Muddy Paws and Hairballs (Amy Castro, MA, CSP)

Real Talk & Expert Advice for Life with Pets

Welcome to Muddy Paws and Hairballs (formerly Starlight Pet Talk), the podcast where pet chaos meets expert advice, and every episode feels like sitting down with a friend who gets it.

🐾 Got a dog who’s barking up the wrong tree (or chewing it)?
🐾 A cat who demands enrichment but won’t share their throne?
🐾 Or a puppy who’s got energy for days and zero manners?

No matter what kind of fur, feathers, or scales run your household, if you're a pet mom, you’re in the right place!

I’m Amy Castro – professional speaker, pet industry trainer, writer, pet mom, and President of Starlight Outreach and Rescue. With over 4,000 foster pets under my belt, I’ve been deep in the trenches of rescue and animal care. This podcast brings you the real, unfiltered side of pet parenting—the good, the messy, and the laugh-out-loud ridiculous.

What to Expect:

• Dog training tips to keep tails wagging and furniture intact
• Pet care hacks for healthier, happier animals
• Behavior insights for dogs, cats, and beyond
• Cat enrichment ideas to keep your feline royalty satisfied
• Heartwarming adoption stories that will tug at your heartstrings
• Expert advice on dog anxiety, puppy training, and more!
• And plenty of laughs—because being a pet parent is rarely graceful!

Whether you need practical tips, relatable stories, or a community that understands what it’s like to live with pets who think they own the place, this is your go-to resource.

Hit subscribe and join me as we navigate the wild, wonderful, and sometimes hilarious world of pet parenting—together.

Muddy Paws and Hairballs: Real Talk and Expert Advice for Life with Pets!