A 12-Year-Old Started a Business to Save Rescue Dogs and It's Working

Have you ever wished you could help rescue dogs more… but felt like you didn’t have the time, money, or capacity to foster or adopt right now? It’s easy to feel helpless when you see shelters overwhelmed and dogs still waiting for homes. You care deeply—but life is already full, and it can feel like there’s no small, realistic way to make a difference. In this episode, Em sits down with Divisha, a 12-year-old dog lover who turned that same feeling into action by starting Bow Bow Ties, a handmade accessory business that donates half of its profits to animal shelters. Together, they talk about compassion, creativity, and how even small efforts can ripple outward. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on advocacy, a little hope, and a reminder that supporting dogs doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing to matter. Press play if you’re looking for a gentle, real-life reminder that every small act of care counts. Sponsored by Bow Bow Ties Save 20% with code SUDT20 → Bow Bow Ties on Etsy Free Resources & Support Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating? Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs? Book a short call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow PetMatRx Supplements We Trust Support gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm Email [email protected] to get in touch with Em This podcast explores real life with dogs — including dog behavior, reactivity, dog anxiety, stress in dogs, fearful dogs, and everyday training challenges. It’s for dog parents who are overwhelmed navigating life with dogs and want a clearer understanding of their dog, practical support, and a stronger bond while creating a calmer daily life with their dogs. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog body language, dog communication, dog food and behavior, gut health, dog wellness, enrichment for dogs, dog enrichment activities, routines, dog lifestyle, and regulation — so life with your dog can feel calmer, more manageable, and more sustainable. Hosted by a dog trainer, canine nutrition coach, and retired vet tech, the show blends training, nutrition, and enrichment to support and bond with sensitive, anxious, pure-bred, and rescue dogs at home and in real life. Affiliate links support the podcast and help fuel the RV dream 💛