• Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk

  • By: Thomas R Fox
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Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk

By: Thomas R Fox
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  • Pawtastic Friends provides dog enrichment training for rescue dogs. In this podcast, host Tom Fox talks to Pawtastic Friends founders Michael and Melissa Novelli about their passion to help rescue dogs find their fur-ever home. You have here heart warming and some heart breaking stories from the Novellis and those who work to make Pawtastic Friends such a success. Listen in to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk.
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  • Luca, Artemis and Otto

    Luca, Artemis and Otto
    Jan 16 2025
    Welcome to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Luca, Artemis, and Otto. Michael and Melissa are advocates for animal welfare and the driving forces behind the Jordan's Way fundraiser, a pivotal event that ensures the financial viability of their rescue center. Michael views the fundraiser as an opportunity to rally community support, organizing engaging activities like games and challenges to help reach their ambitious $25,000 goal. Melissa shares this enthusiasm, emphasizing the fundraiser's critical role in covering operational costs and the potential impact of businesses matching donations. Both are committed to the broader mission of animal rescue, with Melissa's Foster Initiative Project highlighting the need for compassionate foster homes to transform the lives of dogs like Luca and Artemis. Quotes "Sometimes different is good." - Melissa Novelli "That's what this center was built for—for those moments when you can help change lives." - Michael Novelli It was such a transformation when I was watching on the camera and I saw this dog become everything he could be. I was like, wow, you know, Michael." - Melissa Novelli Resources: Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook Jordan’s Way US Tour Jordan’s Way visit to Pawtastic Friend’s in Las Vegas
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    14 mins
  • Cody, Sweety and Lina

    Cody, Sweety and Lina
    Jan 9 2025
    Welcome to Pawtastic Friends—The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Cody, Sweety, and Lina. Dog adoption candidates, especially seniors, hold a unique place in the animal rescue world, offering both challenges and profound rewards to their adopters. They emphasize the need for a holistic approach to adoption, focusing on tailored training programs and the importance of matching dogs with compatible families. Michael highlights the significance of understanding each dog’s unique needs, ensuring that potential adopters are loving and patient families who can provide stable environments. Melissa advocates special care and attention for senior dogs, noting that older dogs like Cody and Sweetie thrive in active and warm family settings. Their collective dedication underscores the transformative impact of thoughtful adoption processes for dogs and their new families. Quotes “For seniors, what I love about our curriculum is they come and they work on balance, they work on mobility, they work on stretching, all things to keep them moving that are fun learning games to exercise the mind.” – Melissa Novelli “It’s A group class where they work on mobility, balance and stability. And so it gives them a chance to keep their body young and they’re mine young.” – Melissa Novelli “Very passionate. And what’s great is it’s fun. Everybody has fun.” Melissa Novelli Resources: Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook Jordan’s Way US Tour Jordan’s Way visit to Pawtastic Friend’s in Las Vegas
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    10 mins
  • Linus, Katniss and Kanan

    Linus, Katniss and Kanan
    Dec 5 2024
    Welcome to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox visits with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends and those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends – The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Linus, Katniss, and Kanan. Michael and Melissa Novelli return to discuss the inspiring stories of rescue dogs Linus, Katniss, and Kanan. Linus, a senior dog, benefits from aquatic exercises to help with joint pain and muscle strength. Katniss has found a loving foster home where she thrives but needs to be the only dog. Kanan, now happily adopted, had an extended stay in boarding before finding his forever home. The episode concludes with valuable guidelines for dog owners on making the holiday season less stressful for pets, including food safety tips and advice on avoiding anxiety-inducing situations. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of donations and available swag on the Pawtastic Friends site to support their life-changing rescue center. Quotes: “If they are afraid, don’t put them in the situation. Don’t set them up to fail.” Michael Novelli “I think it’s important that, you know, there’s lots of ways to celebrate and you can celebrate, you know, with dog toys. I don’t think rawhides. No, rawhides, toys. You should supervise them.” Melissa Novelli “And I’m one with the snacks. But, you know, how about making them their own little holiday dinner, like some boiled chicken and some steamed carrots and some steamed green beans and maybe some pumpkin.” – Melissa Novelli “So like I said, there’s always ways to celebrate. You just have to be smart about.” – Melissa Novelli Resources: Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook Pawtastic Friends-Hope for the Holiday
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    13 mins

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