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Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Episodes
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The Healing Power of Dogs: From the National Dog Show to Therapy Dogs
What makes the National Dog Show such a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, and why do pets matter so much in our lives? In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Is Your Cat Really Healthy? Gina Fortunato on Preventive Care
Did you know that cats can hide signs of illness even when something serious is wrong? Debra welcomes Gina Fortunato, Executive Director of Catalyst Council…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The Hidden Crisis in Veterinary Medicine: Burnout, Costs & Compassion
Why do pets matter, and what happens when the people dedicated to caring for them are struggling? In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Deborah Hamilton sits…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Hope vs. Certainty: Why Pet Disputes Don't Belong in Court
From Courtroom to Conversation: What Mediation Gives Pet Owners That Judges Cannot /When Conflict Meets Compassion: Mediation, Pets, and the Power of Being…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.When Love Isn't Enough: Navigating Difficult Pet Behavior Without Judgment - Interview with Valerie Bogie
Valerie Bogie, an animal behaviorist and veterinary social worker, joins host Debra Hamilton to explore the realities of living with pets whose behavior…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The intersection of animal welfare and human relationships
The legal landscape is shifting. Animals are no longer simply property, they're something closer to sentient beings whose welfare demands serious legal…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Ask Mambo
In this engaging episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Debra Hamilton welcomed Anthony Cospito and Arlu Gomez, the founders of Ask Mambo, an AI-powered assistant…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.When Environmental Law Meets Animal Law: The Case of the Million-Dollar Horses
Welcome to Why Do Pets Matter Podcast where we explore the conflicts, the care, and the connections that define our relationships with animals. I'm Debra…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Mediation, Man's Best Friend & Breaking Impasse
Why Do Pets Matter? Podcast Episode Feature: David A. Hoffman Mediation, Man's Best Friend & Breaking Impasse 🎙️ Podcast Episode Introduction What if the…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.From Exam Room to Trail Ride: Leadership, Boundaries, and the Human–Animal Bond with Stith Keiser
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Stith Keiser, CEO of Blue Heron Consulting, son of a veterinarian, husband to a small animal…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Living On Purpose (With a Corgi): Belief, Biology, and Behavior with Jim Bishop
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with leadership coach and Conjunction Leadership founder, Jim Bishop, for a conversation that goes straight…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Connection Heals: Turning Medicine Into Meaning with Dr. Adam Christman
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with the incomparable Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer at dvm360, podcaster, content creator, and…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Interview with Mindy Dutka - Helping communities in Suriname live in harmony with their pets
Welcome back to "Why Do Pets Matter?" I'm your host, Debra Hamilton, coming to you from a very snowy Morehead City, North Carolina. I'm thrilled to welcome…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Being the Person Your Pet Thinks You Are with Dr. Amy Grimm
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Dr. Amy Grimm, veterinarian and founder of Daring DVM Coaching, for a heartfelt conversation about…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Mattering Repair and Getting It Right with Josh Vaisman
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I welcome back my dear friend and returning guest, Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish. Josh and I dive into what it…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Pets, People, and One Health: Why Our Animals Make Us Whole With Dr. Michael Blackwell
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I welcome back my dear friend and repeat guest, Dr. Michael Blackwell. Michael has worn many hats in veterinary medicine…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Raising the Bar for Pet Safety and Community Impact with Lucky Dog Founder Chris Murphy
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow Irish Setter enthusiast, Chris Murphy, the founder and CEO of Lucky Plus…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Root-Cause Healing and the Soul of Our Pets with Dr. Marlene Siegel
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with @drmarlenesiegel, an integrative veterinarian and bio-regulatory medicine practitioner who is deeply…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Heal the Beasts: A Curious History of Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Philipp Schott
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Dr. Philipp Schott, a retired veterinarian from Winnipeg and author of The Accidental Veterinarian and…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Unleashing the Future of Pet Care: Trends, Cats, and the Human–Animal Bond with Bruce Truman
Hey friends! In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with my dear friend Bruce Truman, founder of BLT Technology & Innovation Group, to talk about…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Owning Your Energy: How Awareness Transforms Care for Pets and People With Jennifer Edwards
