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The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents

The Pet Parent Hotline | Pet Parent Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Pet Parents

Auteur(s): Amy Castro MA CSP
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You thought a pet would be the perfect addition to your life. Instead, your bank account’s drained, your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, and your house is such a disaster you can’t have friends over. You’ve shelled out for trainers and followed your vet’s advice, and you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers and wondering how long you can keep trying to meet your pet’s needs while ignoring your own.


Many pet podcasts dish out pet care advice like you’ve got endless time, money, and a perfectly behaved golden retriever straight out of a Disney movie. This one doesn’t. It’s for real pet parents who love their pets and need help managing the behavior, the budget, and the mayhem without losing their minds or giving up on their pets.


I’m your host, Amy Castro, pet industry pro, animal rescuer, and trusted advisor to thousands of pet parents who’ve been exactly where you are.


After personally fostering more than 4,000 pets and helping their pet parents go from overwhelmed to capable and confident, I’ve learned one thing: you’re not a bad pet parent; you just haven’t gotten the right pet care advice, tailored to your real life. So, this podcast brings you pet parent education with no-fluff tools, real talk, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to help you feel seen, supported, and back in control of your life – and your pets.


Every week, I’ll answer your pet care questions and break down expert advice on everything from dog training mistakes and cat litter box problems to pet cost hacks for saving money at the vet and at the pet store on pet food and pet supplies. You'll walk away with bite-sized, doable steps that really work for your budget, your schedule, and your perfectly imperfect pets.


So you can stop chasing your tail . . . and finally, enjoy your pets and your life again.

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  • Choosing a Pet Boarding Facility? Watch for These Red Flags

    Choosing a Pet Boarding Facility? Watch for These Red Flags
    Nov 2 2025

    Leaving your pet in someone else’s care can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re not sure what goes on behind those kennel doors. In this episode, Amy sits down with Carmen Rustenbeck, Founder & CEO of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), to talk about what safe, professional pet care really looks like and how to choose a boarding facility that meets your standards for quality and compassion.

    Whether you’re boarding for a day or a week, this episode will help you feel confident, prepared, and in control of your pet’s well-being.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
    • The biggest mistakes pet parents make when choosing a pet boarding facility
    • What separates a safe, professional environment from one that could put your pet’s health or happiness at risk
    • How to assess pet safety, staff training, and cleanliness before you book

    BONUS RESOURCE:
    Visit https://www.ibpsa.com/for-consumers/
    to download a free pet care checklist you can use while evaluating dog or cat boarding facilities or other pet professional services.

    CONNECT WITH CARMEN RUSTENBECK
    Website: ibpsa.com

    OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    • Fear Free Pet Program: fearfree.com

    Support the show

    Love the show? Please share it with a pet parent living with chaos, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review so more people can get the pet parent advice they need.

    Help us bring you more content you'll love by taking our quick 4-minute listener survey: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/ZbaTzF

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro
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    41 min
  • Feeling Pet Parent Guilt? Here’s How to Let It Go for Good

    Feeling Pet Parent Guilt? Here’s How to Let It Go for Good
    Oct 26 2025

    Ever feel guilty for working too much, missing walks, or not giving your pet enough attention? You’re not alone. Pet parenting struggles like guilt, burnout, and overwhelm are more common than most people admit. But what if guilt isn’t the real problem?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Sheryl Green, speaker, author of You Had Me at No, and recovering people-pleaser who helps others set healthy boundaries without drowning in guilt. Together, we dig into why guilt shows up for real pet parenting, what it’s trying to tell you, and how to finally release it for good.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
    • Why “vague expectations” make guilt feel endless—and how to define “enough” for yourself
    • The difference between real guilt you can act on and the kind you can let go
    • How to replace guilt with self-compassion while still being a responsible, loving pet parent

    Your pet doesn’t need you to be perfect, just present.

    CONNECT WITH SHERYL
    Website | sherylgreenspeaks.com

    Boundaried Life Program | sherylgreenspeaks.com/boundaried-life

    OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    You Had Me at No by Sheryl Green

    What’s one pet-related guilt you’ve let go of lately? Tell us inside the Pet Parent Hotline Insiders group on Facebook—we’d love to hear your story.

    Support the show

    Love the show? Please share it with a pet parent living with chaos, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review so more people can get the pet parent advice they need.

    Get our free Vet Bill Survival Kit

    Please support the show!

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro
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    42 min
  • The Hidden Danger of Pet Advice on Social Media

    The Hidden Danger of Pet Advice on Social Media
    Oct 19 2025

    Ever searched online for pet advice and ended up more confused than when you started? One post about your dog throwing up turns into 60 conflicting comments, arguments, and fear-filled stories, and suddenly you’re spiraling.

    In this episode, I reveal the hidden danger behind all that “free” expert pet advice in online groups, why it can do more harm than good, and where to actually turn for real pet parenting guidance that helps your pets instead of hurting them.

    BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
    • The 5 biggest reasons social media pet advice can backfire on your pet’s health, training, or behavior
    • What to look for before trusting anyone’s opinion about cat care, managing pet behavior, or diet online
    • How to build your own Trusted Trio of reliable experts for calm, confident pet parenting

    CONNECT WITH ME: Email: Amy@PetParentHotline.com
    thepetparenthotline.com | facebook.com/groups/thepetparenthotlineinsiders

    OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    • Join the Pet Parent Hotline Insiders Group: facebook.com/groups/thepetparenthotlineinsiders
    • Subscribe to the Pet Parent Playbook Blog: thepetparenthotline.com

    Support the show

    Love the show? Please share it with a pet parent living with chaos, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review so more people can get the pet parent advice they need.

    Get our free Vet Bill Survival Kit

    Please support the show!

    Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify

    Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

    Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com ©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro
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    22 min
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