Hey friends it's been a minute!

I'm so excited for this week's chat with Summer Willow Fitch! Summer is a transformational leader helping businesses implement strategies to curate a better experience for both employees and customers.

She also, has a brand new puppy, Olivia.

In this episode we talk about the journey of having a new puppy at home, finding community and the discrepancies in adoption practices.

Summer's Work
https://kabodconsults.com/

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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

This week I have a very special guest, Marianne Ahern from Glad Dogs Nation.

Marianne has been working with rescue programs and fostering dogs for 17 years. Eventually, she started wondering what could be a more impactful way of helping and supporting dogs in need. That's when Glad Dogs Nation was born.

In this episode, you'll hear how Marianne and her team take gently used children's toys and give them a new life as dog toys. 100% of the profits from these toys go to support their non-profit programs for pets in need.

Key Topics

• How Glad Dogs Nation was founded 
• How you can get involved
• What's happening in the shelters

Check out https://gladdogsnation.com/  to shop available toys and see how YOU can get involved! 

Reach Out to Me:
hello@opbarks.com
@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Veterinarian Marisa Brunetti is back on the show this week to talk about pain in both dogs and cats.

It's only recently that us humans have recognized that dogs can feel pain too.  Just like us, dogs deserve to have their pain looked at, treated and managed to the best of our ability.

But how do you know when your pet is experiencing pain? Today Marisa Brunetti, VMD is showing us exactly what to look for in our pets.

Key Topics

• How to recognize pain in your pet
• When to bring your pet in for pain
• What to expect as your dog gets older 
• Medications 

Check out Marisa's Podcast:  IndeVets Happy Hour
Listen to our last episode w/ Marisa:
Ep 21: Changes in the Vet Industry w/ Marisa Brunetti, VMD

Reach Out to Me:
hello@opbarks.com
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403