Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

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Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

सिर्जनाकर्ता: Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.

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My Balto with Dr. Robert Parkins: Community-Powered Vet Care That Keeps Pets and Families Together

My Balto with Dr. Robert Parkins: Community-Powered Vet Care That Keeps Pets and Families Together

Watch this episode of Why Do Pets Matter with Dr. Robert Parkins, DVM, the veterinarian behind My Balto. We talk about real solutions that help famili...

2025-10-02 17:36:31 2480
Opening Doors: Breaking Down Financial Barriers in Vet Med with Aimee St. Arnaud

Opening Doors: Breaking Down Financial Barriers in Vet Med with Aimee St. Arnaud

I sat down with Aimee St. Arnaud from Open Door Veterinary Collective to talk about real-world ways we can keep pets with their families, without turn...

2025-09-18 16:29:02 2515
The Weight They Carry: Mental Health, Vet Med, and the Human–Animal Bond with Grace Galletti

The Weight They Carry: Mental Health, Vet Med, and the Human–Animal Bond with Grace Galletti

Listen to this episode of Why Do Pets Matter with filmmaker Grace Galletti, creator of the documentary The Weight They Carry. We talk candidly about t...

2025-09-06 12:34:50 2133
Why Pets Make Us More Human: A Conversation on Animal-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Aubrey Fine

Why Pets Make Us More Human: A Conversation on Animal-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Aubrey Fine

Listen to this episode of Why Do Pets Matter for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Aubrey Fine, Professor Emeritus at California State Polytechnic Un...

2025-08-28 10:53:35 2317
Pets as Family: Love, Loss, and the Laws Catching Up With Maribeth Decker

Pets as Family: Love, Loss, and the Laws Catching Up With Maribeth Decker

This week on Why Do Pets Matter, I’m joined once again by the incredible Maribeth Decker for a conversation straight from the heart. We’re talking abo...

2025-08-07 19:53:48 2425
From Litigation to Collaboration: Transforming Animal Law Through Empathy

From Litigation to Collaboration: Transforming Animal Law Through Empathy

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I talk with industrial organizational psychologist Taeler Hammond about the growing connection between animal l...

2025-07-17 13:04:56 2986
Revolutionary Pet Care with Dr. Jeff Grognet

Revolutionary Pet Care with Dr. Jeff Grognet

Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Jeff Grognet, a veterinarian who's challenging the status quo of modern pet care. In this episode,...

2025-07-02 21:16:24 2778
Creating Mentally Healthy Veterinary Workplaces With Terri Stockdreher, LCSW, MPH

Creating Mentally Healthy Veterinary Workplaces With Terri Stockdreher, LCSW, MPH

On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I’m joined by the insightful Terri Stockdreher, LCSW, MPH — a trauma-informed therapist and fellow NAMV Bluepri...

2025-06-18 18:16:40 2017
A Landmark Pet Custody Case! How Jeremy Cohen & Brett Lyman Changed Animal Law Forever

A Landmark Pet Custody Case! How Jeremy Cohen & Brett Lyman Changed Animal Law Forever

On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I had the honor of speaking with Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, and his client Brett Lyman, who...

2025-06-05 18:42:44 2883
Mentors, Medicine, and the Magic of Meeting People With Dr. Kate Boatright

Mentors, Medicine, and the Magic of Meeting People With Dr. Kate Boatright

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Kate Boatright on this week’s episode of Why Do Pets Matter — and let me tell you, what a powerfu...

2025-05-21 19:53:21 2237
Finding the Third Way: Conflict, Compassion, and Why Pets Matter with Amanda Ripley

Finding the Third Way: Conflict, Compassion, and Why Pets Matter with Amanda Ripley

I’m beyond thrilled to welcome my friend Amanda Ripley to the Why Do Pets Matter podcast!


Amanda is a brilliant journalist and th...

2025-05-07 18:19:00 2871
When Life Changes, So Do Our Pets – A Heartfelt Conversation with Maribeth Decker

When Life Changes, So Do Our Pets – A Heartfelt Conversation with Maribeth Decker

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back my dear friend, Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove. Maribeth is an i...

2025-04-23 20:14:14 1852
Pets & Perspectives: A Conversation with Natalie Armstrong-Motin and Debra Hamilton

Pets & Perspectives: A Conversation with Natalie Armstrong-Motin and Debra Hamilton

In todays episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I spoke with my good friend, Natalie Armstrong-Motin, Founder of Will Work For Food who also does Social Medi...

