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Life for a blind and deaf dog can be both very similar and very different from your standard dog. Melissa Shapiro, veterinarian and human to The Dog Agency Client, Pink Piglet Puppy, speaks with Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about the breeding conditions that led to Piglet’s situation, how people can prevent these breeding situations, and how they are using their platform to educate people on the dangers of double dapple breeding.

After she realized that there were no harnesses that fit her sister's French Bulldog properly, Bridget Daly decided to start a French Bulldog specific line. Bridget, the founder of Frenchie Bulldog, speaks with Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how she started her company with a small loan from the bank, how her brand has grown, and how working with influencers has led her to success.

When her son returned from the Marines a few years ago, Dena Coukoulis knew he was not himself and was suffering from PTSD and she needed to do something about it. Dena speaks with Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how a video of her gifting her veteran son a dog for Christmas went viral, how the dog, Willa, has helped her son turn his life around, and how the experience led her to write a children's book about the importance of talking about your feelings.

Do you dream of having a home filled with dogs? If so, Steve Greig is living your dream. Steve, human behind the account Wolfgang2242 and client of The Dog Agency, speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about what it's like living with nine senior dogs, how the death of his dog Wolfgang inspired him to start rescuing animals, and how his message of senior dog adoption has inspired his followers to bring home their own senior dogs, too.

There are tons of foodie influencers out there, but perhaps none are quite as cute as Popeye the Foodie. Ivy Diep, human to The Dog Agency client, Popeye, speaks with Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how this little guy went from a matted stray on the streets of Southern California to one of the most well-known pet influencers dining at restaurants around the country.

Do you really know what's in your dog's food? Brett Podolsky, co-founder of The Farmer's Dog, speaks with the Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about the importance of feeding your dog fresh food, the lack of current regulation in the dog food industry today, and how his dog's stomach issues inspired him to start his company.

If you haven't seen the viral photo of Bertie Bert the Pom dressed as Paddington Bear you are definitely missing out! Kathy Grayson, human to The Dog Agency client Bertie Bert the Pom, speaks with the Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about what makes this chocolate pom so unique, what it has been like creating an online community of Bert fans, and what it was like when his Paddington Bear photo went viral.

If you're a crazy dog lover like us, you probably know how hard it can be to find a good restaurant or coffee shop where you can bring your furry friend. Loni Edwards, founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, chats with Logan Mikhly, co-founder of Boris and Horton about how she and her father came up with the idea to create NYC's first dog-friendly cafe, the steps they had to take to meet health code regulations, and some of the exciting events that take place at Boris & Horton weekly.

Perhaps you’re one of the many people who flock to Mervin the Chihuahua’s social media accounts to see cute videos and photos of this tiny rescue dog whose tongue perpetually sticks out, but how much do you know about Mervin’s home life? Joey Teixeira, human to The Dog Agency client Mervin the Chihuahua, speaks with Loni Edwards, the founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about the work he does at the ASPCA, his large family of adopted pets, and Mervin’s battle with cancer.

Millions of people follow Harlow and Sage for their high quality photo and video content, but what happens behind the scenes to get those incredible shots? Brittni Vega, human to The Dog Agency client Harlow and Sage, speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how she started the Harlow and Sage account, her work photographing shelter dogs, and her tips and tricks for creating amazing content.

Owning a dog is not always possible for all dog lovers, but have you ever thought about fostering? Sarah Brasky, founder of Foster Dogs speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how her non-profit organization is organizing the fostering process through their foster roster, finding homes for terminally ill or elderly dogs through their fospice program, and educating people about the importance of fostering.

Two weeks ago, Lauren Paris’ life changed when she saw an adoption posting for a 25lb cat who stands on his hind legs. Bruno Bartlett, also known as the #extra fat cat, had hundreds of people apply to adopt him. Lauren speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about what it was like to adopt this very special cat, how he’s adapting to his new home, and how his Instagram gained 50,000 followers in a week.

Most people teach their dogs "sit" and "stay", but Sigrid Neilson, human to The Dog Agency Client Brussels Sprout, has taken training to the next level. Sigrid speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about how she and Sprout got into agility competitions, some of their favorite tricks, and bonding with your dog over training.

After he was told his alcoholism had destroyed his liver and he only had months to live, Zach Skow looked to his rescue dogs to find a new purpose in life. Zach, Founder of Marley's Mutts, speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about spreading his message that dogs are medicine and applying it to help both people and dogs.

Zika, Ebola, Bird Flu, these are just some of the infectious diseases that have spread across the world recently, but where do these diseases come from? Dr. William Karesh, Executive Vice President for Health and Policy at EcoHealth Alliance, speaks with Loni Edwards, Founder of The Dog Agency and PetInsider, about the connection between the health of our ecosystem, animals, and humans.