It starts with a Diet Coke run and ends with Ali & Betsy sprinting into rescue mode like it’s their part-time job… because it kind of is. This episode serves up lost-dog drama, puppy transports, nostalgic treasures pulled from an old chest of drawers, explosive-diarrhea puppy parenting, and one very important question: Is Ali actually a robot? Tune in to find out.
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Ep. 190 - When It Rains, It Paws: Dog Rescue, Dating Apps & Puppy Raincoats
SoCal’s soaked, and Ali and Betsy are braving the rain with soggy pups, puppy transports, and a new dating app for dog lovers. From Huck’s wet paw drama to raincoat hand-me-downs and voice-to-text fails, it’s a cozy, chaotic look at rescue life, dog devotion, and why mom is always the favorite.
Betsy’s back from Tahiti and hits the ground sneezing—literally. She and Ali dive into post-trip chaos: nasal rinses, sea-sickness, the emotional weight of aging dogs, and whether fur baby culture is helping or hurting. They spiral (hilariously) into LA’s Franken-squirrel invasion before digging into the ethics of keeping pets—and people—alive too long. Plus: a husky in need of a home, cottage cheese peer pressure, and why dogs might be the best judges of character.
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Ep. 188 - Snorkels, Smorgasbords & the Snarky Side of Dog Life
Ali and Betsy catch up before Betsy jets off to Tahiti, unpacking everything from prescription snorkel masks to firm puppy poop and the mysterious majesty of the Corgski (yes, a Corgi-Husky mix). Ali shares tales of Huckleberry’s daycare dominance and doctor’s office antics, while they both spiral into a debate over what makes the “right” dog. Add in exotic animal rescues, parenting hacks, and a casual pitch to buy a $2M wildlife refuge—and you’ve got peak Ali & Betsy chaos.
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Ep. 187 - From Rescue Tails to Verizon Fails
Ali and Betsy are back with another round of dog tales and real-life chaos. From Chili the once-fearful pup now greeting the neighborhood belly-up, to Huckleberry’s elite chew toy preferences, it’s a furry feel-good fest. But it’s not all cuddles—there’s Verizon fraud, shady billing, off-leash dog drama, and yes… a fart app that completely derails the show. Plus, a chicken nugget–loving stray becomes a police hero. Tune in!
Join Ali and Betsy on a journey into the heart of barkness, exploring how we live, laugh and love with our favorite four-legged friends. ‘Dear Dog It’s Us, Ali & Betsy’ is a deep dive into how our dogs walk, run, sleep, drool and hop alongside us through life’s triumphs, challenges, and daily flow. Inspired by our love for our dogs and a shared mission to help people (Ali /Psychotherapist, and Betsy/Life Coach) ‘Dear Dog’ will really dig in; exploring issues on both ends of the leash from every point of poo…um, view. This podcast is for pooch lovers everywhere, so grab your pups and come along!