Starlight Pet Talk

Starlight Pet Talk


Latest Episodes

Are You Guilty of Breaking These Dog Etiquette Rules?
March 05, 2024

Tired of chaotic encounters with unruly dogs in public spaces? Join host Amy Castro and guest Nancy Hassel from American Pet Professionals for an insightful discussion on dog etiquette. Gain valuable insights to enhance your canine adventures with key tak

Are You Ignoring a Red Flag? Understanding Your Dog's Resource Guarding
February 27, 2024

Join host Amy Castro as she delves into the world of canine behavior with Dog Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP. In this episode, we focus on the common challenge of resource guarding in dogs, providing expert advice for pet parents.K

A Day in the Life of a Cat in Rescue
February 20, 2024

Join Amy Castro, founder of Starlight Outreach and Rescue, as she takes you behind the scenes of the journey of cats in rescue shelters, from intake to adoption. Gain insight into their lives in foster homes, hear heartwarming stories of resilience, and e

A Day in the Life of a Dog in Rescue
February 13, 2024

Discover the captivating journey of rescue dogs with Donna Ball from Rangers Reach, a Houston-based dog rescue. Learn about the compassionate care and rehabilitation these dogs undergo on their path to finding forever homes. Dive into the challenges and

Beyond the Fluff: Rabbit Realities and Responsible Guardianship
February 06, 2024

Join Host Amy Castro as she interviews Marcy Berman, the compassionate force behind Save a Bunny Rabbit Rescue. Marcy sheds light on rabbit rescue, debunking myths and addressing challenges. From spaying/neutering to ethical dilemmas in 'no-kill&apos

Part 2 Think You're Meeting Your Pet's Welfare Needs? Think Again! Companionship and Behavior
January 30, 2024

In our latest episode of Starlight Pet Talk, we're continuing our discussion with Dr. Emma Milne on the remaining two crucial animal welfare needs: pets expressing their true nature and the importance of companionship. Building on our previous conver

Part 1 Think You're Meeting Your Pet's Welfare Needs? Think Again! Nutrition, Health, Environment
January 23, 2024

Hey everyone! Amy Castro here, teaming up with the incredible Dr. Emma Milne for an insightful two-part series on what real pet care entails. We're delving beyond the basics to uncover the core principles of animal welfare.In this episode, we focus o

A Guide to the Ultimate Pet Care Resolutions for the New Year
January 16, 2024

If you haven't set your new year's resolutions as a pet parent, we're here to help! In this first episode of Season 2 of Starlight Pet Talk, Bev and I serve up a playful yet practical guide to ensuring the well-being of your precious pets.

Season 1 Finale_Learning, Laughter, and the Love of Pets
December 26, 2023

Wrapping up Season 1, Amy and Bev journey through your favorite episodes & theirs. We laughed, learned, and built a community around our love for pets. Looking ahead, Season 2 will bring even more enlightening content to support pet parents. We'r

Sneak Peek: What to Expect on Our LIVE Season Finale
December 19, 2023

To help you get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through our debut season of Starlight Pet Talk, this quick episode gives you a preview of what to expect when we go LIVE for a final, special episode of Starlight Pet Talk on Thursday, December 2