Dog Save The People

For our last post of the year, we wanted to look back at all the guests we’ve had throughout 2019 and some of the moments they’ve shared on the show. This episode features a selection of moments from a variety of guests that were interviewed on our show this year.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL / FREEDOM RIDER - John Bartlett came to prominence when he started his own self-titled Men’s Fashion collection in 1991, becoming a fixture for years in the fashion industry. He has been featured on platforms such as The New York Times, Washington Post, GQ, Charlie Rose, and more. Later, John created a specialty line of dog-themed apparel and accessories with all profits supporting his “Tiny Tim Rescue Fund” (named after his three-legged rescue dog of the same name). Bartlett has long championed the issues of animal rights and welfare. He has worked alongside the Humane Society of the United States, the North Shore Animal League, and other animal rights organizations helping to raise awareness and spread the message of compassion. At the start of 2019, the Dog Save The People podcast launched with John as the host. To date, he has spoken with around 50 guests about their stories with their dogs, looking at the positive ways they impact humans. Currently, John resides in New York City and is the proud owner of two rescues and a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. 

FEATURED LINKS
Tiny Tim Rescue Fund - http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fund
John Bartlett NY website - http://www.johnbartlettny.com
John Bartlett NY on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnbartlettny/
John Bartlett NY on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JohnBartlettNY
John Bartlett NY on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnbartlettNY
North Shore Animal League website - https://www.animalleague.org
North Shore Animal League on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/animalleague/
North Shore Animal League on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theanimalleague
North Shore Animal League on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnimalLeague
Animal Care Centers of NYC (aka the ACC) website - https://www.nycacc.org
ACC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nycacc/
ACC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC
ACC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYCACC

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
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Teena Patel is the Founder and CEO of the University of Doglando, a dog training and behavior company based in Orlando, Florida. After originally being raised in Kenya, Teena came to the United States in her teenage life. While she was interested in working with animals from a young age, she discovered the idea of dog training and found her passion in that field. Incorporating her experiences from Kenya into her practice, Teena has aimed for Doglando to be a place where dogs can be in an open environment and to have them live in the most natural and enriching way possible.

FEATURED LINKS
Doglando’s website - https://doglando.com
Doglando on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doglando
Doglando on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/universityofdoglando
Doglando on Twitter - https://twitter.com/doglando
Teena Patel’s website - https://www.teenapatel.com

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

Julie Watson-Daly was going through a tough divorce and was figuring out her next steps. But with the help of different rescue dogs coming into her life, she's been able to keep making her way through this new stage of her life and finding happiness again. Additionally, she's gotten involved with the One Love Animal Rescue organization in New Jersey as a result, where she's found fulfillment and a purpose from as well.

FEATURED LINKS
Julie Watson-Daly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jwdaly610/
Julie Watson-Daly on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jdaly0805
Julie Watson-Daly’s book “On Purpose” on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949351181
One Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue website - http://oneloveanimalrescue.org
One Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oneloveanimalrescuenj/
One Love (New Jersey) Animal Rescue on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oneloveanimalrescueNJ/

SOCIAL MEDIA
Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

Pete Paxton is an undercover investigator who has infiltrated over 700 puppy mills and rescued many dogs as a result. While dogs and other animals can’t always speak up for themselves, Pete tries to help them out and make sure they’re treated right. In his new book – Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well – he talks about the different terrific dogs he’s rescued and gives advice for anyone adopting or living with rescues.

FEATURED LINKS
• Pete’s book “Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well” - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599676/rescue-dogs-by-pete-paxton-with-gene-stone/
• For reference, Pete does not have social media.
• CAPS Investigation Journal into NYC - https://www.caps-web.org/caps-investigators-journal-the-truth-behind-new-york-pet-shops/
• Dogs Deserve Better - https://dogsdeservebetter.org
• HBO’s “Dealing Dogs” Documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0775452/
• Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons - https://arfhamptons.org
• Animal Rescue League of Iowa - https://www.arl-iowa.org
• Austin Pets Alive - https://www.austinpetsalive.org

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

Marika Meeks is an entrepreneur, wife, and mom who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 41. Unsure of survival, she made it through and found her joy and purpose again after her dog Stella came into her life. Now, she’s made it her mission to give a second chance to other dogs, just like she was blessed with. Marika is doing this through her own non-profit, named Incredibull Stella. The organization spreads pit bull breed awareness, teaches the benefits of pet ownership, and supports shelters that save dog lives. Recently, she also wrote a book “Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family” about her journey.

