Rescued by a Dog

Laura Thomas
  • 5.0 (53)
  • PETS & ANIMALS
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Rescued by a Dog

Rescued by a Dog brings you stories told by dog owners about the pups who ACTUALLY saved their lives. If you need to find some goodness in the world, you’ll find it here. ...Produced and hosted by Laura Thomas, animal welfare professional and author of the novel Not Just a Dog. Did a dog save your life? Email Laura at rescuedbyadogpodcast@gmail.com ! Want to help keep this podcast going? Sponsor Rescued by a Dog on Patreon for only $5 at: www.patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    From the vault: Pup Marley finds a way to tell Julie to go to the doctor IMMEDIATELY

    When Julie's pup Marley starts acting strange, refusing to leave her side, she takes him to the veterinarian - and Marley gets a clean bill of health. So she goes to the doctor to get some blood work done on herself. And that trip to the doctor saves her life.

    23 min

  2. FEB 5

    From the Vault: When Jonathan passes out during a snowstorm, pup Evelyn keeps him alive

    When a series of tragedies leaves Jonathan homeless, he and his beloved pup Evelyn spend three winter months sleeping in his tiny car, using the engine to keep themselves warm. One particularly cold night, the engine breaks down, leaving them without heat, and Jonathan decides his life is over and passes out from the cold. But Evelyn refuses to let Jonathan go. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! ...

    29 min

  3. JAN 29

    From the Vault: Pup Zeda saves her mama Ashley from an abusive relationship

    When Ashley finds herself stuck in an abusive relationship, only the intervention of her pup Zeda could make her walk away.

    23 min

  4. JAN 22

    From the Vault: When Danelle falls off a cliff, Taz won't leave her side. Until she tells him to.

    Danelle, a professional endurance athlete, was out for a run when she fell off a cliff, plummeting 60 feet to the ground and shattering her pelvis. Unable to drag herself out of the canyon, her pup Taz refused to leave her side. Until she told him to.

    44 min

  5. JAN 15

    From the Vault: When a home goes up in flames, only pup Blue can save infant Chantal

    When Janet's house goes up in flames, the babysitter gets one child to safety, while the family's pitbull Blue stays behind in the collapsing, smoke-filled house with the youngest daughter. Can Blue save the child's life?

    20 min

  6. JAN 8

    From the Vault: When Michael's car crashes into a ravine, he asks his puppy Honey to find help

    When Michael's car crashes 50 feet into a ravine, his legs are pinned and he can't move. The only has for survival is his six-month-old puppy Honey. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    18 min

  7. JAN 1

    From the Vault: Two Stories: Pitbull Sadie Saves Unhoused Papa; Homer & Trixie Teach Marlene Compassion For Herself

    This episode brings us two heartwarming stories. First: When Wendell suddenly finds him unhoused and living in his van, his pup Sadie attracts blessing after blessing. Then: After a series of devastating losses, Marlene had lost control of her life and fallen into dangerous patterns of addiction and self-loathing. But with patience and dedication, her rescue pups Trixie and Homer--both of whom she had saved from euthanasia lists--taught her how to have compassion for herself.

    25 min

  8. 12/25/2024

    From the Vault: When doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him die

    Before Zach Skow devoted himself to his dog rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marley refused to accept this diagnosis. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to...

    38 min
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Rescued by a Dog brings you stories told by dog owners about the pups who ACTUALLY saved their lives. If you need to find some goodness in the world, you’ll find it here. ...Produced and hosted by Laura Thomas, animal welfare professional and author of the novel Not Just a Dog. Did a dog save your life? Email Laura at rescuedbyadogpodcast@gmail.com ! Want to help keep this podcast going? Sponsor Rescued by a Dog on Patreon for only $5 at: www.patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast

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  • Creator
    Laura Thomas
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rescued by a Dog
  • Show Website
    Rescued by a Dog

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