Pawtastic Friends provides dog enrichment training for rescue dogs. In this podcast, host Tom Fox talks to Pawtastic Friends founders Michael and Melissa Novelli about their passion to help rescue dogs find their fur-ever home. You have here heart warming and some heart breaking stories from the Novellis and those who work to make Pawtastic Friends such a success. Listen in to Pawtastic Friends-The Paw Talk.
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 and 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, activities such as yoga and aquatics training, obedience, and agility. This podcast is sure to tug on your heartstrings; just listen to how sweet this one dog is! Tune in to hear more from Michael and Melissa Novelli as they discuss their passion for helping needy pups. Get ready for an exciting episode of Pawtastic Friends - The Paw Talk! In this episode, we feature Luca, Artemis, and Otto.
Michael and Melissa are advocates for animal welfare and the driving forces behind the Jordan's Way fundraiser, a pivotal event that ensures the financial viability of their rescue center. Michael views the fundraiser as an opportunity to rally community support, organizing engaging activities like games and challenges to help reach their ambitious $25,000 goal. Melissa shares this enthusiasm, emphasizing the fundraiser's critical role in covering operational costs and the potential impact of businesses matching donations. Both are committed to the broader mission of animal rescue, with Melissa's Foster Initiative Project highlighting the need for compassionate foster homes to transform the lives of dogs like Luca and Artemis.
Quotes
"Sometimes different is good." - Melissa Novelli
"That's what this center was built for—for those moments when you can help change lives." - Michael Novelli
It was such a transformation when I was watching on the camera and I saw this dog become everything he could be. I was like, wow, you know, Michael." - Melissa Novelli
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Jordan’s Way US Tour
Jordan’s Way visit to Pawtastic Friend’s in Las Vegas
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5 Dec 2024
Linus, Katniss and Kanan
Pawtastic Friends co-founders Michael and Melissa Novelli share inspiring stories of rescue dogs Linus, Katniss, and Kanan, and offer valuable tips on making the holiday season less stressful for pets.
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YouTube views
265,789
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.5 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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Quality
70
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
60
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