Hairy Hero Tails
Southpaw Productions LLC
Looking for some inspiration in your podcast library? Tune in and be inspired by heroes all around you - even the four legged ones. Join us to hear their stories and celebrate their bravery.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hairy Hero Tails episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hairy Hero Tails for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hairy Hero Tails episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
A Hero Named Remi
Hairy Hero Tails
08/22/24 • 10 min
A recent story of A Hero Named Remi reverse tracking to bring a lost non-verbal little boy home. Nice work Remi!
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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A Hero Named Hachiko
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08/01/24 • 20 min
This inspirational story is our first outside of the USA in its entirety. You'll be transported and walked through the true story of an amazing Akita born in early 20th Century Japan known as Hachiko. Be ready for an emotional journey and have your tissues ready for this one!
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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A Hero Named Kip
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07/28/24 • 7 min
This is a quick episode to share the happy ending that recently took place in Utah. A missing woman, a barking dog and a K9 officer named Kip. Truly a Hairy Hero Tails example of four legged heroes all around us.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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A Hero Named Awareness
Hairy Hero Tails
03/06/25 • 14 min
A Hero Named Awareness...A special bonus episode to kick off Season 2 of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue... Host Kim Hegel shares the personal and unexpected experience she had just after Season 1 ended when she said goodbye to her "mostly" Pomeranian co-host, Henry. In this update - there's key information for listeners to know what to expect and what to make sure to ask your vet. The experience of Henry's passing was unusual and unnecessary. Kim wasn't prepared. This episode is to offer a point of view so everyone is informed & prepared so an already painful situation isn't made worse.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Peach
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03/13/25 • 16 min
Ready for a couple of happy ending stories? In this episode, host Kim Hegel shares a surprise update for listeners along with the hairy hero tail story of a trek out of the Ukraine in November that turned into an remarkable rescue.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Layla - Part 1
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04/04/25 • 34 min
Tune in to this special two part episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, where host Kim Hegel interviews Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters, rescues and animals in need.
Dr. Leia Barrett's website: www.storiesbyleia.com
Dr. Leia Barrett's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesbyLeia/
Dr. Leia Barrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories_byleia/
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Mattis
Hairy Hero Tails
05/20/25 • 45 min
K9 Police Officers do amazing work and, along with their trainers, put their lives on the line everyday. In this episode, hear a friend of the show's journey to become not only a fan, but a passionate advocate and leader in North Carolina raising funds and awareness for K9 officers. And learn a bit about the police K9 that sparked this worthy journey, A Hero Named Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9 officers in Georgia who served for 6 years, earned a Purple Heart as well as the most apprehensions and arrests in his K9 Police Department's history.
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation: https://ncpolicek9foundation.org/
North Carolina Police K9 Foundation Instagram: @ncpk9f
A Dog Named Mattis by Mark Tappan (available at Amazon)
Georgia Police K9 Foundation: https://www.gapolicek9foundation.org/
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Stubby
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03/26/25 • 18 min
In this episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, we'll travel back more than 100 years to share the incredible story of a stray dog found on a prestigious college campus who successfully captures a spy, meets three United States Presidents, and wins the hearts of Americans along with his fellow 102nd Infantry Regiment during the Great War or World War I.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Edgar
Hairy Hero Tails
08/08/24 • 17 min
Bringing the goal of this podcast into sharp focus (which is the care and love of animals we share our lives with as well as adoption of pets from humane societies or local rescue organizations), in this episode we share the story of A Hero Named Edgar who saved his young family from a very dangerous situation.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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A Hero Named Trakr
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07/16/24 • 24 min
This episode features one of the heroes from 9/11. While we do share the amazing rescue and service of Trakr and his handler, there are some disturbing details shared about the timeline of events that Tuesday morning. This episode may not be appropriate for young children or anyone that may find the events told to be too graphic. Please listen with caution.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hairy Hero Tails have?
Hairy Hero Tails currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Hairy Hero Tails cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Animals, Hero, Kids & Family, History, Pets, Podcasts, Inspiration and Positive.
What is the most popular episode on Hairy Hero Tails?
The episode title 'A Hero Named Owney' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hairy Hero Tails?
The average episode length on Hairy Hero Tails is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hairy Hero Tails released?
Episodes of Hairy Hero Tails are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of Hairy Hero Tails?
The first episode of Hairy Hero Tails was released on Jul 4, 2024.
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