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Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk

Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Mia, Gotti & Buddy

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, 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 heart strings, 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.

Tom Fox is back with Michael Novelli and Melissa Novelli from Pawtastic Friends as they discuss their inspiring work with rescue dogs. Discover how even fearful dogs, like Mia, can be rehabilitated with patience and care. Hear the heartwarming story of Gotti and Me rescue dogs who found loving homes after being given a second chance. Lastly, don’t miss the story of Buddy, a sweet pup who was rescued from a cruel situation and desperately needed a foster family. Tune in to The Paw Talk for all this and more, and be reminded that rescue dogs are not broken – they just need a little love and a lot of care.

Dogs Featured 

·      Mia

·      Gotti

·      Buddy

Quotes

“These dogs aren’t broken. They just need another chance because where they were living before, unfortunately, it didn’t work out for them.”

“He was rescued from a cruelty case. And somebody else took him, and he wasn’t being taken care of.”

“I just fell in love with him. He was a little brindle pity, kind of scared of people.

“He’s an older guy. He’s a distinguished gentleman. Super sweet.”

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Haley, Zeus and Olivia

Welcome to the newest addition to the network: Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit 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.

Join host Tom Fox as he welcomes Melissa and Michael Novelli, founders of Pawtastic Friends, to discuss their amazing rescue dogs. They share heartwarming stories of Haley, Zeus, and Olivia and how they helped these furry friends overcome their challenges. Plus, hear about their unique program, Boarding Buddies, where volunteers play with and treat dogs to make their stay much more enjoyable. They also give tips on keeping your dogs safe during hot weather and express gratitude for all their donors and volunteers. Take advantage of this heartfelt conversation that will make you want to support their cause and adopt a furry friend today! Check out PawtasticFriends.com and their Facebook page for more information.

Dogs Featured 

  • Hey Dog, now Haley
  • Zeus
  • Olivia

Quotes:

“Hey, Dog was a success story.”

“They give me a drink carrier with little individual cups, and they have whipped cream. Some have little dog biscuits in there. And after their training session, they got kisses, hogs, and belly rubs, and they got a puppuccino.”

“When people are out walking their dogs when it’s even over 80 degrees, that ground gets really, really hot, and it could do severe damage to the pads of a pause of the dog.”

“Those metal things on the sidewalks. Those get really extremely hot. Make it burn a dog’s pads in minutes, maybe even seconds.

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk – Zuma, Pama and Shakira

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit 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; listen to how sweet this one dog is! Please tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups.

In this Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk episode, Michael and Melissa discuss their experiences working with dogs, including Zuma, Pama, and Shakira. Enrichment training also includes puzzle solving and other games which improve Poochie’s mental acuity. They discuss why it might be best for one dog to be in a home where no other dogs are present and how enrichment training can help those dogs. They also discuss the need for dogs to be spayed and neutered for their health and conclude by talking about their upcoming fundraising event to support their center. Don’t miss this heartwarming episode that showcases the kindness and love that humans can provide to our furry friends. Listen now to Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk.

Dogs Featured 

·      Zuma

·      Pama

·      Shakira

Quotes

“But Tom and Nancy could let her go. So now she became Zuma Richards, they adopted her, and she’s living life, large, and happily ever after.”

“Having spayed and neutered dogs is a huge health issue, not simply for the dogs, but for any offspring they may have. And really for a wider variety of animals as well.”

“Some dogs just need to be your solo dog. And it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with them. Just that’s just the way they are.”

“Socializing is so important. And I’d probably say that in our program, I’d probably say that 85 percent of the dogs are labeled as only dog households.”

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Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk- Huck, McEnroe & Darling

Welcome to one of the newest addition to the network, 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 heart strings, 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.

In this episode of Pawtastic Friends The Paw Talk, they discuss their experiences working with dogs, including Huck, McEnroe and Darling. Enrichment training is a crucial tool for older dogs, but even those who have faced trauma, like Darling can benefit. Michael and Melissa detail how there the Pawtastic Friends Enrichment Center provides agility training and other services to improve the lives of boarding dogs. They also announce an upcoming fundraising event to support their center. Don’t miss this heartwarming episode that showcases the kindness and love that humans can provide to our furry friends. Listen now to Pawtastic Friends Paw Talk.

Dogs Featured 

·      Huck

·      McEnroe

·      Darling

Quotes

1. Enrichment training helped him with balance. It helped him with his steadiness, his mobility. He did some women in the aquatics program. So it really helped him in a sense with the things that he needed.”

2. “But slow and steady, but he loves coming here. It changes quality of life.”

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Darling

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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk, Giving Dogs Hope & Fur-ever Families

Welcome to the newest addition to the network, 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 heart strings, 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.

Key Highlights

·      Training for Dogs in Need at the Pawtastic Friends Rescue Center [00:05:03]

·      Impact of Dog Training Programs on Rescue Dogs [00:09:17]

·      Sponsorship for Dog Rescues [00:12:46]

·      The Healing Power of Animals [00:16:16]

Quotes

1. “Rescue dogs aren’t broken.”

2. “It takes a village to help the animals, and we need it now more than ever.”

3. “Without this program, these dogs just sit in boarding unless, you know, somebody comes and gets them out to walking.”

4. “It’s life changing for them and for the people that adopt them.”

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Greetings and Felicitations

Pawtastic Friends: How Dogs Find Hope & Family Through Enrichment Training

Welcome to the Greetings and Felicitations, a podcast where I explore topics that might not seem directly related to compliance but influence our profession. Experience insight and expertise with host Tom Fox in this podcast featuring guests Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends. Pawtastic Friends is the designated charity for the Compliance Podcast Network. 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. 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 pups in need.

Key Highlights

·      Training for Dogs in Need at the Pawtastic Friends Rescue Center [00:05:03]

·      Impact of Dog Training Programs on Rescue Dogs [00:09:17]

·      Sponsorship for Dog Rescues [00:12:46]

·      The Healing Power of Animals [00:16:16]

Quotes

1. “Rescue dogs aren’t broken.”

2. “It takes a village to help the animals, and we need it now more than ever.”

3. “Without this program, these dogs just sit in boarding unless, you know, somebody comes and gets them out to walking.”

4. “It’s life-changing for them and the people that adopt them.”

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Pawtastic Friends https://www.pawtasticfriends.com/

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Heroes at Pawtastic Friends: Mike and Melissa Novelli

Welcome to the Greetings and Felicitations, a podcast where I explore topics which might not seem to be directly related to compliance but clearly influence our profession. In this episode, visit with two of my heroes Mike and Melissa Novelli, founders of Pawtastic Friends. Highlights include:

·      What is Pawtastic Friends and what led them to found Pawtastic Friends?
·      How did Pawtastic Friends start out?
·      You recently obtained your own facility. How has that changed Pawtastic Friends?
·      What is the enrichment training the dogs receive?
·      How do the dogs feel about training?
·      Some of the most memorable stories involving your work at Pawtastic Friends?
·      How can listeners get involved or donate to Pawtastic Friends.
·      Adopt Don’t shop!
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