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| Return to Joy w/ Marianne Leone | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:15:55 | |
Marianne Leone is an actress, screenwriter, essayist, and author. She is well-known for her recurring role in The Sopranos. After her son, Jesse, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and passed at a young age, Marianne found comfort in dogs. From Goody, who had been Jesse’s best friend, to current dogs of Titi and Sugar, the mix of bichon’s have provided great comfort. Along with her husband, Chris Cooper, they have been able to find joy amidst hardship. Marianne’s latest book, Five-Dog Epiphany, honors the positive impact of these dogs on her life. The host for this episode is Dr. Sharon Holland, a Distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC) and contributing host for Dog Save The People.
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| Brilliantly Adaptive w/ Jennifer Holland | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:23:48 | |
Jennifer Holland is a longtime writer for National Geographic where she has covered animal behavior, evolutionary biology, natural history, and more. She is also a book author, whose latest work ‘Dog Smart’ looks at the different ways we can re-consider the intelligence of our canine companions. Instead of anthropomorphizing them and evaluating against our own standards, we need to look at them for who they truly are. Former guest and psychologist Dr. Chris Blazina is the contributing host for this conversation with Jennfier about her new book and what she learned in the process of writing it.
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| Bonus: Dog Parkology | Think Outside The Fence | Ep. 1 | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:09:49 | |
EPISODE 1 of our new DOG PARKOLOGY narrative series: Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. Dog Parkology is a show about the importance of dog parks as public space. The series is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Elevating Focus w/ Winnie Au | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:14:37 | |
Winnie Au is a photographer based in Brooklyn, NY, who has found a muse in dogs throughout her career. She specializes in creating poignant and playful editorial dog photos. After her own dog, Tartine, received a cancer diagnosis, she pursued a long, traumatic, and expensive treatment plan that ultimately could not save her pet. This experience inspired Winnie to partner with a non-profit for a photo series to raise awareness for those who need financial assistance for medical bills of their dogs. The photo series, Cone of Shame, also flips the negative stigma of dogs wearing cones around their heads and presents them in an artistic, positive, and playful light. The eye-catching photos helped get attention for Animal Haven's Recovery Road Fund, which helps take away the burden of choice based on affordability for your dog’s care. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - Winnie Au’s website - https://www.winniewow.com - Winnie Au on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/winniewow - Winnie Au’s dog, Clementine, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clemclemthebasset - Winnie Au on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/winnieauphotography - “Cone of Shame” photo series - https://www.winniewow.com/coneofshame - Canine Chronicles book - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coneofshame/canine-chronicles - Animal Haven's Recovery Road Fund - https://animalhaven.org/support | |||
| Too Lucky w/ Kelcey Otten | 15 Sep 2020 | 00:15:49 | |
As a Real Estate agent, Kelcey Otten had the great idea of bringing dogs up for adoption to her open listings (with her clients permission in advance, of course). Ever since she was young, Kelcey was exposed to the rescue and foster world through her mother and has now taken that torch and initiative on her own. She also has two rescues of her own, Stella and Rosie, and has fostered many others. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - Kelcey Otten on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelceyotten - Kelcey Otten’s Real Estate page with Compass - https://www.compass.com/agents/kelcey-otten - Paws4Survival website - http://www.paws4survival.com - Paws4Survival on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paws4survival_rescue - Paws4Survival on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Paws4Survival | |||
| Heartfelt Change w/ David Toussaint | 01 Sep 2020 | 00:24:11 | |
David Toussaint is a writer, commentator, theatre critic, playwright and author. Since 1997, he has written articles for Brides magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Gay Financial Network, Outsider Ink, Diversion magazine, and more. He was an editor at Conde Nast and a three-time guest editor for Francis Ford Coppola's online magazine Zoetrope. He has also been a full-time columnist for GayWeddings.com, HuffPost, and more. He has also written four books, including one about his dog DJ – who had a big impact on his life and helped him get out of a depression in his 40’s. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - David Toussaint on Twitter - https://twitter.com/drtoussaint - David Toussaint on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidsDRT - David’s book, DJ: The Dog Who Rescued Me on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/DJ-Dog-Who-Rescued-Me/dp/1938501276 | |||
| Extension of Me w/ Kimberly Elliott | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:10:00 | |
Kimberly Elliott is the Founder of the Be Like Josh Foundation. She is a proud dog mother to Josh, a dog with cerebellar hypoplasia. While initially being nervous about being able to take care of a dog with a disability and what that might be like, Josh has completely transformed her world for the better. Her aim with his organization is to enlighten others about his condition and using that as a tool for a general acceptance of our fellow beings. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - T | |||
