Ep. 164 - Come here, Prozac!
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Betsy and Ali dive into everything from dog rescue adventures and quirky SSRI-themed pet names—come here, Prozac!—to Lyme disease in dogs and unexpected pop culture throwbacks. With humor and heart, they navigate pet parenting, health updates, and the delightful chaos of everyday life.
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Ep. 163 - Dogs, Grief & Life’s Curveballs
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Join us this week as Ali and Betsy chat about everything from their dogs’ social lives to the deeper emotional bonds we share with our pets. They discuss pet loss, grief support, and the highs and lows of pet insurance, while Ali shares her inspiring volunteer work at Camp Harmony, a camp supporting children facing housing insecurity. Join them for laughs, life lessons, and real talk about the joy (and cost) of loving our four-legged companions.
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Ep. 162 - Who's Afraid of Poop? Not Us!
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Join us this week when we get all scatological and wonder where we sign up for a dusting of chill. Find out about the most Betsy rescue story ever and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram
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Ep. 161 - Rescue Missions, Kindness & Self-Care
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Betsy and Ali dive into dog rescue, unexpected acts of kindness, and the little rituals that keep them going. From transporting rescue pups to self-care treatments to why dogs howl, they reflect on life’s challenges and the joy of giving (and receiving) kindness.
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Ep. 160 - Fires, Fur Babies, and TV Takes
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
This week, Betsy and Ali dive into LA fires, Phoebe’s tummy troubles, and Betsy’s latest dog rescues (three white labs headed to their forever homes!). Ali shares her over-the-top protectiveness over Huck’s health—because really, how much whipped cream is too much? They also dish on TV, from the good (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) to the bad (Law and Order letdowns). It’s a fun, furry, and fiery episode you don’t want to miss—tune in! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram
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Ep. 159 - SO-CAL STRONG
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Join us this week as we talk about the fires in Southern California and a harrowing event that happened to Ali and Huck. Also, here are some places to support the survivors of the fires if you are looking to help… , , , , , , . @dog @dogsofinstagram @dogs @wildfirerelief
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Ep. 158 - Part of the Problem
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Join us on Dear Dog this week where Betsy rightfully directs Ali towards acceptance of her own dysfunction. There is also talk about what a good boy Stanley was at the vet, how Huck has been protein loading (sort of) and so much more. Happy Holidays from us at Dear Dog! We love and appreciate you and your dogs all year long!!! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #happyholidays
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Ep. 157 - Love, Loss & Pet Stories with Kyra and Zach Bell
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
On this episode of Dear Dog, we chat with Kyra and Zach Bell, founders of Pet Stories, a digital platform that helps pet parents memorialize and celebrate their beloved companions. Inspired by their rescue dog Bronson’s health struggles, they created a space for honoring pets and supporting those navigating the loss of a furry family member. We also explore the challenging realities of veterinary medicine and what happens when vets make mistakes. This is an important conversation, you don’t want to miss it!
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Ep. 156 - Are you a Poopatarian?
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Find out if you are this week on this episode of Dear Dog… we also talk about the coyote mafia, the diagnosable Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD), ways to be philanthropic in the dog world, an update on Malloy the foster dog and ways to foster short term and so much more… #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #thespayceproject
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Ep. 155 - Coyote Ugly
Dear Dog It's Us, Ali & Betsy
Join us while we talk about the growing coyote problem in betsy’s neighborhood and how the dogs are coming face to face with these predators … or is Stanley the one to watch out for? We also have a poop play by play, how the 6th love language for Ali is organizing, AirPod tricks for dog walking and also… you must check out Betsy’s new venture @holalima #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #ohlalima
info_outlineJoin us this week when we get all scatological and wonder where we sign up for a dusting of chill. Find out about the most Betsy rescue story ever and so much more! #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram