Animal Care Trust USA

05/30/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Dr. Marlene Siegel, founder of EvoLove Raw Pet Food. Dr. Siegel is an integrative veterinarian, author, and pioneer in holistic animal care.

Link to listen: https://allmychildrenwearfurcoats.buzzsprout.com/218575/episodes/17249464-dr-marlene-siegel-evolove-raw-pet-food

05/08/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Erin Sackett, U.S. Partnerships Officer for APOPO, an organization that utlizes trained rats for tuberculosis and landmine detection. 💣

Link to listen: https://loom.ly/7L-brA4

04/24/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Jenneth Begay, a veterinary technician, and Shyler Lowley, a veterinary aide at Rez Solutions & Animal Shelter. Rez Solutions is improving the lives of animals across the Navajo Nation. 👩‍⚕️

Link to listen: https://allmychildrenwearfurcoats.buzzsprout.com/218575/episodes/17023871-jenneth-begay-shyler-lowley-rez-solutions-animal-shelter

04/10/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she speaks with James Ravnikar, president of Kitangle. Kitangle offers stylish litter boxes that are designed to hide in plain view. 🐱

Link to listen: https://allmychildrenwearfurcoats.buzzsprout.com/218575/episodes/16938862-james-ravnikar-kitangle

04/03/2025

Forever Homes Needed for Senior Dogs! Help Save These Loving Souls from the Shelter! 🐾💖

Meet Augie (left) and Stach (right), two wonderful senior dogs in need of a loving home to live out their golden years.

🐾 Augie (approx. 15 years old) may be a senior, but he’s still very active! This affectionate boy is sure to brighten any home with his loving nature and playful spirit.

🐾 Stach (approx. 13 years old) might have some hearing loss, but that doesn’t stop him from being a sweet and gentle soul. Though he’s a little more reserved than Augie, Stach has a friendly temperament and would make a loyal companion.

For more information, please call Diane Delano at Wild Horse Rescue Center: 321-427-1523

03/27/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Paulette Quiroga-Jacklin, founder of Healing Hearts Donkey Shelter and Refuge. Paulette is providing a safe haven for abandoned, neglected, and unwanted donkeys.

Link to listen: https://allmychildrenwearfurcoats.buzzsprout.com/218575/episodes/16836452-paulette-quiroga-jacklin-healing-hearts-donkey-shelter

03/13/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she talks with Monique Brignoni, sacred pet death doula and creator of Animal Alchemy. Monique is helping pet owners transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth. 🌱

Link to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57VuE63PeCZN579xf7B6rS

03/07/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Kathryn Wysocki, founder of Pet Skunk Advocates & Rescue. Kathryn is dedicated to fostering, rehoming, and educating the public about domestic skunks. 🦨

Link to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jsVgedhKFhSgL2EVIa1Zu

02/25/2025

🐾 Today is World Spay Day! 🐾

By supporting spay and neuter initiatives, we're not just helping our pets, we're tackling the national pet crisis.

Check out this press release from United Spay Alliance to learn about the current landscape of neuter/spay:
https://animalcaretrustusa.org/access-to-pet-spay-neuter-looks-different-post-pandemic-but-its-still-the-best-option-for-saving-lives-and-reducing-the-national-pet-crisis/

(Anywhere, USA — February 18, 2025) – Puppies and kittens are increasingly impacting shelter populations, and as cute as they are, pet adoptions aren’t keeping pace with intake. This imbalance makes it more crucial than ever to seek out spay/neuter resources for pets, according to United Spay ...

02/21/2025

Join Peggy Hoyt as she chats with Mary Beth Evans, founder of Calmr Dog. With her background as an occupational therapist, Mary developed calming toys designed to help dogs manage stress and anxiety. 😌

Link to listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/218575/episodes/16664191-mary-beth-evans-calmr-dog

02/20/2025

🚨 Important Announcement for Pet Owners 🚨

The SaveThisLife microchip company has officially closed its doors. If your pet is registered with SaveThisLife, your owner information is no longer linked to your microchip's identifier number.

👉 What you need to do:

-Find your pet’s microchip number.
-Choose a new microchip registry. Buddy ID is currently offering free registration for those affected by the shutdown.
-Re-register your pet’s microchip to ensure they’re protected in the event they are lost or stolen.
-Don’t wait. Make sure your pets are safe and easily identified! 🐾❤️

02/14/2025

February 14th is Pet Theft Awareness Day! Here are some tips to keep your fuzzy friends safe:

🔒 Microchip Your Pets: This is one of the most effective ways to reunite with your pet if they are lost or stolen. Make sure your microchip is registered and your contact information is current .

🛑 Never Leave Pets Unattended: Avoid leaving pets outside unattended, even in your own yard or car. Opportunistic thieves are always on the lookout.

🏠 Secure Your Home & Yard: Ensure fences are high and secure, and always lock gates when you're not around.