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She Was on the Kill List — Now She's the Perfect Dog
Jun 26, 2026
17m 37s
The No-Kill Myth
Jun 19, 2026
20m 26s
You Don't Have to Surrender Your Dog
Jun 12, 2026
20m 35s
My Dog Is My Home
Jun 5, 2026
16m 33s
Why Having Your Dog Off Leash Is a Bad Idea
May 30, 2026
21m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/26 |  She Was on the Kill List — Now She's the Perfect Dog | PJ and Christine sit down with adopter Jill Stanton, who almost never found Zahara — a dog pulled off the kill list at one of California's deadliest shelters and now, in Jill's words, “heaven on earth.” Jill shares how she discovered foster-based rescue (the middle ground between a shelter and a breeder that most people don't know exists), why staying open-minded landed her the perfect family dog, and how The Little Red Dog's 30-day protocol made a seamless second-dog adoption. Plus a Feel Go... | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  The No-Kill Myth | "No-kill shelter" is one of the most comforting phrases in animal rescue — and one of the most misleading. This week PJ and Christine pull back the curtain on what really happens to surrendered dogs, why five states account for half the nation's euthanasias, and how kennel stress breaks down even healthy animals. They also dig into why so many good dogs get overlooked — seniors, black dogs, "only dogs," and dogs with disabilities like Dudley — and make the case that there's an adopter out the... | 20m 26s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  You Don't Have to Surrender Your Dog✨ | dog rehomingpet behavior+3 | — | The Little Red Dog | — | rehomingdog training+3 | — | 20m 35s | |
| 6/5/26 |  My Dog Is My Home✨ | dog fosteringabusive situations+3 | — | The Little Red Dogthelittlereddog.org | — | dogfostering+4 | — | 16m 33s | |
| 5/30/26 |  Why Having Your Dog Off Leash Is a Bad Idea✨ | dog safetyoff-leash dogs+3 | — | The Little Red Dog | — | microchipdog safety+3 | — | 21m 58s | |
| 5/22/26 |  When Rescues Go Wrong✨ | dog rescueanimal welfare+3 | — | Woofy AcresMiranda's Rescue+1 | CaliforniaFortuna+1 | dog rescueeuthanasia+3 | — | 24m 10s | |
| 5/15/26 |  She's Fostered 30 Dogs. Yes, It Hurts Every Time.✨ | dog fosteringemotional impact+3 | Liz | Cookie CrispThe Little Red Dog | — | dog fosteringemotional goodbye+3 | — | 16m 11s | |
| 5/8/26 |  Why We Hate Dog Parks (And You Should Too)✨ | dog parksrescue donations+4 | — | The Little Red Dog | — | dog parksrescue donations+5 | — | 16m 47s | |
| 5/1/26 |  The Rescue Bond You Can't Buy✨ | rescue dogsfostering+3 | — | The Little Red Dog | — | rescue bondseparation anxiety+3 | — | 17m 11s | |
| 4/24/26 |  What Really Happens When a Dog Leaves the Shelter✨ | dog adoptionshelter dogs+3 | — | The Little Red DogTheLittleRedDog.org | — | dog shelterfoster home+3 | — | 13m 38s | |
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| 4/17/26 |  TLRD TL;DR: Charlotte, Energy Matching & How We Pick Our Dogs✨ | dog adoptionenergy matching+3 | — | — | — | dog adoptionenergy matching+3 | — | 16m 36s | |
| 4/10/26 |  TLRD TL;DR: Can You Be Charlotte's Unicorn?✨ | dog rescuefostering+3 | — | The Little Red DogThe Little Red Dog rescue | — | foster pleavolunteers+3 | — | 13m 54s | |
| 2/4/26 | The Number One Reason Why Dogs End Up at a Shelter✨ | dog behaviorshelter dogs+3 | Gary Newcomb | — | — | dog ownersbehavior problems+3 | — | 35m 22s | |
| 12/31/25 | Inside the World of Dog Rescue✨ | dog rescuechallenges+4 | — | — | — | dog rescueemotional toll+5 | — | 34m 17s | |
| 3/3/25 | Dogs That Can Detect Cancer & Other Mysteries✨ | dog behaviorcancer detection+4 | Gary Newcomb | The Little Red Dog | — | dog trainingcancer detection dogs+4 | — | 25m 12s | |
| 1/16/25 | How to Be a Hero for Homeless Dogs in 2025✨ | homeless dogsfostering+3 | — | The Little Red Dog | — | homeless dogsfostering+4 | — | 29m 14s | |
| 12/3/24 | Why Are Dog Rescues Struggling Post-COVID?✨ | dog rescuepost-pandemic+3 | — | Little Red Dog RescueThe Little Red Dog | — | dog rescuepet surrender+4 | — | 22m 26s | |
