Happy Pride Month! In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks to Jess Anderson, creator of @stressinabox on tiktok and the highly credited Keepers Series. Tay and Jess talk about keeping axolotls, what it’s like to be an openly queer creator, and how important that is for their audience. Join the mother of frogs and the mother of axolotls to start off our pride month celebration!



Guest Links:


Website: https://www.stressinabox.com/


Mercy’s Light: https://www.keeperseries.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/stressinabox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=



Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdvrpukV/

Have you ever looked into getting a frog as a pet? There’s so much info online; where do you even start, and how do you know which advice to trust? In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker gives us a breakdown of frog care, habitat setup, common questions, and everything you need to know before getting a frog! Friend Hannah from Project Polliwog sits down with Tay to give a reverse interview through the eyes of a future frog owner. You don’t want to miss this informative froggy hour with Co-Host Tay Shoemaker & Hannah!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tays.exotic.critters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpwvT6C/


Website: www.taysexoticcrittersrescue.com


Project Polliwog: https://projectpolliwog.com/

Have you ever looked into getting a frog as a pet? There’s so much info online; where do you even start, and how do you know which advice to trust? In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker gives us a breakdown of frog care, habitat setup, common questions, and everything you need to know before getting a frog! Friend Hannah from Project Polliwog sits down with Tay to give a reverse interview through the eyes of a future frog owner. You don’t want to miss this informative froggy hour with Co-Host Tay Shoemaker & Hannah!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tays.exotic.critters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdpwvT6C/


Website: www.taysexoticcrittersrescue.com


Project Polliwog: https://projectpolliwog.com/

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with friend Nick Davis, a recent Marine Biology graduate with a passion for fish Nick discusses his large TikTok following, pet celebrity status, his puffer fish Cookie Dough, and gives great advice for newbie and seasoned Fish
Keepers. We’ll learn new things about these mysterious creatures that inhabit our oceans, pet stores, and homes. You
don't want miss this fish-tastic episode!

Guest Links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickdavis.00?igshid=YTM0ZjI4ZDI=

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdbvp1YW/
Nick Davis on TikTok @nick.animalia

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker sits down with a close friend, Hannah Van Overbeek, owner and the creative mind behind Project Polliwog. Project Polliwog is a frog jewelry, and lifestyle brand, proceeds of all purchases go to helping endangered frog species as well as Tay’s Exotic Critters Rescue (Yes, our very own Tay!). They talk about the business process, saving frogs, and Polliwog’s adorable cottage-core jewelry! You don’t want to miss this if your aspiring social entreprenuer, and exotic entusiast!



Guest Links:


Website: https://projectpolliwog.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/protectpolliwog?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdXCtpVj/

This week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show is our Easter Weekend Special! We will be celebrating the spring and honoring the #1 most popular springtime animal, the bunny! Co-Host Tay Shoemaker sits down with Caroline Charland, creator of The Bunny Bunch Rabbit Rescue and Boutique. Caroline teaches us why bunnies do not make good easter presents and about the care that is required to be a responsible Rabbit Parent. Don't miss this special, educational, holiday episode… check us out now!



Guest Links:


Website: http://bunnybunch.org


Instagram: https://instagram.com/bunnybunchrabbitrescue?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunnyBunchRabbitRescue


Shop: https://www.bunnybunchboutique.com/

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker introduces us to Hunter Houck, a small pet influencer with a ton of drive! Hunter tells about his experience as a 16 year old star on the rise. He gives some insight into being a YouTuber, Podcast Host, business owner. What does it take and how you to can do it all on your own! Are you an ispring young person wanting to be the next You Tube Star? Check this now, don’t miss this exciting episode with Hunter Houck.



Guest Links:


Website: http://hunterhouck.com/


Instagram: https://instagram.com/hunterhouckofficial?utm_medium=copy_link


YouTube: http://youtube.com/hunterhouck

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with Treasure Crocker, founder of Pawstries All-Natural Pet Treats. Treasure teaches us about the importance of quality and wholesome ingredients for our pet treats. She also lets us in on what it’s like to be a young, black, female business owner in today’s competitive business world. You don’t wanna miss this inspiring hour with the Mother Of Frogs on the POD Show!

Guest Links:


Website: https://pawstries.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pawstries_?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pawstriespettreats/

**Content warning: discussion of mental health and self harm**

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with Elizabeth Chosa, a founder of the Veterinary Hope Foundation. Have you ever wondered about your veterinarian’s life outside of helping your pets? Elizabeth tells about the mental difficulties pet health professionals face and how the VHF helps support those that care for our animals. You don’t wanna miss this informative hour with the Mother Of Frogs on the POD Show!



Guest Links:


Website:https://veterinaryhope.org/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/veterinaryhope?utm_medium=copy_link
@verterinaryhope

Facebook: https://instagram.com/veterinaryhope?utm_medium=copy_link

Donate here: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_d99a52c1-d03b-11eb-b1fa-060cfd9bde37&WidgetId=15360

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, Co-Host Tay Shoemaker talks with the Pug Rescue Of Austin’s President Dave Norris. He chimes in about their daily operations, community impact, and great volunteers. Dave explains the pros and cons of the breed, essential pet care common, diseases, and pet care tips for new and seasoned Pug Owners. Other topics include: What are the must-haves to be a great Foster or Adoptive Parent? The reasons for “foster fails” and so much more!. Don’t miss inspiring rescue stories and learn what it’s like to run a breed-specific rescue.

