Honey Lemon, Donnie and Nava

Welcome to Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk. In this podcast, host Tom Fox will visit with Michael and Melissa Novelli, co-founders of Pawtastic Friends, as well as those who work with them at Pawtastic Friends. Michael and Melissa are dedicated to helping shelter and rescue dogs in the Las Vegas area become more adaptable through enrichment training and activities such as yoga and aquatics training, as well as obedience and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in now to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping pups in need. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends: The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Honey Lemon, Donnie, and Nava. The Annual Block Party Fundraiser is a vibrant event hosted by Pawtastic Friends Enrichment Training Center in Las Vegas, aimed at raising funds and awareness for their rescue dog initiatives. Tom Fox, an ardent supporter of this event, cherishes the community engagement it fosters and appreciates the efforts made to improve the lives of rescue dogs. Coming from a background of advocating for sustainable support programs, Michael sees the value in the block party as a tool to rally support locally and nationally for their rescue center and their initiatives like the foster program. Similarly, Melissa regards the fundraiser as the centerpiece of their yearly activities, emphasizing its vital role in garnering community support. With the proceeds going towards vital initiatives such as the foster program, Melissa and her team aim to provide extensive training and aftercare for rescue dogs and their adoptive families, ensuring successful adoptions and secure futures. Quotes: “I would probably say no small kids, because she is very active, and she might run them over, be like a bowling alley.” – Michael Novelli “We like to hear, too, when the transporters are like, I turned down the street and they knew where they were. They were getting all excited. They knew where they were going to pawtastic friends. So, I mean, this place is, you know, it’s a light for a lot of these dogs.” – Melissa Novelli “I have an idea… our foster initiative project is going to be a new program that we will be implementing with our partners, rescue partners, and shelter partners.” – Michael Novelli “Watch your dogs when they’re playing with toys. Very important.” – Melissa Novelli Resources: Pawtastic Friends Donate to Pawtastic Friends Vote for Pawtastic Friends at Wreaths of Hope Pawtastic Friends on Instagram Pawtastic Friends on Facebook