The Dogs Were Good (again)

This week, Matt is joined by Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, to discuss what no-kill really means, the difficult realities facing animal shelters, and what it will take to save more lives. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Lucky!

More Best Friends Animal Society

https://bestfriends.org/

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00:00 | Welcome Julie Castle and Lucky!

00:04:57 | How Julie Got Started at Best Friends

00:13:43 | No Kill Movement

00:18:48 | Best Friends Becoming a Motivation to Others

00:21:14 | Calculating Save Rate

00:25:45 | How a Kill Shelter Looks

00:28:47 | What is Driving Progress at a Shelter

00:32:08 | Understanding a Shelter’s Save Rate

00:35:35 | Stigma Around Open Admission Shelters

00:43:49 | Rich Avanzino and the No Kill Movement

00:46:21 | Realities of Working with Animals

00:50:02 | Decisions on Euthanizing, Advertising Good Dogs

00:58:03 | Struggles with the Country Being No Kill

01:01:39 | Human and Amimal Welfare

01:05:53 | What Gives You Hope

01:07:35 | Why Do We Love Dogs?

Adopt Lucky From Episode 86:

https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles/adopt/213860262/lucky

Adopt Grayson From Episode 84:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/grayson

Adopt Marla From Episode 83:

https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f

Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle

Adopt Odette From Episode 81:

https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/

Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester

Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2

Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ

Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb

Salt: Adopted!

Adopt Nino From Episode 79

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135

Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77

http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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This week, Matt is joined by his fiancée, therapist Taylor, to explore how dogs impact our relationships, mental health and everyday lives. Plus, they put their dog parenting skills to the test with some hilarious games and welcome the CEO of WeRateDogs, Javier!

Link to Javi's leash: https://bit.ly/4z5r6td

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Welcome Taylor and Javi

04:59 | Javi’s Nicknames

07:22 | If dogs can improve your relationships?

09:41 | Can raising a dog together make two people closer?

12:59 | Can caring for a dog show how a person approaches relationships?

13:42 | Can small issues about pets become a bigger issues?

14:44 | What is a healthy way for couples to divide responsibilities?

17:17 | Javi’s obsession

20:16 | Build your perfect dog (game)

41:22 | Finding your belonging

44:40 | Dog parent confessions

49:59 | Javi’s annual review from WeRateDogs

54:45 | Gators

Adopt Grayson From Episode 84:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/grayson

Adopt Marla From Episode 83:

https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f

Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle

Adopt Odette From Episode 81:

https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/

Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester

Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2

Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ

Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb

Salt: Adopted!

Adopt Nino From Episode 79

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135

Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77

http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

More from @weratedogs :

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs

Website - https://weratedogs.com
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It’s a Halloween special! 🎃 Matt and Jess are back together to explore haunted dog stories, spooky videos and whether dogs can really sense the supernatural. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Grayson!

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00:00 | Welcoming Grayson!

00:05:39 | Ghost Dogs

00:09:35 | Haunted Ghost Dog Stories

00:17:40 | Paranormal Dog Videos

00:25:16 | Can Dogs Sense Paranormal?

00:28:34 | Haunted House Dog Draft

00:37:14 | Donut Eating Contest

Adopt Grayson From Episode 84:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/grayson

Adopt Marla From Episode 83:

https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f

Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle

Adopt Odette From Episode 81:

https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/

Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester

Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2

Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ

Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb

Salt: Adopted!

Adopt Nino From Episode 79

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135

Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77

http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

More from @weratedogs :

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs

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This week, Matt is joined by photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand to talk about her work challenging stereotypes around shelter dogs and using art to help misunderstood pups find homes. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Marla!

More Sophie Gamand:

https://www.sophiegamand.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sophiegamand/?hl=en

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00:00 | Welcome Sophie Gamand

00:00:51 | Adoptable Special Guest Marla

00:03:53 | How Did Dogs Become Such a Big Part of Sophie’s Work?

00:07:35 | Mixed Messaging Around Pitbulls

00:10:25 | Pitbull Flower Power

00:23:12 | Top 10 Pitbulls

00:32:48 | How Much Does Being Labeled a Pitbull Impact the Chances of Being Adopted?

00:33:44 | What the Average Person Doesn’t Understand About the Shelter Environment

00:45:53 | How Big of a Difference Can a Good Adoption Photo Make?

00:49:06 | Marla’s Costume Change

00:49:50 | Being an Animal Chaplain

00:53:18 | What Do People Underestimate About the Emotional Side of Working with Animals?

01:03:06 | Sophie’s Recent Substack Article

01:05:37 | Pulling Marla’s Cards from Sophie’s Oracle Deck

01:10:08 | Where to Find Sophie Gamand and Last Looks with Marla

Adopt Marla From Episode 83:

https://bit.ly/4i7sq8f

Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle

Adopt Odette From Episode 81:

https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/

Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester

Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2

Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ

Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb

Salt: Adopted!

Adopt Nino From Episode 79

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135

Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77

http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

More from @weratedogs :

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs

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This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Jen Golbeck, professor, author and longtime rescuer of senior and special needs Golden Retrievers, to talk about her incredible rescue work and life with Goldens. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guests, Miracle and Cosmo!

More Jen Golbeck

https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenratio4

https://linktr.ee/thegoldenratio4?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3355086a-550a-487e-a8d9-3375b6a5056a

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00:00 | We Rate Dogs 1 Million Subscribers Plaque

00:01:05 | Welcome Dr. Jen Golbeck

00:02:13 | Adoptable Special Guests Cosmo and Miracle

00:05:52 | How Jen Started Fostering and The Golden Ratio

00:18:23 | Sizzle

00:21:40 | Saying Goodbye

00:26:31 | Jen’s Study on Grief and the Internet

00:35:39 | What Does it Mean to Think Like a Dog?

00:43:58 | Giving Your Dog Agency

00:45:14 | Did Jen Expect the Internet to Connect with The Golden Ratio?

00:52:59 | Where Do Jen’s Public and Personal Lives Overlap?

01:01:45 | How Good is Jen at Spotting AI?

01:05:58 | Ways AI and New Tech Intertwine with the Dog World

01:14:28 | Why Do We Love Dogs?

01:15:43 | Last Looks with Cosmo and Miracle

Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle

Adopt Odette From Episode 81:

https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/

Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester

Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2

Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ

Amy: https://bit.ly/47sbMvb

Salt: Adopted!

Adopt Nino From Episode 79

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-118135

Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77

http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

More from @weratedogs :

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weratedogs

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weratedogs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dog_rates

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeRateDogs

Website - https://weratedogs.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices