Fido Friendly Travel Talk

Sarah Witter is passionate about coffee and dogs. As a specialty coffee roaster she works with the highest quality arabica beans and roast with precision maximize their flavor potential. $1 from each bag sold goes to pets in need. https://fetchroasters.com

If you are looking for unusual treats for your dog or cat look no further than Scout and Zoe's. Owner Cindy Dunston Quirk talks with me about her treats made and sourced in the USA from Black Soldier Fly Larvae pet treats to their limited seasonal holiday dinner for dogs. We also talked about Scouting for the Cure®, a non-profit foundation created to fund the cure for canine cancer. https://scoutandzoes.com

Pilots To The Rescue founder and Top Dog Michael Schneider embarked on his first animal rescue mission in 2015. They just completed their very first mission with Big Dog Ranch Rescue, helping relocate 15 innocent beagles who had spent their lives in captivity. Just hours after the announcement that the Ridglan Farms breeding and research facility had permanently closed, these resilient dogs began the next chapter of their lives. https://www.pilotstotherescue.org

Dr. Renee Schmid is a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and the director of Veterinary Medicine at Pet Poison Helpline a 24/7 service. Over 3 million cases. 40+ years of experience. Check website for cost or fees. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com

Shannon Keith, Esq. President and Founder of Beagle Freedom Project talks about their effort to rescue Beagles from the Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Wisconsin.

Georgia Gaylor with Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs talks about their puppy raiser program. Puppy Raisers are passionate, dedicated volunteers who foster our puppies on their way to becoming guide dogs & service dogs. We rely on volunteers to provide experience and socialization for our puppies in real-world settings. Our pups begin their journeys in raiser homes at 8-12 weeks old, then return to our campus at 14-18 months to begin formal training.

Dr. Benson, with VEG ER in Carl Place, New York, talks about why 2026 is bound to be the worst tick season in a decade, why that is, and tips for preventative care.

Josh and Holly Allen, owners of Montana Dog Food Company. ADVENTURE FUEL: FREEZE-DRIED RAW DOG FOOD GREAT AS A MEAL or TOPPER https://montanadogfoodco.com

SATELLAI Collar Go Smart GPS Dog Collar with Live Tracking & Health Monitoring David Teaster, Product Marketing Director with Satellai, says the company's mission is to connect pets to love and care. More than a GPS collar, the Collar Go offers AI-Powered Health Monitoring and much more. https://satellai.com

Stacey Bebo, Vice President of Guest Loyalty and Engagement for My Place Hotels, discusses their new incentive, My Pet Points. When you stay with your pet, you’ll earn points just for bringing them along. That’s right… Your pets now earn you points, too. Every eligible stay that includes a pet fee helps you build toward future rewards through Stay Rewarded®. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing My Place Hotels for every member of your family, paws included. www.myplacehotels.com