The Outdoor Adventures of Rescue Dogs

The Story of My Pet: Inspiring Stories of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption

03/03/23 • 51 min

Animal lovers, tune in to the latest episode of The Story of My Pet podcast to hear from our special guest, Amanda Sue Creasey! Amanda is a speculative fiction author, high school English teacher, outdoor writer, and dog-walking enthusiast, who has lived with animals since she was born. Hear about her journey, from the pug Bundle to her two rescue dogs, Nacho and Soda, and the heartwarming story of how they found her.
To learn more about Amanda, check out her website and Instagram account links below.
www.AmandaSueCreasey.com
https://www.instagram.com/amanda_sue_creasey

The organization we discussed during this episode was Richmond SPCA in Richmond, VA. Learn more about them at the links below.
https://www.richmondspca.org

https://Instagram.com/RichmondSPCA/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondSPCA

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03/03/23 • 51 min

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The Story of My Pet: Inspiring Stories of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption - The Outdoor Adventures of Rescue Dogs

Transcript Summary

In Episode 27 of "The Story of My Pet Podcast," guest Amanda Sue Creasey shares her heartfelt journey of adopting and embracing the outdoor adventures of her rescue dogs, Nacho and Soda. Following the loss of her previous dogs, Amanda felt a connection with Soda during a visit to the Richmond SPCA, leading her and her husband to adopt both dogs from the same litter. Amanda's dogs quickly became an integral part of their family's activities and travels. She writes about her dogs' escapades, advocates for animal organizations, and offers safety tips for outdoor adventures with pets. The episode also delves into Amanda's deep emotional connection with her previous dogs, Sadie and Jack, who both battled cancer. She highlights the challenges of caregiving and the importance of cherishing the memories and quality of life for pets. Amanda's journey as a dog mom and the parallels she draws between pet parenthood and human motherhood add depth to this enriching and relatable episode.

Transcript

The Story of My Pet Podcast
Episode 27: The many adventures of rescue dogs.
Host: Julie Marty-Pearson
Guest: Amanda Sue Creasey
[00:00:04]
Hello. Hello, my friends and fellow animal lovers. Welcome to another episode of the story of my pet podcast. I'm your host, as always, Julie Marty Pearson. And I'm happy to welcome another new guest, amanda Creasey.
[00:00:18]
I just realized and asked how to say your name. Well, you got it right. Okay, good. Hi, Amanda. Thank you

The Outdoor Adventures of Rescue Dogs Top Questions Answered

How did the speaker cope with the grief of losing their dogs?

The speaker sought therapy and was diagnosed with traumatic grief.

What were the causes of the dogs' deaths?

The dogs had different forms of cancer: prostate cancer and a burst tumor.

How does one determine the right time to euthanize a pet?

The speaker discusses the difficulty and emphasizes that quality of life is an important factor.

Why does the speaker believe their new dogs were sent by their deceased dogs?

The speaker feels a strong connection and believes their deceased dogs played a role in bringing the new dogs into their lives.

How did the speaker integrate their dogs into their daily life and activities?

The dogs played a big role in the speaker's daily life and even appeared in presentations and articles.

What safety precautions should be taken when paddleboarding with dogs?

Safety precautions include checking water quality, bringing water for pets, using sunshirts, and avoiding dirty water for drinking.

What is the importance of pet vaccinations mentioned by the speaker?

Vaccinations are important for protecting pets from harmful viruses/bacteria transmitted through dirty water and diseases like Lyme disease.

What is the significance of the Richmond SPCA mentioned by the speaker?

The Richmond SPCA is a no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization highlighted by the speaker.

Why did Amanda Sue Creasey decide to adopt Nacho and Soda?

After volunteering at an animal shelter and feeling a strong connection with Soda, Amanda and her husband decided to adopt the dogs.

What adventures have Nacho and Soda participated in with Amanda Sue Creasey and her husband?

Nacho and Soda have gone hiking and paddleboarding with Amanda Sue Creasey and her husband.

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