A walk in the park podcast from Defaqto Pet Insurer of the year 2024/2025, Animal Friends

A Walk in the Park

...with Animal Friends

Our podcast provides you with valuable insights into all things cats, dog, horses and so much more.

We all lead busy lives and here at Animal Friends, we’re always on the hunt to find new ways to help support you and your pet on your journey together. Our podcast, A Walk in the Park... with Animal Friends, gives you the information to help keep you in the know while you and your pet are on-the-go.

So, what can you expect from our podcast?

Our Consumer and Corporate PR Specialist, animal welfare advocate and all-round bonkers for all-things pets Tamika McCrory, talks to animal welfare and veterinary experts, covering topics ranging from pet health and wellness, veterinary perspectives and technological advancements, environmental protection and ecology, to animal welfare matters. Each episode is packed with top tips and fun facts straight from the horse’s mouth!

With each episode featuring Tamika to ensure you never* get bored, they’re perfect to block out those tiresome commutes, to distract you while cleaning the cat litter tray, or as the soundtrack to your trip to the vets…

*We can’t actually guarantee this, but we’re almost fairly certain.

You can listen to each podcast episode below when released or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with Joii

The Ulti-mutt top tips when it comes to caring for your dog.

Canine lovers will not want to miss this episode with Joii Pet Care’s Dr Sam Webster, on how to ensure you’re caring for your furry best friend correctly.

A walk in the park podcast with Wildlife Vets International

Get reeled in with Wildlife Vets International as we talk about saving turtles

This fascinating and emotional episode ventures into the sea as Tamika is joined by Matthew and Olivia from Wildlife Vets International, who enlighten us on a journey of saving, protecting, and educating when it comes to the world’s sea turtles.  

A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with BHPS

Straight to the point with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society

If the Hedgehog is one of the UK’s most loved animals, then how did they become vulnerable to extinction? This episode features self-proclaimed ‘Hedgehog Hugh’, spokesperson for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, who spikes our interest on the importance of these prickly little creatures within the UK and how we can help save them.  

A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with Joii

Avoiding a cat-astrophe when caring for our felines.

 If you’re a cat purrson, then don’t miss this episode as you'll be enlightened, from Joii Pet Care’s Dr Sam Webster, on how to ensure you’re giving your feline friends the correct care they need.  

Branching out to save the planet, with The Tree Council

The UK has lost 50% of its biodiversity since the 1970s. It’s time to stop hedging our bets and start making real change. Join the experts from The Tree Council as they share exactly how we can plant a different future.  

 

A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with Joii

How cold is too cold? Everything you need to know this winter

 From one extreme to the other, the cold weather can be just as dangerous for our pets as the heat. This snapshot episode, sees the return of Dr Sam Webster, from Joii Pet Care, to discuss how cold is too cold for our furry friends.  

Mare and Foal Sanctuary: Leading the way in Equine Assisted Services

In this special episode we speak with the Mare and Foal Sanctuary about the important lesson’s horses can teach us, and how they encourage us to be in the present moment and stop worrying about the future.  

Ah-Ha-Ha-Ha Staying Alive with Dog First Aid

Want to learn the vital steps for dog CPR? Then you definitely won't want to miss this episode where Dog First Aid expert Dani Hickman shares lifesaving advice we need for our canines.  

A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with Joii

New Year, New me? How to keep your pet’s weight healthy all year round.

Trying to figure out the right weight for your pet can be a total minefield, but there’s no time like the present to learn about the correct diet and exercise routine for your beloved companion. This quickfire episode, sees the return of Dr Sam Webster, from Joii Pet Care, to do exactly that.  

A walk in the park podcast, season 3 with Joii

Breaking the ice on hot weather myths with Joii Pet Care

The heat can be a struggle for the best of us, but more specifically, it can be hard on our pets. For this quickfire episode, Tamika welcomes regular guest Dr Sam Webster, from Joii Pet Care, to discuss warm weather advice for our furry friends.  

Giving a ‘dam’ about Beavers, with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust

 We’re all part of a wider ecosystem within which Beavers help play a vital role, including how they could help protect your house. If you’re intrigued to hear how important Beavers are to the UK, then don’t miss this episode as Lauren from Cornwall Wildlife Trust explains why we should give a ‘dam’.  

Christmas Special – Ho – Ho – How to have a happy and safe Christmas with your pet.

It may be the most wonderful time of year for some, but amongst all the excitement, food, fun and lights there may be fiendish festive fate lurking for our fabulous fur family. Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care and Dr Natalie Light, Director of Behaviour at Joii Pet Care, are back on the couch for our tinsel-trimmed season finale.

Dolphin and whale facts that will blow you away, with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (Let’s hope it doesn’t make you blubber!)

Take a deep dive into the magical ocean this week as Patricia and Skye have a ‘whale of a time’ with Beans, a beautiful rescue dog, and her human Ed Goodall, the head of intergovernmental engagement at Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). This powerful episode discusses the incredible ways in which WDC is working towards saving these magnificent creatures and how we can play a crucial role to help.

African wildlife at the brink of extinction: Understanding the fragments of life's giant jigsaw, with Tusk Trust.

This fascinating and emotional episode ventures into the heart of African Wildlife Conservation as Patricia and Skye are joined by the CEO of TUSK, Sir Charles Mayhew OBE, who enlightens us on a journey of protecting Africa’s wildlife over the past 30 years.

Dog Training and behaviour – Is yellow the new black in giving anxious dogs a voice?

Did you know that while dogs can’t “talk” to us, they are still great communicators? So why is it some need the colour yellow? In this episode of ‘A Walk in the Park’ Patricia is joined by Sarah Jones, Founder of My Anxious Dog, and Natalie Light, Director of Behaviour at Joii Pet Care, to understand dog anxiety.

Bath time battles and poorly paws: A better understanding of keeping your pets healthy

Questions about our pet’s health can be a minefield – well now’s the time to get some answers! Join Patricia and the ever-loveable Skye in welcoming back Dr Sam Webster, Director of Clinical Operations at Joii Pet Care, to discuss the dos and don’ts of helping our beloved pets stay happy and healthy.

Take a sneak beak into the wonderful world of vultures and birds of prey! ON LOCATION with the Hawk Conservancy Trust

We’re spreading our wings with the birds of prey, vets and carers on location at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Come and soar with Tom Morath, Deputy Head of Living Collection & Education Co-ordinator, and Sundance, a beautiful Hooded Vulture, as they take us on a sky-high adventure.

A purr-fectly spooky special; feline frolics, facts and friendly advice!

Have you ever wanted to get the inside scoop on everything cat related? If you’re a total cat purr-son don’t miss this episode as the experts at Joii Pet Care shine a spooky light on all things feline.