Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy

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 little kiki to explore the power of giving back, the importance of adoption and spay/neuter advocacy, and a new collab that will making every purchase count for dogs in need.

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, and discuss the heartbreaking LAPD shooting of a family dog—plus essential Fourth of July safety tips every pet owner should hear.

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 SPAYCE Project and its lifesaving spay/neuter work, bringing critical animal care to some of California’s most vulnerable communities. The moral of the story? Spay and neuter—it saves lives, and your sanity.

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 ourselves for the return of Ali's tiny nemesis: the backyard mouse that's sending Huckleberry into full hunting mode and Ali to the brink. Tune in for rescue wins, dog-parent adventures, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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 health scare—with a happy ending—a kerfuffle in the Beachwood Canyon dog-osphere, and the story of one very lucky and deeply loved Doberman. Tune in for all that and more on this week’s Dear Dog.

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 surprising mayoral race, beloved pets, and the end of an era with the closing of LA’s iconic Hotel Cafe.

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 eventually circles back to dogs, Ali’s new Peruvian puppy love: Sheriff. Tune in for all that and more.

Did you know an Artemis astronaut named a moon crater after his late wife? On this week’s Dear Dog , Ali and Betsy dive into Coachella prep chaos, Peru plans, rescue dog victories, pet health scares, and the emotional story behind one unforgettable space mission. Join us!

This week on Dear Dog , we’re getting ready for our upcoming girls’ Peru trip, breaking down Huckleberry’s inexplicable model poses, why your dog should absolutely not drink standing water, and the eternal truth that no matter how much Phoebe and Stanley may love the rest of the family, Betsy is still their ride-or-die. Come for the chaos, stay for the loyalty.

How many vet techs does it take to get a urine sample from a stubborn Husky? (Answer: three, a restraint contraption, and an Indigo Girls serenade.) Ali and Betsy get into chaotic vet visits, Bill Maher’s relentless belt-buckle fidgeting, and the fallout from 700 dogs and cats rescued from the worst hoarding situation in U.S. history—and what you can do to help right now.

This week: a spirited debate about puppy yoga and breeders, how dogs make you healthier, Sally’s mysterious itch attack, and can Harry Styles be my dog boyfriend? Plus: Huck is once again spreading husky love all over the neighborhood. 🐾

Dogs at crowded events, donkey sanctuary dreams, and how Angel City Pits does rescue right. Plus, Justice for Cricket!!

This week Ali and Betsy dive into tales of Huckleberry’s vet-exam room snack heist, an Olympics party-crashing wolf dog, and a serious Tyra Banks villain debate — plus dog chaos, pop-culture hot takes, and a few stories you won’t believe actually happened. Tune in!

Huck’s allergy flare-ups, Phoebe and Stanley’s strict no-peeing-alone policy, and a full-blown Nextdoor rescue pile-on — the messy, hilarious reality of Dear Dog , with a sweet bright spot from Aloka, the peace walk’s official pup.

On this week’s Dear Dog , Phoebe has a “spaghetti” situation and Huck hands over a cockroach— directly . Ali and Betsy process the trauma, swap allergy intel, and prove that comedy really is the best disinfectant.

A runaway terrier, a surprise dog return five years later, and Ali & Betsy’s collective rage over extenda-leashes fuel this episode’s urgent demand: tag your dog at all times. Plus, an update on Ali’s home reno, Huck’s allergies, and Betsy gets her groove back in a cardio-dance class. Tune in!

From food sensitivities and vet stand-offs to a possible scammer targeting the lab rescue, life’s keeping Ali and Betsy on their toes. Add in a floor reno that’s got Ali crashing at her parents’ place, plus the super un-fun adulting milestone of Betsy’s shingles vaccine, and it’s a full week of canine chaos and human hustle.

Ali and Betsy are back from break and diving wet nose-first into all things canine, cozy, and chaotic—from Stanley’s rain-induced rage peeing to the joys of fox-spotting in Peru. Plus, Ali shares the magic of her close-knit dog-loving neighborhood (spoiler: new pups have entered the chat!). Add in a splash of home reno, a coyote season PSA, and Dear Dog is officially back in business.

Ali and Betsy swap tales of midnight dog poop emergencies, a backyard bobcat face-off, and the dangers of befriending wild animals. Plus, why Disco is the perfect name for Ali’s next pet—possibly a donkey.

It starts with a Diet Coke run and ends with Ali & Betsy sprinting into rescue mode like it’s their part-time job… because it kind of is. This episode serves up lost-dog drama, puppy transports, nostalgic treasures pulled from an old chest of drawers, explosive-diarrhea puppy parenting, and one very important question: Is Ali actually a robot? Tune in to find out.

SoCal’s soaked, and Ali and Betsy are braving the rain with soggy pups, puppy transports, and a new dating app for dog lovers. From Huck’s wet paw drama to raincoat hand-me-downs and voice-to-text fails, it’s a cozy, chaotic look at rescue life, dog devotion, and why mom is always the favorite.

Betsy’s back from Tahiti and hits the ground sneezing—literally. She and Ali dive into post-trip chaos: nasal rinses, sea-sickness, the emotional weight of aging dogs, and whether fur baby culture is helping or hurting. They spiral (hilariously) into LA’s Franken-squirrel invasion before digging into the ethics of keeping pets—and people—alive too long. Plus: a husky in need of a home, cottage che...

Ali and Betsy catch up before Betsy jets off to Tahiti, unpacking everything from prescription snorkel masks to firm puppy poop and the mysterious majesty of the Corgski (yes, a Corgi-Husky mix). Ali shares tales of Huckleberry’s daycare dominance and doctor’s office antics, while they both spiral into a debate over what makes the “right” dog. Add in exotic animal rescues, parenting hacks, and a c...

Ali and Betsy are back with another round of dog tales and real-life chaos. From Chili the once-fearful pup now greeting the neighborhood belly-up, to Huckleberry’s elite chew toy preferences, it’s a furry feel-good fest. But it’s not all cuddles—there’s Verizon fraud, shady billing, off-leash dog drama, and yes… a fart app that completely derails the show. Plus, a chicken nugget–loving stray beco...

Ali and Betsy dive into hot leash debates—off-leash faux pas, flexi-leash fury, and why it all matters. Plus, heartwarming rescue stories, a heroic stray-turned-K9, phone fraud mayhem, and yes, as always, some doggy poop talk. A joy-packed, occasionally fart-fueled episode for dog lovers everywhere.