The World's Cutest Dogs

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 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/

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 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/