Dog Save The People

Kristen Kidd is a photographer who launched the Woman’s Best Friend Project to share the dynamic bond between women and their canine companions as a riff on the traditional “Man’s Best Friend” idea. With it, she wanted to create a community of inclusion and understanding. Kristen has photographed dozens of women and their dogs as part of the project, covering important stories of the furry and female relationship. - 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 Woman’s Best Friend Project website - https://www.womansbestfriendproject.com - The Woman’s Best Friend Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womansbestfriendproject - Kristen Kidd Photography website - http://www.kristenkiddphotography.com - Kristen Kidd Photography on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenkiddphotography - Kristen Kidd Photography on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenkiddphotography - Kristen Kidd Photography on Twitter - https://twitter.com/photo_kidd - Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue - https://www.harleyshavendogrescue.com - Brandywine Valley SPCA - https://bvspca.org

Amy Shelle is the Founder of Dogs for GRETA, which trains service dogs for survivors of sexual assault diagnosed with PTSD. Usually, civilians have few options for service dog training as it is typically reserved for veterans. As a sexual assault survivor, Amy recognized an unmet need for services dogs for people with similar situations to hers. With degrees in animal science and social work, she brought that experience together to create an organization with a specialized service dog training program. The organization’s name was inspired by her previous dog, Greta, who was the first dog she worked with to help her heal, overcome trauma, and move forward with life. - 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 for GRETA website - https://dogsforgreta.weebly.com - Dogs for GRETA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DogsForGRETA - Dogs for GRETA on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsforgreta

Jenni Williams’ husband was serving in the British Army, which led them to move to the U.S. on assignment for a period of time. Due to the circumstances, Jenni was unable to work with her visa status. To use her time, she decided to do volunteer work instead, landing on fostering. It turned out to be one of the most important decisions she ever made. Over time, Jenni ended up taking in 15 dogs over the years. Later, she had a daughter, Eve, who was born with a severe disability of a very rare chromosome condition, as well as epilepsy. However, even though Eve is only able to show love in a nonverbal manner, Jenni is able to understand the nontraditional communication thanks to her canine soulmate, Jess, and the other dogs she had fostered. All of these experiences inspired her to write a book: Rescued — Adventures with Down and Out Dogs. - 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 - Rescued: Adventures with Down and Out Dogs book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Rescued-Adventures-Down-Out-Dogs/dp/1695093143 (free on Kindle Unlimited) - Jenni Williams on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenniwdog - Jenni WIlliams on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenniwdog - Frederick Animal Control and Adoption Center (FCAC) - https://frederickcountymd.gov/15/Animal-Control

Jake Windell is an LA county firefighter who has a therapy dog, named Echo, who he brought into his fire station to help make a difference in the ongoing mental health crisis of the fire world. Firefighters are often seen as a tough group, where it can be sometimes hard to break down emotional walls. They risk their lives daily to save others and 1-in-5 firefighters actually suffer from post-traumatic stress or cumulative stress injuries (and even that is underreported, as it’s still not common to report this type of injury). However, through the Peer Support Team that Jake is involved with, they are trying to make actionable changes to address mental health. One of the successful efforts so far has been with Echo, where having a dog around provides comfort to the firefighters and allows them to feel more comfortable to talk about how they may be handling emotional distress. (Lindsay Bird, one of our West Coast Correspondents from Deity Animal Rescue, takes on hosting duties for this conversation) - 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 - Echo The Fire Dog on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/echothefiredog - Patriotic Service Dog Foundation website - https://www.patrioticservicedogfoundation.org - Patriotic Service Dog Foundation on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/22tozerodogs - Patriotic Service Dog Foundation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/patrioticservicedogfoundation

Lizz Whitacre is the Founder and CEO of Pawlytics, a cloud-based software for animal shelters and rescues who want to save more dogs. Lizz has always been interested in animals and got her first dog at 13, the oldest and most unadoptable one she could find. And while she gave them another chance at life, that dog then inspired her within the short few years they were together. A fuel started within Lizz, then 15, for a mission to help dogs and animals everywhere. By her senior year of high school, she became the co-owner of a Minnesota rescue shelter that she had started volunteering at. After pursuing different self-started companies and endeavors over the years within the industry, she is today running Pawlytics (a culmination of all her experience) with the aim of implementing an innovative and modern software system for the animal welfare industry in order to help have the most efficient process in place everywhere to find homes for every dog that needs one. - 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 - Pawlytics website - https://pawlytics.com - Pawlytics on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pawlytics - Pawlytics on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pawlytics - Pawlytics on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pawlytics