| Growing Together w/ Brad Kriser | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:16:55 | |
Brad Kriser is the Chief Education Officer of Independent Pet Partners (IPP). Recently, they did a study about the 5 Pillars of Pet Wellness to help dogs and their humans live happier lives. Brad speaks about what those pillars are, why they’re important, and why dogs play such a big part of our lives. He has also had many dogs throughout his life since birth and has had a bond that he could not imagine living without. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - Independent Pet Partners (IPP) website - https://www.ipphl.com - Independent Pet Partners Collaborates with University of Denver to Define Pet Wellness (5 Pillars) article in Pet Business - http://www.petbusiness.com/Independent-Pet-Partners-Collaborates-with-University-of-Denver-to-Define-Pet-Wellness - Kriser’s website - https://krisers.com - Kriser’s on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kriserspets - Kriser’s on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kriserspets - Loyal Companion website - https://loyalcompanion.com - Chuck and Don’s website - https://chuckanddons.com - Natural Pawz website - https://naturalpawz.com | |||
| Embracing Responsibility w/ Sarah Liss | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:19:56 | |
Sarah Liss is a writer and editor. She is the author of the book Army of Lovers, a community history of the late artist and LGBTQ activist Will Munro. While she had always been against having kids, she became more ready and accepting of the challenge of parenthood after the transformative experience she had with her dog, Harriet. Currently, she lives in Toronto with her partner, Lisa, and their two sons and their other dog, Lula. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - Sarah Liss on Twitter- https://twitter.com/lisstless - Sarah Liss on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisstless - Sarah Liss’ article mentioned, How My Rescue Dog Changed My Life - https://www.chatelaine.com/living/real-life-stories/how-a-rescue-dog-changed-my-life | |||
| Proving Dogs Love w/ Clive Wynne | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:24:57 | |
Dr. Clive Wynne is the Founding Director & Principal Investigator of Arizona State University’s Canine Science Collaboratory. His work and studies involve looking at the question, “What makes dogs special?” At a roadblock in fully tapping into what he was trying to discover with his findings, Clive had help from his own dog - Xephos - who helped him form a greater understanding of the human to dog relationship. Last Fall, he released a book entitled “Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You” that looks at dogs' love through a scientific lens. - Clive’s book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Love-Why-Your-Loves/dp/132854396X - Clive Wynne website - https://www.clivewynne.com - Clive Wynne on ASU - https://psychology.asu.edu/content/clive-wynne - Clive Wynne on Twitter - https://twitter.com/caninecognition - Clive Wynne on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clive.wynne.7 - Clive Wynne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clivewynne | |||
| Bringing People Together w/ Brian Taylor | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:21:02 | |
Known as “The Dogfather of Harlem" in New York City, Brian Taylor has been running his dog business – the Harlem Doggie Day Spa – for almost a decade. Initially from West Africa, he came over to America when he was 13 years old and found his way to New York City after college. With his business, he’s been very involved in his neighborhood to help bring people together, make the Harlem dog community stronger, and offer the services that people may need. And while keeping the business going during the pandemic has been tough, he’s been finding his way through it and is now about to embark on The Pup Pandemic Relief Tour across the country to help dogs in need of grooming. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - The Pup Pandemic Relief Tour on GoFundMe (DONATE) - https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-pandemic-pup-relief-tour - The Pup Relief Tour website - https://www.puprelieftour.com - Brian Taylor on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogfatherofharlem - Harlem Doggie Day Spa website - https://harlemdoggiedayspa.com - Harlem Doggie Day Spa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harlemdoggiedayspa - Harlem Doggie Day Spa on Twitter - https://twitter.com/harlemdoggiespa - Harlem Doggie Day Spa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HarlemDoggieDaySpa | |||
| Q&A - How Do I Show Affection To My Dog? | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
For this Q&A minisode, John Bartlett talks about the ways that you can show love to your dog that they will understand. Dogs crave appreciation and look to their owners as the leader of the pack. So how you act, and what you may be feeling towards them, can make them feel loved. He talks about specific examples that can work including certain types of touch, talk, play, and the act of being emotionally present. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople - FEATURED LINKS - “Dogs Can Understand Human Speech, Scientists Discover” article in The Independent UK - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/dogs-can-understand-human-speech-scientists-say-a7216481.html - “Dogs Can Read Human Emotions” article in Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dogs-emotions-idUSKCN0VP1DH - “The Data Says ‘Don’t Hug The Dog!’” article in Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog - Tiny Tim Rescue Fund - http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fund - John Bartlett NY website - http://www.johnbartlettny.com John Bartlett NY on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnbartlettny/ - John Bartlett NY on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnBartlettNY - John Bartlett NY on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnbartlettNY | |||
