ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

WOOF! It has been a busy few weeks, lots of pupdates in the rescue to be had! This includes a pair of back to back surgeries for corkscrew tails on a couple of English Bulldogs, BINGO recap and other pawsome happenings. ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

When living in a multi-pet household how do you keep things clean and safe for you and your pets? Holly and Kara discuss and offer some ideas! ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.

The Oh My Dog Rescue gals finally get to meet the Pet Psychic, Laura Stinchfield! The pups had so much to say we had to split it into 2 episodes. Listen to part two, which includes conversations with Holly and Kara's go-to gals Reece and Boop. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZPQmR2J76c In this engaging conversation, Holly and Kara welcome Laura Stinchfield, a professional pet psychic, who shares her journey and experiences in animal communication. The discussion covers various themes including the importance of clear communication with pets, the emotional connection between animals and their owners, and the challenges faced in animal rescue. Laura provides insights into training techniques, the energy dynamics between pets and their humans, and shares heartwarming rescue stories. The episode also touches on the emotional toll of working in animal rescue and offers resources for those interested in learning more about animal communication. In this engaging conversation, Laura Stinchfield, a pet psychic, discusses various aspects of dog behavior, health, and the emotional connections between pets and their owners. The dialogue explores the challenges of traveling with pets, the impact of rescue experiences on dogs, and the importance of self-care for those involved in animal rescue. The conversation also touches on skepticism surrounding animal communication and the significance of understanding and empathizing with pets. Learn more about Laura at https://thepetpsychic.com/ ohmydogrescue.orgomdpawdcast.com  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek the advice of qualified professionals for any specific questions or concerns. All content should be considered commentary and not fact.