This week we welcome musician, songwriter, producer, and engineer Matt McJunkins, who’s worked as a recording and touring bassist with A Perfect Circle, Eagles of Death Metal, Puscifer, and fronts his own collective project The Beta Machine. Matt introduces us to his one year old rescue Ziggy Pawdust who's a Black Lab, German Shepherd, German Pointer mix and his partner's rescue Mabel, a 10(ish) year old Staffordshire Terrier. After we get to know his pups Matt helps us confirm or dispel some popular dog cliches, tells us which of his musical friends has the best dog energy and much more in another great dog-centric conversation. Matt elected to give his shout outs to Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles who work collaboratively with animal rescue groups, city shelters and passionate individuals who are all dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs in Los Angeles shelters. You can be part of that work too when you adopt, foster, volunteer or advocate. To get involved visit bestfriends.org/los-angeles With respect to Matt's manager and friend of the show, Jen Florez, we're shouting out Kitten Rescue Los Angeles which was founded in 1997 and has grown to be one of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles. Kitten Rescue LA, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving new homes for homeless cats and kittens have rescued and placed over 35,000 cats into loving homes over their history. To be a part of their continued success go to kittenrescue.org Lastly, we give props to Tailwagers Pet Food & Supplies who first opened its doors back in 2003 in Hollywood, California and have continued to provide the community with healthy, natural pet care products that are consistent with a holistic approach to pet health. Touted as "your friendly, neighborhood gathering place where you can find everything from high quality food to grooming and daycare” Tailwaggers has four locations and are open 7 days a week. To find a location near you go to tailwaggerspets.com For more pics and clips of Matt, Ziggy, Mabel and all our previous guests and their canine companions, follow the show on Instagram at rockerdogcast
