Show Notes
This week, Matt is joined by photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand to talk about her work challenging stereotypes around shelter dogs and using art to help misunderstood pups find homes. Plus, we welcome our special adoptable guest, Marla!
More Sophie Gamand:
https://www.instagram.com/sophiegamand/?hl=en
Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin
Chapters
00:00:00 | Welcome Sophie Gamand
00:00:51 | Adoptable Special Guest Marla
00:03:53 | How Did Dogs Become Such a Big Part of Sophie’s Work?
00:07:35 | Mixed Messaging Around Pitbulls
00:10:25 | Pitbull Flower Power
00:23:12 | Top 10 Pitbulls
00:32:48 | How Much Does Being Labeled a Pitbull Impact the Chances of Being Adopted?
00:33:44 | What the Average Person Doesn’t Understand About the Shelter Environment
00:45:53 | How Big of a Difference Can a Good Adoption Photo Make?
00:49:06 | Marla’s Costume Change
00:49:50 | Being an Animal Chaplain
00:53:18 | What Do People Underestimate About the Emotional Side of Working with Animals?
01:03:06 | Sophie’s Recent Substack Article
01:05:37 | Pulling Marla’s Cards from Sophie’s Oracle Deck
01:10:08 | Where to Find Sophie Gamand and Last Looks with Marla
Adopt Marla From Episode 83:
Adopt Miracle & Cosmo From Episode 82:
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/cosmomiracle
Adopt Odette From Episode 81:
https://k9kismet.org/adoptable-dogs/
Adopt any of the 4 amazing pups from SPCA Westchester
Clara: https://bit.ly/4hBFWB2
Daisy: https://bit.ly/4ABMoQZ
Salt: Adopted!
Adopt Nino From Episode 79
Adopt Baby Shark From Episode 77
http://realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-323
Adopt Bella From Episode 73
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-319
Adopt Butterball From Episode 72!
Adopt Khaleesi From Episode 69
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-317
Adopt Harold From Episode 67
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-293
Adopt Martha From Episode 62!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-299
Adopt Kiki Cupcake From Episode 59
https://shyclubrescue.com/dog/kiki-cupcake/!
Adopt Jada From Episode 56!
https://www.wagsandwalks.org/available-dogs-la/p/jada
Adopt Champ From Episode 52!
Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!
https://www.realgood.dog/adopt#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1735772816%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FRGR-A-195
Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!
https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46632873-van-nuys-hound-unknown-type-mix
Adopt Robby From Episode 42!
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/animal-care-centers/acc-agoura/
Adopt Jack From Episode 37!
Adopt Opus From Episode 12!
Adopt Missy From Episode 9!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/missy-74278278/ca/north-hollywood/the-hit-living-foundation-ca2653/
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