Hairy Hero Tails

A Hero Named Buford

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

This is a packed episode with an Embark update, a house fire rescue story, a naughty dachshund lost for more than a year on Kangaroo Island in Australia and a heartwarming rescue by A Hero Named Buford.

Donations for Beacham house fire: https://gofund.me/5b013b23

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A Hero Named Mattis

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

K9 Police Officers do amazing work and, along with their trainers, put their lives on the line everyday. In this episode, hear a friend of the show's journey to become not only a fan, but a passionate advocate and leader in North Carolina raising funds and awareness for K9 officers. And learn a bit about the police K9 that sparked this worthy journey, A Hero Named Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9 officers in Georgia who served for 6 years, earned a Purple Heart as well as the most apprehensions and arrests in his K9 Police Department's history.

North Carolina Police K9 Foundation: https://ncpolicek9foundation.org/

North Carolina Police K9 Foundation Instagram: @ncpk9f

A Dog Named Mattis by Mark Tappan (available at Amazon)

Georgia Police K9 Foundation: https://www.gapolicek9foundation.org/

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A Hero Named Layla - Part 2

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Tune in to Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters, rescues and animals in need.

Dr. Leia Barrett's website: www.storiesbyleia.com

Dr. Leia Barrett's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesbyLeia/

Dr. Leia Barrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories_byleia/

Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.

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A Hero Named Layla - Part 1

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Tune in to this special two part episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, where host Kim Hegel interviews Dr. Leia Barrett, an animal rescuer, a non-profit fund-raising specialist for shelters and rescue organizations as well as a successful children's book author. Learn about her latest book, The Odd Dog, and how the rescue of her dog Layla inspired the book - a book that has already raised funds for many shelters, rescues and animals in need.

Dr. Leia Barrett's website: www.storiesbyleia.com

Dr. Leia Barrett's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesbyLeia/

Dr. Leia Barrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories_byleia/

Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.

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A Hero Named Stubby

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue, we'll travel back more than 100 years to share the incredible story of a stray dog found on a prestigious college campus who successfully captures a spy, meets three United States Presidents, and wins the hearts of Americans along with his fellow 102nd Infantry Regiment during the Great War or World War I.

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A Hero Named Peach

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Ready for a couple of happy ending stories? In this episode, host Kim Hegel shares a surprise update for listeners along with the hairy hero tail story of a trek out of the Ukraine in November that turned into an remarkable rescue.

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A Hero Named Awareness

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

A Hero Named Awareness...A special bonus episode to kick off Season 2 of Hairy Hero Tails, animals to the rescue... Host Kim Hegel shares the personal and unexpected experience she had just after Season 1 ended when she said goodbye to her "mostly" Pomeranian co-host, Henry. In this update - there's key information for listeners to know what to expect and what to make sure to ask your vet. The experience of Henry's passing was unusual and unnecessary. Kim wasn't prepared. This episode is to offer a point of view so everyone is informed & prepared so an already painful situation isn't made worse.

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A Hero Named Henry

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On a very special episode of Hairy Hero Tails animals to the rescue... your host Kim Hegel gets personal. Kim shares the heartbreak and struggle she's currently dealing with regarding one of her rescues... A Hero Named Henry. Grief is hard to process and opening your heart to a new rescue animal can seem impossible. If you are struggling with the imminent loss of a beloved companion animal or have suffered a loss in the past, this episode shares one perspective that may help.

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A Hero Named Tom Equels Part 2

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

SPECIAL EPISODE! Episode 11 is part two of a two part series in which I interview an extraordinary hero. Mr. Tom Equels. He can be called many things in addition to Hero: Decorated Vietnam War Veteran, Cobra Fighter Pilot, Summa Cum Laude college graduate, Lawyer (in a good way - he fights for the poor, for religious freedom, for equal rights), Painter, CEO and Sir Tom. It's true - he is an actual Knight - appointed a Papal Knight of the Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory The Great by Pope Benedict in 2012. He is also an accomplished horseman and advocate for equine therapy for Veterans suffering from PTSD. And with the launch of his new book, he can also be called a Novelist. The Horseman's Tale by Tom Equels is about a Vietnam War Veteran and Marine suffering from PTSD seeking peace of mind and understanding through journaling and his love of training horses. I highly recommend this book and tuning in to this episode to learn more about the book and Sir Tom!

