• 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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  • Hercules, Angelina and Prince

    Hercules, Angelina and Prince
    Sep 19 2024
    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 as well as 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 and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heart strings, just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Hercules, Angelina and Prince. In this episode we the Fostering Initiative Project is a pioneering effort designed to engage the public in fostering homeless animals by organizing monthly foster fairs and offering diverse fostering opportunities, thereby aiming to save animal lives through temporary and eventually permanent placements with loving families. Tom views fostering as crucial for providing dogs with love, structure, and consistency, which not only benefits the animals but also aids rescues in better understanding them for future adoptions. Michael echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that fostering offers a superior environment compared to boarding, and appreciates the movement's growth through events that encourage public participation. Melissa underscores the project's importance in addressing the crisis of homeless animals, promoting various fostering types, and organizing educational fairs to boost community involvement and support. Together, their perspectives highlight fostering as a transformative solution for both animals and the community. Quotes "Well, we know where the talker in the group is." - Michael Novelli "Fosters are incredible because fosters give the dog love, they give the dog structure, they give the dog consistency as it would be in a forever home." - Melissa Novelli "Is the dog the best fit? Is the family the best fit? And that's with adoption or fostering. You know, we want to set everybody up for success." - Melissa Novelli Resources Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook
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    11 mins
  • Dolce, Willis and Nava

    Dolce, Willis and Nava
    Aug 22 2024
    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 as well as 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 and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heart strings, just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Dolce, Willis and Nava. In this episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk, Tom Fox chats with Michael and Melissa Novelli about their work with rescue dogs at Pawtastic Friends. They discuss the journeys of several dogs, including Dolce, Willis, and Nava, highlighting the rehabilitation, and fostering processes. The Novellis also share the success of their Foster Initiative Program and recent recognition from county officials for their contributions to the community. Quotes "Each trainer works with the dogs to help them rebuild confidence and rebuild trust in humans." - Melissa Novelli "It might not be the type of dog that you first meet, like Willis, and you're like, oh, you're so cute. And then you overwhelm him and surprise him, and he's not ready for that. It's too much stimulation. But if you're willing to come and meet him once and let him come up to you and work at his pace and then gradually move on and each session gets better, then he's well, well rounded." - Michael Novelli "We're facing this crisis in the community and somebody's got to do something and that somebody is us and our Pawtastic Friends team." - Michael Novelli" - Michael Novelli Resources Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook
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    13 mins
  • Luca, Scooter and Hazel

    Luca, Scooter and Hazel
    Aug 15 2024
    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 as well as 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 and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heart strings, just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Luca, Scooter and Hazel. Special needs dogs, such as Luca, Scooter, and Hazel, have overcome significant challenges to find loving forever homes, thanks to specialized care and dedicated programs. Tom Fox expresses a supportive and appreciative perspective on special needs dogs, highlighting their inspiring stories and the efforts made to help them thrive despite their challenges. Michael Novelli focuses on providing special needs dogs with opportunities for enjoyment and better lives, emphasizing the benefits of activities like swimming and ongoing support. Melissa Novelli passionately advocates for the adoption of special needs dogs, believing they deserve a chance at happiness and showcasing success stories that demonstrate their potential for fulfilling lives. Together, these perspectives underscore the importance of compassion, specialized care, and the belief that every dog, regardless of their challenges, deserves to thrive. Quotes "He is doing phenomenal. He loves the water and he really gets around and he's just a little guy." - Melissa Novelli "All it takes is one special person to give that one special dog a forever home." - Melissa Novelli "And that's one of the things, too. Like, once they get adopted, they're just not done. What we do is we set them up for more success and bring the adopter in so they can have some free lessons." - Michael Novelli Resources Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook
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    9 mins

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