In this episode, hosts Jenny Nordin and Ashlyn Kauh welcome back Sara Mustelin, director of Taillights Rescue Project, to talk about the 14th dog transport from Shreveport to Seattle. Sara spills the tea on her dog evaluation process and recounts the trauma of visiting a hoarding house of horrors where over 100 dogs were confiscated. Hear all the juicy details of the transport from Hell when the van breaks down in Texas -- multiple times -- with sixteen dogs on board, including one very pregnant momma-to-be. The rescue community rallies in support and the TLRP team showcases sheer grit. This episode delves into the human emotional toll of the dog overpopulation crisis and emphasizes the importance of responsible puppy purchasing. Plus, enjoy the usual foibles, including a Maui dog stranded in Seattle, and a fun chat on games to play with your dogs.
POD MENTIONS:
Lost Dogs of King County - Ludo's doppelgänger in Des Moines
Agave Dogs Rescue - Beavercreek, OR
Gracie's Project - Amarillo, TX
LaMa Animal Rescue - Northwest Louisiana
Kimberly Crowley of Doyline has been charged with 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty - Webster Parish Sheriff's Office's post
Condemnation order on Crowley property - Webster Parish Sheriff's Office's post
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Issaquah Chihuahua Breeder - Sammamish-Issaquah Patch
Adopt or shop responsibly - Valor K9 Academy's postThe Dog Merchants: Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores, and Rescuers - Kim Kavin
DGS Partner Mentions
Crossroads Vet - Bellevue, WA
Tail Lights Rescue Project - Sara Mustelin
Maui Humane Society - Hawaii
K9 Kennel Boss - High security dog crates
Caddo Parish Animal Services & Mosquito Control - Shreveport, LA
Paws Up Rescue Transport - Lenny and Karen
DGS Adoptable Dogs
Ziggy
Penny
Faye
Callie
Scarlet
Lenny
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Chapters
00:00 2.12: Tail Lights 2.0 with Sara Mustelin - Transport Troubles and Trauma
01:04 2.11 recap
07:01 Doberman momma Faye
08:42 Adoption updates
13:05 Solo parenting fun
15:58 Quick and crazy folder
19:52 Welcome Sara from Tail Lights Rescue Project
23:50 Evaluation process at Caddo Parish
33:55 A couple we didn't take
38:33 Emotional toll of the ones we can't help
40:59 Importance of social media
41:33 Onboarding new fosters for Taillights
45:36 Trouble in Texas with the van
55:28 SOS call goes out, village rallies
57:38 What the mechanical problem was
59:16 Back on the road
01:00:07 Finally they arrive in WA
01:03:18 Callie the Aussie (and where she came from)
01:06:46 House of horrors 100+ animals confiscated
01:14:24 People buying puppies need to know
01:17:37 The emotional toll
01:24:21 Puppy mills selling in WA rehoming groups
01:29:45 Q.1 How do I know if my dog should participate in barn hunt?
01:32:08 Q.2 Favorite games to play with your dog?
01:39:10 Behind the scenes
