Friends With Dogs Podcast

28/09/2023

Don't wait another minute to get in on this sweepstakes! This involves two things I love very much: pups and

Good luck! Gina

Win a trip to Meet “Impractical Jokers” Star for a Night of comedy

13/07/2023

Joe Gatto has a new rescue organization! Please follow to see what they are up to!

A 501c3 non profit rescue on Long Island for senior & disabled dogs
Founded by Bessy and Joe Gatto

24/10/2022

22/01/2022

From the pen of my co-host, Rick Maynard!

❤️

06/12/2021

While dogs make the best friends you could ever hope for, there’s one thing about them that everyone hates more than anything in the world. These four-legged angels will respect you no matter who you are, they’ll give you total companionship, respect, loyalty, and love; but we all have to...

22/11/2021

The Mayor of Rabbit Hash is a Dog Named Wilbur

Listen at: www.friendswithdogspod.com or via your podcast provider. In this episode, we learn all about Wilbur, the French Bulldog who was elected mayor of Rabbit Hash, a small river town in Northern Kentucky. Wilbur spends his days visiting constituents and charming tourists who visit the town’s famous general store. Tune in to find out about his future political ambitions, and how he is helping raise funds for animal charities.

https://www.facebook.com/mayorwilbur/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rabbit-Hash-Kentucky/111903778825997

01/11/2021

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In this episode, we speak with Michelle Holsinger, the co-founder of Florida-based Mutty Paws Rescue. Michelle tells the inspiring story of Khaleesi, a dog who was neglected, abused, and nearly starved to death. Fortunately, Michelle and Mutty Paws rescued Khaleesi when she may have been only hours away from death. Find out how this small rescue organization saved Khaleesi’s life and get an update on her current condition.

19/10/2021

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In this episode, we speak with Vikki Smith, the inspirational leader of Edmond, Okla.-based rescue Fetch Fido A Flight. Every month, Vikki and her team charter flights to the Pacific Northwest and rescue more than 100 dogs from overcrowded Oklahoma shelters. Each flight costs nearly $20,000 and Vikki must fundraise that amount every month in order to save the lives of animals in danger of euthanasia. It’s a wonderful story of a woman who saw a problem, refused to accept the status quo and then worked diligently to find a solution.

01/10/2021

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2021 Doggie Paddle: Swimming Pool Goes to the Dogs!

It was a splashing good time when a Lexington park turned its pools over to the dogs on the last day of the season. In this week’s episode, we talk to attendees of the 2021 Doggie Paddle event, which raises needed funds for the Lexington Humane Society, while providing a wet and wonderful morning for hundreds of local dogs.

28/09/2021

Aw! Baby Girl in the news again!

13/09/2021

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Yes, we spend a lot of time-consuming dog-related social media content and then pass it off as “show prep.” The truth is we just like reading dog stories, looking at dog photos and watching dog videos. In this episode, we share some of our favorite dog-related social media accounts. Hope you will check them out, and let us know your favorite pages to follow!
https://www.facebook.com/bigfluffydogrescue
https://twitter.com/dog_rates
https://www.facebook.com/PuppiesBehindBarsOrganization
https://www.instagram.com/rescuepetsofinstagram/
https://www.facebook.com/thelaspca/

08/08/2021

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We’ve wrapped up the first half of the first season of the Friends with Dogs Podcast and our summer break is over! Tune in to our “Best of” episode to hear some of our favorite moments from some of our favorite dog stories. And if you hear a snippet of a story you missed, be sure to go back and check out one of our first 15 shows. More great conversations with Friends with Dogs to come. Thanks for listening and as always, go do something nice for a dog today!

We’ve wrapped up the first half of the first season of the Friends with Dogs Podcast and our summer break is over! Tune in to our “Best of” episode to hear some of our favorite moments from some of our favorite dog stories. And if you hear a snippet of a story you missed, be sure to go back an...

04/08/2021

05/07/2021

Here’s a recap of this year’s July 4 read-a-thon event at the Kentucky Humane Society. Thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their holiday to visit the shelter and bring comfort to the dogs during the scary fireworks. ❤️

01/07/2021

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Many dog owners will confirm that July 4th fireworks can be terrifying for their furry friends. And some of us go to great lengths to distract our pups and keep them calm when all the big booms start. In this week’s episode of the podcast, hear how one creative animal shelter staff enlists a team of volunteers to keep their adoptable dogs calm on July 4th – by reading books to them! It’s a great story from our friends at the Kentucky Humane Society. We also share some tips to help you help your dog cope with Independence Day fireworks (or summertime thunderstorms).

22/06/2021

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This week, we share the remarkable story of Baby Girl, who spent nearly seven years in an animal shelter before finally being adopted. Hear from the happy adopters who made Baby Girl part of their family, and from the shelter staffers who never gave up hope for finding her the perfect home. Thank you to the Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County, Texas, for sharing Baby Girl’s amazing and inspiring story.

