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A Dog's Devotion

Carla Bosacki
Animal Rescue
Senior Dogs
Therapy Dogs
Eddie's Ranch
Toronto
Adoption
Fostering
Tripods Foundation
Pet Loss Grief
Farm Fetch
No Bad Dogs
Beagle Freedom Project
Kaleidoscope Desert
Petparker
Flying Fur Animal Rescue
Mutts In the 6ix
Honoring Our Animals
Wings Of Rescue
September 11 Attacks
New York, United States

Every dog has a story. 🐾 Welcome to A Dog's Devotion—the podcast for dog lovers everywhere. Hear inspiring rescue stories, incredible rescue missions, behind-the-scenes conversations about the fight against the exotic animal trade, and heartfelt interviews with celebrities who share the dogs that changed their lives. If you love dogs, you'll love this podcast. Subscribe now and join our growing c... more

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Luke Badger
Ski patroller and avalanche dog handler
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Episode: Avalanche Dogs
Grant Hayter-Menzies
Historian and biographer of Muggins
Author of Muggins, The Life and Afterlife of a Canadian Canine War Hero
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Diane Namm
Award-winning writer, director, producer, and author
Author of What Happens After?
Episode: ā€œLittle Hearts, Big Grief: Helping Children Through Lossā€
Jonathan Graziano
Author and creator behind Noodle and the No Bones Day, Milton Makes a Move
Author, Pet influencer
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Charmaine Quinn
Founder of Storybook Farm Primate Sanctuary
Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary
Episode: Pockets Warhol the painting monkey - and the exotic animal trade
Dr. Becky Frank
Veterinarian, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Episode: The Hardest Decision: At-Home Euthanasia, Guilt & Grief
Dr. Jessie
Practitioner at Healing Paws Center, specializing in integrative veterinary care
Healing Paws Center
Episode: Healing Paws: A Gentle Path to Better Health for Our Senior Dogs
Shannon McKenzie
Founder/Director of Underdog Rescue
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Episode: Underdog Rescue
Dr. Tanya Carswell
Dog chiropractor
Episode: Is Your Senior Dog in Pain? The Gentle Healing You Didn’t Know Existed

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Carla Bosacki
Host of A Dog's Devotion; guides interviews with a focus on animal rescue, welfare, and community impact.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Amazing podcast Carla

    Keep them coming.

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    Canadaa year ago

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Do dogs have emotions?
Q: How might this research influence shelters and training programs?
By encouraging staff to take extra time to make individualized assessments and designing enrichment plans that reflect each dog's unique cues, even when resources are limited, which can improve welfare and adoption outcomes.
Do dogs have emotions?
Q: What are practical tips for dog owners to better understand their pet's emotions at home?
Keep records of how your dog reacts to different stimuli, observe full-body cues, and avoid assuming happiness from a single sign; humility and ongoing observation help tailor enrichment to each dog's preferences.
Do dogs have emotions?
Q: How do you define a positive emotional state in dogs, and why is it so challenging to measure?
There is no simple definition; dogs' emotions are not identical to human ones, and researchers distinguish positive and negative states by observing choices, contexts, and avoidance or approach behaviors, rather than assuming happiness from any one cue like tail wagging.
Do dogs have emotions?
Q: What exactly is it that you do as an animal welfare scientist, and how did you get into studying canine emotions?
I study how animals in human care experience emotions and look for ways to improve their lives, often starting from my background in zoology and field experiences to understand welfare in zoos, with a recent focus on dogs and their emotional states.
The Future of Pet Safety Has Arrived – PetParker.ca
Q: How did PetParker start?
PetParker began after a safety incident where dogs were released near a grocery store; the founder developed a solution to provide a safe, short-term, app-accessible space for dogs, addressing both safety and convenience, and expanding from Brazil to Canada and beyond.

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What is A Dog's Devotion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show centers on rescue stories, humane treatment of animals, and practical guidance for dog owners and advocates. Topics span from renown rescue operations and rescue aviation to end-of-life care, senior-dog wellness, nutrition, and the ethics of the exotic animal trade. Notable throughlines include compassionate caregiving, community-building for rescuers and adopters, and how art, storytelling, and personal journeys propel fundraising and awareness. A key strength is hosting a diverse slate of guests—veterinarians, rescue leaders, photographers, authors, and advocates—who offer actionable takeaways for listeners involved in animal welfare, pet care, and humane policy.

Noteworthy is the blend of deeply personal rescue... more

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5. Charmaine Quinn
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