Sit Stay Rant

They thought they were getting a Corgi from a sweet family in Pennsylvania… but the puppy was deaf, the result of irresponsible double merle breeding. That’s when Lexi and Maya discovered they’d unknowingly supported a puppy mill—like many hidden behind Amish farms, where dogs are treated as products, not pets.That eye-opening moment changed their lives.Today, Lexi and Maya are rescuing cleft-palate merle Frenchies from backyard breeders—puppies who were going to be euthanized simply for being born “imperfect.” These babies can’t even nurse and must be tube-fed around the clock to survive.This episode is real, raw, and unforgettable. If you’ve ever wondered where cute puppies really come from—listen in.

In this no-holds-barred episode, we dig into the dark underbelly of the breeding world that few are willing to talk about—like the quiet practice of culling puppies who aren’t “perfect” and the disturbing standards that prioritize aesthetics over lives.We also ask the tough question: Why are breeders so angry at rescue advocates? The backlash is real, and in this episode, we unpack where that defensiveness comes from—and why it only reinforces the problem.And let’s not forget the classic excuse: “We’re preserving the breed.” It’s a line we’ve heard over and over—but from the rescue side, we call BS. Because we do see their dogs in shelters. We do take in their discards. And no matter how ethical the branding, it all adds to the same heartbreaking crisis.Whether it’s backyard breeders or those hiding behind health testing and fancy titles, the truth is uncomfortable: breeding dogs, no matter how it’s packaged, contributes to the overwhelming overpopulation we’re battling every single day.If you’ve ever been told “not all breeders,” this one’s for you. Because when you’re in rescue, you know exactly who gets left behind.

This week, we’re talking about the real MVPs of rescue: the foster parents. Most of them are absolute magic — showing up at all hours, bottle-feeding puppies, cleaning up messes (literal and emotional), and falling in love over and over again.And then… there’s the small-but-memorable percentage who ghost mid-transport, adopt out a dog without telling anyone, or start group text drama over crate color.We’re sharing our favorite foster stories — the heart-melters, the hilarious fails, and the ones we still talk about like urban legends. If you’ve ever opened your home to a dog (or returned one after 24 hours because it “looked” at you funny), this one’s for you.

Most people fondly recall prom or summer camp. We remember the time Amy got full-on mauled by a hormonal momma dog and Emily entered a co-parenting agreement with a rescue who stares at walls like she’s in a haunted house. In this episode, we’re reliving the dogs that left permanent marks—on our hearts, our souls, and occasionally our hands. There’s Ruby, found tied to a park bench looking like a skeleton. Blanche, who bit us within minutes of arrival and then accepted a cheeseburger like a hospice diva. Claire, who took 18 months to allow touch and now lives in a legally murky shared custody arrangement between Amy and Emily. Kristen, who bit four people in full mom-mode before deciding she was, in fact, a snuggle bug. Cardamom, who showed up emaciated and very pregnant, later losing a leg to an old stray injury like the unbothered queen she is. Roscoe, the blind, deaf senior from Ohio whose owner entered assisted living—and who entered Amy’s life just in time to fix something inside her. Margarita, rescued from a literal storm drain, adopted, returned, and slowly rebuilt thanks to Tiff’s unmatched patience. And finally, Liz Taylor—flawless mother, loyal companion, and returned four months after adoption because she had the audacity to bark when people walked by her house. Apparently, being 98% perfect isn’t enough if the last 2% makes noise.These dogs didn’t just change our lives—they rewired our brains. They’re the reason we rant, rescue, and occasionally scream into the void. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. (Mostly.)

Who are the voices behind the chaos? In Episode 1, we introduce ourselves—five women juggling jobs, families, and a constant parade of poop-covered puppies—all while side-eyeing every “I want a doodle” email in our inbox.