Let's Talk Adopt, Don’t Shop: The Truth About Rescue Dogs with Co-host of Mythbarkers Podcast, Laura Petrucelli

Midlife dog lovers, families, and animal advocates navigating dog adoption, rescue, shelters, compassionate choices, and ethical pet ownership—this episode is all about dog, rescue, adoption, shelter, compassionate, family, animal, ethical, and dogs. Betsy sits down with Laura Petrucelli, co-host of Mythbarkers, to discuss why choosing a rescue dog isn’t just compassionate—it’s ethical, modern, and chic.We explore the growing movement toward adopting shelter dogs, skipping purebred trends, and understanding the hidden realities of commercial dog breeding. Learn how puppy mills use emotional marketing to mask poor conditions and why shelters and rescue organizations are filled with incredible dogs who deserve a second chance.Whether you want a loyal companion, care about animal welfare, or are curious why rescue dogs are the evergreen choice, this episode delivers practical tips, ethical guidance, and inspiration to adopt responsibly, change a dog’s life, and enrich your family with a loving rescue dog.Listen to Mythbarkers on Spotify and YouTube — and follow on Instagram @mythbarkers.Connect with Laura at @cooperlanecanines for training tips, behavior help, and building a happier home with your (rescue) dog.Midlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Our resident experts bring even more depth:Nicola Morgan, Money Wellness Coach – financial literacy, money wellness, and empowerment.Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, Functional Medicine Physician – menopause, perimenopause, and midlife women’s health.Natalie Gaglione, Dating & Relationship Expert – dating, love, and relationships after 40.Erin Bagwell, Tarot Reader & Intuitive Medium – mindfulness, awareness, empowerment, and personal growth.Amanda Towne, Transformation Therapist – self-care, stress management, mental wellness, and personal growth.Follow, stream, and tune in every Tuesday to laugh, learn, and thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career tips, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.Connect with Betsy: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube @BetsyRonel | Questions & collabs: [email protected]