Muddy Paws and Hairballs

Muddy Paws and Hairballs is the no-fluff podcast for pet parents juggling chaos, cuddles, and the quest to live your best life—with your pets, not in spite of them. Host Amy Castro brings real talk, expert pet advice, behavior tips, and humor to help you lead with confidence, ditch the guilt, and raise healthy, happy pets without losing yourself in the process.

This show is for the real ones—those knee-deep in fur, vet bills, and “what the heck did you just eat?!” moments. The ones holding it all together while the dog humps guests and the cat redecorates with hairballs—who still want to do right by their animals without losing their sanity (or their favorite rug).

Hosted by longtime rescuer, speaker, and unapologetically honest pet advocate Amy Castro, each episode delivers the insight, support, and sarcasm you need to go from overwhelmed to in control. Whether you're choosing the right dog or cat for your lifestyle, managing behavior issues, navigating pet health decisions, or just trying to keep your shoes barf-free, this show helps you become the confident, capable leader your pet actually needs.

Because Muddy Paws and Hairballs is about more than fixing bad behavior—it’s about building a better life for you and your pets—mess and all.

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Follow now and start creating the life your pet deserves—with fewer meltdowns, more clarity, and a whole lot more joy.

Guest

Bev Brooks

Bev Brooks is a retired Clarkstown, NY police dispatcher now living the good life in Eastham, MA. When she's not reigning as the devoted (and occasionally exasperated) pet parent to Cuzzy (a cat who is both the most difficult and most perfect creature on earth) she can be found enjoying wine and game nights with the Gingerplum Crew. She also delights in long walks on the beach and trips to the Eastham city dump.

During her 29-year tenure as a dispatcher, Beverly was instrumental in saving the life of a 1-year-old boy who had fallen into a backyard pool and stopped breathing.Her calm demeanor and clear instructions over the phone guided the frantic mother through life-saving measures until emergency responders arrived, leading to the child's full recovery.

Bev is the Yin to host Amy's Yang and brings humor, heart, and a healthy dose of sarcasm to everything she does, making life a little brighter (and a lot funnier) for those lucky enough to know her.

Muddy Paws and Hairballs

Bev Brooks

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