Pets on the Pod

Are you spending more time than ever with your pet but still don’t know what they’re thinking? We’ve compiled a list of great podcasts that may help you understand their behavior and appreciate their companionship more.

First up, check out a podcast that makes you laugh out loud while learning all about science. Host Alie Ward interviews experts in all kinds of Ologies ranging from sea turtles (surtles) to Awesomeology (gratitude).

• Cynology (dogs) with "Lucky Dog" host and dog trainer Brandon McMillan 
• Felinology (cats) with cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado 
• Speech Pathology (Talking Dogs… and People) with Christina Hunger 

Next, grab a box of tissues before you listen to This Is Love, hosted by Phoebe Judge. A story-based podcast about finding love in many ways.

• Something Large and Wild: A beautiful story about a teenage girl and a baby whale in the Pacific Ocean.
• Roselle and Michael: The incredible story of Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, who were on the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. 
• Gobi: The story of ultramarathoner Dion Leonard who met a little dog on day two of a 155-mile race in the Gobi Desert and the adventure they embarked on together.

If you want to learn even more about dogs and cats, hosts Josh and Chuck talk about everything they’ve learned on a specific subject on the podcast Stuff You Should Know.

• Our Cats Episode Right Here, Right Meow
• How Dog Training Works
• How Do Dogs Perceive Time? 
• How Search and Rescue Dogs Work 

Calling all cat fans! Check out The Purrrcast, where hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris talk to cat people because they can’t talk to their cats. 

And finally, podcaster Jeff Callaway’s family’s story starring their rescue dog Ethan was recently featured on VCA Voice! 

Check out VCA Voice for more pet-related tales! >>