Getting Sober Without Losing Your Best Friend | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 76

This week, we’re joined by Stephen Knight, founder of Dogs Matter, to talk about the incredible work his organization does to keep people in recovery and their beloved pets together. Plus, we’re joined in studio by our very special adoptable guest, Dumpling!

Dogs Matter:

https://www.dogsmatter2.org/

Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

0:00:00 | Intro

0:01:01 | Adoptable Special Guest Dumpling

0:05:03 | Stephen’s Life, Jayde, and Dogs Matter

0:21:50 | Contacting Dogs Matter and What Happens Next

0:27:10 | Finding Foster Families

0:31:05 | Dogs Matter Aftercare Program

0:33:57 | Dogs Matter Companion Recovery Program

0:35:40 | Combatting the Stigma Surrounding Addiction

0:38:38 | Success Stories and Empathy

0:43:18 | Dogs Matter’s Expansion into Southern California

0:45:46 | CNN’s Hero of the Year 2024

0:50:55 | Partnership with Project Street Vet

0:55:03 | Impact of Dogs Matter and the Future

1:00:30 | How to Help

1:04:11 | Last Looks with Dumpling

Adopt Dumpling From Episode 76

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48988294-van-nuys-california-terrier-unknown-type-medium-dachshund-mix

Adopt Keira From Episode 75

https://www.instagram.com/deservingdogs/

Adopt Giuseppe From Episode 74

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-117936

Adopt Bella From Episode 73

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319

Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/butterball-b1ca93fc-4f83-4dfb-bd6b-916c575088a3/ca/west-hollywood/deserving-paws-ca3355/details/

Adopt Trudy From Episode 71!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/48035016-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix

Adopt Lilac From Episode 70

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/lilac

Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317

Adopt Jessica From Episode 68

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-308

Adopt Harold From Episode 67

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293

Adopt Jimmy from Episode 66

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-307

Adopt Sharon from Episode 65

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/sharon

Adopt Phyllis From Episode 63

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-301

Adopt Martha From Episode 62!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299

Adopt Cider From Episode 61!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cider

Adopt Prince Lionel From Episode 60!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47071669-van-nuys-california-poodle-miniature-mix

Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59

https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!

Adopt Robin From Episode 57!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/47334358-van-nuys-california-chihuahua-mix

Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada

Adopt Lady From Episode 55!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-279

Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/

Adopt Sprout From Episode 53!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sprout-bcbda34b-1fa1-4611-a7fd-c787e1a270ba/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/

Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/champ-3d278b42-71b0-4300-a43f-3f77f9890c66/ca/west-hollywood/maison-sure-ca3251/details/

Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195

Adopt Yogi From Episode 49!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yogi-black-bear-48e4857a-a1c6-4259-ae0e-3825b826184a/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/details/

Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix

Adopt Jeff from Episode 45!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jeff

Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miss-rachel-923bed8d-9c52-4faa-91db-7a2a84451456/ca/los-angeles/angel-city-pit-bulls-ca1714/details/

Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/

Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/jack-1b49488a-88ae-4ae8-ac07-68937da7b326/ca/gardena/pet-harbor-ca1064/details/

Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/biscuit

Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

https://www.angelcitypits.org/available-dogs#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1673999443430%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FACPB-A-6466

Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/

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