2025-04-09 15:14:32 2112
Protecting Pets in Domestic Abuse with Christina Warner

Protecting Pets in Domestic Abuse with Christina Warner

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the honor of speaking with Christina Warner, a family barrister in the UK and the incredible force behind...

2025-03-26 16:57:22 2121
The Power of Listening: How Empathy Transforms Veterinary Care with Carolyn Shadle

The Power of Listening: How Empathy Transforms Veterinary Care with Carolyn Shadle

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend Carolyn Shadle on this episode of Why Do Pets Matter? 🎙...

2025-03-12 16:56:48 2046
Hooves & Heartbeats: Finding Humanity Through Our Animal Companions With Fiona Farrell

Hooves & Heartbeats: Finding Humanity Through Our Animal Companions With Fiona Farrell

This conversation with my dear friend Fiona Farrell is one you don’t want to miss! As fellow attorneys deeply involved in animal law, we dive into the...

2025-02-26 20:09:01 1967
The Power of Pets: Communication, Compassion, and Conservation with  Dr. Emily Talkington

The Power of Pets: Communication, Compassion, and Conservation with Dr. Emily Talkington

I’m beyond excited to share this powerful conversation with Dr. Emily Talkington! 🎙️ We dive deep into the incredible ways pets and wildlife shape our...

2025-02-12 19:30:38 2238
Why Pets Matter to Me:  A Look Back on My Journey

Why Pets Matter to Me: A Look Back on My Journey

This episode is a little different—I’m flipping the script and interviewing myself! After 10,000 downloads (thank you all so much!), I realized I’ve n...

2025-01-29 10:00:00 2046
Laugh, Learn, and Connect: Exploring Veterinary Communication with Greg Bishop

Laugh, Learn, and Connect: Exploring Veterinary Communication with Greg Bishop

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with my dear friend, Greg Bishop, a relief veterinarian, talented write...

2025-01-08 18:01:22 2029
Understanding the Energetic Bond with Your Pets with Maribeth Decker

Understanding the Energetic Bond with Your Pets with Maribeth Decker

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maribeth Decker from Sacred Grove, an intuitive animal communicator and...

2024-12-18 17:43:51 2418
Transforming Veterinary Leadership: Dr. Dave Nicol's Inspiring Journey and Insights

Transforming Veterinary Leadership: Dr. Dave Nicol's Inspiring Journey and Insights

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend, Dr. Dave Nicol, a trailblazer in veterinary leadership and...

2024-12-04 08:00:00 2446
From Animal Care to Business Leadership: Andrea Crabtree's Journey in Veterinary Consulting

From Animal Care to Business Leadership: Andrea Crabtree's Journey in Veterinary Consulting

Andrea Crabtree, founder of FurPaw Consulting, has transformed her passion for animal care into a thriving veterinary business consulting practice. He...

2024-11-20 08:00:00 2639
Understanding Your Cat: Expert Feline Care and Behavior Tips with Dr. Julie Liu

Understanding Your Cat: Expert Feline Care and Behavior Tips with Dr. Julie Liu

In this episode, I’m excited to sit down with Dr. Julie Liu, a dedicated veterinarian and founder of My Family Cat in Austin, Texas. Dr. Liu shares he...

2024-11-06 14:30:00 2331
Overcoming Burnout: Finding Balance and Compassion in Veterinary Medicine With Gunila Pederson

Overcoming Burnout: Finding Balance and Compassion in Veterinary Medicine With Gunila Pederson

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Gunila Pedersen, host of the Overwhelmed Vet podcast, emergency vet, and life co...

2024-10-15 21:00:00 2132
Strengthening Veterinary Teams & Navigating Client Conflicts with Dr. Peter Weinstein

Strengthening Veterinary Teams & Navigating Client Conflicts with Dr. Peter Weinstein

In this week's episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Dr. Peter Weinstein, a retired veterinarian, writer,...

2024-10-02 08:00:00 2316
Understanding Neurodiversity in Veterinary Practices With Ron Sosa

Understanding Neurodiversity in Veterinary Practices With Ron Sosa

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Ron Sosa, founder and CEO of Synaptic Neuro-Inclusive Leadership and Executive Director at Unch...

2024-09-05 10:59:15 2405
Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone on Elevating Veterinary Receptionists with NAAVR

Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone on Elevating Veterinary Receptionists with NAAVR

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m excited to welcome two incredible guests, Rhonda Bell and Debbie Boone, as we dive into the creation of th...

