Dogs Episodes

Unleashing Pet Stories: How Unique Dogs Inspired Children's Books with Leia Barrett. Host Julie Marty Pearson welcomes children’s author and rescue advocate Leah, who shares growing up with dogs and later adopting her own unicorn rescue, Layla. They discuss common challenges in rescue adoptions, why quick returns can traumatize animals, and the widely used “3-3-3 rule” describing dogs’ adjustment over time.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a difference in your community? In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Brunson from Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue for an enlightening update on the state of animal rescue in Kern County, California. Our conversation quickly reveals both hope and heartbreak in today's animal welfare landscape. Southern California shelters remain in crisis – Kern County still faces a staggering 40% euthanasia rate, with happy, healthy dogs dying simply because space runs out. Yet amid these sobering realities, innovative solutions are emerging. The groundbreaking Kern Safe coalition has united former competitors to tackle overpopulation collectively. If you want to help animal rescue, consider donating, even $5 monthly makes a difference. Every action matters in this fight to save lives.