| Never Giving Up w/ Peter Philipakos | 26 May 2020 | 00:19:57 | |
FREEDOM RIDE - Peter Philipakos is a retired Greek-American soccer/futbol/football midfield player. He found a stray dog, Jack, while playing in Greece. The two formed a close bond (along with Peter’s fiancé, Natasha) and grew inseparable. They decided to take him in and give this special dog a happy, forever home. Peter also decided to take an early retirement from playing the game he loved to make sure Jack had the best of everything. Now, the three of them live in Los Angeles, California, living a sunny new life. This is the first episode with our new West Coast Correspondents, Ellen Ballon Dante and Lindsay Bird of Deity Animal Rescue. “Freedom Ride” is a series of individual stories on DSTP that focuses on guests telling their own inspiring, rescue-based tales. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople FEATURED LINKS Peter Philipakos on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peter.philipakos Deity Animal Rescue website - https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/dogs Deity Animal Rescue on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescue Deity Animal Rescue on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deityanimalrescue Deity Animal Rescue on Twitter - https://twitter.com/deityanimalresq Lindsay from Deity on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birdandthedogs | |||
| Announcement: Introducing Dog Parkology | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:02:22 | |
Introducing a new narrative series about the importance of dog parks as public space. Through expert guest interviews, the podcast will reframe how the concept of dog parks may evolve to improve our lives and the planet. The show will examine dog parks through our relationships with dogs, each other, and the land. Listen to Dog Parkology on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This series is narrated by Jenna Blum, author and dog mom. It is produced by As It Should Be Productions, the creators of the Dog Save The People and Dog Walk Meditation podcasts. FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Q&A - How Do Dogs Help Us Make Friends? | 19 May 2020 | 00:06:40 | |
For this Q&A minisode, John Bartlett answers about how dogs help us make friends. They connect us to people we wouldn’t otherwise meet, are great icebreakers, and even turn into deeply personal connections (especially in places like the dog park). SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS Cesar Fernandez-Chavez episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/cesar-fernandez-chavez Anna Lai episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/anna-lai Rebecca Ascher-Walsh episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/rebecca-ascher-walsh | |||
| Be In The Moment w/ Alan Cumming | 12 May 2020 | 00:26:58 | |
Alan Cumming is a three-time Emmy-nominated and Tony-award winning actor. With his husband, illustrator Grant Shaffer, they have always had dogs as part of their pack. Along with strengthening their relationship, the dogs have also taught Alan about being more in the moment at all times. He and Grant have also created two books around their previous dogs, Honey and Leon, and are working on an upcoming animated TV show based on them. Currently, they have two other great dogs by their side in Lala and Jerry. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS Alan Cumming on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Alancumming Alan Cumming website - http://www.alancumming.com Book of The Adventures of Honey and Leon on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Honey-Leon-Alan-Cumming/dp/0399557970 Book of Honey and Leon Take The High Road on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Leon-Take-High-Road/dp/0399558004 Grant Schaffer website - http://grantshaffer.com Grant Schaffer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/granteepants Grant Schaffer on Twitter - https://twitter.com/granteepants Club Cumming website - https://clubcummingnyc.com Club Cumming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clubcumming Club Cumming on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ClubCumming Club Cumming on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clubcumming Mark Welsh episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/mark-welsh Book of Sweetie: From the Gutter to the Runway Tantalizing Tips from a Furry Fashionista on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Sweetie-Gutter-Runway-Tantalizing-Fashionista-ebook/dp/B00287KD0U Global Strays website - https://www.globalstrays.org Global Strays on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/globalstrays | |||
| Q&A - How Should I Greet A Dog? | 05 May 2020 | 00:04:20 | |
For this Q&A minisode, John Bartlett answers about the best way to greet a dog. Importantly, he reminds us to always ask permission from dog owners before touching their animals. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Teacher's Pet w/ Cara Zelas | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:14:32 | |
