Welcome to Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, as well as 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 and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is!
Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk!
In this episode, we feature Luca, Scooter and Hazel.
Special needs dogs, such as Luca, Scooter, and Hazel, have overcome significant challenges to find loving forever homes, thanks to specialized care and dedicated programs.
Tom Fox expresses a supportive and appreciative perspective on special needs dogs, highlighting their inspiring stories and the efforts made to help them thrive despite their challenges.
Michael Novelli focuses on providing special needs dogs with opportunities for enjoyment and better lives, emphasizing the benefits of activities like swimming and ongoing support. Melissa Novelli passionately advocates for the adoption of special needs dogs, believing they deserve a chance at happiness and showcasing success stories that demonstrate their potential for fulfilling lives.
Together, these perspectives underscore the importance of compassion, specialized care, and the belief that every dog, regardless of their challenges, deserves to thrive.
Quotes:
“He is doing phenomenal. He loves the water and he really gets around and he’s just a little guy.” – Melissa Novelli
“All it takes is one special person to give that one special dog a forever home.” – Melissa Novelli
“And that’s one of the things, too. Like, once they get adopted, they’re just not done. What we do is we set them up for more success and bring the adopter in so they can have some free lessons.” – Michael Novelli
Resources:
Pawtastic Friends on Instagram
