Story of My Pet: Tales of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption
Are you a pet lover with a rescue story close to your heart? You’ve found your new favorite podcast. 🐾
Welcome to The Story of My Pet, where inspiring tales of animal rescue, fostering, and adoption come to life. Each episode shares powerful stories from pet parents, animal advocates, and rescue heroes who’ve opened their hearts and homes to animals in need. From street cats and shelter pups to unexpected animal companions, you'll hear heartwarming — and sometimes heartbreaking — stories that celebrate the deep bond between humans and their pets. Whether you're a rescue volunteer, foster parent, animal shelter worker, or just someone who believes every animal deserves a loving home, this podcast is for you.
🎧 You’ll learn:
- How people around the world rescue and foster animals
- What it’s really like inside shelters and rescues
- How to cope with pet loss and celebrate the lives of our furry family members
- Simple ways you can help animals in your community
🩷 Want to share your story? Email Julie to become a guest!
Contact your host via Email- julie@thestoryofmypetpodcast.com
About Your Host:
Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a Storytelling Strategist, Podcasting Mentor, and champion for women who are ready to share their stories and be heard. She coaches purpose-driven women to grow their visibility and confidence through podcasting, guesting, and speaking.
Julie hosts two podcasts:
🩷 Podcast Your Story, which focuses on how to amplify your voice and grow their business through podcasting.
🩷 The Story of My Pet, a Top 5% podcast inspiring tales of pets focused on advocating and educating for animals rescue, fostering, and adoption
Julie also created and hosts two communities:
🩷 Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, for podcasters, guests, and speakers to connect and collaborate. Come check out our Monthly Networking Events.
🩷 Podcast Your Story Community Membership.
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Episodes
61 episodes
Navigating Life with Animals: Insights on Animal Companionship
Kristin on Animal Communication, Shelter Stress, and Seeing Animals for Who They AreHost Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Kristin Hadley to The Story of My Pet to discuss Kristin’s lifelong love of animals, beginning with her first horse Sno...
Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story
Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story. Your host, Julie Marty-Pearson sits down with David Maeda to trace that arc from his first cat, Mr Max, to a home shaped by bonded pairs, big personalities, and the ...
Unleashing Stories: How Unique Dogs Inspired Children's Books with Leia Barrett
Unleashing Stories: How Unique Dogs Inspired Children's Books with Leia Barrett.Host Julie Marty Pearson welcomes children’s author and rescue advocate Leia Barrett, who shares growing up with dogs (including longtime family “unicorn” D...
Love Your Feral Feline: A Special Podcasthon Episode
Podcasthon Special: How Love Your Feral Felines Is Saving Cats in San Diego County with Volunteer Tammy KaehlerHost Julie Marty Pearson shares a special Podcasthon episode of The Story of My Pet Podcast, part of a coordinated Mar...
Learning Pet Nutrition Science: How Four Cats Taught This Couple Everything About Pet Food
Learning Pet Nutrition Science may be easier than you realize. In this episode, I sit down with Holly Baer from Superior Feline to explore the world of homemade pet nutrition. Holly's journey began when her own cats faced serious health challen...
Paw Prints on Our Hearts: Navigating Pet Loss and Love with Ami King
Have you ever wondered about the profound impact pets can have on our lives? In this heartwarming episode, Julie sits down with Amy King, a fellow animal lover and writer, to explore the joys and challenges of pet ownership.Amy sh...
From Rink to Rescue: How the Chicago Wolves Score Big for Rescue Dogs
Are you ready for a heartwarming tale that combines the thrill of hockey with the joy of pet adoption? In this episode, Julie sits down with Jason Shaver, the play-by-play announcer for the Chi...
Capturing Unconditional Love for Pets: A New Way to Remember Pets with DNA is Love
Have you ever wished you could hold onto a piece of your beloved pet forever? In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford, the innovative minds behind DNA is Love<...
Marley's Mutts Launches New Veterans Therapy Program: Shelter Dogs Healing Others
Are you ready to discover how rescued dogs are transforming the lives of veterans and first responders? In this eye-opening episode, I welcome back Connor Long, Operations Manager at Marley's...
