Kindness Is Comedy & Commitment

Comedian Aaron Foster joins Anitha to talk about his journey into comedy, his decision to share his struggles with mental health in his shows AND also reuniting with a dog he fostered twelve years ago! Aaron and Anitha begin the conversation talking about Aaron’s decision to share his own struggles with mental health in hopes that it will help others who are also struggling. The conversation then pivots to a call he received from an animal shelter in January 2026. A dog he had found in a Colorado snowstorm eleven years ago and fostered for three months, showed up as a stray in Las Vegas. What did Aaron do? He jumped on a plane and brought the dog (Sadie) home. Aaron shares the story of how he first met Sadie and what her life is like now. A super sweet story of true commitment. As Anitha continues her month-long celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall by chatting with folks who knew her or loved the animals she loved, this story of Aaron and Sadie seems perfect. To follow Aaron for both his comedy and updates on Sadie, check out his Instagram page which has links to all the other places you can follow him. Aaron's Instagram As a thank you to Aaron for sharing his story, Anitha donated to World Wildlife Fund. This charity works to conserve species at risk, protect threatened habitats and address climate change. To learn more about them, check out their website: World Wildlife Fund Canada