Cara Zelas is an early childhood teacher. While her dog, Little Dude, has changed her life in several ways – she's not the only one he's impacted. After training him to be a therapy dog through the Good Dog Foundation, they connected her with hospitals and schools to visit children and adults dealing with the trauma of disease, disability, and disaster. Little Dude provided them a level of comfort and relief during their hard times. Seeing that impact inspired Cara to bring Little Dude into more classrooms and use a dog, which kids always love, as a way to teach kids about kindness, empathy, and more. That our actions matter and even one little thing can make a big difference. She was inspired to write a set of curriculum and books around these findings and lessons, which she also shares online for parents (and other teachers) to be able to use for learning with their own kids – which are especially helpful when parents are trying to work on educational activities with their kids at home. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Q&A - Why Consider Adopting A Senior Dog? | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:06:07 | |
Welcome to the third episode of our new Q&A minisode series, where we will feature a curious question about canine/human behavior and relationships. For this question, John Bartlett answers about why you should consider getting a senior or older dog. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Wondrous Again w/ Dean Koontz | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:19:16 | |
Dean Koontz is a number one bestselling author whose work spans six decades and has had both commercial and critical success. His books have sold more than 500 million copies to date. Koontz also has written about several dog characters in his work, including his new book DEVOTED. Dean has had three dogs of his own now – each of whom has had their own impact on him, but especially his first dog, Trixie. The dogs have come from Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that provides assistance dogs free of charge to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities – of which has become Dean’s favorite charity for giving his time and resources. Dogs have impacted Dean both on a personal and professional level, and you can really hear it in his voice. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS Dean Koontz website - https://www.deankoontz.com Dean Koontz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deankoontzofficial Dean Koontz on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deankoontzofficial Dean Koontz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/deankoontz Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) website - https://www.cci.org Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ccicanine Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/caninecompanions Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ccicanine A Big Little Life memoir on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Little-Life-Memoir-Joyful-ebook/dp/B004VNZHDC Trixie’s books - https://www.deankoontz.com/trixie-booklist/ | |||
| Q&A - How Do I Prepare Emergency Plans For My Dog? | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:06:52 | |
Welcome to the next episode of our new Q&A minisode series, where we will feature a curious question about canine/human behavior and relationships. For the second question, John Bartlett answers about how you can prepare an Emergency Plan for your dog in case of something happening to you. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS CDC website for Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit - https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.html More info and references included on our website post: https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/q-a-emergency-plan | |||
| Stabilizing Force w/ Lisa Miller | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:15:58 | |
Lisa Miller is a staff writer and Contributing Editor at New York Magazine. Her dog, Callie, came to her during the time of Hurricane Sandy and is now helping her through an even worse catastrophe with the coronavirus and its quarantine situation. Taking her dog Callie on their routine of walks is a return, even if just briefly, to normalcy during these strange, uncertain times. Recently, she wrote an article for The Cut (Walking the Dog Is the Only Time I Feel Sane) about this, too. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS Lisa Miller’s website - https://lisaxmiller.com Lisa Miller on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lisaxmiller New York Magazine’s website - https://nymag.com The Cut’s website - https://www.thecut.com | |||
| Q&A - How Do Dogs Show Love? | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:04:20 | |
Welcome to the first episode of our new Q&A minisode series, where we will feature a curious question about canine/human behavior and relationships. For the launch question, John Bartlett answers how dogs communicate love to their owners, providing both scientific rationale and personal evidence from his beloved dog pack at home – including humorously reminding us how very special those big, sloppy “welcome home” slobber kisses are from our dogs. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| We Are Family w/ Simon Doonan | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:24:31 | |
Simon Doonan is the Creative Ambassador-at-Large for Barneys New York and has worked in fashion for over almost four decades. He has also written several books and is currently a judge on the NBC show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With his husband, Jonathan Adler, they have had two dogs – one named Liberace, and then another named Foxylady. It brought them a sense of being a family while also learning how to look after someone else. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Re-issue: Closer Look w/ Margot Guralnick | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:17:32 | |
MOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): We are bringing our interview with Margot Guralnick – the Architecture and Interiors Editor at Remodelista and Creator of Dog Walk Diary – as the most popular episode of the show last year. As we all learn from our dogs about how to slow down and appreciate nature, like our Dog Walk Meditation series, Margot started realizing that everything around her could make for beautiful collages. She started to make them and now has an amazing collection of art from these dog walks. She credits Enrique, her canine companion, for changing the way she goes through the world. | |||
