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Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, founders of Frame Your Feline, return to the podcast to share their journey from creating innovative cat furniture to landing a spot on Shark Tank.
• Frame Your Feline offers wall-mounted frames that cats naturally jump into, becoming "living masterpieces"
• Traditional cat furniture takes up floor space and often looks unattractive in homes
• Their frames provide cats with vertical space while maintaining home aesthetics
• Only 100 businesses out of 50,000 applications make it onto Shark Tank episodes
• Both founders actively support cat rescue efforts through fostering and fundraising
• The Shark Tank episode featuring Frame Your Feline airs April 18th at 8pm on ABC
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Melissa Brunson, Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, returns to share critical updates on animal welfare in Southern California where shelters are facing overwhelming challenges. Kern County's 40% euthanasia rate reflects a system in crisis where happy, healthy dogs are being euthanized simply due to lack of space.

Ways to help: Donate to Marley's Mutts, Follow on Facebook, Follow on Instagram, and Subscribe to Marley's Mutts YouTube Channel.

Some Episode Highlights:
• Miracle Mutts program now partnering with behavioral health organizations for therapy dog services
• Positive Change program expanding to multiple prisons including negotiations for Arizona facilities
• Mutt Movers transport program has relocated over 400 dogs this year from overcrowded shelters
• Kern Safe coalition bringing multiple rescues together to address overpopulation crisis
• New Troops and Tails program launching to provide emotional support animals for veterans
• Only 8% of problematic pet situations stem from "bad owners" – most issues relate to education and resources
• Spay/neuter clinics making significant impact with 2,500 animals fixed in a single month
• Social media engagement critically important to rescue visibility and adoption success

Also discuss, the groundbreaking Kern Safe Coalition has united former competitors to tackle overpopulation collectively. Their coordinated approach delivered 49 spay/neuter clinics in a single month, sterilizing approximately 2,500 animals and dramatically reducing their waitlist from 1,500 to around 500. Melissa dispels common misconceptions about rescue, revealing research showing only about 8% of problematic situations stem from truly "bad" owners. Most challenges arise from lack of educa

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Welcome back to the Story of My Pet Podcast!
After a brief hiatus, I'm thrilled to return with a fresh season filled with heartwarming pet stories and spotlights on remarkable animal organizations. As your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, I'm eager to share how this podcast has not only grown but also profoundly impacted my own life and the lives of countless animals.
Over the past three years, this podcast has evolved from sharing personal pet anecdotes to becoming a platform for animal lovers worldwide. We've explored the critical issues facing animal rescues and shelters, emphasizing the importance of adoption and fostering in saving lives across communities, states, and even countries.
A Journey of Growth and Impact
My journey with this podcast has been transformative. It's opened my eyes to the complexities of animal welfare and the urgent need for support in the face of overwhelming shelter overcrowding. This realization has spurred me to take action in my own life, including:

• Volunteering at my local shelter
• Becoming a kitten foster mom
• Adopting one of my foster kittens
• Assisting with off-site dog adoption events

These experiences have deepened my commitment to animal advocacy and reinforced the power of sharing these stories.

Responding to Current Crises
As wildfires ravage Southern California, the need for animal rescue support has become even more pressing. In response, I'm excited to announce the launch of our new merchandise shop. A portion of the proceeds from select items will be donated to organizations on the frontlines, including Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and Pasadena Humane. Your can view and purchase the fundraiser designs in my Your Story Matters Official Store.

What to Expect This Season
This season promises to be our most impactful yet. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Inspiring stories of pet adoption and rescue
• Interviews with leaders in animal wel

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Support the Podcast by buying cute merch! Check out the Your Story Matters Official Store with items supporting both The Story of My Pet Podcast. & Podcast Your Story Now.
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