On this episode, Jenny and Ashlyn share why dog parks are suck and you shouldn't use them. Plus, from the Crazy Folder archives, some angry nutjobs who weren't so happy about the rescue's lost dog recovery protocols, and a special individual who solicited the rescue's help to sell his Labrador puppy in SeaTac. (Spoiler Alert: The answer was no.)

LINKS: ⁠

• ⁠⁠"Genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity⁠" (Mar 2024) https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genetic-mutation-in-a-quarter-of-all-labradors-hard-wires-them-for-obesity⁠⁠
• Sniffspot ⁠⁠"The State of Public Dog Parks Across the United States"⁠⁠ (Jun 1, 2024) ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sniffspot.com/blog/sniffspot-community/the-state-of-public-dog-parks-across-the-united-states⁠
• Bring Fido Medina Park Off-Leash Area
  https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/2970
• Skagit Valley Herald "Parks warn of reported giardia outbreak among dogs" February 21, 2024
  https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/parks-warn-of-reported-giardia-outbreak-among-dogs/article_de4a011c-d10c-11ee-8a6c-3373af97a461.html
• KIRO 7 "Veterinarian links parvo cases to Renton park frequented by dogs" April 4, 2024
  https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/veterinarian-links-parvo-cases-renton-park/HU5G4OPPHRAMRGR37EXS36YN5M/
• K9 of Mine "How to Socialize a Puppy: Puppy Socialization Checklist"
  https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-socialize-puppy-checklist/
• The New York Times "⁠The Dog Park Is Bad, Actually⁠" February 6, 2020 ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/smarter-living/the-dog-park-is-bad-actually.html

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On this episode, Jenny and Ashlyn discuss the epidemic of pet obesity: A majority of dogs in the US are overweight and yet most owners don't realize it. Why should you care? Plus, meet two special dogs, Mando and Hokie, who earned their foster fails, and another couple foster dogs Bingo and Simon whose poopscapades were next level. LINKS: ⁠

• Veterinary Emergency Group [Seattle, Redmond, Lynnwood] ⁠⁠www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com⁠⁠
• Global Pets "⁠Hills Crosses 4.2B in sales in 2023⁠" ⁠https://globalpetindustry.com/article/hills-crosses-4-2b-in-sales-in-2023
• ⁠Dogs Naturally "⁠Busted: Dogs Naturally Calls Bull$hit On Prescription Diet Dog Food⁠⁠⁠ - Pet Obesity Prevention⁠ ⁠https://www.petobesityprevention.org/⁠AVMA
• AVMA "Study finds overweight dogs live shorter lives"⁠ ⁠https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2019-03-01/study-finds-overweight-dogs-live-shorter-lives
• ⁠Dog Aging Project ⁠"Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs: results from the Dog Aging Project"⁠ ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9213604/⁠

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On this episode, Jenny and Ashlyn discuss “foster fails” – what does that even mean, and why you shouldn’t necessarily do it; also, when you maybe should, and why they did with Calcifer and Dobie. Plus, get the inside scoop on a new option for emergency vet care that is a total game changer for customer experience and cost of care.

LINKS: ⁠

• Hawaii: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8DxdibHibU
• More abandoned dogs being found at Kokee Kennels” Hawaii News
  https://www.thegardenisland.com/2017/11/28/hawaii-news/more-abandoned-dogs-being-found-at-kokee-kennels/
• Veterinary Emergency Group [Seattle, Redmond, Lynnwood]
  www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com
• 5 Pearls of Wisdom to Help You Let Go of a Foster Dog – Words of Advice from a Seasoned Foster https://doggoneseattle.org/5-pearls-of-wisdom-to-help-you-let-go-of-a-foster-dog/

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