| Stop The World w/ Isabeau Maxwell | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:08:55 | |
FREEDOM RIDE - Isabeau Maxwell had grown up with dogs when she was younger, but she didn’t adopt her first senior dog until she was a mother with two kids. It was then when Apple came into her life and instantly changed her perspective. Eventually, Isabeau started Love for Senior Paws - an organization whose mission is to advocate and support senior animals. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Source of Therapy w/ Grace French | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:15:07 | |
Around two years ago, Grace French started having intense nightmares while dealing with personal trauma, getting little-to-no sleep. She turned to training with a dog to help wake her up during them and overall help with her anxiety. The results made a big difference, and Grace has been able to keep improving and moving forward ever since with the help of her trusty sidekick, Bentley. In addition, Grace is the Founder and President of The Army of Survivors, a national organization focused on education, advocacy, and support for child athlete survivors of sexual violence. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Part of the Family w/ Mimi Swartz | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:14:21 | |
Mimi Swartz is an Executive Editor and Author at Texas Monthly. Throughout her life, Mimi’s whole family has had a relationship with dogs. However, it was her Dad especially who was the most connected. His relationship, in particular with the dogs later in his life, showed her the ultimate power of how dogs and humans can bond together. During both good and bad times, dogs provided a level of companionship to her Dad that was crucial to his well-being. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Empathy Unleashed w/ Audrey Hendler | 18 Feb 2020 | 00:20:30 | |
Audrey Hendler is the Founder and Executive Director of A Fair Shake, a program that uses the power of registered therapy dogs to help middle school children develop a foundation of empathy and self-esteem, and reduce bullying. As the kids learn to work with the dogs they learn about themselves and each other in ways that open up new possibilities for their lives. Previously, Audrey had worked at Puppies Behind Bars - a program where prison inmates help train and raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement, which inspired her to create A Fair Shake. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Picture Perfect w/ Jesse Freidin | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:20:40 | |
Jesse Freidin is a professional freelance dog photographer, who creates memorable images of dogs and their owners. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he shoots primarily in black-and-white and always sets out to capture the true essence of a given dog (and, if requested, their owner). During his time in this field, for over a decade now, he has learned a lot about the dog and human relationship from his work. He has also worked on several book projects exploring that relationship as well, including topics like shelter workers and HIV-diagnosed individuals – and the relationship all of these different people have with dogs. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Stay Gold w/ Ruchi Vikas | 04 Feb 2020 | 00:11:05 | |
Ruchi Vikas went through a really tough period in her life when she lost a friend to suicide, which led to her adopting her dog Ponyboy. He’s been a big part of her finding her way forward, including traveling with Ruchi around to 48 states and counting. Ponyboy has also helped her become better at different aspects of her job in the psychiatry field, including learning how to better listen to patients and be more open. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Data To The Rescue w/ Michael Suttles | 28 Jan 2020 | 00:16:52 | |
Michael Suttles is a data scientist who focuses on researching statistics, numbers, and information about dogs. He started an organization called Save All The Pets with the idea of using this data to help save dogs by using that information to apply a smarter approach to the rescue world. Not to mention, trying to overall gain a better understanding of the dogs around us in general. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Paws For Help w/ Devon Apodaca | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:10:48 | |
Devon Apodaca is the Executive Director at the Humane Society of Imperial County, trying to save one dog at a time in a rural California community along the US/Mexico border region. Being in an economically disadvantaged area along the Border Region has meant dealing with limited resources, overcoming language and cultural barriers, and managing the ever-increasing number of strays/medical emergencies of pets. Devon has been impacted by many dogs who have touched his life in profound ways enough for him to carry on regardless of the many obstacles, politics, and limitations he faces on a daily basis never losing hope of the end result. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Drawing Inspiration w/ Maira Kalman | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:13:43 | |
Maira Kalman is an Israeli-born American illustrator, writer, artist, and designer. She has written and illustrated eighteen children’s books and is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, including creating several covers for the magazine that you may have seen before. After initially being afraid of dogs from a young age, Maira eventually had a change of heart and opened up her world to dogs. She realized how much dogs have to teach us, how they’re natural comedians, and how they make us better as people. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| You Got This w/ Ellen Ballon Dante | 08 Jan 2020 | 00:24:07 | |