Isabel Serna is the founder of Black Lamb Studio, a Miami-based design studio. She recently published a book, Dog Mom: A Love Story, that she wrote and illustrated. It was based on her experience with her dog, Charlie, a french bulldog who she got when she was 30 and who completely changed her perspective on being a nurturer and caregiver – even preparing her for eventually becoming a loving and caring Aunt to a recently born niece.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 - Black Lamb Studio, Isabel’s studio - http://www.blacklambstudio.com - Isabel Serna’s Dog Mom: A Love Story book on her website - https://www.blacklambshop.com/products/dog-mom-book - Shop for Black Lamb Studio, with other dog products from Isabel - https://www.blacklambshop.com - Special Offer: Use the code DOGSAVETHEPEOPLE for 15% off anything in the Black Lamb Studio shop - Black Lamb Studio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blacklambstudio - Black Lamb Studio on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blacklambstudio - Amazon page for Dog Mom: A Love Story book - https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Mom-Story-Isabel-Serna/dp/1523508108

Hope Dawson is a mother of two kids and a wonderful dog, Coco, who all come together to be a family. After going through a domestic violence situation, Hope was able to go to the People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program in New York City at the Urban Resource Institute (URI), where they were able to stay together. Coco helped Hope, and the kids, during this unsettling time and gave them much-needed support to get through it. - 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 - Urban Resource Institute (URI) website - https://www.urinyc.org - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uri_nyc - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/URINYC - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Twitter - https://twitter.com/URI_NYC - People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) - https://www.urinyc.org/uripals - Previous episode with URI CEO, Nathaniel Fields, and PALS Director, Danielle Emery - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/uri-pals-nathaniel-fields-danielle-emery

Dr. Chris Blazina is a licensed psychologist, retired professor, and award-winning author. He has been in practice for nearly 25 years, focusing in particular on men and their depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, relationship problems, and pet bereavement. In his work, Chris has found dogs to be an important companion and part of a male’s life that is not able to be found in the same way as with any human. - 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 - Dr. Chris Blazina’s website - http://www.chrisblazinaphd.com - Dr. Chris Blazina on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrChrisBlazina - Dr. Chris Blaizna’s book When Man Meets Dog: What a difference a dog makes! on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/When-Man-Meets-Chris-Blazina/dp/1845848799/ - Dr. Chris Blaizna’s book Men and Their Dogs: A New Understanding of Man's Best Friend on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Men-Their-Dogs-Understanding-Friend/dp/3319300954/ - Dr. Chris Blaizna’s book Clinician's Guide to Treating Companion Animal Issues: Addressing Human-Animal Interaction on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/012812962X - Dr. Chris Blaizna’s book The Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond: A Resource for Clinicians and Researchers on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/The-Psychology-Human-Animal-Bond-Researchers/dp/1461461960 - Dogs Deserve Better - https://dogsdeservebetter.org

Rabbi Gadi Capela leads the Congregation Tifereth in Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island. Throughout his life, he has had a strong connection to dogs – from always having them as a kid to having several since in his adult life. During his studies and life experience, he has learned about why dogs have such a strong connection to us as humans. - SOCIAL MEDIA - Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople - Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

This is a special episode of Dog Save The People with two guests from the same organization. First up is Nathaniel Fields, the CEO of the Urban Resource Institute (URI). It’s a nonprofit organization that has done crucial work in the New York City community for 40 years now – including the development in the past decade of People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program under URI. The creation of PALS in 2013 made it the first pet-friendly domestic violence shelter in NYC. Second up in the episode is Danielle Emery, the Director of PALS. Today, it serves as an important and safe place for dog-owners suffering from domestic violence to be able to escape to and stay together with their dogs, who play a crucial and important role as part of their family in the healing process. - 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 - Urban Resource Institute (URI) website - https://www.urinyc.org - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uri_nyc - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/URINYC - Urban Resource Institute (URI) on Twitter - https://twitter.com/URI_NYC - People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) - https://www.urinyc.org/uripals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSPeter Philipakos on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peter.philipakosDeity Animal Rescue website - https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/dogsDeity Animal Rescue on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescueDeity Animal Rescue on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deityanimalrescueDeity Animal Rescue on Twitter - https://twitter.com/deityanimalresqLindsay from Deity on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birdandthedogs