2024-08-16 10:00:00 2934
Unpacking Veterinary Success with Debbie Boone: Communication, Collaboration, and a New Era for Veterinary Receptionists

Unpacking Veterinary Success with Debbie Boone: Communication, Collaboration, and a New Era for Veterinary Receptionists

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I’m thrilled to sit down with my dear friend, Debbie Boone, founder of Debbie Boone Consulting and author of H...

2024-08-14 11:40:22 2308
Enhancing Veterinary Success: Branding, Communication, and the Launch of NAAVR with Rhonda Bell

Enhancing Veterinary Success: Branding, Communication, and the Launch of NAAVR with Rhonda Bell

In this episode of the Why Do Pets Matter podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rhonda Bell of Dog Days Consulting. Rhonda shared her insights o...

2024-08-12 17:00:00 2252
Fostering Positive Veterinary Culture with Josh Vaisman

Fostering Positive Veterinary Culture with Josh Vaisman

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, I'm excited to chat with my good friend, Josh Vaisman, Co-Founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting and author...

2024-08-07 21:30:00 1832
Creating Safe and Harmonious Homes for Babies and Dogs With Jen Shryock

Creating Safe and Harmonious Homes for Babies and Dogs With Jen Shryock

This week on Why Do Pets Matter?, we welcome Jen Shryock, the founder of Family Paws Parent Education!
Jen specializes in guiding families throu...

2024-06-20 15:48:00 2171
Exploring the Emotional Bonds, Challenges, and Triumphs in Veterinary Care with Kelly Baltzell

Exploring the Emotional Bonds, Challenges, and Triumphs in Veterinary Care with Kelly Baltzell

In this episode, I welcome Kelly Baltzell, CEO of Beyond Indigo Pets, for an in-depth conversation on the critical role pets play in our lives and the...

2024-05-23 08:00:00 2607
Bridging the Divide: The Lifesaving Power of Human-Animal Bonds with Janet Hoy-Gerlach

Bridging the Divide: The Lifesaving Power of Human-Animal Bonds with Janet Hoy-Gerlach

I had the pleasure of speaking with Janet Hoy-Gerlach, the visionary behind One Health People-Animal Wellness.
As a former tenured professor at...

2024-05-09 13:08:00 2265
Championing Animal Welfare with Debbie Dahmer

Championing Animal Welfare with Debbie Dahmer

In this episode, I sat down with the fantastic Debbie Dahmer, the host of "Voices Carry For Animals", to delve into the profound significance of pets...

2024-04-24 23:45:00 2161
Crafting Impactful Messages: Unveiling the Art of Persuasion with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret)

Crafting Impactful Messages: Unveiling the Art of Persuasion with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret)

We are back with Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret), who is a force to be reckoned with, to talk about the final installment of "Writing To Influence".

2024-04-11 07:30:00 2534
Empowering Hearts and Healing Minds: The Impact of Paws for People with Clarice Ritchie

Empowering Hearts and Healing Minds: The Impact of Paws for People with Clarice Ritchie

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Clarice Ritchie, the executive director of Paws for People, back to the show to discuss the success of her rece...

2024-03-28 07:00:00 2021
Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223

Kate Rosenthal - PAWS for People Annual WAG and Walkathon on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 223

My good friend Kate Rosenthal, Marketing and Events Manager for PAWS for People joins us today to talk about their Annual WAG and Walkathon. 
Wh...

2023-10-05 07:05:00 1998
Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) - Write To Influence on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 222

Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) - Write To Influence on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 222

I am so excited to introduce everyone to Colonel Carla Bass. Carla is the force behind "Write With Influence." I met her earlier this year during an e...

2023-09-28 05:36:00 2273
Suzanne Cannon co-Founder of VetBilling - A Flexible, Creative System Helping People To Pay For Veterinary Bills In A More Holistic Way on ”Why Do Pets Matter” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 220

Suzanne Cannon co-Founder of VetBilling - A Flexible, Creative System Helping People To Pay For Veterinary Bills In A More Holistic Way on ”Why Do Pets Matter” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 220

I can't wait for you to listen to this podcast with Suzanne Cannon co-founder of VetBilling.com. 
She has created an amazing service that can he...

2023-08-31 05:41:00 2524
Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM - Moving Veterinary Care Into The 21st Century on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 219

Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM - Moving Veterinary Care Into The 21st Century on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 219

Today Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM from the University of Tennessee joins us for an exceptionally thought-provoking conversation about moving veterinary...

2023-08-17 12:57:00 2364
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