Going Mutts with The Little Black Dog Rescue Group: Recent Episodes
The Little Black Dog Rescue Group
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.
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
"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
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
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 ResourcesRed 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/
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
TikTok: @littleblackdogrescue
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!
If you've ever wanted to know firsthand what it's like to foster with a rescue group, this is the episode for you! One of TLBD's amazing fosters, Stefanie, joins Sarah and Erin this week to talk all about fostering, including her tips and tricks for foster success.
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s Website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Foster Sign Up: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5772606/form
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLBDRescueGroup
TikTok: @littleblackdogrescue
Did you know...a dog was instrumental in the invention of Velcro? Join Sarah and Erin this week to learn more about the history of Velcro, while getting an inside look at the "Velcro Pups" that came to the DMV on our last transport!
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
TobyKeith: https://www.news4jax.com/features/2022/04/18/21-year-old-florida-dog-recognized-as-oldest-in-the-world/
Velcro (Penn State): https://sites.psu.edu/passion2bernstein/2013/03/14/a-dogs-invention/#:~:text=Velcro%20was%20invented%20by%20a,a%20hike%20through%20the%20mountains
Velcro (Milka Photo): https://dogs-in-history.blogspot.com/2020/09/milka-burrs-and-invention-of-velcro.html
Jasmine’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/jasmine-2
Piper’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/piper
Alejandro’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/alejandro1
*Please Note: Since this episode was recorded, Fiona, Harlie and Vicente have all been adopted!*
This week, TLBD's very own director of adoptions, Kelly, joins the podcast to talk all about the Rescue's adoption process. Kelly discusses how TLBD works to make dog ownership a reality for residents across the DMV. Learn more about how our adoptions process works, while checking out the many pups we have available for adoption, at www.thelittleblackdog.org.
P.S. You also learn this episode about our weird childhood activities, and whether or not we believe in aliens...
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
Twitter: @TLBDRescueGroup
Donate: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/donate
As two Pomeranian lovers, you might think we're biased - but the world has voted a Pomeranian the World's Cutest Dog. Sarah and Erin dive deep into the Pomeranian's history and breed characteristics in the latest installment of Going Mutts!
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Puppy Yoga Tickets: https://fb.me/e/2YeIkGFiW
Ukraine Bomb Detecting Pup Story: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/dog-helps-ukraines-emergency-service-clear-explosive-devices
AKC: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pomeranian/
Pomeranian Breed Traits: https://pomeranian.org/pomeranian-temperament/
History of Pomeranians: https://pomeranian.org/pomeranian-origin/
Queen Charlotte: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a35165531/queen-charlotte-true-story-bridgerton/#:~:text=When%20Queen%20Charlotte%20sailed%20to,a%20famous%20Pom%20aficionado%20herself
Queen Victoria: https://fiveminutehistory.com/queen-victorias-pomeranians/#:~:text=Queen%20Victoria%20had%20at%20one,%2C%20Beppo%2C%20Gilda%20and%20Lulu
Celebrity Poms: https://pomeranian.org/pomeranians-in-the-spotlight/
Boo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boo_(dog)
Ukraine ResourcesRed 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/
Sarah and Erin talk with Baillie, the amazing volunteer behind our dogs' bios! Baillie talks about how she writes the bios that help our pups stand out and her many other roles with The Little Black Dog.
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Puppy Yoga Tickets: https://fb.me/e/2YeIkGFiW
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
In the latest long form episode, Sarah and Erin give their very honest review of the recent movie, Dog, and give more background on the realities of owning both Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds (they might even eat your grill!). We feature our two German Shepherd mixes who are still looking for their forever homes: Garrett and Brie.
Episode Resources
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Callie’s Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/4896401430456707/
Garrett's Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/garrett
Brie's Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/brie
Today.com Article: https://www.today.com/pets/pets/belgian-malinois-channing-tatum-dog-movie-rcna17114
AKC: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog-vs-belgian-malinois/
Rover: https://www.rover.com/blog/german-shepherd-vs-belgian-malinois/
Sarah and Erin welcome their first TLBD volunteer guest to the podcast! Melissa, Deputy Director of Transport, joins Going Mutts to talk about how TLBD transports dogs to the rescue from Texas (and beyond) and highlights our first international transport last year.
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/
Tesse (FKA Rory) on her Gotcha Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/CYXBkEWpmg4/
In this episode, Sarah and Erin talk all about one of our favorite breeds - Pit Bulls! Tune in to hear all about the troubled history of Pit Bulls and how rescues and TLBD are working to counter the stereotype surrounding these sweet, wonderful dogs.
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Walter’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/walter
Walter Blog: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/post/dog-tails-walter
Fancy’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/fancy
More on Sallie: https://emergingcivilwar.com/2015/02/06/mans-best-comrade/
Loki and Sallie: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTaopAUJQCR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
More on Sergeant Stubby: https://www.michiganhumane.org/celebrating-the-pit-bull-sergeant-stubby/
The History of Pit Bulls: https://love-a-bull.org/resources/the-history-of-pit-bulls/#:~:text=The%20history%20of%20the%20Pit,known%20as%20%E2%80%9Cbull%20baiting%E2%80%9D.
Breed-Specific Legislation reference: https://www.aspca.org/improving-laws-animals/public-policy/what-breed-specific-legislation
Breed-Specific Legislation reference: https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/anti-breed-specific-legislation-state
In Going Mutt's first minisode, get to know hosts Sarah and Erin. Tune in to learn more about how they both got into rescue work and hear the songs they sing to their dogs (it does not disappoint!).
Episode Resources
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Sign up for emails: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/contact-us
Sign up to be a monthly donor: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/donate
Gouda Fundraiser: https://thelittleblackdog.networkforgood.com/admin/projects/155348-support-gouda-s-surgery
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Join Sarah and Erin for the first episode of Going Mutts with The Little Black Dog Rescue Group. We talk all things dog rescue and Yorkies, with a little bit of SPAM.
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. Read more about what we do at www.thelittleblackdog.org.
Episode Resources:
TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/
Yoshi’s Profile: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/yoshi
History of Rescue: https://time.com/6047307/pet-adoption-history/
Smoky (photo): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_(dog)
Smoky: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/7-inch-yorkie-saved-250-us-soldiers.html?chrome=1&D2c=1&A1c=1
Caroline Earle White: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Earle_White
Become a monthly donor: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/donate