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Paw Prints on Our Hearts: Navigating Pet Loss and Love with Ami King

Have you ever wondered about the profound impact pets can have on our lives when navigating pet loss? In this heartwarming episode, Julie sits down with Amy King, a fellow animal lover and writer, to explore the joys and challenges of pet ownership. Amy shares her journey from childhood fish tanks to adopting rescue dogs with complex needs. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of caring for pets with health issues and the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to our furry companions. Key ta

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Oct. 26, 2025

Paw Prints on Our Hearts: Navigating Pet Loss and Love with Ami King

Have you ever wondered about the profound impact pets can have on our lives when navigating pet loss? In this heartwarming episode, Julie sits down with Amy King, a fellow animal lover and writer, to explore the joys and challenges of pet ownership. Amy shares her journey from childhood fish tanks …

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Oct. 17, 2025

From Rink to Rescue: How the Chicago Wolves Dog Adoption Program Scor…

Are you ready for a heartwarming tale that combines the thrill of hockey with the joy of pet adoption? In this episode, Julie sits down with Jason Shaver, the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team, to discuss their incredible Adopt-A-Dog Program. A Unique Blend of Sports and Ani…

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Oct. 4, 2025

Why We Love Mikko’s Choice CBD: A Natural Way to Support Your Pet’s H…

At The Story of My Pet, we love partnering with companies that share our mission of helping animals live healthier, happier lives. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our newest sponsor and affiliate partner — Mikko’s Ch…

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July 28, 2025

Unconditional Love for Pets: A New Way to Remember Pets with DNA is L…

Have you ever wished you could hold onto a piece of your beloved pet forever? In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford, the innovative minds behind DNA is Love, a company that's revolutionizing the way we memorialize our furry friends and hold on to the uncondit…

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June 22, 2025

Rescue Dogs Unleashing Healing: How Troops and Tails Embraces Animal …

As an animal lover, I'm always on the lookout for innovative ways that our furry friends can make a difference in people's lives. Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with Connor Long from Marley's Mutts, and I'm thrilled to share an incredib…

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June 22, 2025

Marley's Mutts Launches New Program for Veterans: Using Shelter Dogs …

Are you ready to discover how rescued dogs are transforming the lives of veterans and first responders? In this eye-opening episode, I welcome back Connor Long, Operations Manager at Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, to discuss their groundbreaking new program for veterans, Troops N Tails. Connor shares h…

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About the Host

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Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD

Podcaster | Speaker | Coach | Blogger | Fur Mom | Animal Advocate

Host Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a dedicated Fur Mom, lifelong animal lover, pet enthusiast, and all around animal advocate. She has volunteered at her local county animal shelter, is a kitten foster mom, and occasional pet sitter. Julie started The Story of My Pet Podcast to share the stories of her own pets, past and present, along with family and friends. The podcast has grown to be a Top 5% podcast and includes pet stories from all over the world! The purpose of the podcast has also expanded to be a platform for advocacy and education in all areas of animal welfare, rescue, fostering, adoption, and volunteerism. Julie believes every pet’s story deserves to be heard and uses podcasting to build community, advocacy, and awareness for rescue animals everywhere. Julie also runs her own business, Podcast Your Story Productions, where she helps business owners and entrepreneurs launch their own podcasts, grow existing podcasts, and become sought-after podcast guests.

Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson is a Visibility Coach, Podcasting Mentor, and Community Builder for purpose-driven women who are ready to own their voice and share their story. She coaches people to grow their visibility and confidence through podcast hosting, guesting, and speaking. Julie started her second podcast, Podcast Your Story, which focuses on how to amplify your voice and grow your business through podcast hosting and guesting. She also created and hosts two communities: 1) the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, for podcasters, guests, and speakers to connect and collaborate, and 2) the Podcast Your Story Community, a membership that supports women and non-binary people to become and grow as Podcasters, Guests, Speakers, and Storytellers. To learn more, click below to visit Julie's Website.

Reviews

A much needed validation
I lost my soulcat a few years go and my heart still has a hole in it just the size of her. this is a must listen for anyone who has lost a pet. Such well curated and beautiful stories.
Pet lovers unite!
When I need a smile, this is my go to. How do you not feel happier after listening to loving stories about pets and their people?!
A must-listen for pet lovers!
This show is such a joy to listen to! Every episode makes me smile, laugh, or tear up - sometimes all three. Julie is a warm host and great interviewer who makes her guests feel comfortable and listeners feel like they're there in the room with friends. If you love your pets like family, you’ll love this podcast