Shark Tank Success: Frame Your Feline's Journey to Fame
Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, founders of Frame Your Feline, return to the podcast to share their journey from creating innovative cat furniture to landing a spot on
State of Animal Welfare: Updates from Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue's Melissa Brunson
Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, returns to share critical updates on animal welfare in Southern California where shelters are facing overwhelming challe...
Animal Voices Amplified A New Season of Heartwarming Pet Stories
Welcome back to the Story of My Pet Podcast! After a brief hiatus, I'm thrilled to return with a fresh season filled with heartwarming pet stories and spotlights on remarkable animal organizations. As your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, ...
The Inspiring Journey of Smiley the Blind Therapy Dog and the Healing Power of CBD
Curious about how a blind golden retriever can change lives? Join us me, Julie Marty-Pearson, as I talk with Joanne George, who shares her incredible journey from being a veterinary technician to a passionate animal advocate and dog trainer. Di...
Bridging Worlds with Paws: The Journey of a Dog Whisperer from London to Zambia
Join us on a captivating journey with John Garstang, a human-dog relationship coach whose life is a testament to the transformative power of the bond between humans and their canine friends. From the bustling streets of London to the sun-drench...
Paws, Prose, and the Pursuit of Well-Being: A Journey with Nita Sweeney
There's something magical about lacing up your sneakers, clipping on a leash, and hitting the pavement with your furry best friend by your side. This episode is not just about the pride of crossing a 5K finish line. It's about the profound shif...
Celebrating Two Years of Tails and Tales: The Story of My Pet Podcast Anniversary
Join me, Julie Marty Pearson, as I cozy up with a heart full of gratitude and a treasure trove of tales to celebrate the second anniversary of The Story of My Pet podcast. I take you behind the scenes of my own adventures in animal rescue, reve...
Securing a Future for Our Fur Families: Planning for Our Pet's Care
Taking care of our pets is something most pet parents take great pride in; however, we don’t always plan for the “what if’s”. Thinking about what would happen to our pets if we were no longer able to care for them is SO important. Yet, no one w...
Healing Hearts and Paws: The Emotional Journey of Animal Rescue
Sharing pet stories that inspire and empower others to help animals in need. Joining your host, Julie Marty-Pearson is Amy Castro, founder of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. Together, we weave through the emotional narrative of animal rescue. We...
How a Rescue Dog Inspired a Children's Book and Veganism
Host, Julie Marty-Pearson, often says our pets find us, and that isn't truer than for guest Tenny Minassian. Tenny's adopted canine companion, Lucy, inspired not only a profound personal transformation but also a children's book, "Lucy Goes to ...
Unleashing Imagination and Compassion: How Children's Books Ignite a Love for Pets and Promote Adoption
Have you ever found yourself enchanted by the bond between a child and their pet, or moved by the joyous wag of a rescued dog's tail? Teresa Adamo and Jennifer Williams-Cordova, children's book authors with a knack for capturing the essence of ...
New Season, Even More Amazing Pet Stories: Season 3 Trailer The Story of My Pet Podcast
Are you an Animal Lover? Then The Story of My Pet Podcast is for you!Come along as Pet Parents from around the world tell the stories of their believed pets, from rescue dogs to foster kittens, street cats to wild horses, and everywhere ...
The Powerful Impact of Cat Fostering: Heartfelt Stories of Kitten Rescue
Ever imagined opening your home to a furry four-legged friend temporarily and profoundly impacting their lives and yours in return? In the latest episode of 'The Story of My Pet', we talk about all things cat fostering! We have an engaging chat...
Embracing the Joys and Challenges of Senior Pet Adoption
Ever wondered about the joys and challenges of giving love and companionship to senior pets? Join us for the heartwarming journey of our special guest, Katie Shelby, who opened her heart and home to two senior dachshunds, Fred and Barney. Initi...
The Power of Canine Love in Literature: A Conversation with Author J Wynn Rousuck
If you're an animal lover, particularly a dog enthusiast, then you will surely appreciate the profound love and inspiration author J Wynn Rousuck draws from our furry friends. Our latest podcast episode explores how her childhood experiences at...
Pet Photography: A Powerful Tool for Animal Rescue and Adoption
Have you thought about hiring a professional photographer to capture photos of you and your pets? Or do you want to learn how to take better photos of your pets? Well, we've got you covered! Listen as we explore the wonderful world of pet photo...
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