Guest Links:


Website: https://austinpugrescue.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pug_rescue_austin?utm_medium=copy_link

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PugRescueofAustin/

Donate here: https://austinpugrescue.com/donate

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Show, co-host Tay Shoemaker speaks with IG and TikTok sensation and Bird Rescue Owner Shanna, @bird_tails! We talk all things seeds and feathers regarding proper Bird Care for new and seasoned owners. They share their captivating story of what it takes, the rewards and challenges of running a Bird Rescue. You certainly don’t want to miss this raw and informative episode.


Guest Shanna's Links:


TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSoNwJb/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bird_tails

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bird_tails?utm_medium=copy_link

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Podcast, our new host Tay talks with close friend and pet influencer Jessica Fennen. A social media star, Jessica is known online as Jessica’s Animal Friends. She tells about her experience as a woman within the reptile hobby community and how we can add more positivity into reptile keeping. You don't want to miss out on this inspirational and informative hour with the Mother of frogs, Tay.



Guest Links:



TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdBq1WU7/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/JessicasAnimalFriends

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicasanimalfriends?utm_medium=copy_link

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Podcast, our host talks provides information and reviews of her Top Pet Apps for this year. We will also be discussing how apps improve our daily lives, what to look for, and so much more! You don't want to miss out on this educational and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.



Guest Links:

Website: https://petownerdiary.com/

IG @petownerdiaryshow

Twitter: https://twitter.com/petownerdiary

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Petownerdiary/

This week on Pet Owner Diary Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Roy, Founder of Doobert.com. Doobert is an online software platform custom-built for animal rescuers. It's like a combination of Match.com specifically for animal shelters and rescues to find new partners, arrange rescue flights, or volunteer for getting these pets to their forever home!

We’ll talk about the story behind Doobert, why pet flight rescues are important, and how he's transformed the logistics of shelters/rescues transportation. Tune in for this fun and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Guest Links:
Web: https://www.mella.ai/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mellapetcare/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MellaPetCare


Ben Seidman, COO & Co-Founder -
Ben Seidman loves building and collaborating with his team to solve problems that provide meaningful impact for the world around him. Seidman’s dog, Biggie, is the namesake for Mella's second product. Seidman is resourceful, a door opener, and a team player. His focus is sales, marketing, operations, and recruiting

This week on Pet Owner Diary Podcast, we’re joined by Ben Seidman, Co-founder of Mella. Mella is a pet thermometer that checks their temperature under their armpit. Mella is building an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents making preventative tools more accessible. We’ll talk about the story behind Mella, features on their app, and Mella’s podcast. Tune in for this fun and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Guest Links:
Web: https://www.mella.ai/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mellapetcare/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MellaPetCare


Ben Seidman, COO & Co-Founder

Ben Seidman loves building and collaborating with his team to solve problems that provide meaningful impact for the world around him. Seidman’s dog, Biggie, is the namesake for Mella's second product. Seidman is resourceful, a door opener, and a team player. His focus is sales, marketing, operations, and recruiting.

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Podcast, our host talks with Melinda and her dog Trinket on the joys and challenges of adopting and caring for a special needs pet. We will also be discussing tips how to prepare, mobile/adaptive accessories, nutritional needs for your Special Needs Pet and so much more! You don't want to miss out on this inspirational and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Tik Tock: Tripod.Trinket

In this week's episode of the Pet Owner Diary Podcast, our host brings in the New Year with great tips and advice on how to create goals and put them to action for you and your pet for 2022. Let's start the New Year with success. We will be discussing health, nutrition, active play with your pet and so much more! You don't want to miss out on this fun and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Guest Links:
Web: https://petownerdiary.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/petownerdiaryshow
FB: https://www.facebook.com/petownerdiary

On this week's episode of Pet Owner Diary we are joined by Lizz Truitt, Marketing and Communications Director of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Located in High Falls, NY, the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals providing care and sanctuary. We will be discussing veganism, animal rights, and Lizz’s compassion for saving animals. Tune in for this fun and informative hour from 8am-9am with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Guest Links:
Web: https://woodstocksanctuary.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/woodstocksanctuary
FB: https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockFarm

Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

This week on Pet Owner Diary Podcast, we’re joined by Zach Green, Exotic Pet Parent and Author of Warrior Entrepreneur- Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom. Zachary is a U.S. Marine Corps Vet, Firefighter, and the founder of two successful start-ups. His companies grossed close to $30 Million and raised $4+ Million in venture funding. These products are now used by over 80,000 firefighters and three of the nation’s largest retailers in addition to being carried by The Home Depot.

Zachary’s book, Warrior Entrepreneur was released in late 2021 in its first week skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon.com in several small business and entrepreneurship categories and multiple countries. We’ll talk about the story behind his book, his life as an Exotic Pet Parent, and his huge successes as an entrepreneur. Tune in for this fun and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Book: https://www.warriorentrepreneurbook.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylgreen/
Websites: https://lumawaresafety.com/ & https://www.mn8foxfire.com/

This week on Pet Owner Diary Podcast, Pet Coach Janel
Young provides personal incite on why she’s thankful for her pets why you
should as well. We cover pet safety during this festive time, the Dos and Don’ts
of what to feed them, travel plans, and so much more! for travel and should be
thankful for having pets in our lives daily. Tune in for this fun and
informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.

Guest Links: Web: petownerdiary.com
IG: @petownerdiaryshow
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/petownerdiary
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PetOwnerDiary