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSTiny Tim Rescue Fund - http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fundJohn Bartlett NY website - http://www.johnbartlettny.comJohn Bartlett NY on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnbartlettny/John Bartlett NY on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnBartlettNYJohn Bartlett NY on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnbartlettNYCesar Fernandez-Chavez episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/cesar-fernandez-chavezAnna Lai episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/anna-laiRebecca Ascher-Walsh episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/rebecca-ascher-walsh

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSAlan Cumming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alancummingsnapsAlan Cumming on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlancummingAlan Cumming website - http://www.alancumming.comBook of The Adventures of Honey and Leon on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Honey-Leon-Alan-Cumming/dp/0399557970Book of Honey and Leon Take The High Road on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Leon-Take-High-Road/dp/0399558004Grant Schaffer website - http://grantshaffer.comGrant Schaffer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/granteepantsGrant Schaffer on Twitter - https://twitter.com/granteepantsClub Cumming website - https://clubcummingnyc.comClub Cumming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/clubcummingClub Cumming on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ClubCummingClub Cumming on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clubcummingMark Welsh episode on Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/mark-welshBook 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/B00287KD0UGlobal Strays website - https://www.globalstrays.orgGlobal Strays on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/globalstrays

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSTiny Tim Rescue Fund - http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fundJohn Bartlett NY website - http://www.johnbartlettny.comJohn Bartlett NY on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnbartlettny/John Bartlett NY on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnBartlettNYJohn Bartlett NY on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnbartlettNY

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSThe Big World of Little Dude website - https://www.worldoflittledude.comThe Big World of Little Dude on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldoflittledudeThe Big World of Little Dude on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldoflittledudeWeekly Online Lesson Plans - https://www.worldoflittledude.com/product-category/lesson-plansThe Good Dog Foundation website - http://thegooddogfoundation.orgThe Good Dog Foundation on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gooddogtherapyThe Good Dog Foundation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegooddogfoundationThe Good Dog Foundation on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GoodDogTherapyCollaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) website - https://casel.org

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSYonkers Animal Shelter - https://www.facebook.com/YonkersShelter

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSDean’s new book DEVOTED on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Devoted-Dean-Koontz/dp/1542019508Dean Koontz website - https://www.deankoontz.comDean Koontz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deankoontzofficialDean Koontz on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deankoontzofficialDean Koontz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/deankoontzCanine Companions for Independence (CCI) website - https://www.cci.orgCanine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ccicanineCanine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/caninecompanionsCanine Companions for Independence (CCI) on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ccicanineA Big Little Life memoir on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Little-Life-Memoir-Joyful-ebook/dp/B004VNZHDCTrixie’s books - https://www.deankoontz.com/trixie-booklist/

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSCDC website for Pet Safety in Emergencies - https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/index.htmlCDC website for Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit - https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/emergencies/pet-disaster-prep-kit.htmlMore info and references included on our website post: https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/q-a-emergency-plan

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSThe Cut article by Lisa Miller, “Walking The Dog Is The Only Time I Feel Sane” - https://www.thecut.com/2020/03/walking-the-dog-is-the-only-time-i-feel-sane.htmlLisa Miller’s website - https://lisaxmiller.comLisa Miller on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lisaxmillerNew York Magazine’s website - https://nymag.comThe Cut’s website - https://www.thecut.com

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKS2015 Study via Science Magazine for Oxytocin-gaze Positive Loop And The Coevolution Of Human-dog Bonds https://science.sciencemag.org/content/348/6232/333.abstract• Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan• Department of Physiology, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan• University of Tokyo Health Sciences, Tama, Tokyo, Japan• Also discussed on Quartz: https://qz.com/386144/science-proved-you-and-your-dog-fall-in-love-when-you-look-in-each-others-eyes/

