Maria chats with Michael Greves a super talented fashion photographer and studio owner based in Brisbane, Australia.   Michael has just become a first-time pet owner and he couldn't be more thrilled.  His puppy's name is Cuba Michael GrevesDogs 101 - click on the pic for more infoMichael's Give the Dog a Bone reference:Troy Fitzgerald     K9 All Training

Surane sits down for a fun conversation with his new friend Justin Fogle, a West Coast local and longtime advocate for pit bulls. Justin's two pups, Dutchez and Chopper, are the apples of his eye. After rescuing each of them from sad situations, he's become dedicated to helping others put their fears about pit bulls to bed. Justin's "Leave-a-dog-a-bone" references: - Read "The Digging-Est Dog" by Al Perkins 

Maria chats with her dear friend Adam Crossley.   Adam is a singer songwriter who writes for TV and Film and for other artists. His original song “Beautiful World” We’re all here, reached top three on the AC billboard charts in both the US and Canada.  Josh Groban recorded “So She Dances” on his Awake album which Adam penned with his great friend and collaborator Asher Lenz.Not only does Adam fancy himself a writer he also happens to be a journeyman in the Drywall Taping and Finishing...

Surane sits down with his dear friend, the incredibly talented Sarah Margaret Huff, also fondly known as "Smaggs." New dog mom to her little gem Sooze, Smaggs talks about guiding a rescue pup with trauma, while laying to rest her sweet pup Napolean, who recently passed away. A member of indie-folk band JEMS, Sarah Margaret also composed our fun new paw'dcast theme song – which debuts in this episode! Sarah Margaret's Leave A Dog A Bone references: - Adopt from Wags & Walks Adoption...

Maria chats with Amanda Magda. Amanda is a life-long dog lover, a litigation lawyer and a Mom.  She lives in Oakville with her 2 children and husband. Her dog's name is Gingersnap

Surane sits down with a friend of the neighbourhood, a true steward of Hollywood, Mr. Scott James. Scott digs deep into his soul to dust off the tale of his long lost dog, Peanut. Over the course of sharing Peanut's story, Scott manages to find a morsel of peace in her memory.

Maria chats with Jasmine Hourahine.  Jasmine is in her first year at university studying music.  She is and always has been a friend to all animals especially dogs. Her dog's name is Houston Jasmin's Give the Dog a Bone reference:Houston's Instgram page @goodboyhouston  

Surane continues last week's Dog Stories convo with his dear friend, Lynn Lieu. After adopting her young, one-eyed border collie, Cy, she found out her little boy has a severe kidney disease. Now, she's taking on the challenge of fitting a decade of experiences (100 new things!) into 6 months. Through spreading awareness about Cy's condition, they also teach us that living a beautiful life with your best friend isn't about how much time you have together, but what you do with it.Follow Cy's...

Surane sits down with his dear friend, Lynn Lieu, who tells the tale of her young one-eyed border collie, Cy (short for Cyclops). Cy's story is an important one -- SO important that it called for an extended conversation. This is Part I of Cy's dog story.

Maria chats with Mackenzie Leavitt. Mackenzie works as an executive assistant and part time at a pet store. She has grown up around dogs and some would say her house is a zoo. Mackenzie’s passion for animals and experience in the pet industry has inspired her to begin a YouTube channel called Furry Friends Zone with her Mom on all things cat and dog.  Furry Friends ZonePaws Here Biscuits Instagram- @Pawsherebiscuits Freds instagram- @frolicwithfred

Surane sits down with his dear friend Candice Shaw. Candice spends her life hoppin' all over the globe with her son, Karl the heeler pup. She offers great tips on how to travel with your dog, and tells a boatload of stories about Karl's wacky adventures.  Candice's Leave a Dog a Bone recs: - Try CBD oil for hyperactive dogs!- Get an Easy Walk harnesses for those puller pups out there  

Maria chats with Oakville based graphic designer Karley Gitten. Karley is owner of Gitten Creative and co-founder of SwissRidge Dogs for Kids. She adores her 2 dogs Blizzard a 7 year old Bernedoodle and Zolo an 8 year old GoldendoodleShe's crazy obsessed with dogs and is changing the lives of children in need of service dogs.  She loves combining her artistic talent with her dog passion and recently started an Etsy shop called DoodleWrites to maintain Blizzards popularity and character in the...

Surane sits down with new friend and filmmaker Keren Hantman in Hollywood's historic Bronson Canyon park, chatting about what else...dogs. Hailing from Israel, Keren's been in LA for 7 years. Now a mother of two navigating a Covid world, she and her husband recently decided to add a rambunctious pup into the mix. They named her Blueberry, a sweet girl born with two different colored eyes - one brown, and one blue. Blueberry was also born with an umbilical hernia, an opening in the muscle wall...

