Welcome to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox visits with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Linus, Katniss, and Kanan.
Michael and Melissa Novelli return to discuss the inspiring stories of rescue dogs Linus, Katniss, and Kanan. Linus, a senior dog, benefits from aquatic exercises to help with joint pain and muscle strength. Katniss has found a loving foster home where she thrives but needs to be the only dog. Kanan, now happily adopted, had an extended stay in boarding before finding his forever home. The episode concludes with valuable guidelines for dog owners on making the holiday season less stressful for pets, including food safety tips and advice on avoiding anxiety-inducing situations. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of donations and available swag on the Pawtastic Friends site to support their life-changing rescue center.
Quotes:
“If they are afraid, don’t put them in the situation. Don’t set them up to fail.” Michael Novelli
“I think it’s important that, you know, there’s lots of ways to celebrate and you can celebrate, you know, with dog toys. I don’t think rawhides. No, rawhides, toys. You should supervise them.” Melissa Novelli
“And I’m one with the snacks. But, you know, how about making them their own little holiday dinner, like some boiled chicken and some steamed carrots and some steamed green beans and maybe some pumpkin.” – Melissa Novelli
“So like I said, there’s always ways to celebrate. You just have to be smart about.” – Melissa Novelli
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