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSDrag: The Complete Story (A Look at the History and Culture of Drag) book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Drag-Simon-Doonan/dp/178627423XMaking It TV show on NBC - https://www.nbc.com/making-itSimon Doonan website - http://www.simondoonan.comSimon Doonan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simondoonanSimon Doonan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/simondoonanSimon Doonan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Simon-Doonan-289857374404381/

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSLove For Senior Paws website - https://loveforseniorpaws.orgLove for Senior Paws on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loveforseniorpawsLove For Senior Paws on Facebook - https://business.facebook.com/loveforseniorpaws

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSBentley the Dog on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bentleyythegoodboyyGrace French on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gfrench555The Army of Survivors website - https://www.thearmyofsurvivors.orgThe Army of Survivors on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thearmyofsurvivorsThe Army of Survivors on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thearmyofsurvivorsThe Army of Survivors on Twitter - https://twitter.com/survivorsarmyNew York Times article, A Guide Dog For Nightmares - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/well/mind/a-guide-dog-for-nightmares.html

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSMimi Swartz full article on her Dad and his dogs - https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/life-in-dog-yearsMimi Swartz all articles at Texas Monthly - https://www.texasmonthly.com/author/mimi-swartzMimi Swartz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mimiswartzMimi Swartz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mimiswartzMimi Swartz website - https://www.mimiswartz.comTexas Monthly website - https://www.texasmonthly.comTexas Monthly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/texasmonthlyTexas Monthly on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TexasMonthlyTexas Monthly on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/texas.monthly.magazine

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSA Fair Shake website - https://www.afairshakeforyouth.orgA Fair Shake on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fairshake4youthA Fair Shake on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AFairShakeforYouthA Fair Shake on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fairshake4youthPuppies Behind Bars website - https://www.puppiesbehindbars.comPuppies Behind Bars on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puppiesbehindbarsorganizationPuppies Behind Bars on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PuppiesBehindBarsOrganizationPuppies Behind Bars on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pbborganization

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSJesse Freidin website - https://www.jessefreidin.comJesse Freidin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessefreidinJesse Freidin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessefreidinJesse Freidin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessefreidinFinding Shelter book - https://www.findingshelterportraits.comWhen Dogs Heal project - http://www.wdhproject.orgThe Little Guild of St Francis Animal Shelter - https://www.littleguild.org

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSPonyboy and Ruchi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.prancing.ponyboyAnimal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) website - https://www.nycacc.orgAnimal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nycaccAnimal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYCACCAnimal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYCACCOregon Humane Society website - https://www.oregonhumane.orgOregon Humane Society on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oregonhumaneOregon Humane Society on Twitter - https://twitter.com/OregonHumaneOregon Humane Society on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OregonHumane

Mark Davis 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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSSave All The Pets website - https://www.saveallthepets.orgSave All The Pets on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saveallthepetsassnSave All The Pets on Twitter - https://twitter.com/saveallthepetsSave All The Pets on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/saveallthepetsassnDoggy Data Zone website - http://www.doggydatazone.comDoggy Data Zone on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doggydatazoneDoggy Data Zone on Twitter - https://twitter.com/doggydatazoneDoggy Data Zone on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doggydatazone

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSHumane Society of Imperial County on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HSOICHumane Society of Imperial County website - https://www.imperialcountyhumane.orgHumane Society of Imperial County on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/humanesocietyic

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 LINKSMaira Kalman website - https://www.mairakalman.comMaira Kalman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mairakalmanMaira Kalman on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Maira-Kalman-1602431913332189/Maira Kalman on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mairakalmanWhat Pete Ate: from A To Z book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/What-Pete-Ate-Maira-Kalman/dp/014250159XBeloved Dog book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Beloved-Dog-Maira-Kalman/dp/1594205949Françoise Mouly, Art Editor of The New Yorker - https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/francoise-moulyJulie Saul Projects - http://juliesaulprojects.comIsaac Mizrahi episode of Dog Save The People - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/isaac-mizrahiSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeopleFEATURED LINKSDeity Animal Rescue on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescueDeity Animal Rescue on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deityanimalrescueDeity website - https://www.deitydogsandgoods.comStore Address:Deity Dogs + Goods148 South Doheny DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90211Deity Animal Rescue on Twitter - https://twitter.com/deityanimalresqDeity Jewels on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deityjewelsLindsay Bird on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birdandthedogsWet Dog candle - https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/product-page/wet-dog-candlePuppy breath candle - https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/product-page/puppy-breath-candle

