Inside Pup Culture Rescue’s Mission To Save, Train, And Place Dogs With Real-World Support

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when two entertainment pros turn a passion project into a fast-growing, foster-first rescue that’s saved over 1,300 dogs? We sit down with Victoria and Riley of Pup Culture Rescue to unpack the personal, organized approach behind their success—gold-standard medical care from day one, a facility that supports but doesn’t replace foster homes, and a simple idea that changes outcomes: a one-week trial built into every adoption so families and dogs get the best fit.We also dig into a surprisingly powerful tool for training and welfare: real grass potty pads. From apartment living to young puppies who aren’t fully vaccinated, real grass creates a clear bridge from indoor habits to outdoor reliability, stays cleaner than plastic turf, and reduces odors and heat. The team shares how dogs roll on fresh sod every Monday, how it keeps runs cleaner, and how that small upgrade helps keep more dogs in their homes.The episode’s emotional core is Susie, a sweet, people-loving dog with multiple liver shunts. As toxins affect her brain, her behavior around dogs has changed, even though she thrives with humans. In a quiet foster home she rested, sunbathed, and followed her person room to room; back at a noisy facility, stress rises. She needs a no-dog home, a yard, and simple twice-daily meds, and she will give you endless toy sprints and belly rub requests. We talk through the medical puzzle, the training implications, and how the right environment can unlock her best self.If you’re near Pasadena or beyond, you can help: sign up to volunteer on Pup Culture’s website, share an adoptable dog on Instagram, or consider fostering with their supported, low-friction process. Want to meet the team? Join the Halloween-themed adoption event at the Bentley showroom in Beverly Hills on Friday, October 24th, 4–7 p.m., where proceeds support the rescue and adoptable dogs shine on a real-grass runway. Love what you hear? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can discover dogs like Susie and the rescuers who fight for them.Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit