A surprising bright spot amid the gloominess of the pandemic has been the surge of interest in getting pets. People working from home, schooling their kids at home, or feeling lonely because of social distancing, are among those who’ve sought out canine companions. Dog shelters, nonprofit rescues, private breeders and pet stores have been swamped with requests from people who’d like to foster, adopt or buy a dog. Joining us on this episode is Kathy Callahan, who knows all about the current trend. Kathy is certified professional dog trainer in Alexandria, Virginia and the author of the new book, 101 Rescue Puppies: One Family's Story of Fostering Dogs, Love, and Trust. You can learn more about Kathy and the book by going to http://www.puppypicks.com **** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Magic Spoon: try a variety pack and get free shipping by visiting magicspoon.com/ntm. --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices