Unmuzzled: A Pawdcast with Sarah Lauch

Dana was my friend. She was a friend to so many. But especially to the animals. Her face lit up when she looked into the eyes of an animal. Cancer is awful. It took away a woman making a huge difference to sooo many. I will miss you Dana. So many will.    This is a replay of the podcast that I did with her a few months ago. I love to hear her voice and learn from her. Each of us can take a little...

"For me, I think I may be their only shot of getting out (of the shelter) and that is what drives me. When you see them, how can you not try to help them?" Kristen Gerali, the Founder of ALIVE Rescue Chicago, has a passion for difficult dogs-deaf, feral, pregnant-she sees the best in them and works to give them a family of their own after some TLC. It is not easy, but to see her amazing stories is...

Chihuahuas are their own special breed of dog and Colleen embraces them! She has taught me a ton. She brought me Agnes and Cheese and she is a great rescuer! 

People care about their pets more than ever and many want only the best care for them. So, how do you weed through all the options and decide what is best for you. Fetch Pet Care Chicago's Carolyn Alonzo and Fetch Naperville's Kim Zalinsky have built a brand that is working. 

There is SO much to talk about. Facebook algorithms, Animal "Welfare" League and so much more. Our State of the Rescue World address! 

"It is so important to go into the neighborhoods and listen to the them...especially the children. Listen to what they have been taught and what they do without thinking by habit and to try move them to a place that recognizes compassion, the need for love on both sides. We welcome Safe Humane Chicago 's President and Executive Director Cynthia Bathurst . I remember meeting her for the 1st time in...

The pet business is booming...for good and for bad. I loved talking to Dana Dubriwny about it because she is really at the pulse of it with her dog-walking and pet-sitting business Chicago Pet Sitters. Leaving your pet in the care of someone else is stressful and she has created a business that helps ease worries, but it can also be very stressful for her. It was a great conversation, with a side...

"Those 4 issues are not breed-specific."   What Shannon Glenn from My Pitbull is Family does is simply necessary in this day and age. Unfortunately, many landlords and insurance agencies have preconceived notions about bully breeds and because of that, many families with amazing dogs have to surrender them to shelters. She has done AMAZING research and outreach and has been able to spread her mess...

hospice, special needs, seniors. Yes! Zoe Kharasch started Newman Nation in 2013 when the shelter told her she should "wait for the puppies to come in" when she inquired about a beat up, scraggly dog. She ended up saving him. Newman. From that day on, she made it her mission to save the ones no one else wanted.

1 day after we recorded this podcast, Hillary had to put down sweet Huey for internal bleeding. My heart broke for her. He was her everything. This podcast is still very relevant and we decided to air it as-is. Love you Hillary. So sorry "Do you love your pet?"  "Nutrition is not a crisis until it is. If you are not working to be healthy than you are a actively becoming unhealthy."   A dog's diet...

Animals can be healed by touch. Denise has taught me techniques for my seniors and dogs with cancer that have made them feel better. I really believe in it. She has now expanded to help fearful dogs, injured dogs and has workshops to help pets and their owners. It is an amazing science. www.canisbodyworks.com for more information.

"We have a lot of joy at Young at Heart. It is all about the quality of time and not the quantity of time." The toughest guest to get and possibly my favorite. Dawn Kemper is freaking awesome. Rescuing seniors is not easy and it can be heartbreaking at times. Tomorrow on Raise the Roof.

I get a TON of questions about fostering, so I decided to bring in someone who has fostered a wide variety of animals. Catherine Pilgrim was a great guest and she taught me a lot. If you are a foster or are thinking about fostering, it is a great listen.

The pet industry is booming and Catherine Crews, who started Canine Crews 8 years ago, is poised for even more success in the coming years. Her day care ALWAYS gives back to rescues and she is a delight. Hence, a successful business. Oh, and she is single...and ready to mingle. caninecrews.com

Rescuing bully breed dogs is never easy, but once you are in, there is no turning back. They capture your heart. Tina Panos, the Founder of Chicago Pit Stop Rescue, was one of the first people to take me under her wing when I ventured into the rescue world. She is honest and real and an asset to Chicagoland. 

Missed these chicks. We are back. Sorry for the hiatus. We still need a name. For now, I like Bitches and HO. We had a little rant...sorry.  Real Housewives.  Lularoe.  Hoda and Kathy. Chicken legs.  Bootie Calls.  A rude bird.    Shockers: Uncensored Carolyn. Emotional Heather. I was once flat-chested. 

"There was a chihuahua that was tied up to bench. When I used my temperature gun, it was 138 degrees. No shade, no water. His nails were wrapped up in the chain." Dana Deutsch has put her own life on the line to help in rescue efforts of animals after Hurricane Katrina and Harvey. Her adventures are unreal, but are just a taste of what she does daily for the animals at North Chicago Animal Control...

Schipp TAKEOVER.  Schipp, my husband, turns the table and grills me with some hard-hitting questions.  This was fun. He makes a great host and could definitely take over for me! 

Hey everyone. After a brief hiatus to deal with some personal items, I am back. I feel that it is important to tell the good stories of the world and though my brief break was needed, I am happy to be back. Hillary Rosen is one of those people that I just gravitate to. I love everything she does and all she stands for and though I have never met her, I have SO much respect for her. She is very ope...

Dr. Portela from Premier Oncology and Ginger Morgan Puppy Up President and Exective Director join me to talk about a cancer walk for dogs and humans coming up in Chicago on September 16th. More info here: puppyupwalk.com/chicago  Dr. Portela also talks in-depth about cancer in dogs, what to look for and so much more. It is a great episode and I learned a ton.

This is a great special episode that we will start doing monthly. One Tail at a Time's Heather gets down and dirty with shelter stats and what they really mean. Both women have been vilified for euthanizing dangerous dogs and have been shamed by the public and fellow rescuers. They are going to call bullshit on that. It is a great, REAL podcast. And Carolyn from Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue crie...

Rendy Schuchat, owner of Anything is Pawsible, answers questions we have all wondered and reminisces about the baddest dog that she ever met! HAAA! A great guest with a TON of knowledge and experience. 

"Every time I would respond with truthful facts and things I knew about why it was not a good idea to send dogs there, everyone got really mad at me. It frustrated me because if you do not like the answers that I am giving you, don't ask me." Tomorrow's Raise the Woof guest is ALIVE Rescue Memphis ' President and Founder Ranise Coppens , who uprooted her Chicago life and started a rescue in Memphi...