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🎙️ Podcast: Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick
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It is with great sadness that I share that Burt unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 14 years and 2 months old. 

Burt is the most loyal dog I’ve ever known. I think he was able to live so long because he couldn’t bear the thought of not being by my side. 

On our final day together, we went for a walk in the woods. We had no idea what was coming. He didn’t suffer at all. And I’m grateful for that. 

I met Burt in September 2018. Browsing PetFinder, I came across a profile that caught my eye. Burt had one blurry photo and was described as special needs. I learned he had epilepsy and required meds every 12 hours. I also learned that he’d been in the shelter for over a year. 

I went to meet him the next day, and he immediately won my heart. 

Two days later, he met Lucy. They quickly grew to be an inseparable pair. When Lucy passed in June 2025, Burt was unmoored for months.

When Burt first joined our family, he did things that surprised me - like opening the freezer and taking out a bunch of food, jumping ALL THE WAY UP on the kitchen counter, and removing the kitchen cabinet doors so he could get to his food!

Despite a lot of messes, I was never upset with Burt. The only time I was genuinely annoyed was when I had to scale the side of a hill in knee-deep leaves to find him INSIDE a deer carcass! Lucy was wondering, “What is wrong with this boy?!” We had to walk back to the car along the road, and I was not amused. 

Carcass diving aside, Burt provided endless joy to me, my family, and thousands of people around the world. 

Burt connected me with people like no other dog has. I got to know my neighbors because they would help with his 7 p.m. meds. My family planned all our gatherings around Burt’s evening pills. He gave our lives structure, and he gave my life purpose. 

I don’t know what I will do at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. without him. There is a void. 

I’m so blessed to have had nearly 8 years with Burt. And I’m so grateful that @afashelter brought us together. 

Burt, I love you forever and ever. I will miss you for a very long time. by @tmistick
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6 months ago
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Have you ever said: 

“My dog needs so much enrichment.”
“My dog is bored and I feel bad.”
“We just keep doing the same puzzles.”
“I don’t have time to do more.”

… then this series is for you! 🐾

All 10 episodes of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick are live! 

Each episode breaks down the science behind ONE type of enrichment at a time. So you know what actually helps your dog, what doesn’t matter as much as we think, and how small changes can make a big difference. 😉

Along the way, I share some pretty eye-opening research (like how certain types of enrichment can help your dog live a longer, healthier life 👀)

8 enrichment categories.
10 short, bingeable episodes.
A few surprises that will change how you look at your dog’s daily routine.

🎧 Start listening to this limited series on any podcast app, YouTube or toriknowsdogs.com

#dogenrichment #shepodcasts #humananimalbond by @tmistick
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10 months ago
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Lucy, what an honor to share your one wild and precious life. 

My sweet girl Lucy passed peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 13 years and 5 months old. 

I’m heartbroken and will miss her for the rest of my life. 

I find some comfort knowing that we had a peaceful and pleasant final day together and a beautiful ceremony to say goodbye. 

Words cannot begin to express how much Lucy impacted my life and thousands others over the past 13 years. We’re so blessed to have had each other. 

I know Lucy is swimming in a beautiful crystal clear, and very cold, lake somewhere, finding the best snacks and looking down on me and Burt thinking that we’re going to get lost without her at the front of the pack. 

Thank you for loving my dog. 💗 

“To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.” - Mary Oliver by @tmistick
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a year ago
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When I got the job at @qvc many people told me I had to meet @chipdreamsofbirds… who is actually a lovely and beautiful person named Liz McCraw! 🐾

If I want to talk about crazy dog lady things, I know Liz will listen and have great things to share! Her dog Lucy has my whole heart and I love watching how devoted Liz and her husband are to making Lucy’s golden years the best they can be. 

Liz is also a dedicated volunteer! And I found out that she got into dog rescue transport thanks to another QVC guest Marianne Ahern of @evelynbobbie 🐶

Comment below with which QVC guest or host you think should share their pet pics next!! 

