15: The Doodle Craze - A Rescue Take (Please Just Stop)

In this episode, hosts Jenny and Ashlyn delve into the doodle dog craze and its impact on dog rescues. They discuss the oversaturated market, common health and behavioral problems of doodles, and the irresponsible breeding practices that contribute to shelter overpopulation. Ashlyn shares the story of Turbo, her beloved 16-year-old dog who passed from hemangiosarcoma, and how their family made the heart-breaking decision to let her go. They also provide insights for foster-based rescues on setting realistic expectations for foster families managing kennel cough among foster dogs.

LINKS: ⁠

• Tail Lights Rescue Project - A WA based 501c3 transporting dogs from Caddo Parish in LA to rescues in the PNW⁠
  www.taillightsrescueproject.com
• The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst - A fantastic book to help children cope with the loss of a pet
  https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Leash-Story-Celebrating-String/dp/0316524859
• In vitro effects of Yunnan Baiyao on canine hemangiosarcoma cell lines
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24976212/
• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Redmond - A full-service emergency veterinarian we recommend in Redmond
  https://www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com/locations/redmond-wa
• Feasibility of Circulating Tumor DNA Analaysis in Dogs with Naturally-Occurring Malignant and Benign Splenic Lesions
  https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/blog-post/circulating-tumor-dna-analysis-in-dogs/
• Prevent Misinformed Euthanasia for Splenic Tumor Rupture in Dogs – Ethos Discovery
  https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/blog-post/prevent-misinformed-euthanasia-for-splenic-tumor-rupture-in-dogs/
• Labradoodle Creator Says the Breed Is His Life’s Regret – New York Times
  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/us/labradoodle-creator-regret.html

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