Nine year old Luka joins Matt and Mel in the studio this episode, after writing a lovely feedback email about his most favourite animal - greyhounds! Walter, Poppy, Huey and Alfie are all lucky rescues that have known the love of Luka and his family (including Grandma!)

Luka's endearing affection for greyhounds, plus his cheeky giggle and mature insight into the complexities of fostering and adoption will melt your heart...

This podcast finishes with a touching tribute from Mel to her Heart Dog, the beautiful Anna, who was taken suddenly and too soon, just days before recording.

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In this episode of Talking Couch Potatoes, we welcome Kim, the founder of the newly established charity "Blue The Grey." Created in memory of her beloved greyhound, Blue, a social media sensation known for his love of toast, Kim shares the heartfelt story behind the charity's inception. After Blue's sudden passing, the overwhelming support and a GoFundMe campaign that raised an astonishing $130,000 motivated Kim to create this charity. Tune in to hear how Blue's legacy is bringing together hound lovers to find common ground and tackle the issues of the racing industry in a new and unique way.

Join us on 'Talking Couch Potatoes' as we chat with Karen, President of Dogs' Refuge Home in Shenton Park, about her 18 years of dedicated volunteer work with homeless and unwanted dogs. Karen shares the emotional ups and downs of her experience, the critical need for government funding for sterilization programs, and chats with Mel about the frustrating irony of government support for overbreeding greyhounds for racing while so many dogs are in desperate need of fosters and forever homes. This episode offers a candid look into the challenges and rewards of animal rescue, and the ongoing fight for a better future for all dogs.

Click here for more on the Dogs' Refuge Home https://www.dogshome.org.au/