Hey friends! A new episode of Why Do Pets Matter just dropped, and this one is a heart-opener. I sat down with @drjenniferedwards, a veterinarian and…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Ask About the Pet: How a Simple Question Can Change Lives with Dr. Janet Hoy Gerlach Gerlach
On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Janet Hoy Gerlach, a licensed social worker and the driving force behind Ask About…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.My Balto with Dr. Robert Parkins: Community-Powered Vet Care That Keeps Pets and Families Together
Watch this episode of Why Do Pets Matter with Dr. Robert Parkins, DVM, the veterinarian behind My Balto. We talk about real solutions that help families afford…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Opening Doors: Breaking Down Financial Barriers in Vet Med with Aimee St. Arnaud
I sat down with Aimee St. Arnaud from Open Door Veterinary Collective to talk about real-world ways we can keep pets with their families, without turning vet…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The Weight They Carry: Mental Health, Vet Med, and the Human–Animal Bond with Grace Galletti
Listen to this episode of Why Do Pets Matter with filmmaker Grace Galletti, creator of the documentary The Weight They Carry. We talk candidly about the mental…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Why Pets Make Us More Human: A Conversation on Animal-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Aubrey Fine
Listen to this episode of Why Do Pets Matter for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Aubrey Fine, Professor Emeritus at California State Polytechnic University…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Pets as Family: Love, Loss, and the Laws Catching Up With Maribeth Decker
This week on Why Do Pets Matter, I’m joined once again by the incredible Maribeth Decker for a conversation straight from the heart. We’re talking about a…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.From Litigation to Collaboration: Transforming Animal Law Through Empathy
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I talk with industrial organizational psychologist Taeler Hammond about the growing connection between animal law…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Revolutionary Pet Care with Dr. Jeff Grognet
Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Jeff Grognet, a veterinarian who's challenging the status quo of modern pet care. In this episode, Dr…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Creating Mentally Healthy Veterinary Workplaces With Terri Stockdreher, LCSW, MPH
On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I’m joined by the insightful Terri Stockdreher, LCSW, MPH — a trauma-informed therapist and fellow NAMV Blueprint…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.A Landmark Pet Custody Case! How Jeremy Cohen & Brett Lyman Changed Animal Law Forever
On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I had the honor of speaking with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, and his client Brett Lyman, who together…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Mentors, Medicine, and the Magic of Meeting People With Dr. Kate Boatright
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Kate Boatright on this week’s episode of Why Do Pets Matter — and let me tell you, what a powerful…
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Finding the Third Way: Conflict, Compassion, and Why Pets Matter with Amanda Ripley
I’m beyond thrilled to welcome my friend Amanda Ripley to the Why Do Pets Matter podcast! Amanda is a brilliant journalist and the author of one of my all-time…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.When Life Changes, So Do Our Pets – A Heartfelt Conversation with Maribeth Decker
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back my dear friend, Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove. Maribeth is an incredible…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Pets & Perspectives: A Conversation with Natalie Armstrong-Motin and Debra Hamilton
In todays episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I spoke with my good friend, Natalie Armstrong-Motin, Founder of Will Work For Food who also does Social Media…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Protecting Pets in Domestic Abuse with Christina Warner
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the honor of speaking with Christina Warner, a family barrister in the UK and the incredible force behind Ruby’s…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The Power of Listening: How Empathy Transforms Veterinary Care with Carolyn Shadle
✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend Carolyn Shadle on this episode of Why Do Pets Matter? 🎙️🐾 Carolyn is an…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Hooves & Heartbeats: Finding Humanity Through Our Animal Companions With Fiona Farrell
This conversation with my dear friend Fiona Farrell is one you don’t want to miss! As fellow attorneys deeply involved in animal law, we dive into the profound…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.The Power of Pets: Communication, Compassion, and Conservation with Dr. Emily Talkington
I’m beyond excited to share this powerful conversation with Dr. Emily Talkington! 🎙️ We dive deep into the incredible ways pets and wildlife shape our lives…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Why Pets Matter to Me: A Look Back on My Journey
