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

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

Unleashing the Future of Pet Care: Trends, Cats, and the Human–Animal Bond with Bruce Truman

Hey friends! In this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sit down with my dear friend Bruce Truman, founder of BLT Technology & Innovation Group, to talk about where pet car

Owning Your Energy: How Awareness Transforms Care for Pets and People With Jennifer Edwards

Hey friends!   A new episode of Why Do Pets Matter just dropped, and this one is a heart-opener. I sat down with @drjenniferedwards, a veterinarian and leadership energ

Ask About the Pet: How a Simple Question Can Change Lives with Dr. Janet Hoy Gerlach Gerlach

On this episode of Why Do Pets Matter, I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Janet Hoy Gerlach, a licensed social worker and the driving force behind Ask About the Pet at th

My Balto with Dr. Robert Parkins: Community-Powered Vet Care That Keeps Pets and Families Together

Watch this episode of Why Do Pets Matter with Dr. Robert Parkins, DVM, the veterinarian behind My Balto. We talk about real solutions that help families afford care witho