#bordercollies #dogrescuetransport #qvcguest #loveqvc #dogmomlife taken in QVC Studio Park by @tmistick
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6 days ago
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@justinsochovkaqvc and Rex are the stars of the premier episode of Pet Pics with Tori Mistick! 🐾 

Learn how Rex came into Justin’s life, see some ridiculously adorable pics and hear about the very cute way Rex eats blueberries. 🫐

I’ve spent the last 13 years working in the pet industry, and now I get to combine that world with my new QVC family! In future mini-episodes, I’ll introduce you to fellow @qvc hosts and guests and, most importantly, the pets they’re obsessed with. 🐶🐱

Help us kick off Pet Pics:
1️⃣ Drop a photo of your pet in the comments!
2️⃣ Tell us which QVC host or guest’s pet you want to meet next!

And Justin… please give Rex a blueberry from me. 💙 by @tmistick
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15 days ago
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It’s time to get spooky, scary and adorable with your doggy Halloween costumes! One of my favorite things to do is come up with group costumes for me and my dogs. 

These are mostly DIY in some way, it just takes a little creativity and planning. 

Many people have used my dog costume ideas to win costume contests at Halloween parades and parties… which one of these takes first place for you? 🎃👻 by @tmistick
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a month ago
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If I invite you to meet up and say “wear shoes that can get muddy”… you’re in for a good time! 🐄

When I saw Cows & Coffee @rosebridgefarmsanctuary is a thing I knew just who to invite! Fellow pet expert (and my fave author) @victoria_schade 🐾 

Baby cows, baby goats, baby kitties, and two very tall sheep gave us all the cuddles and a few nibbles 🐐 

If you’re in eastern PA, I highly recommend doing this someday! It was a great way to get my animal and friend fix this week 🥰

#cowsandcoffee #highlandcow #babycows #babygoats taken in Rose Bridge Farm by @tmistick
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a month ago
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Lucy and Burt spent many hours listening to Dolly Parton with me. In the car on road trips, in the house while I worked, in our backyard while they ate Toppls. 

Like Dolly, my labs ways inspire me to be kind, dream big and to unapologetically yourself! 

I hope she gets to meet Burt and Lucy on the other side 🌈 by @tmistick
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a month ago
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Back at it! 🐾 Shelter Skip Day with the goodest boy Rocky who’s available for adoption @brandywinespca. 

He was soooooo good at open streets, hanging out while Michael and I had lunch, then a walk around town and to the park. He has great leash skills and was totally unbothered by kids, bikes, dogs, trucks, etc. 

Dozens of people asked me what kind of dog he is! My best guest is a Shepherd mix 🐕

After walking around, Rocky came home to cool off and relax on the couch where he insisted on constant cuddles. He is such a cuddly, silly, sweet boy! 

Of course I couldn’t send him off without a @pawzndogz snuffle mat sesh. He loved it! 

Adopt Rocky today! He’s available at the @brandywinespca West Chester, PA campus 🐾 

#shelterdogsofinstagram #doggydayout #bvspca by @tmistick
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a month ago
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I’ve shared a lot of really exciting things this year because a lot of really exciting things HAVE happened. 

But I’ve also been grieving, adjusting to a new job, a new city, a new life, and generally figuring shit out as I go. 🫠 

I know we’ve all had things that didn’t go as planned. So why not embrace real life? The parts that rock, the parts that suck, and the parts that aren’t even very memorable. 

It’s all part of the journey, so we might as well embrace it! Thank you for being here and being a part of my journey 😘 by @tmistick
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2 months ago
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Beach dogs, a bike basket filled with towels, burning our feet on the sand, backyard beetles, library books and so many shooting stars I lost count. 

Michael and I had the best vacation on Cape Cod 🦞 by @tmistick
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2 months ago
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This just dropped yesterday! Add to cart 💳 

For all my chocolate Labrador friends! This is at QVC. Order 1 size down from your “mall size”. I’ll be getting the XS. 

Comment LAB and I’ll send you the link 🐶

There’s a frenchy, what looks like a Jack Russell terrier and a Yorkie. 🐾 by @tmistick
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2 months ago
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