Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Pet First Aid Could Save Your Animal's Life | Denise Fleck, The Pet Safety Crusader

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Debra Hamilton sits down with longtime friend Denise Fleck, widely known as the Pet Safety Crusader, for an important conversation

The Healing Power of Dogs: From the National Dog Show to Therapy Dogs

What makes the National Dog Show such a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, and why do pets matter so much in our lives? In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, host Debra Ha

Is Your Cat Really Healthy? Gina Fortunato on Preventive Care

Did you know that cats can hide signs of illness even when something serious is wrong? Debra welcomes Gina Fortunato, Executive Director of Catalyst Council, to discuss t

The Hidden Crisis in Veterinary Medicine: Burnout, Costs & Compassion

Why do pets matter, and what happens when the people dedicated to caring for them are struggling? In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Deborah Hamilton sits down with

Hope vs. Certainty: Why Pet Disputes Don't Belong in Court

From Courtroom to Conversation: What Mediation Gives Pet Owners That Judges Cannot /When Conflict Meets Compassion: Mediation, Pets, and the Power of Being Heard When You

When Love Isn't Enough: Navigating Difficult Pet Behavior Without Judgment - Interview with Valerie Bogie

Valerie Bogie, an animal behaviorist and veterinary social worker, joins host Debra Hamilton to explore the realities of living with pets whose behavior doesn't match exp

The intersection of animal welfare and human relationships

The legal landscape is shifting. Animals are no longer simply property, they're something closer to sentient beings whose welfare demands serious legal consideration. In

Ask Mambo

In this engaging episode of Why Do Pets Matter?, Debra Hamilton welcomed Anthony Cospito and Arlu Gomez, the founders of Ask Mambo, an AI-powered assistant designed speci

When Environmental Law Meets Animal Law: The Case of the Million-Dollar Horses

Welcome to Why Do Pets Matter Podcast where we explore the conflicts, the care, and the connections that define our relationships with animals. I'm Debra Hamilton, and to

Mediation, Man's Best Friend & Breaking Impasse

Why Do Pets Matter? Podcast Episode Feature: David A. Hoffman Mediation, Man's Best Friend & Breaking Impasse   🎙️ Podcast Episode Introduction What if the secret to brea

From Exam Room to Trail Ride: Leadership, Boundaries, and the Human–Animal Bond with Stith Keiser

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Stith Keiser, CEO of Blue Heron Consulting, son of a veterinarian, husband to a small animal veterinarian, and life

Living On Purpose (With a Corgi): Belief, Biology, and Behavior with Jim Bishop

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with leadership coach and Conjunction Leadership founder, Jim Bishop, for a conversation that goes straight to the heart

Connection Heals: Turning Medicine Into Meaning with Dr. Adam Christman

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with the incomparable Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer at dvm360, podcaster, content creator, and proud “pet

Interview with Mindy Dutka - Helping communities in Suriname live in harmony with their pets

  Welcome back to "Why Do Pets Matter?" I'm your host, Debra Hamilton, coming to you from a very snowy Morehead City, North Carolina.  I'm thrilled to welcome back Mindy

Being the Person Your Pet Thinks You Are with Dr. Amy Grimm

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Dr. Amy Grimm, veterinarian and founder of Daring DVM Coaching, for a heartfelt conversation about burnout, nervous

Mattering Repair and Getting It Right with Josh Vaisman

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I welcome back my dear friend and returning guest, Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish. Josh and I dive into what it really means to

Pets, People, and One Health: Why Our Animals Make Us Whole With Dr. Michael Blackwell

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I welcome back my dear friend and repeat guest, Dr. Michael Blackwell. Michael has worn many hats in veterinary medicine and public

Raising the Bar for Pet Safety and Community Impact with Lucky Dog Founder Chris Murphy

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow Irish Setter enthusiast, Chris Murphy, the founder and CEO of Lucky Plus Dog. We dive

Root-Cause Healing and the Soul of Our Pets with Dr. Marlene Siegel

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with @drmarlenesiegel, an integrative veterinarian and bio-regulatory medicine practitioner who is deeply committed to f

Heal the Beasts: A Curious History of Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Philipp Schott

In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with Dr. Philipp Schott, a retired veterinarian from Winnipeg and author of The Accidental Veterinarian and his latest b