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Pet expert Debra Hamilton interviews other pet lovers on this delightful podcast about pet custody, pet drama, pet problems and pet solutions. Why Do Pets Matter? is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to pets, hosted by pet-focused attorney Debra Hamilton, Esq.
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Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Scott Fine "Joey's Legacy Dedicated to Justice for Pets" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #107
Joey's Legacy is dedicated to justice for pets. A nonprofit based in Florida, Joey's Legacy was created by Scott Fine. In this episode, Scott Fine shares his dedication to ferreting out malpractice among veterinarians. The organization has grown to over 1000 members and was built in honor of Scott's late Dachshund, Joey.
More About Joey's Legacy
Joey's Legacy is a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is advocacy for our pet companions. They are building a nationwide network of animal law attorneys and veterinary experts that will change the way America deals with veterinary malpractice. Shown above, Joey's Legacy donates bulletproof ballistic vests to police dogs in Florida.
More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/ e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com phone: 914.552.5021 Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few. As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Mia Horberg "Our Animals are a Reflection of Ourselves" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podast #106
Preventivevet's Mia Horberg shares her love for the animals in her life, and why animals are so vital to each day of our lives. "Animals are a reflection of ourselves," says Horberg, the digital marketing expert for Preventivevet.
More About Mia Horberg
Mia Horberg is a Digital Marketing Strategist at PreventiveVet, and when she's not working, she is forcing her wife to watch Jeopardy!, producing Couch to 5k podcasts, but mostly playing helicopter parent to her Frenchie, Marshall Jolie-Pitt, and her exotic shorthair, Mazel von Schmear Visage. A lover of all animals, Mia is also lucky enough to volunteer at a rescue where she gets to cuddle goats, sheep, llamas, and turkeys every week.
For more, go to https://Preventivevet.com
About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.
She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Carmen Rustenbeck "How to Make Pet Boarding a Better Experience" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #105
In this episode, Carmen Rustenbeck, the executive director of the International Boarding Pet Services Association shares her enthusiasm for taking care of pets while the owners travel; and how animals influence us. She shares some insights into how we bond with animals, and how unconditional love from our pets makes our lives magic.
About Carmen Rustenbeck
Carmen Rustenbeck is Executive Director & Founder of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), a non-profit professional business association for the pet care services industry. She has been involved in non-profit work for over 20 years and active in the pet care industry since 2004. Carmen founded IBPSA in 2010 and has dedicated herself to building a member-centered organization that promotes business education, best practices, and profit-maximizing strategies for the safety and security of pet clients and staff, and for the financial future of association members.
Carmen has been named a Pet Age Woman of Influence and is a Silver Stevie® Award winner for Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit (10 or Less Employees). She also serves on the Leadership Council for the National Small Business Association (NSBA), the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization. Under Carmen’s guidance, IBPSA launched its association magazine, Pet Care Pro Quarterly, and its annual Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show, attracting hundreds of pet care professionals from around the world.
Carmen is active in her community through her support of the Companion Animal Program at New Mexico State University where she regularly speaks to students, hoping to help guide and assist future pet care providers and, in her spare time, she can be found walking dogs at the local animal shelter or working as a mentor to small business owners in the pet care services industry.
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About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.
She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Gary Norman "Guide Dogs for Vision" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #104
Gary Norman, Esq. shares how guide dogs become working partners. Gary shares the inside story on what it is like to form a bond with guide dogs, and how to respect the need for work as well as play.
More About Gary Norman
Mr. Norman is a dedicated public servant gifted with the ability to bring people of seemingly unrelated interests together. He serves on the public stage with a special sidekick, Bowie. In November 2019, he served as a Fellow at the invite-only Public Policy Conflict Resolution Fellowship. A program for high-level leaders convened under the auspices of the Md. judiciary. He has also served as a Visiting Fellow at the Robert J. Dole Institute for Politics. He has a demonstrated track record of improved public policy through conversation, and through the gifts that able-bodied and the disabled can bring to the table when inclusively working together.
He established a multi-year non-partisan symposium on animal law and policy brokering regional or even national experts together. He is known for his semi-regular salons in which he brokers thought leaders, including, the disabled and the able, having mentored a range of law students with disabilities. He is the past founder and Co-Executive Editor of The Mid-Atlantic Journal on Law and Public Policy: Animal and Disability Reporter, a law and public policy journal on animal and disability issues. He started his public service career as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2000 with the federal government after graduating from Wright State University and Cleveland State University.
