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The Origin of Parachutes for Pets
On the inaugural episode of Companions & Champions, Parachutes for Pets (PFP) Founder & Executive Director, Melissa David, shares her story and takes listeners on a journey through companionship, loss, and perseverance.
Mighty & Tall Meets Sweet & Small
A tragic accident shifts the course of a young man’s life, and leaves him feeling lost and forever changed. Enter, a sweet young puppy named Gabby who urged him up and out, and back into embracing the world and making positive change.
A Hockey Hero's Heart: Mikael Backlund on Family, Pets, and Purpose
A hockey star’s heart is captured by more than just the game. Mikael Backlund, a King Clancy Award winner and ambassador for Parachutes for Pets, joins Melissa in a mission close to their hearts. In this episode, discover how Lily & Dexter’s Legacy was born.
From Moscow to the WHL: Maxim Muranov’s Journey with Lord Stanley
In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the life of Calgary Hitmen player Maxim Muranov, a 19-year-old athlete from Moscow who has called Calgary home for the past two years. Off the ice, Maxim shares how his 12-year-old dog back in Russia inspired him to rescue Lord Stanley Gaudreau, a pup who’s become a vital part of his journey as a professional athlete.
The Skeleton of Strength: Ivy's Impact on Dafoe
From the moment Grace got Ivy, just a week before her first season, Ivy has been there every step of the way—through the highs and lows of Grace’s athletic career. Join us as we dive into the incredible bond between Grace, a Team Canada Skeleton Athlete, and her loyal labradoodle.
Reimagining Vet Care with Dr. Cody Crewman
In this episode, Dr. Creelman dives deep into the realities of modern veterinary care, shedding light on the challenges pet owners face, the perception that vet care is inaccessible, and how Fen Vet strives to change that narrative.
Wagons, Resilience, and Horses with Tuff Dreger
This week joining the podcast, we have Tuff Dreger, a farrier and a rising star in the world of chuckwagon racing. At just 21 years old, Tuff is already making waves in a sport steeped in tradition and adrenaline.
A Journey of Love, Advocacy, and the Unbreakable Bonds that Shape Us: A Kodette LaBarbera Story
Kodette LaBarbera—wife, mother, TV personality, and dedicated advocate for Autism—as she opens up about her life in the spotlight and her heartwarming journey through parenthood and the hockey world and the human-animal bond.
Finding Comfort After Loss - Team Evelyn meets Arco
Heather Roy, a mother who has faced the unimaginable. Heather shares the journey of her beloved daughter Evelyn, who battled cancer with incredible courage.
Heather opens up about how her family navigated their profound grief and how a four-legged friend named Arco brought unexpected comfort and healing
Between the Pipes: Devin Cooley on Mental Mastery and Tito the Rabbit
Devin shares how living in the present moment, controlling emotions, and playing from a place of passion instead of fear have shaped his game.
Joined by his partner Natalie, they open up about the unexpected joy Tito the rabbit has brought into their lives.