Rescued by a Dog

When Angela's family home catches fire with nine children asleep inside, rescue pup Capone knows what to do to make sure everyone gets out alive.  Operation Good Boy Better-than-military-grade gear, treats, and tons of experiences to share with your pack mate. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Soon after the birth of their baby, actress Jessica St. Clair and her playwright husband Dan O'Brien developed cancers simultaneously.  Their beloved rescue schnauzer Emma seemed to understand that her love could carry them through.  Big Barker Orthopedic Beds uniquely engineered to keep dogs youthful for longer. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may re...

When Michael's car crashes 50 feet into a ravine, his legs are pinned and he can't move. The only has for survival is his six-month-old puppy Honey.  Today’s episode is sponsored by the high-quality dog gear company Operation Good Boy. For 10% off your first purchase, use code RESCUEDBYADOG10 at operationgoodboy.com. Operation Good Boy Better-than-military-grade gear, treats, and tons of...

First: When Maddie suffers a string of devastating losses in her early 20s, depression and grief consume her. But her pup Pita is determined to lift her out of the depths.  Then: after losing  her husband, brother and father, Anneth loses herself in grief. Until she meets a rescue pup named Lily.

When Janet's house goes up in flames, the babysitter gets one child to safety, while the family's pitbull Blue stays behind in the collapsing, smoke-filled house with the youngest daughter. Can Blue save the child's life? 

Before Zach Skow devoted himself to his rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marley refused to accept this diagnosis. 

When a series of tragedies leaves Jonathan homeless, he and his beloved pup Evelyn spend three winter months sleeping in his tiny car, using the engine to keep themselves warm. One particularly cold night, the engine breaks down, leaving them without heat, and Jonathan decides his life is over and passes out from the cold. But Evelyn refuses to let Jonathan go.

When Emily's wedding is canceled on her wedding day, she suddenly finds herself without a home, without belongings, without anything except her beloved rescue pup Kaya. Kaya teaches Emily that their love is all that they need. 

In this lighthearted episode, we'll learn about two golden retriever heroes. Six-month-old Todd stepped between his owner and a rattlesnake, saving her life. Then: Young Austin was house-bound due to severe and mysterious medical challenges, until his new service dog Paris opened up his world, and helped his doctors hone in on a proper diagnosis.  NatureFilm A premium production studio inspir...

When a pug arrived at a Laredo animal shelter with a broken pelvis, heartworms, and multiple tick-borne diseases, Jacqueline knew she needed to save him, despite having only $20 in her bank account. She worked two jobs to pay for Puglas's medical care, and at the same time, her own health issues were spiraling and she found herself in need of a service dog. As soon as she started auditioning...

Danelle, a professional endurance athlete, was out for a run when she fell off a cliff, plummeting 60 feet to the ground and shattering her pelvis. Unable to drag herself out of the canyon, her pup Taz refused to leave her side. Until she told him to. [The first five people to respond to the DM prompt in the podcast intro will receive a giveaway prize related to the episode!]

When military working dog Layka loses a leg while saving the life of her handler, Army Ranger Trent McDonald, he vows to give her all the love that she deserves in retirement.  IzzyStays A hotel-booking website that gives the sales commission to animal rescues! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

After a year of unbearable hardships, Sean and his wife Jamie meet a blind, abused dog named Marigold with nowhere to go. They instantly know that Marigold is supposed to be theirs. What they don't know is that Marigold will teach them that life should never be defined by past hardships; especially when the present is so filled with love.  Major Darling Ethically made gear and accessories for...

This episode brings us two heartwarming stories. First: When Wendell suddenly finds him unhoused and living in his van, his pup Sadie attracts blessing after blessing. Then: After a series of devastating losses, Marlene had lost control of her life and fallen into dangerous patterns of addiction and self-loathing. But with patience and dedication, her rescue pups Trixie and Homer--both of whom she...

In his twenties, before he became a nationally-renowned dog trainer, Matt Beisner was a jobless, self-loathing alcoholic with a rap sheet. And he was scared of dogs. When he went to the shelter one day and unexpectedly adopted a Jindo pup with a rap sheet of his own, Matt's life began to change. As Matt got clean and sober, he and Renge rode out some heartbreaking lows and euphoric highs, and...

PART TWO of this powerful episode:  After a near-death experience, Matt Beisner's pup Renge helped him built a new life as Matt learned--in a very public way--what it means to make mistakes and take responsibility for their consequences. Even as the world tried to pull Matt back down into a dark place, Renge continued to give Matt boundless unconditional love, until Matt was able to once agai...

Danelle, a professional endurance athlete, was out for a run when she fell off a cliff, plummeting 60 feet to the ground and shattering her pelvis. Unable to drag herself out of the canyon, her pup Taz was her only hope for survival. Find out how Taz saved Danelle's life on this extraordinary, beautiful, edge-of-your-seat episode of Rescued by a Dog. 

In her early 20s, Brenna had reached a low point in life, and she didn't think there was any happiness left for her. But when Brenna attempted to take her own life, her six-month-old boxer puppy Hadley refused to let her mama leave this world. Hadley showed Brenna that happiness is always within reach, even during the darkest times. This is a story of recovery, and hope, and the boundless pow...

When Noah's addictions start to take hold of him again, it's his love for his rescue pups Bodhi and Lucy that prevent him from disappearing into the depths. They are his anchor in sobriety, and in life. Find out how they saved each other on Episode 5 of Rescued by a Dog!  Major Darling Ethically made gear and accessories for furry darlings and the humans that love them. Disclaimer: This...

In 2021, Brian was home alone with his new rescue German shepherd, Sadie, when he suffered a stroke. He couldn't get up and his phone was across the room. Desperate to help her new papa, Sadie came to the rescue. Find out what she did on Episode 5 of Rescued by a Dog!  Tooth and Tail Dog Services Human-focused dog training and dog care services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

For Deidra, her 15-year-old rescue beagle Lucy was "everything." For Lucy, Deidra was "everything" as well. When Deidra was diagnosed with cancer, Lucy made it her mission to help her mama heal. Their love was all that each of them needed.  TogetHER for Health TogetHER for Health is a global partnership focused on mobilizing the world to end cervical cancer. Disclaimer: This po...

In Episode 3, rescue puppy Vanya suddenly demonstrates a remarkable ability to know when her owner Morgan is on the verge of a diabetic crash. 

When Samantha's dog was killed in a fire, there was only one way to restore her will to live: she wanted to rescue one of the neediest dogs at the shelter. Payapa had been gravely injured in a car accident, and she needed 24/7 TLC. Tune in to Episode 2 of Rescued By a Dog to find out how Papaya and Samantha saved each other.  Tooth and Tail Dog Services Human-focused dog training and dog care...

When Maddie stepped over a rattlesnake, her new rescue dog, Mr. Jones, lunged in and grabbed the snake out from under her. Find out what happened next in Episode 1 of Rescued by a Dog.  Major Darling Ethically made gear and accessories for furry darlings and the humans that love them. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cos...