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October 10, 2025 42 mins

In this heartwarming (and surprisingly political) episode of Unleashed, Heidi Ganahl dives into one of the most personal topics she’s covered yet—our four-legged family members. From her deep love for animals to her work championing animal welfare policy in Colorado, Heidi shares stories from the kennel to the campaign trail, blending pet passion with public policy.

She opens up about her experience founding Camp Bow Wow, growing it into the largest pet care franchise in North America, and how that journey shaped her as a businesswoman, a mom, and a freedom-loving fighter for small businesses.

But this episode isn’t all puppy kisses and dog treats. Heidi breaks down the overregulation of pet businesses in Colorado, including burdensome health codes, licensing nightmares, and the lack of common sense in legislation aimed at animal shelters and breeders. She questions the motives of “animal rights” lobbying groups and urges a return to balanced, humane, and freedom-oriented solutions that protect both pets and people.

And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of Unleashed without a challenge to get involved. Heidi calls on listeners to:

  • Stand up for ethical, transparent animal shelters

  • Support local rescues and foster networks

  • Speak out against government overreach in the pet industry

  • Adopt responsibly—and with full transparency

Whether you’re a dog lover, a small business owner, or just someone tired of government sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong—this episode is for you.


Topics Covered:🐾 Heidi’s story building Camp Bow Wow🐶 How Colorado overregulates the pet care industry📋 The real story behind animal shelter legislation and audits🏛️ How “animal rights” lobbying sometimes hurts real animal welfare💡 Why transparency and accountability—not bureaucracy—are key🔥 And why pets might just be the key to getting Gen Z involved in politics


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