In 2011, he obtained his Masters in Letters of Law at the Program on Law and Government at the Washington College of Law at American University, focusing on healthcare regulation as well as healthcare policy and non-discrimination. He has served as a policy briefer on disability and non-discrimination at a global health conference on gender and human rights. To check-in on his captivating career as a lawyer with a guide dog, read a couple of writings from his column in the Maryland Daily Record or his imformal thoughts via his blog on Facebook. .
About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.
She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Dr. Wendy Hauser "Love Pets for Life" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #103
Dr. Wendy Hauser and host Debra Hamilton share love of pets. How pets can bring unconditional love, companionship, security and safety. "Pets do matter, especially if you live alone," Hauser says as she and Debra have a conversation about the reality of pets in our lives. Plus the conversation explores pet insurance, and how that works today.
Resources
For pet insurance, go here:
https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/pet-insurance-plan/
About Wendy Houser
Dr. Wendy Hauser is the assistant Vice President, Veterinary Relations, Crum & Forster Pet Insurance group (ASPCA Pet Health Insurance). She is also the chief at Peak Veterinary Consulting. Dr. Wendy Hauser brings decades of in-the-trenches, real-world experience owning and operating a highly successful veterinary practice to her veterinary practice management consulting services. Dr. Hauser consults with veterinarians and veterinary practice managers nationwide to help them improve the management, operations, and profitability of their veterinary practices and veterinary hospitals. Specifically, she works on resolution of problems and issues that are impeding the growth of a veterinary practice, which typically leads to:
- Improved operations
- Improved customer and patient experience
- Improved employee satisfaction and improved veterinary team collaboration
- Improved profitablityYou can reach Dr. Wendy Hauser here: https://peakveterinaryconsulting.com/
About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals. Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation.
She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few. As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
David Frei "Angel on a Leash, Therapy Dogs, National Dog Show and More" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #102
In this episode, David Frei, widely recognized for his role as host of the National Dog Show, shares his passion for therapy dogs, lovable dogs, and more. He shares a story few may know about how he found his first dog with host Debra Hamilton, Esq. It's all about dogs and all they can bring on the show this week. Be sure to catch up with David Frei this November 19 as he hosts a national event designed to bring light to therapy dogs.
Here's more about that event: National Dog Therapy Symnosium with David Frei November 19
Here's a link to David Frei's book!
About David Frei
David Frei, one of the most authoritative voices in the dog show world, is the expert analyst for NBC's "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina."
An American Kennel Club (AKC)-licensed judge who has officiated dog shows all over the world, Frei has hosted USA Network's coverage of "The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show" from Madison Square Garden since 1990. He has co-hosted the National Dog Show since its inception in 2002.
In 2011, Frei published "Angel on a Leash," which tells of his years of experience and work with therapy dogs. His first book, "The Angel by My Side," published in 2002 with Mike Lingenfelter, tells the true story of the Delta Society Service Dog of the Year that helped save a man suffering from numerous heart complications. The book claimed two Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) awards in 2002.
Frei is the Director of Communications for the Westminster Kennel Club. He is the founder and chief executive of Angel on a Leash, a nonprofit foundation that facilitates therapy dog visits to patients in hospitals and healthcare facilities around the country.
About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.
She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
James Gesualdi "Excellence Beyond Compliance" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #101
In the open, host Debra Hamilton, Esq. shares her passion for animals with bestselling author of "Excellence Beyond Compliance" James Gesualdi. Animals matter, they are a living being that share the planet with us, explains Jim Gesualdi. "Pets are an integral part of our lives, our homes and our families," he says. Listen in as Debra Hamilton, Esq. a pet-focused attorney and enthusiast finds out more about the passion and value of pets and wild animals alike on this inaugural episode of the show.
About James Gesualdi
James F. Gesualdi has been “lawyering from the heart” on animal welfare and wildlife conservation related matters for a quarter of a century. He is dedicated to “making a difference for animals and people” through collaboration and by building consensus in constructive and innovative ways. Go to
Resources
The Creed, to find about the San Diego Zoo global work in the world: LINK TO THE CREED
James Gesualdi's Book: https://ExcellenceBeyondCompliance.com
About Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.
Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/
e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com
phone: 914.552.5021
Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.
She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.
As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).