Starlight Pet Talk

Muddy Paws and Hairballs is the no-fluff podcast for pet parents juggling chaos, cuddles, and the quest to live your best life—with your pets, not in spite of them. Host Amy Castro brings real talk, expert pet advice, behavior tips, and humor to help you lead with confidence, ditch the guilt, and raise healthy, happy pets without losing yourself in the process.


This show is for the real ones—those knee-deep in fur, vet bills, and “what the heck did you just eat?!” moments. The ones holding it all together while the dog humps guests and the cat redecorates with hairballs—who still want to do right by their animals without losing their sanity (or their favorite rug).


Hosted by longtime rescuer, speaker, and unapologetically honest pet advocate Amy Castro, each episode delivers the insight, support, and sarcasm you need to go from overwhelmed to in control. Whether you're choosing the right dog or cat for your lifestyle, managing behavior issues, navigating pet health decisions, or just trying to keep your shoes barf-free, this show helps you become the confident, capable leader your pet actually needs.

Because Muddy Paws and Hairballs is about more than fixing bad behavior—it’s about building a better life for you and your pets—mess and all.


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  • PodLaunchHQ.com
    Pet Parent Therapy!!
    Amy’s advice is practical, her stories are hilariously relatable, and she reminds you that no pet parent has it all figured out (and that’s totally okay)!
  • Lisa36509
    Love listening
    Amy has so much knowledge and I look forward to every episode. She’s helped me cultivate a deeper connection with my two dogs and I’m grateful for all her expertise. If you have a pet or are thinking of getting one then this is a MUST listen!!!
  • LMoguel
    Love this podcast
    Pet lovers everywhere THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU! I’ve been listening to this podcast for quite some time now and love it. Think you know everything about your pet, think again. A must listen to!
  • CharRoberts
    Awesome work!
    So good and informative!
  • 135790 357941
    Easy to listen to and packed full of great info!
    I love this podcast! There’s always a new topic with great information and ideas.
  • Dhalloway
    End of Life episode
    I really enjoyed the episode with the founder of Lap Of Love. They were such a compassionate and helpful resource for us when we lost our precious Georgia to cancer. It was so interesting to hear how this great organization began, and the journey of the founder. Amy Castro, founder of starlight outreach and rescue has so much knowledge and compassion for lost, abandoned and abused animals. She’s such an advocate for them and saves so many. She has devoted her time and resources to making a difference. There is so much to learn and Amy is a willing teacher. Her sense of humor and knowledge makes listening to her podcasts a great learning experience. Please consider financially supporting this worthy organization. Especially if you are an animal lover like me.
  • RobingGrey
    Learned a lot!
    This is the first pet related podcast I’ve ever heard and I’m looking forward to more! I didn’t know that there were bunny rescues and found the episode about the rabbits really interesting! I don’t usually listen to shows longer than 30 minutes but it kept my interest even though I don’t intend to have any rabbits. I do have 5 dogs and 3 hens so am eager to hear more about best practices!
  • lizbar76
    Excellent for all levels of pet enthusiasts
    I have fostered kittens, owned cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, fish and hamsters. However I am still learning from this podcast! A recent episode even reminded me that I am allergic to hay so that the guinea pig my daughter wants may not be a good idea. Love this podcast!
  • GummysMomma
    Great podcast for pet lovers!
    This is a new podcast but already has some awesome episodes that represent a wide range of interests for pet lovers and pet owners. If you want to learn about animal rescue and what's going on in the world of pets AND you want to be a great pet owner and give your pets their very best life, you need to listen to this podcast.
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