08/06/2021

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What’s better than attending a walk to benefit your local Humane Society? How about attending two walks for the dogs, on back-to-back days? The FWD team recently attended both the Lexington Humane Society Mutt Strut and the Kentucky Humane Society Waggin’ Trail Walk. Tune in to hear from participants, staffers, volunteers and sponsors from both of these awesome events. Get an update on Ethan from Jeff Callaway of the Kentucky Humane Society and hear the story of Star, the sweet dog who is recovering from chemical burns thanks to the Lexington Humane Society team. (Spoiler alert: It’s good news all around.)

21/05/2021

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Since 1994, GRRAND (Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs) has found homes for thousands of Golden Retrievers in need. And amazingly, with the exception of two part-time kennel employees, GRRAND is run entirely by volunteers! In the latest FWD episode, we talk to GRRAND President Nina Scott, who talks about breed rescue, GRRAND’s history, what’s on the horizon and how they find homes for up to 300 dogs each year with a virtually all-volunteer staff. And she even tells us her sweet story of being a foster fail. (Join the club, Nina!)

13/05/2021

Here’s the slo-mo video of Preston playing squeaky ball we mentioned on the last episode. Rick thinks it’s hilarious. Gina thinks Rick’s definition of hilarious is questionable. Either way, Preston is adorable. 😍

30/04/2021

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Ask animal shelter staffers what they are most thankful for and they probably won’t hesitate before they say “our volunteers.” Typically understaffed, many shelters depend on a roster of dedicated, animal-loving helpers to exercise, train and socialize the many dogs in their care. As Volunteer Appreciation Month wraps up, this episode of the Friends With Dogs Podcast features a shelter volunteer spotlight.

While there are plenty of ways to volunteer at your local animal shelter, this week we talk with Becky Johnson, who found a specific niche helping out at her local shelter. And over the years, she has put in nearly 7,000 hours walking dogs! Tune in to find out why volunteering is her passion, how it benefits the dogs, and how she has turned volunteer work into a family activity.

To Becky and all the other volunteers who help out at local animal shelters, thank you!

26/04/2021

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One stormy December night, Jack Jokinen failed to securely shut the front door of his home. In the middle of the night, the wind blew the door open and a sick, injured stray dog found her way inside. The Jokinens awoke to find the mystery dog in their home and despite a lot of unanswered questions, it didn’t take long for them to figure out what to do: keep her. Over the next few days, Suzy became an international sensation. In Episode 10 of the Friends with Dogs podcast, Jack tells Suzy’s remarkable story and shares how she has helped hundreds of other dogs find forever homes.

18/04/2021

Congratulations to our winners of the Team Ethan merchandise giveaway!

16/04/2021

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One stormy December night, Jack Jokinen failed to securely shut the front door of his home. In the middle of the night, the wind blew the door open and a sick, injured stray dog found her way inside. The Jokinens awoke to find the mystery dog in their home and despite a lot of unanswered questions, it didn’t take long for them to figure out what to do: keep her. Over the next few days, Suzy became an international sensation. In Episode 10 of the Friends with Dogs podcast, Jack tells Suzy’s remarkable story and shares how she has helped hundreds of other dogs find forever homes.

14/04/2021

Coming up on Friday’s Friends With Dogs podcast: the remarkable story of Suzy, the injured, stray dog that walked through the front door of a house in the middle of the night, and found her forever home.

https://youtu.be/BO20yTgOguI

A good Samaritan didn’t realize he came to the aid of a stray puppy after it wandered into his home during a storm. Security video shows the dog wandering in...

09/04/2021

Here’s the cartoon that goes along with Episode 8, the second half of Ethan’s amazing story. Thanks to Jeff Callaway and the Kentucky Humane Society for letting us share some of Ethan’s story. And thanks to all of you for listening. www.friendswithdogspod.com

09/04/2021

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Couldn’t get your fill of hearing Jeff Callaway of the Kentucky Humane Society tell Ethan’s story on last week’s podcast? Don’t worry, we just posted Part 2 of the interview. Tune in to hear more about the dog who was left for dead on the grounds of the Kentucky Humane Society, but is now a symbol of love and hope for dog lovers across the country. And find out how you can win some Team Ethan merchandise of your very own.

02/04/2021

Here’s the cartoon that goes along with Friends with Dogs Podcast episode 8, Ethan’s Story. So much love for this amazing dog, the Kentucky Humane Society staff and supporters, and Jeff Callaway and his family. ❤️

02/04/2021

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It was a story that gained international attention: a mistreated, starving dog, hours away from death abandoned on the grounds of the Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville. His chances for survival were slim, but thanks to the unrelenting efforts of a dedicated team at KHS – and the love and support of millions – Ethan’s story has a happy ending. In this episode, we hear this amazing dog’s story told by the Kentucky Humane Society’s Jeff Callaway, who has been by Ethan’s side since the beginning.

28/03/2021