FEATURED LINKS
Marika Meeks’ book "Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family” on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Incredibull-Stella-Love-Rescued-Family/dp/0806539461
Incredibull Stella website - https://www.incredibullstella.com
Incredibull Stella on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/incredibullstella
Incredibull Stella on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IncrediBullStellaa
Incredibull Stella on Twitter - https://twitter.com/IncrediBullStel
The Dog Moms of Scottsdale TV Show - https://www.incredibullstella.com/tv-show-the-dog-moms-of-scottsdale/

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

At a time of professional crossroads, Mark Imhof decided to go to grooming school after realizing with his own rescue dog how much difference a cleaning had made. He started volunteering at shelters around New York City, grooming hundreds of dogs over time. Not only did it make a big difference on the dogs being rescued (those groomed would often instantly get adopted), but it also lifted the dogs spirits themselves and gave them confidence. After becoming known as “The Dog Guy” around the city, he ended up starting The Dog Guy Foundation, a non-profit organization where he now has a team of people where they all go do groomings at different places in New York City and help dogs get a fresh start.

FEATURED LINKS
The Dog Guy Foundation website - https://www.dogguyfoundation.com
The Dog Guy Foundation on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogguyfoundation/
The Dog Guy Foundation on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Dog-Guy-Foundation-359497351294041/
The Dog Guy Foundation on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dogguyfoundation
Susie’s Senior Dogs website - http://susiesseniordogs.com
Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC website - https://www.nycacc.org
New Hope Program for ACC - https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hope

SOCIAL MEDIA
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
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Lynn Heatherton is the creator of a website called Dogsized and the owner of a Havanese named Kobi. She started Dogsized in 2007 as a way to share what she was learning as a new dog owner, and to have it serve as a resource for others in the same boat. And while Lynn has learned a lot about being a dog owner, what she’s learned most from her dog is to make sure you live in the moment since it can be so hard to forget sometimes but dogs always are able to do so.

FEATURED LINKS
Kobi The Havenese on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kobi_the_havanese/
Dogsized website - https://dogsized.com
Dogsized on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dogsized
Dogsized on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsized

SOCIAL MEDIA
Website - https://www.dogsavethepeople.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

Timothy Braun is a Professor at St. Edwards University, where he primarily focuses on teaching playwriting and screenwriting. While he used to travel around the country as a playwright, getting his dog Dusty led him to becoming more grounded as a person and eventually staying in one place (Austin, Texas). With his furry sidekick, he learned the power of growing more stable in his routine. They even did so much nonprofit work for the local community that the Mayor of Austin named a day of the year after Dusty after he recently passed away. Dusty instilled a permanent shift in Tim’s actions and outlook, taming him in the best way possible and preparing him for the next chapter of his life, a marriage, that ended up happening right after Dusty left – but was a symbol and reminder for passing the torch to Tim’s new wife, and that his spirit will live on.

FEATURED LINKS
Timothy Braun website - http://timothybraun.com
Timothy Braun on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TimothyBraun42
Timothy Braun on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timothybraun
Timothy Braun on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/timothy.braun.716
Timothy Braun’s first Modern Love piece - https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/fashion/dog-anchors-man-facing-setbacks.html
Timothy Braun’s second, recent Modern Love piece - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/16/style/modern-love-man-who-is-nice-to-animals.html
Daniel Jones, Editor of Modern Love - https://twitter.com/danjonesnyt
Austin Animal Shelter - http://www.austintexas.gov/department/aac
Homeslice Pizza in Austin - https://homeslicepizza.com

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Austin Moss is the owner of Zoë, the first emotional support dog on an NFL team. Working for the San Francisco 49ers as their Director of Player Engagement, Austin’s job is to help the team’s players across the board. Zoë is a French bulldog who has become the team’s official emotional support dog, and has helped Austin in his role. Players spends time with Zoë before and after games, between practices, and any windows of time they may have. She provides a valuable escape from the rough trials and tribulations of the football field, and has allowed the players to not only feel joy from hanging out with her, but also be more vulnerable and open about what they may be going through. Whether consciously or subconsciously, stopping by Austin’s office to see Zoë gives players a reason to come by more often and catch up about what’s on their mind. The team is having a great season thus far, and it’s undeniable that Zoë has at least a paw in those results.

FEATURED LINKS
Zoë, The 49ers Frenchie, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the49ersfrenchie/
Austin Moss on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinmoss_2
Austin Moss on Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinmoss_2
San Francisco 49ers website - https://www.49ers.com
San Francisco 49ers on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/49ers/
San Francisco 49ers on Twitter - https://twitter.com/49ers
San Francisco 49ers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SANFRANCISCO49ERS/
Valley Humane Society on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyhumanesociety/
Valley Humane Society on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyhumanesociety/

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