For information on the novel, The Horseman's Tale, visit www.thehorsemanstale.com. Available October 1, 2024 on Amazon, Kindle and everywhere books are sold.

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A Hero Named Tom Equels

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

SPECIAL EPISODE! Episode 10 is part one of a two part series in which I interview an extraordinary hero. Mr. Tom Equels. He can be called many things in addition to Hero: Decorated Vietnam War Veteran, Cobra Fighter Pilot, Summa Cum Laude college graduate, Lawyer (in a good way - he fights for the poor, for religious freedom, for equal rights), Painter, CEO and Sir Tom. It's true - he is an actual Knight - appointed a Papal Knight of the Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory The Great by Pope Benedict in 2012. He is also an accomplished horseman and advocate for equine therapy for Veterans suffering from PTSD. And with the launch of his new book, he can also be called a Novelist. The Horseman's Tale by Tom Equels is about a Vietnam War Veteran and Marine suffering from PTSD seeking peace of mind and understanding through journaling and his love of training horses. I highly recommend this book and tuning in to this episode to learn more about the book and Sir Tom!

For information on the novel, The Horseman's Tale, visit www.thehorsemanstale.com. Available October 1, 2024 on Amazon, Kindle and everywhere books are sold.

Featuring music by Mary Selvidge. @selvidge613.

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A Hero Named Smoky

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Get ready for a big story about a tiny little hero and one of the beloved mascots of the United States Army. And to anyone who has benefited from dog or animal therapy of any kind, this is the official hero that started it all. This episode shares the inspiring story about A Hero Named Smoky.

Book Reference: Yorkie Doodle Dandy, A Memoir. By William A. Wynne. 1996.

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A Hero Named Tara

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This one should put a smile on the face of any cat fan! This episode shares the amazing viral story and details on A Hero Named Tara. Her bravery and quick action helped save a little boy from even worse injury than he ultimately received. Captured on video by the family's security cameras and later uploaded to social media, this cat was a hero to millions within 48 hours. Way to go Tara!

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A Hero Named Remi

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

A recent story of A Hero Named Remi reverse tracking to bring a lost non-verbal little boy home. Nice work Remi!

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A Hero Named Owney

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Traveling back farther than any previous episode - more than 130 years to the late 19th Century - this episode shares the adventurous story of A Hero Named Owney who traveled the rails along with the mail he guarded for the United States Postal Service. Not one to stay in one place too long, Owney traveled not only all over the United States, but even traveled through Europe and as far as Japan.

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A Hero Named Edgar

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Bringing the goal of this podcast into sharp focus (which is the care and love of animals we share our lives with as well as adoption of pets from humane societies or local rescue organizations), in this episode we share the story of A Hero Named Edgar who saved his young family from a very dangerous situation.

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A Hero Named Hachiko

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This inspirational story is our first outside of the USA in its entirety. You'll be transported and walked through the true story of an amazing Akita born in early 20th Century Japan known as Hachiko. Be ready for an emotional journey and have your tissues ready for this one!

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A Hero Named Kip

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

This is a quick episode to share the happy ending that recently took place in Utah. A missing woman, a barking dog and a K9 officer named Kip. Truly a Hairy Hero Tails example of four legged heroes all around us.

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A Hero Named Trakr

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

This episode features one of the heroes from 9/11. While we do share the amazing rescue and service of Trakr and his handler, there are some disturbing details shared about the timeline of events that Tuesday morning. This episode may not be appropriate for young children or anyone that may find the events told to be too graphic. Please listen with caution.

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A Hero Named Reckless

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This episode features the hairy hero that inspired the Hairy Hero Tails podcast. You may be inspired as well! Learn about amazing animals to the rescue. Family friendly while sometimes a bit scary, Hairy Hero Tails is for those who cherish the animals around us.

Recommended source books: Sgt. Reckless by Robin Hutton (Audible version is an amazing listen) and Reckless, Pride of the Marines by Col. Andrew Geer.

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