10 Rescue-Tested Pet Essentials We Can’t Live Without

Stop Buying Useless Pet Supplies. Here’s What You Actually Need. Most “must-have" pet supplies lists focus on gimmicks and generic basics and miss the pet essentials that actually make daily life easier and safer. 

You probably have the basics, like bowls and a bed, but in this episode, Amy Castro and Bev Brooks share 10 rescue-tested pet essentials they can’t live without, five dog essentials and five cat essentials, plus a few bonus items pulled from decades of real-world rescue and pet parenting. These are the same practical supplies Amy recommends to adopters to help pets succeed once they’re home.
These aren’t trendy products or influencer favorites. They’re simple tools that support safety, behavior, and day-to-day management, the kind of stuff you don’t think about until you really need it.
 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The overlooked pet supplies that help you handle messes, stress, and unexpected situations
• Why “boring” essentials often matter more than expensive gear
• How the right setup prevents small issues from becoming bigger problems
• Which pet supplies are worth buying, and which ones are not

Whether you’re shopping for a last-minute gift, building a new pet checklist, or realizing your current setup has gaps, the pet advice in this episode will help you stop wasting money on the wrong stuff. 

If this episode made you think, “oh wow, I don’t have that,” please share it with one pet parent who might be buying all the wrong things.

PS- we don't name a bunch of specific brands in this episode, but we do mention the FURBO Pet Camera/Pet Nanny. Get more info about the Furbo Pet Camera's mentioned in the show! (note- if you buy a Furbo product from this link, it helps support the show!)

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