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!**