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Shore Pets

Hosted by Dr. Heather Myers, veterinarian at Vet Medical Center

Shore Pets covers the joys and challenges of caring for the animals in our lives, with helpful conversations about pet health, behavior, and everyday questions from local pet owners.

  • On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers explains the difference between urgent and emergency veterinary needs, helping pet owners recognize when to call, when to go, and when not to wait.
  • So many of our Pets of the Week have found homes thanks to listeners—but Holly is still waiting. We’re checking in on this special shelter resident and asking whether this could finally be the week someone hears her story and decides it’s time to bring her home.
  • Got room in your heart—and your home—for Goldie? We end the week with our Pet of the Week, and this time we’re looking for someone ready for all the fun, work, affection, and irresistible chaos that comes with bringing home a puppy.
  • Why does your cat insist on waking you up—and why does your dog keep eating grass? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about nighttime cats, helping newly adopted pets settle in, exercising older dogs, grass eating, and more.
  • Dr. Heather Myers discusses separation anxiety, how to recognize it, and practical ways to help anxious pets feel more secure.
  • Meet Sunni, this week's Pet of the Week, a bright and affectionate dog hoping to find a forever home through Baywater Animal Rescue.
  • Is it safe to let your pet swim in local rivers and creeks? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers a listener's question about water safety for pets and helps another listener concerned about her cat.
  • Meet Sunni, this week's Pet of the Week, a bright and affectionate dog hoping to find a forever home through Baywater Animal Rescue.
  • Lola is still waiting for her forever home. Meet this week's featured pet and learn how opening your home could change a life—perhaps yours as well.
  • What are your pets really trying to tell you? On Shore Pets, Dr. Heather Myers answers listener questions about choosing the right foods and helping shy or anxious animals feel more comfortable.