Muddy Paws and Hairballs: Real Talk and Expert Advice for Life with Pets

Welcome to Muddy Paws and Hairballs — where real talk meets expert advice for pet lovers who want the truth about life with animals.

Whether you're dealing with dog behavior quirks, cat care chaos, pet training fails, or wondering if your lizard is silently judging you — this is your place for unfiltered, relatable, and educational conversations about all things pet parenting.

I’m Amy Castro — lifelong animal advocate, professional speaker, pet industry trainer and writer, and President of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. I’ve fostered more than 4,000 pets (yep, seriously!) and spent years deep in the world of animal rescue, shelter life, and pet wellness. This podcast is where I spill the kibble on what it really takes to live your best life with pets—and help them live theirs.

Each week, we’ll dive into the joys and challenges of raising pets, tackle common pet behavior issues, share inspiring rescue stories, and give you practical pet care tips from the pros—sometimes with a little sass and a lot of laughs.

🐾 Dog training questions?
🐾 Cat peeing outside the litter box?
🐾 Curious about pet nutrition or dealing with senior pets?
We’ve got you covered.

So grab your lint roller, your favorite throw blanket, and a treat (for you or your dog, we don’t judge), and hit subscribe. Let's navigate the messy, magical, totally worth-it world of pets—together.

Muddy Paws and Hairballs – Real Talk. Expert Advice. For People Who Love Their Pets.