Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy

Ep. 223 - Good Dogs, Bad Actors & Happy Endings

This week on Dear Dog, It's Us, Ali & Betsy, there's plenty of good news to celebrate, from Zoe's happy ending to a new ASPCA hospital helping pets and their people. But

Ep. 222 - Good Dogs, Bad Neighbors & Huck’s Midnight Rescue

This week on Dear Dog, It’s Us, Ali & Betsy, Huckleberry goes from suspected brain tumor patient (oh, Ali!) to lifesaver when he wakes Ali during a dangerous overnight bl

Ep. 221 - When Dogs Don’t Go According to Plan

What happens when your dog throws you a curveball? From Huckleberry’s heatwave meltdowns to Sally’s digestive disaster, Ali and Betsy tackle the unpredictable side of dog

Ep. 220 - Dogs in the Driver’s Seat

How much of your life—and your budget—revolves around your dog? Betsy’s latest rescue sparks a conversation about the cost of vet care and how it’s making adoption fees h

Ep. 219 - Four Dogs, One Skunk & the Question Every Pet Owner Should Answer

What do 16 foster puppies, four dogs, and one very persistent skunk have in common? Our friend Kelly Wagner Osborne has stories about all of them. She joins us to talk re

Ep. 218 - Good Days, Bad Days & the Hardest Goodbye

Betsy's Lab, Phoebe, takes a concerning turn, raising the question every dog owner dreads: how do you know when it's time to say goodbye? This week, we talk about good da

Ep. 217 - The Great Dog Food Debate

Raw, kibble, home-cooked, hydrolyzed — on this week's show, Ali and Betsy break down how to actually pick what to feed your dog, and what's worked (and hasn't) for their

Ep. 216 - Who Do You Trust With Your Dog?

On this week’s episode, Ali and Betsy unpack a horrifying board-and-train story—and why five-star reviews don’t always tell the truth. Plus, a preventable spay tragedy, s

Ep. 215 - Senior Dogs, Fountain Rats, and a Famous New Pig Mom

What do you do when your senior dog starts slowing down? Betsy shares what’s happening with Phoebe—and the complicated choices that come with caring for an aging dog. Th

Ep. 214 - The Kindest Goodbye & The Dumb Things We Did as Teens

Rehoming a dog is heartbreaking—but sometimes it's exactly what's best for the dog. Betsy shares Bruce the Yellow Lab's rehoming journey, we celebrate the ASPCA's newest

Ep. 213 - Trophy Dogs, Tesla Fails & a Triumphant Rescue Transport

A Tesla's pet mode traps a grandmother in the heat, two Tibetan Mastiffs escape life as a Saudi prince's disposable trophy pets, and four abandoned puppies make it throug

Ep. 212 - AirTags, Arkansas & a Very Weird Nose

An AirTag that won't move, three puppies rescued from an Arkansas storm, and a dog who can smell zoo camp on you — this week has it all. Betsy and Ali cover the overnight

Ep. 211 - The Hidden Costs of Loving a Dog

Why is caring for our pets becoming so expensive? Betsy and Ali unpack the rising cost of veterinary care, follow the rescue of an abandoned young Malinois on her journey

Ep. 210 - Purpose, Passion & Pups

Can businesses help change the future of animal rescue? Betsy and Ali sit down with Phil Covitz of And Sons Chocolate and Nola Singer, founder of Rescue Rosé, for a littl

Ep. 209 - Hope, Hype & Heartbreak

Could the next breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes be closer than we think? Betsy and Ali dive into the buzz around peptide and ketamine therapies, separate promise from hype

Ep. 208 - When Good Dogs Go Wild

One innocent run-in with a dog in heat turns Huck’s zen on its head, sparking a PSA every dog owner needs to hear. Plus, Betsy celebrates the second anniversary of The SP

Ep. 207 - Dear Dog

On this week's Dear Dog, we celebrate a pittie's long-awaited happy ending, spotlight the creative strategies helping overlooked shelter dogs get adopted, and brace ourse

Ep. 206 - Sedated, Vaccinated & Slightly Unhinged

Are your dogs up to date on vaccines? On this week’s episode, we talk dosing your dog for vet appointments, because a high dog might just be a happy dog, Ali’s latest hea

Ep. 205 - Huck, Hotels & The End of An Era

Should numerology decide your hotel room? Betsy and Ali dive into a chaotic Lima recap, Huck’s latest pond adventure, nostalgia for Coachella of years past, LA’s surprisi

Ep. 204 - Peru, Puppies & Sea Lions

Betsy and Ali recap their unforgettable Peru girls’ trip — from sea lion swims and cliffside yoga to amazing coffee, ancient ruins, and, as every great adventure eventual