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 MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSTiny Tim Rescue Fund - http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fundJohn Bartlett NY website - http://www.johnbartlettny.comJohn Bartlett NY on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnbartlettny/John Bartlett NY on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnBartlettNYJohn Bartlett NY on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnbartlettNYNorth Shore Animal League website - https://www.animalleague.orgNorth Shore Animal League on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/animalleague/North Shore Animal League on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theanimalleagueNorth Shore Animal League on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnimalLeagueAnimal Care Centers of NYC (aka the ACC) website - https://www.nycacc.orgACC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nycacc/ACC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYCACCACC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYCACCSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSDoglando’s website - https://doglando.comDoglando on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doglandoDoglando on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/universityofdoglandoDoglando on Twitter - https://twitter.com/doglandoTeena Patel’s website - https://www.teenapatel.comSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSJulie Watson-Daly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jwdaly610/Julie Watson-Daly on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jdaly0805Julie Watson-Daly’s book “On Purpose” on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949351181One Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue website - http://oneloveanimalrescue.orgOne Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oneloveanimalrescuenj/One Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oneloveanimalrescueNJ/SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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• Pete’s book “Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well” - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599676/rescue-dogs-by-pete-paxton-with-gene-stone/• For reference, Pete does not have social media.• CAPS Investigation Journal into NYC - https://www.caps-web.org/caps-investigators-journal-the-truth-behind-new-york-pet-shops/• Dogs Deserve Better - https://dogsdeservebetter.org• HBO’s “Dealing Dogs” Documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775452/• Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons - https://arfhamptons.org• Animal Rescue League of Iowa - https://www.arl-iowa.org• Austin Pets Alive - https://www.austinpetsalive.orgSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSMarika Meeks’ book "Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family” on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Incredibull-Stella-Love-Rescued-Family/dp/0806539461Incredibull Stella website - https://www.incredibullstella.comIncredibull Stella on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/incredibullstellaIncredibull Stella on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IncrediBullStellaaIncredibull Stella on Twitter - https://twitter.com/IncrediBullStelThe Dog Moms of Scottsdale TV Show - https://www.incredibullstella.com/tv-show-the-dog-moms-of-scottsdale/SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSThe Dog Guy Foundation website - https://www.dogguyfoundation.comThe Dog Guy Foundation on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogguyfoundation/The Dog Guy Foundation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Dog-Guy-Foundation-359497351294041/The Dog Guy Foundation on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dogguyfoundationSusie’s Senior Dogs website - http://susiesseniordogs.comAnimal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC website - https://www.nycacc.orgNew Hope Program for ACC - https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hopeSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSKobi The Havenese on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kobi_the_havanese/Dogsized website - https://dogsized.comDogsized on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DogsizedDogsized on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsizedSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSTimothy Braun website - http://timothybraun.comTimothy Braun on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimothyBraun42Timothy Braun on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timothybraunTimothy Braun on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/timothy.braun.716Timothy Braun’s first Modern Love piece - https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/fashion/dog-anchors-man-facing-setbacks.htmlTimothy Braun’s second, recent Modern Love piece - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/16/style/modern-love-man-who-is-nice-to-animals.htmlDaniel Jones, Editor of Modern Love - https://twitter.com/danjonesnytAustin Animal Shelter - http://www.austintexas.gov/department/aacHomeslice Pizza in Austin - https://homeslicepizza.comSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

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 LINKSZoë, The 49ers Frenchie, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the49ersfrenchie/Austin Moss on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinmoss_2Austin Moss on Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinmoss_2San Francisco 49ers website - https://www.49ers.comSan Francisco 49ers on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/49ers/San Francisco 49ers on Twitter - https://twitter.com/49ersSan Francisco 49ers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SANFRANCISCO49ERS/Valley Humane Society on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyhumanesociety/Valley Humane Society on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyhumanesociety/SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople