We don't know about you, but when those "return to the office" emails started coming, our first thought was PANIC! How would we leave our pups at home again? After years at home with your pup almost every day, it can be scary for you (and your pup) to go back to the office. 

This week on Going Mutts, hosts Sarah and Erin talk about their own experiences returning to the office and give you tips for handling the shift yourself.

The takeaway? DON'T PANIC! We got this.

Episode Resources:

• A caving project became a rescue mission after a dog was found 500 feet down: https://www.npr.org/2022/08/12/1117184413/cave-dog-rescue-abby-missouri
• Return to Office Triggers Anxiety Attacks—for the Dogs Left Alone at Home: https://www.wsj.com/articles/return-to-office-dogs-pets-home-anxiety-11655129289
• Your Pandemic Puppy Was Not a Mistake: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/opinion/pandemic-puppies-veterinarian.html 

"Once I can be convinced that men are as worth objects as dogs, I shall transfer my benevolence." - General Charles Lee

Dogs played a significant role in Colonial America and during the American Revolution. In honor of the July 4th holiday, Sarah and Erin welcome Erin's husband, Evan, to the podcast to discuss the dogs of the American Revolution and the way society viewed dogs in the 1770s.

Episode Resources:

Garrett’s Dog of the Month Feature: https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/pets/2022/06/22/pets-of-the-month-june/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=062222Pets&vgo_ee=pwYds8wMBJ86TylL%2B1j1jXwFoqDlMHNmyq65fGLdufk%3D

Hoppy Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/605386014349930/

Lavender: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/lavender

JoJo: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/jojo

Jet: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/jet

Lucy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/lucy2

Rory: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/rory1

Fancy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/fancy

Elvis: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/elvis

Chewy: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/dog/chewy

Historical Sources

https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/dogs/

https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/foundation/journal/Autumn04/dogs.cfm

https://allthingsliberty.com/2013/03/unleashing-the-dogs-of-war/

https://allthingsliberty.com/2013/05/dogs-of-war-gone-astray/

https://www.rct.uk/collection/1055551/a-dissertation-on-the-duty-of-mercy-and-sin-of-cruelty-to-brute-animals-by

Join hosts Sarah and Erin and special guest Amber, TLBD's own medical coordinator. Learn all about what it takes to keep our dogs in tip-top shape!

Episode Resources:

TLBD’s website: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleblackdogrescuegroup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleblackdogrescue/

Events: Events: https://www.thelittleblackdog.org/events