This episode is a little different—I’m flipping the script and interviewing myself! After 10,000 downloads (thank you all so much!), I realized I’ve never…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Laugh, Learn, and Connect: Exploring Veterinary Communication with Greg Bishop
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with my dear friend, Greg Bishop, a relief veterinarian, talented writer, and…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Understanding the Energetic Bond with Your Pets with Maribeth Decker
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maribeth Decker from Sacred Grove, an intuitive animal communicator and energy…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Transforming Veterinary Leadership: Dr. Dave Nicol's Inspiring Journey and Insights
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend, Dr. Dave Nicol, a trailblazer in veterinary leadership and practice…
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From Animal Care to Business Leadership: Andrea Crabtree's Journey in Veterinary Consulting
Andrea Crabtree, founder of FurPaw Consulting, has transformed her passion for animal care into a thriving veterinary business consulting practice. Her journey…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Understanding Your Cat: Expert Feline Care and Behavior Tips with Dr. Julie Liu
In this episode, I’m excited to sit down with Dr. Julie Liu, a dedicated veterinarian and founder of My Family Cat in Austin, Texas. Dr. Liu shares her unique…
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Overcoming Burnout: Finding Balance and Compassion in Veterinary Medicine With Gunila Pederson
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Gunila Pedersen, host of the Overwhelmed Vet podcast, emergency vet, and life coach for…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Strengthening Veterinary Teams & Navigating Client Conflicts with Dr. Peter Weinstein
In this week's episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Dr. Peter Weinstein, a retired veterinarian, writer, and…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Understanding Neurodiversity in Veterinary Practices With Ron Sosa
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Ron Sosa, founder and CEO of Synaptic Neuro-Inclusive Leadership and Executive Director at Uncharted…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone on Elevating Veterinary Receptionists with NAAVR
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m excited to welcome two incredible guests, Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone, as we dive into the creation of the North…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Unpacking Veterinary Success with Debbie Boone: Communication, Collaboration, and a New Era for Veterinary Receptionists
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m thrilled to sit down with my dear friend, Debbie Boone, founder of Debbie Boone Consulting and author of…
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Enhancing Veterinary Success: Branding, Communication, and the Launch of NAAVR with Rhonda Bell
In this episode of the Why Do Pets Matter podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rhonda Bell of Dog Days Consulting. Rhonda shared her insights on how she…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Fostering Positive Veterinary Culture with Josh Vaisman
In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I'm excited to chat with my good friend, Josh Vaisman, Co-Founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting and author of "Lead…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Creating Safe and Harmonious Homes for Babies and Dogs With Jen Shryock
This week on Why Do Pets Matter?, we welcome Jen Shryock, the founder of Family Paws Parent Education! Jen specializes in guiding families through the process…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Exploring the Emotional Bonds, Challenges, and Triumphs in Veterinary Care with Kelly Baltzell
In this episode, I welcome Kelly Baltzell, CEO of Beyond Indigo Pets, for an in-depth conversation on the critical role pets play in our lives and the…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Bridging the Divide: The Lifesaving Power of Human-Animal Bonds with Janet Hoy-Gerlach
I had the pleasure of speaking with Janet Hoy-Gerlach, the visionary behind One Health People-Animal Wellness. As a former tenured professor at the University…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Championing Animal Welfare with Debbie Dahmer
In this episode, I sat down with the fantastic Debbie Dahmer, the host of "Voices Carry For Animals", to delve into the profound significance of pets in our…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Crafting Impactful Messages: Unveiling the Art of Persuasion with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret)
We are back with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret), who is a force to be reckoned with, to talk about the final installment of "Writing To Influence". We explore…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Empowering Hearts and Healing Minds: The Impact of Paws for People with Clarice Ritchie
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Clarice Ritchie, the executive director of Paws for People, back to the show to discuss the success of her recent…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223
My good friend Kate Rosenthal, Marketing and Events Manager for PAWS for People joins us today to talk about their Annual WAG and Walkathon. Why do pets matter…
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) - Write To Influence on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 222
I am so excited to introduce everyone to Colonel Carla Bass. Carla is the force behind "Write With Influence." I met her earlier this year during an event…