Ellen Ballon Dante is the Founder and CEO of Deity Animal Rescue and is based in Los Angeles. After initially starting Deity as a jewelry line, she realized she could use the success that business was having to help raise money to rescue dogs. Already having worked as a volunteer in the rescue world, Ellen knew how much every dollar helps. Since then, the Deity Animal Rescue nonprofit has helped with hundreds of dogs. SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURED LINKS | |||
| Looking Back w/ 2023 Guests | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:06:59 | |
To finish the year, this episode highlights 2023 guests who joined us on Dog Save The People. This year the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more. For more information about the episode, guests, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/2023-recap | |||
| Looking Back w/ 2019 Guests | 31 Dec 2019 | 00:13:48 | |
For our last post of the year, we wanted to look back at all the guests we’ve had throughout 2019 and some of the moments they’ve shared on the show. This episode features a selection of moments from a variety of guests that were interviewed on our show this year. SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| All You Really Need w/ John Bartlett | 24 Dec 2019 | 00:08:37 | |
CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL / FREEDOM RIDER - John Bartlett came to prominence when he started his own self-titled Men’s Fashion collection in 1991, becoming a fixture for years in the fashion industry. He has been featured on platforms such as The New York Times, Washington Post, GQ, Charlie Rose, and more. Later, John created a specialty line of dog-themed apparel and accessories with all profits supporting his “Tiny Tim Rescue Fund” (named after his three-legged rescue dog of the same name). Bartlett has long championed the issues of animal rights and welfare. He has worked alongside the Humane Society of the United States, the North Shore Animal League, and other animal rights organizations helping to raise awareness and spread the message of compassion. At the start of 2019, the Dog Save The People podcast launched with John as the host. To date, he has spoken with around 50 guests about their stories with their dogs, looking at the positive ways they impact humans. Currently, John resides in New York City and is the proud owner of two rescues and a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| As Nature Intended w/ Teena Patel | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:18:25 | |
Teena Patel is the Founder and CEO of the University of Doglando, a dog training and behavior company based in Orlando, Florida. After originally being raised in Kenya, Teena came to the United States in her teenage life. While she was interested in working with animals from a young age, she discovered the idea of dog training and found her passion in that field. Incorporating her experiences from Kenya into her practice, Teena has aimed for Doglando to be a place where dogs can be in an open environment and to have them live in the most natural and enriching way possible. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Perfect Mix w/ Julie Watson-Daly | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:20:06 | |
Julie Watson-Daly was going through a tough divorce and was figuring out her next steps. But with the help of different rescue dogs coming into her life, she's been able to keep making her way through this new stage of her life and finding happiness again. Additionally, she's gotten involved with the One Love Animal Rescue organization in New Jersey as a result, where she's found fulfillment and a purpose from as well. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Voice For The Voiceless w/ Pete Paxton | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:22:43 | |
Pete Paxton is an undercover investigator who has infiltrated over 700 puppy mills and rescued many dogs as a result. While dogs and other animals can’t always speak up for themselves, Pete tries to help them out and make sure they’re treated right. In his new book – Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well – he talks about the different terrific dogs he’s rescued and gives advice for anyone adopting or living with rescues. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Second Chance w/ Marika Meeks | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:14:56 | |
Marika Meeks is an entrepreneur, wife, and mom who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 41. Unsure of survival, she made it through and found her joy and purpose again after her dog Stella came into her life. Now, she’s made it her mission to give a second chance to other dogs, just like she was blessed with. Marika is doing this through her own non-profit, named Incredibull Stella. The organization spreads pit bull breed awareness, teaches the benefits of pet ownership, and supports shelters that save dog lives. Recently, she also wrote a book “Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family” about her journey. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Fresh Start w/ Mark Imhof | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:15:33 | |
At a time of professional crossroads, Mark Imhof decided to go to grooming school after realizing with his own rescue dog how much difference a cleaning had made. He started volunteering at shelters around New York City, grooming hundreds of dogs over time. Not only did it make a big difference on the dogs being rescued (those groomed would often instantly get adopted), but it also lifted the dogs spirits themselves and gave them confidence. After becoming known as “The Dog Guy” around the city, he ended up starting The Dog Guy Foundation, a non-profit organization where he now has a team of people where they all go do groomings at different places in New York City and help dogs get a fresh start. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Live For The Moment w/ Lynn Heatherton | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:21:10 | |
