Going Mutts with The Little Black Dog Rescue Group The Little Black Dog Rescue Group
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Welcome to “Going Mutts with The Little Black Dog Rescue Group.” Join hosts Sarah and Erin each week as we dive into all things rescue, dogs and that dog parent life. The Little Black Dog Rescue Group is a D.C.-area based, all-volunteer, all-foster-based dog rescue. Our goal is to help help any abandoned, mistreated, or abused dog find the best possible home in the DC area regardless of breed, color, or size. We strive to achieve this goal with compassion, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility to our dogs, applicants, volunteers, foster families, and supporters.
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Pandemic Pup Panic
We don't know about you, but when those "return to the office" emails started coming, our first thought was PANIC! How would we leave our pups at home again? After years at home with your pup almost every day, it can be scary for you (and your pup) to go back to the office.
This week on Going Mutts, hosts Sarah and Erin talk about their own experiences returning to the office and give you tips for handling the shift yourself.
The takeaway? DON'T PANIC! We got this.
Episode Resources:
A caving project became a rescue mission after a dog was found 500 feet down: https://www.npr.org/2022/08/12/1117184413/cave-dog-rescue-abby-missouri
Return to Office Triggers Anxiety Attacks—for the Dogs Left Alone at Home: https://www.wsj.com/articles/return-to-office-dogs-pets-home-anxiety-11655129289
Your Pandemic Puppy Was Not a Mistake: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/opinion/pandemic-puppies-veterinarian.html -
Dogs of the American Revolution
"Once I can be convinced that men are as worth objects as dogs, I shall transfer my benevolence." - General Charles Lee
Dogs played a significant role in Colonial America and during the American Revolution. In honor of the July 4th holiday, Sarah and Erin welcome Erin's husband, Evan, to the podcast to discuss the dogs of the American Revolution and the way society viewed dogs in the 1770s.
Episode Resources:
Garrett’s Dog of the Month Feature: https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/pets/2022/06/22/pets-of-the-month-june/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=062222Pets&vgo_ee=pwYds8wMBJ86TylL%2B1j1jXwFoqDlMHNmyq65fGLdufk%3D
Hoppy Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/605386014349930/
Lavender: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/lavender
JoJo: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/jojo
Jet: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/jet
Lucy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/lucy2
Rory: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/rory1
Fancy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/fancy
Elvis: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/elvis
Chewy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/chewy
Historical Sources
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/dogs/
https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/foundation/journal/Autumn04/dogs.cfm
https://allthingsliberty.com/2013/03/unleashing-the-dogs-of-war/
https://allthingsliberty.com/2013/05/dogs-of-war-gone-astray/
https://www.rct.uk/collection/1055551/a-dissertation-on-the-duty-of-mercy-and-sin-of-cruelty-to-brute-animals-by -
Get to Know: Amber, TLBD's Medical Coordinator
Join hosts Sarah and Erin and special guest Amber, TLBD's own medical coordinator. Learn all about what it takes to keep our dogs in tip-top shape!
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
Events: Events: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/events -
What it Means to be a Foster-Based Rescue
You may know that TLBD is a foster-based dog rescue, but do you know what that means? Sarah and Erin answer all your questions about what it means to be foster-based and what it takes to foster!
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Russian war dog switches sides: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10842015/Russian-special-forces-Belgian-Malinois-dog-switches-sides-Ukrainian-soldiers.html
Foster Application: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5772606/form
Blog Post on Foster Program: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/post/spotlight-on-our-foster-program
Sadie’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/deborah
Sadie and Apollo playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC5Z539CO5A
Garrett Shirt (all proceeds benefit Garrett!): https://www.bonfire.com/blondes-have-more-fun-2/
Garrett’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/garrett
Foxy’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/foxy
Events: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/events
Ukraine Resources
Red Cross: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation?_cv=1
UNICEF: https://news.un.org/en/focus/ukraine/donate
World Food Programme: https://donatenow.wfp.org/ukraine-appeal/~my-donation
USA for USHCR: https://give.unrefugees.org/220224ukr_emer_d_4983/ -
Get to Know: Jackie, TLBD Trainer
One of the resources TLBD offers to both fosters and adopters is training advice - thanks to our amazing volunteer trainer, Jackie! We dive into dog behavior, training advice and who we would choose to be on our zombie apocalypse team.
***NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, Lucy, Jackie's foster pup, has been FOUND!***
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s Website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLBDRescueGroup
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Black Dog Syndrome
While TLBD rescues dogs of all sizes, shapes, colors and breeds, as part of our mission, we recognize that black dogs are traditionally passed over for adoption in favor of light coated dogs. We love a black dog and want to do as much as we can to support these pups and raise awareness of “Black Dog Syndrome.” Tune in to learn more about the barriers black dogs face, and learn more about the many adoptable black dogs of TLBD!
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Scientific American Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dogs-personalities-arent-determined-by-their-breed/
PetFinder Study: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/dog-adoption/black-dog-syndrome/
Grounds & Hounds Video: https://groundsandhoundscoffee.com/blogs/recent-posts/what-is-black-dog-syndrome
Diesel: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/diesel1 (Adoption Pending)
Piper: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/piper
Malta: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/malta (Adoption Pending)
Rocco: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/rocco
Mommas: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/mommas
Javier: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/javier
Pascal: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/pascal
Since this episode was recorded, Hopkins and Brewer have been adopted!
Customer Reviews
Informative and Cheerful!
Such a great, fun podcast! It’s informative and cheerful, full of cute dog tidbits (and barks)! As a lifelong dog lover, it’s really interesting to get a picture of what the rescue process is like from the inside. I’ve had it on while driving, cleaning, etc. and it’s made the time fly by.
Great podcast
A must for dog lovers. I was listening on headphones while grocery shopping and got lots of strange looks because I was smiling so much.
Loved it
It was amazing