EPISODE · Mar 14, 2023 · 29 MIN
Greyhound Rescue, Dog Dancing, and Reinventing Life Together
from The Pet Parent Hotline | Calm The Chaos, Cut The Costs, and Love Life With Your Pets Again · host Amy Castro
What happens when your life needs a second act -- and your dog leads the way?In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Joyce A. Miller, who transformed herself from a mechanical designer into an author and freestyle dog dancer after adopting retired racing Greyhounds. Joyce shares the emotional highs and lows of Greyhound rescue, the myths every pet parent should know about racing dogs, and how life with pets can inspire reinvention you never expected.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • How adopting Greyhounds inspired Joyce to rebuild her life and career • What every pet parent should know about Greyhound racing, rescue, and adoption • How canine freestyle dance works — and why your dog might love it too • Why real pet parenting is about growth, second chances, and finding joy with your petsPet parenting struggles don’t always look like litter box problems or managing pet behavior — sometimes they’re about finding your own path alongside the pets you love. This inspiring story blends expert pet advice, Greyhound rescue truths, and a reminder that both people and pets deserve a chance to thrive.Shoutouts in this episode: James River Greyhounds Book: Look! You're Dancing: A Memoir of Dogs, Dancing, and Devotion – available on Amazon Embark DNA Test – Discover your dog’s breed and health traitsP.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.Stuck on a pet problem? Send it here.Support the showExpert Pet Advice for busy pet parents! Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵SpotifyEach week, get practical pet parenting advice and expert help for behavior issues, rising pet costs, vet visits, training, and everyday life with dogs and cats.From puppy biting and cat aggression to separation anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and saving money on pet care, this show helps you cut through the noise and find real solutions.No fluff, no guilt, just practical help so you can enjoy your pets and your life again.Contact: [email protected]©Ⓟ 2026 Amy Castro
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What happens when your life needs a second act -- and your dog leads the way? In this episode, Amy Castro talks with Joyce A. Miller, who transformed herself from a mechanical designer into an author and freestyle dog dancer after adopting retired racing Greyhounds. Joyce shares the emotional highs and lows of Greyhound rescue, the myths every pet parent should know about racing dogs, and how life with pets can inspire reinvention you never expected. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YO...
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