Paws Between Us - Life with your animal companions

Hosts Natalie and Sacha speak with safeguarding expert Maya Badham from Loop Safeguarding about the intersection of domestic abuse and animal cruelty, how pets are used to coerce and control, and common signs that animals may be suffering. They discuss trauma responses in pets and the need for trauma-informed care.

The episode highlights practical support options, specialist fostering services, local charities, and the new PAWS PAC...

Hosts Sacha and Natalie bring uplifting pet news and travel stories, from dog-welcoming Jersey beaches to top UK dog-friendly cities like Liverpool, Brighton and Glasgow, plus a look at cat-friendly lodgings. Home - Heart of Scotland Holidays

The episode highlights positive developments in animal welfare and science, a UK hub aiming to replace animals in preclinical research, and a sweet study showing dogs’ brains respond to ...

Hosts Natalie and Sacha catch up with one another to share warm pet stories, from hedgehogs and foxes to cat turf wars, and discuss day-to-day pet care like diets, weight and mobility. The episode then welcomes Alex from the Humanimal Trust to explain "One Medicine", the collaboration between human and veterinary medicine to improve treatments, reduce and ultimately stop all animal testing, and advance care for both people and thei...

In this episode of Paws Between Us we spotlight a UK petition urging plant suppliers to label plants that are toxic to dogs and cats after puppy Cooper nearly died from eating a common Hosta. 

Sign the petition here https://www.change.org/p/require-toxicity-labeling-on-plant-sales-in-the-uk

We also cover new research on senior cat nutrition recommending several small meals a day and a mix of wet and dry food to support hydrati...

Hosts Natalie and Sacha welcome Sabrina from the Floppy Ear Club to discuss kind, science-backed, force-free dog training. They explore how training owners and dogs together builds trust and delivers better outcomes.

The episode covers common issues like puppy biting, toilet training, loose-lead walking, the difference between trainers and behaviourists, and practical daycare and pet-care tips for keeping your animals happy and hea...

Paws Between Us delivers a Short Pause of uplifting pet news, highlighting heatwave risks and practical tips to keep dogs, cats and small pets safe in hot weather.

The episode also spotlights the misunderstood intelligence and history of pigeons and discusses a UK consultation on restricting loud fireworks to reduce distress for pets, livestock and wildlife.

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In this episode Natalie and Sacha chat with Samantha Marsh, co-founder of The Cat Show Live - The Cat Show Live. They discuss the show’s mission promoting responsible, educated cat ownership, its growth into a major UK cat community event, and the Rescue 100 crowdfunding to help small rescues.  You can still donate to help Rescues in the UK here: #Rescue100 Help UK Cat Rescues Reach More Adopters - a Community crowd...

In this short episode of Paws Between Us we share positive pet news and discuss growing recognition of animal sentience, why people should avoid snap judgments about pets (like dogs in strollers), and how anthropomorphising can help or hinder our understanding.

We highlight a new responsible dog ownership guide from the Dogs Trust and RSPCA, practical tips on training, vet visits, reading body language, and calls for better owner e...

Hosts Natalie and Sacha catch up on surviving a scorching heatwave and share practical tips to keep pets comfortable, from cooling mats, fans and wet food for long-haired cats, to paw-safe walks, ice pops and avoiding overheating for brachycephalic dogs like Betty the Pug.

They then welcome guest Marilyn Gilchrist from the Canine School of Trailing to explain pet trailing, a scent-based activity that channels dogs’ natural no...

In this episode of Paws Between Us the hosts discuss a viral petition urging drivers to stop, check and report collisions involving cats, sharing a personal story about Jagger, a beloved family cat saved after being hit, to highlight why change matters.

They also explore concerns about well‑meaning owners giving human medicines to pets, the challenges of veterinary costs and access, and whether safer over‑the‑counter options for pe...

On this episode of Paws Between Us hosts Natalie chats with Niall about his long-term relationship with Roni, his German Shepherd Guide Dog. Together Natalie and Niall talk about his and Roni's daily routines, what she does on- and off-harness, how the pair built trust, and the practical care needed to keep a guide dog healthy.

The conversation also covers challenges like public distractions and access issues, the training and rout...

Welcome to a Short Paws, a short episode bringing feel-good and important pet news. This episode discusses Cats Protection's critique of the UK animal welfare strategy from DEFRA and their worries about unregulated cat breeding. Also discussed is the growing debate over dogs being taken into more public spaces and owner responsibility. Finally there is a quick roundup of household toxins (like cannabis gummies, HRT gels, essential ...

On this episode of Paws Between Us, hosts Natalie and Sacha welcome Amanda from Kitty Sitty, a clinical cat behaviourist with over 30 years of experience. They discuss common feline concerns, introductions, aggression, inappropriate toileting, boredom, and geriatric issues, and share practical, science-based strategies for happier cats and calmer homes.

Learn the importance of a cat-led approach: predictable routines, scent‑swappin...

Join Sacha and Natalie on a short Paws Between Us episode as they share personal pet updates from Betty’s tummy issues, to Murray’s dental surgery and biopsy, and Weaver’s strange health 'episodes'.

They discuss Battersea’s “Cost of Cute” campaign about appearance-driven breeding, new research on dog sleep and puppy exercise, and the emotional lives of dogs, encouraging listeners to consider heal...

Hosts Natalie and Sacha catch up with, Betty the pug's physio and the trials of nail clipping, before turning to an expert guest.

Guest Carrie from The Huns Buns joins to discuss her rescue rabbits Jack, Blue and Inky, explaining the importance of companionship, bonding services, enrichment, the "Solve, Destroy, Explore" approach, Bunny space and cost considerations, and practical tips for anyone thinking of adopting or improving t...

In this short, uplifting episode the hosts chat about everyday pet concerns: keeping very furry and some other 'at risk' pets cool in hot weather, mobility solutions like strollers and cooling mats, and the challenges of finding safe, effective flea treatments.

They discuss a government consultation on restricting over-the-counter flea products due to environmental contamination, and the One Health idea linking animal, human and en...

Welcome to Paws Between Us with Natalie and Sacha.

In this episode they share pet updates (Murray's limp, Betty's physio), discuss pet poisoning warnings and safety tips from Animal Poison Line and explain the One Medicine approach to animal and human health.

The main conversation is with our friend Liz who talks about life with her four unique chickens, their breeds, personalities, egg-laying habits, and how she cares for them. Sh...

In this short, uplifting episode of Paws Between Us, hosts Nat and Sacha share feel‑good pet news: debates about indoor vs outdoor cats and simple enrichment tips, the rise of pet‑friendly TV for dogs and cats, and Brazil’s new law allowing shared custody of pets after separations.

Tune in for practical ideas to enrich indoor pets, a light look at how animals respond to screens, and a hopeful update on pet welfare and rights....

Hosts Natalie and Sacha welcome Clinical Animal Behaviourist Rachel Rodgers of Nose to Trail nosetotrail.co.uk to discuss scent work, separation-related behaviours, reactivity, and the importance of vet-backed, regulated behaviour support.

They explore real cases, rescue success stories, and practical advice for finding qualified professionals and improving pet welfare. Follow Rachel Nose To Trail 🐾 (@nosetotrail) | TikTok

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