| 10/14/24 | Dog Rescue Crisis: Funding Struggles & Saving Lives | In this long-awaited return episode of The Little Red Dog Podcast, hosts PJ Rasch and Christine Smith discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a dog rescue organization. After a three-year hiatus, they share their excitement for the group's upcoming 13th anniversary and reflect on their journey of saving over 6,000 dogs. They address the financial struggles faced by non-profit rescues, the importance of individual donations, and the complexities of volunteer management. PJ and Christine... | 33m 39s | ||||||
| 10/20/21 | Teeanna Isaac: Why I Had To Lose | Author, life coach, volunteer grief counselor, and friend of TLRD, Teeanna Isaac joins Steve and PJ to discuss her upcoming book, Why I Had To Lose. Isaac lost her father at a young age and has spent the last decade studying grief, vulnerability, confidence, and empathy. Please visit her website - teeannaisaac.com - and sign up for her newsletter for book updates and other inspirational content. At the top of the show, Steve and Gary discuss the genius dog competition where pups are actually... | 45m 25s | ||||||
| 10/11/21 | Dog Emotion vs. Human Reaction & Volunteer 001 & 002 | Correcting your dog's unwanted behavior takes a lot of practice. Trainer Gary Newcomb brings a handy visual chart that shows how dogs react to stimuli and how quickly and intensely an owner should respond accordingly. After the break, Steve and PJ welcome the second-ever volunteer for our dog rescue (The Little Red Dog) to help kick the 10th anniversary of the rescue on 10/11/21! The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and... | 32m 38s | ||||||
| 9/27/21 | Moving Through the Grief of Losing a Pet with Marina Resa | Psychotherapist Marina Resa joins Steve and PJ to share her thoughts on moving through the grief of losing a pet. Marina provides thoughtful advice for anyone experiencing grief of their own. Marina provides counseling and can be found at https://www.marinaresatherapy.com/ The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask yo... | 34m 10s | ||||||
| 9/20/21 | Animal Wellness Center of OC | We're back! Steve and Gary discuss a recent article about the science that bonds dogs and humans (https://www.businessinsider.com/dogs-hardwired-to-communicate-with-humans-as-puppies-2021-9) Be sure to check out the video version on our YouTube to see Gary's new haircut... After the break Steve and PJ talk to Barbara and Lourdes, co-founders of Animal Wellness Center of Orange County about their amazing facility and approach to animal wellness. Please visit their website - https://animalwell... | 40m 44s | ||||||
| 5/4/21 | Should I Give My Dog Drugs? | Steve and Gary discuss the trend of prescription drugs for dogs. After the break, they get into frequent issues they encounter when dog owners don't see instant results from dog training. Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an event last year!) Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as we... | 33m 04s | ||||||
| 4/26/21 | Actor / Producer / Dog Foster: Mark Valley | Actor Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Fringe) joins Steve and Gary for a conversation about his life transitioning from the military to his remarkable acting, producing, and directing career. Mark recently joined The Little Red Dog foster squad and shares his experiences with his current foster pup, Tyson. Join us for a par-tee! The 3rd Annual Putts For Paws golf tournament is coming May 6, 2021. To register or sponsor visit https://puttsforpaws2020.com/ (2020 because we didn't get to have an eve... | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 4/20/21 | Mondo Stray: Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario | Fiona Cole and Carlo Cesario, a husband-wife documentary filmmaking team join Steve and PJ, a husband-wife dog rescue team, to discuss their documentary film Mondo Stray. The film is about what it means to be a stray dog in different parts of the world. Follow their Facebook to see the film and support their next work! https://www.facebook.com/filofilms Chippin is making environmentally friendly dog food! Visit chippinpet.com to see their story (as well as their dog poop chart). Use promo co... | 28m 22s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.