Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy

On this week’s Dear Dog, Betsy and Ali navigate the maze of pet insurance choices, decode quirky dog behaviors, recount a mystical deer encounter, discuss snake safety in LA canyons, and unpack the rising controversy around wolf-dog hybrids. Tune in for all this—and so much more!

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When Ali returns from Camp Harmony sneezing and sniffling, Betsy’s got news: her parents adopted a dog named Sally. From solving patio potty problems to vet visits and magnet harnesses, plus a debate on whether college kids still need an in person send-off—this episode has heart, humor, and hacks for hot days for dogs.

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Betsy’s back from Peru with tales of community dogs, unexpected schnauzer sightings, and the challenge of coming home to a dog-free house while her pups are still on vacation. Meanwhile, Ali opens up about the seriousness of living gluten-free—and we wrap things up with well-deserved praise for our favorite good boy, Huck.

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What do a power outage, a sweet potato-loving pup, and microneedling have in common? This week on Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy dive into pet eye scares (real and imagined), tricky dog adoptions, and the heartfelt mission behind Camp Harmony 2025—all with warmth, wit, and ofc canine chaos.

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Picky pups, allergy breakthroughs (for both kids and canines!), and cake-flinging family mischief—Ali and Betsy cover it all. From Stanley’s grazing habits and Huck’s husky-style hunger strike to Phoebe’s Labrador-level food obsession—plus the surprising genetic reason Labs tend to pack on pounds. They also celebrate Patito’s big day and ask: are you mentally ill if you rewatch the same movie over and over? Find out on Dear Dog.

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This week on Dear Dog, we’re diving into the messy, magical world of pet love, loss, and healing. From cone hacks to surprise infections, adoption wins to farewell heartbreaks, Betsy and Ali share what it really means to show up for our pets—especially when they need us most.

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Bee-chomping hikes, poop-eating pups, and the beautiful—but sometimes burnout-inducing—chaos of animal rescue. This episode is a reminder that caring for animals means caring for ourselves too, with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of love.

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What do two sodas a day, almond milk coffee, and five Old English sheepdog puppies have in common? Betsy and Ali, of course. This week, they dish on dog drama and delight—from a one-eyed chug named Mr. Peanut (who needs a home!) to Huck’s showdown with a garden mouse Houdini. Plus, a reminder that love (and a little training) really can save the day. Grab your drink of choice and settle in—this episode is pure pet-powered joy.

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After Ali’s morning walk with Elphie the foster husky (yes, she’s as cute as she sounds), we dive into a real-talk heart-to-heart about the rollercoaster of rescue work—the wins, the heartbreaks, and all the chaos in between. We also chat about Huck’s latest tummy drama and Ali’s extremely measured reaction to it (spoiler: not so measured). Then we get into some big feelings around immigration, protests, and how to stay grounded when the world feels totally upside-down. It’s fluff, feels, and fire—just how we like it.

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Ali and I chat with Mandi, the incredible artist behind Grey Boy Pet Prints, who transforms pet grief into lasting keepsakes using paw prints, ashes, and a pure heart.

We also share the story of Baby, a sweet rescued chocolate lab I placed with Mandi—whose legacy now lives on through her beautiful art. 🐾💛

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