The Pet Parent Hotline | Calm The Chaos, Cut The Costs, and Love Life With Your Pets Again

If you’re a busy pet parent whose dog won’t stop barking, your cat is peeing everywhere, your house feels out of control, and you’re exhausted from wasting time and money trying everything to fix it, this show is for you.

You thought a pet would make life better, not drain your bank account, wreck your sleep, and turn your home into a mess you’re embarrassed to let anyone see. You’ve paid for trainers, followed your vet’s advice, and still find yourself up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers. Most pet podcasts assume you have unlimited time, unlimited money, and a perfectly behaved pet. This one doesn’t.

I’m your host, Amy Castro, a longtime animal rescuer and trusted advisor to thousands of pet parents. After fostering more than 4,000 animals, I’ve learned this, you’re not a bad pet parent. You just haven’t gotten advice that fits real life.

Each week, I help you make smarter decisions faster, so pet care stops dominating your whole life. We talk behavior, budget, home life, and the curveballs that make pet parenting harder than it should be. On the first Wednesday of each month, you’ll get a Pet Parent Power-Up, a short reset to help you show up with better boundaries, clearer communication, and calmer decision-making.

You’ll walk away with practical pet caregiving steps that fit your schedule, your budget, and your perfectly imperfect pets, so you can stop chasing your tail and actually enjoy life with them again. Start with the episode that matches what you’re dealing with today.