In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh welcome back Sara Mustelin, director of Taillights Rescue Project, to talk about the 14th dog transport from Shreveport to Seattle. Sara spills the tea on her dog evaluation process and recounts the trauma of visiting a hoarding house of horrors where over 100 dogs were confiscated. Hear all the juicy details of the transport from Hell when the van breaks down in Texas -- multiple times -- with sixteen dogs on board, including one very pregnant momma-to-be. The rescue community rallies in support and the TLRP team showcases sheer grit. This episode delves into the human emotional toll of the dog overpopulation crisis and emphasizes the importance of responsible puppy purchasing. Plus, enjoy the usual foibles, including a Maui dog stranded in Seattle, and a fun chat on games to play with your dogs.

POD MENTIONS:

Lost Dogs of King County - Ludo's doppelgänger in Des Moines
Agave Dogs Rescue - Beavercreek, OR
Gracie's Project - Amarillo, TX
LaMa Animal Rescue​ - Northwest Louisiana
Kimberly Crowley of Doyline has been charged with 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty - Webster Parish Sheriff's Office's post
Condemnation order on Crowley property - Webster Parish Sheriff's Office's post
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Issaquah Chihuahua Breeder - Sammamish-Issaquah Patch
Adopt or shop responsibly - Valor K9 Academy's postThe Dog Merchants: Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores, and Rescuers - Kim Kavin

DGS Partner Mentions
Crossroads Vet - Bellevue, WA
Tail Lights Rescue Project - Sara Mustelin
Maui Humane Society - Hawaii
K9 Kennel Boss - High security dog crates
Caddo Parish Animal Services & Mosquito Control - Shreveport, LA
Paws Up Rescue Transport - Lenny and Karen

DGS Adoptable Dogs
Ziggy
Penny
Faye
Callie
Scarlet
Lenny

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Chapters

00:00 2.12: Tail Lights 2.0 with Sara Mustelin - Transport Troubles and Trauma

01:04 2.11 recap

07:01 Doberman momma Faye

08:42 Adoption updates

13:05 Solo parenting fun

15:58 Quick and crazy folder

19:52 Welcome Sara from Tail Lights Rescue Project

23:50 Evaluation process at Caddo Parish

33:55 A couple we didn't take

38:33 Emotional toll of the ones we can't help

40:59 Importance of social media

41:33 Onboarding new fosters for Taillights

45:36 Trouble in Texas with the van

55:28 SOS call goes out, village rallies

57:38 What the mechanical problem was

59:16 Back on the road

01:00:07 Finally they arrive in WA

01:03:18 Callie the Aussie (and where she came from)

01:06:46 House of horrors 100+ animals confiscated

01:14:24 People buying puppies need to know

01:17:37 The emotional toll

01:24:21 Puppy mills selling in WA rehoming groups

01:29:45 Q.1 How do I know if my dog should participate in barn hunt?

01:32:08 Q.2 Favorite games to play with your dog?

01:39:10 Behind the scenes