Hairy Hero Tails
Looking for some inspiration in your podcast library? Tune in and be inspired by heroes all around you - even the four legged ones. Join us to hear their stories and celebrate their bravery.
Episodes
This is a packed episode with an Embark update, a house fire rescue story, a naughty dachshund lost for more than a year on Kangaroo Island in Australia and a heartwarming rescue by A Hero Named Buford.
Donations for Beacham house fire: https://gofund.me/5b013b23
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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K9 Police Officers do amazing work and, along with their trainers, put their lives on the line everyday. In this episode, hear a friend of the show's journey to become not only a fan, but a passionate advocate and leader in North Carolina raising funds and awareness for K9 officers. And learn a bit about the police K9 that sparked this worthy journey, A Hero Named Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9 officers in Georg...
Tune in to Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters, rescues and animals in need.
Dr. Leia Barrett's website: www.storiesbyle...
Tune in to this special two part episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, where host Kim Hegel interviews Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters...
In this episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, we'll travel back more than 100 years to share the incredible story of a stray dog found on a prestigious college campus who successfully captures a spy, meets three United States Presidents, and wins the hearts of Americans along with his fellow 102nd Infantry Regiment during the Great War or World War I.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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Ready for a couple of happy ending stories? In this episode, host Kim Hegel shares a surprise update for listeners along with the hairy hero tail story of a trek out of the Ukraine in November that turned into an remarkable rescue.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.
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A Hero Named Awareness...A special bonus episode to kick off Season 2 of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue... Host Kim Hegel shares the personal and unexpected experience she had just after Season 1 ended when she said goodbye to her "mostly" Pomeranian co-host, Henry. In this update - there's key information for listeners to know what to expect and what to make sure to ask your vet. The experience of Henry&a...
On a very special episode of Hairy Hero Tails animals to the rescue... your host Kim Hegel gets personal. Kim shares the heartbreak and struggle she's currently dealing with regarding one of her rescues... A Hero Named Henry. Grief is hard to process and opening your heart to a new rescue animal can seem impossible. If you are struggling with the imminent loss of a beloved companion animal or have suffered a loss in the pas...
SPECIAL EPISODE! Episode 11 is part two of a two part series in which I interview an extraordinary hero. Mr. Tom Equels. He can be called many things in addition to Hero: Decorated Vietnam War Veteran, Cobra Fighter Pilot, Summa Cum Laude college graduate, Lawyer (in a good way - he fights for the poor, for religious freedom, for equal rights), Painter, CEO and Sir Tom. It's true - he is an actual Knight - appointed a Papa...
SPECIAL EPISODE! Episode 10 is part one of a two part series in which I interview an extraordinary hero. Mr. Tom Equels. He can be called many things in addition to Hero: Decorated Vietnam War Veteran, Cobra Fighter Pilot, Summa Cum Laude college graduate, Lawyer (in a good way - he fights for the poor, for religious freedom, for equal rights), Painter, CEO and Sir Tom. It's true - he is an actual Knight - appointed a Papa...
Get ready for a big story about a tiny little hero and one of the beloved mascots of the United States Army. And to anyone who has benefited from dog or animal therapy of any kind, this is the official hero that started it all. This episode shares the inspiring story about A Hero Named Smoky.
Book Reference: Yorkie Doodle Dandy, A Memoir. By William A. Wynne. 1996.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge61...
This one should put a smile on the face of any cat fan! This episode shares the amazing viral story and details on A Hero Named Tara. Her bravery and quick action helped save a little boy from even worse injury than he ultimately received. Captured on video by the family's security cameras and later uploaded to social media, this cat was a hero to millions within 48 hours. Way to go Tara!
A recent story of A Hero Named Remi reverse tracking to bring a lost non-verbal little boy home. Nice work Remi!
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
Visit www.hairyherotails.com for more content.
Follow us on instagram @hairyherotails or on YouTube.com/@hairyherotails.
Know a good Hairy Hero Tail? DM us on instagram or email us at hairyherotails@gmail.com.
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Bringing the goal of this podcast into sharp focus (which is the care and love of animals we share our lives with as well as adoption of pets from humane societies or local rescue organizations), in this episode we share the story of A Hero Named Edgar who saved his young family from a very dangerous situation.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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This inspirational story is our first outside of the USA in its entirety. You'll be transported and walked through the true story of an amazing Akita born in early 20th Century Japan known as Hachiko. Be ready for an emotional journey and have your tissues ready for this one!
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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This is a quick episode to share the happy ending that recently took place in Utah. A missing woman, a barking dog and a K9 officer named Kip. Truly a Hairy Hero Tails example of four legged heroes all around us.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
Visit www.hairyherotails.com for more content.
Follow us on instagram @hairyherotails or on YouTube.com/@hairyherotails
This episode features one of the heroes from 9/11. While we do share the amazing rescue and service of Trakr and his handler, there are some disturbing details shared about the timeline of events that Tuesday morning. This episode may not be appropriate for young children or anyone that may find the events told to be too graphic. Please listen with caution.
Featuring music by Mary Selvidge.
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This episode features the hairy hero that inspired the Hairy Hero Tails podcast. You may be inspired as well! Learn about amazing animals to the rescue. Family friendly while sometimes a bit scary, Hairy Hero Tails is for those who cherish the animals around us.
Recommended source books: Sgt. Reckless by Robin Hutton (Audible version is an amazing listen) and Reckless, Pride of the Marines by Col. Andrew Geer.
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