Lynn Heatherton is the creator of a website called Dogsized and the owner of a Havanese named Kobi. She started Dogsized in 2007 as a way to share what she was learning as a new dog owner, and to have it serve as a resource for others in the same boat. And while Lynn has learned a lot about being a dog owner, what she’s learned most from her dog is to make sure you live in the moment since it can be so hard to forget sometimes but dogs always are able to do so. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Settling Down w/ Timothy Braun | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:22:54 | |
Timothy Braun is a Professor at St. Edwards University, where he primarily focuses on teaching playwriting and screenwriting. While he used to travel around the country as a playwright, getting his dog Dusty led him to becoming more grounded as a person and eventually staying in one place (Austin, Texas). With his furry sidekick, he learned the power of growing more stable in his routine. They even did so much nonprofit work for the local community that the Mayor of Austin named a day of the year after Dusty after he recently passed away. Dusty instilled a permanent shift in Tim’s actions and outlook, taming him in the best way possible and preparing him for the next chapter of his life, a marriage, that ended up happening right after Dusty left – but was a symbol and reminder for passing the torch to Tim’s new wife, and that his spirit will live on. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Uplifting The Team w/ Austin Moss | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:17:22 | |
Austin Moss is the owner of Zoë, the first emotional support dog on an NFL team. Working for the San Francisco 49ers as their Director of Player Engagement, Austin’s job is to help the team’s players across the board. Zoë is a French bulldog who has become the team’s official emotional support dog, and has helped Austin in his role. Players spends time with Zoë before and after games, between practices, and any windows of time they may have. She provides a valuable escape from the rough trials and tribulations of the football field, and has allowed the players to not only feel joy from hanging out with her, but also be more vulnerable and open about what they may be going through. Whether consciously or subconsciously, stopping by Austin’s office to see Zoë gives players a reason to come by more often and catch up about what’s on their mind. The team is having a great season thus far, and it’s undeniable that Zoë has at least a paw in those results. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Tiny Tim Christmas w/ John Bartlett | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
As a farewell story from our host John Bartlett, we are resurfacing a special story from him right in time for the holidays. John has had many dogs in his life, but the most special and important relationship he had was with Tiny Tim, a three-legged pit bull rescue who lost a leg on Christmas Eve one year. But with John, Tiny Tim found his forever home. They would galavant around New York City and it enriched John’s life in many ways. Tiny Tim also inspired John to create a foundation in his name to support independent dog shelters and rescues in honor of his hairy soulmate. | |||
| Meant To Be Together w/ Birgitte Philippides-Delaney | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:27:01 | |
Birgitte Philippides-Delaney is a beauty expert and non-profit founder who has worked with big names like Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, Mick Jagger, Natalie Portman, Jerry Seinfeld, British Prime Minister David Cameron, and more. But after finding professional success, she still felt like something was missing. After wanting a dog since she was young, she finally got her first dog in her 30s and it brought her a sense of fulfillment that she had never experienced before. Now, while her two dogs she had over the years are gone, they are still impacting Birgitt to live a better life. In recent years, she was also inspired in their wake to start the Trans Beauty Clinic, which has made a positive impact on hundreds in the trans community. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Along For The Ride w/ Sonali Nigam | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:27:56 | |
After being raised in India and coming to the United States for college, eventually making it her new home, Sonali has learned a thing or two about traveling. But when she got her current dog, a rescue named Ella, there were issues with separation anxiety. So she started taking Ella with her and her husband on trips. Sonali realized how hard it was to just plan around traveling with a dog. The idea was then born to start Petminded Travel, a resource for people to use to know what cities to go to, what activities to do, where to eat, and more connected to bringing your dog with you while traveling. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||
| Priceless Partners w/ Joey Teixeira | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:19:41 | |
Joey Teixeira has a family of dogs with his partner, one of those being popular social media star Mervin The Chihuahua. He is the Director of Philanthropy at the ASPCA and has worked with a variety of dog and animal companies over the years, gaining professional experience that has expanded his outlook on the dog-human relationship and the different ways we can all co-exist with our dogs. FEATURED LINKS SOCIAL MEDIA | |||