Today Maria is chatting with a long-time friend and fellow dog lover Carolynne Masters. Carolynne is an animal massage therapist with 15 years of experience. She is based in Guelph, Ontario.  Her dogs names are Penny and JinxMasters Animal Massage - [email protected]'s Give the Dog a Bone reference:Pick of the Litter on Netflix 

Today, Surane welcomes his new neighbours Eva & Nico, along with their lovable English bulldog, Paco. Their little ruff rider was born in Colombia, and flown to New York for a wild life with Nico.  Paco's been everywhere from France, to Denmark, and all across America - this pup's got plenty of stamps on his "paws-port!" Though Eva came into Paco's life a few years later, he was pretty quick to adopt her as "Mommy." Now, as they em-bark on their new adventures in Hollywood, it's Paco...

Today Maria chats with Sandra Dumais.  She is a Montreal based writer and illustrator of comics and children’s books. She fell in love with dogs when her family adopted their first rescue. She was 10.  These days her best friend is also a rescue - her name is Indy Sandra's website - Moon and Sparrow Sandra's Give the Dog a Bone referencesDharamsala Dog RescueBaltoHachi  

Surane interviews Hollywood's own Sylvia Walker, Dog Behaviorist Extraordinaire. Sylvia tells the epic story of delivering her sweet little mama's boy, Valentino, and shares her knowledge on pit bulls. She also offers a few tips on how to read dogs. Sylvia's Leave a Dog a Bone references: - Foster Dogs through Wags & Walks Adoption Center (in West LA)- Please consider donating to: Angel City Pit Bulls (LA) or The New York Bully Crew (NY)- Watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) starring Richard...

Maria talks with Francisco Moreno.  Francisco is a family man living in Oakville.   He does R&D for the food industry, will turn 50 this year and spends the mornings of his weekends on a bicycle and running on the trails while looking to kiss as many dogs as he can. He is the proud father of 2 Saint Bernards, Emilio and Gabriel  Francisco's Give the Dog a Bone reference:Family Pet Services 

Surane interviews award-winning photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur, who shares her life in Toronto with her rescue dog, Banjo. The author of two books, We Animals (2014), and Captive (2017), Jo-Anne is well known for her heroic efforts in documenting the plight of animals around the world. Jo-Anne's work and her often challenging lifestyle were the focus of the documentary The Ghosts in Our Machine (2013).Jo-Anne's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:Read Dog Boy written by Australian novelist Eva...

Today my guest is my dear friend Jenny Hutain.  She is a development worker recently returned to the US from Sierra Leone with her dog, Wally.  She inherited her love of pets from her family, who all have more pets than people in their homes.Jenny's Give the Dog a Bone referencesGo Pet FriendlyBringFidoReddit

Surane interviews Evan Schick, a man truly worthy of the title, Dog's Best Friend. A proud resident of LA, he hails from Warrensburg, Missouri, a city fondly known for the origin of the phrase "Man's Best Friend." Warrensburg is also home to his 16-year-old best bud Oscar, who's now enjoying his twilight years with Evan's lovely parents. Evan's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:Check out FURminator grooming tools!Visit Warrensburg, Missouri to experience the Old Drum Dog Fest, held annually on...

This week my guest is Nina DeVries. Nina is a former journalist who has worked in Canada and overseas, most recently in Sierra Leone where she was based off and on for several years. It was here that she found her two rescue dogs, Paddy and Freedom. Nina's "Leave the Dog a Bone" references:Sierra Leone Animal Welfare SocietyWorld Animal Protection A Dog's PurposeThe 400lb Sea Turtle 

Surane interviews Rahsul, born and raised in Warren, Ohio and now a proud LA resident. A former news producer and current creative producer, he considers himself a reformed advocate for dogs, and all animals, after the passing of his dear 4-legged friend, Bookie last year.Rahsul's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:Watch the (original!) 1974 classic, Benji

This week I'm chatting with Lianne Gravitis.  Lianne is a dear friend, a super talented singer with her band Whiskey Epiphany and a loving dog walker/sitter with 20 years of experience. Her company's name is The Doodle Dog Sitter and her dog's name was Maddy.Lianne's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:On Instagram:OwenthegriffErniesjourneyJuniperfoxxBook:A Dog's PurposeThe Dogs of OakvilleMovie:Lady & the TrampMisc:Trusted HousesittersThe Dodo   

Surane interviews Caitlin Benti, an LA native who currently works in the film industry as an onset medic. She is a lifelong animal rescuer who believes all life has value. Her dog Tekíla was found on the streets in Mexico, and now lives a life full of adventure and love..."or whatever."Caitlin's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:Check out Castaic Lake Animal Shelter for pet adoptions and on the job volunteer experience!