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Scott Galloway Says You Should Adopt a Rescue Dog

September 26, 2025 / 01:31

This episode discusses the rising number of pets being surrendered to shelters, economic indicators, and the benefits of adopting dogs. Key topics include the state of the economy, the mental health benefits of having a dog, and the overwhelming number of dogs in shelters.

The host highlights the correlation between economic struggles and the increase in pet surrenders, mentioning that many families cannot afford to keep their pets. The discussion includes references to economic indicators like the NASDAQ and Dow Jones, and how they can mislead perceptions of economic health.

The host emphasizes the positive impact of dogs on mental health and family dynamics, suggesting that having a dog can provide security and teach responsibility to children. The conversation encourages listeners to consider adopting dogs from shelters, which are currently overwhelmed with animals in need of homes.

Additionally, the host shares personal experiences with both purebred and rescue dogs, advocating for the adoption of mixed breeds due to their health and temperament.

TLDR

The episode highlights rising pet surrenders due to economic struggles and promotes dog adoption for mental health benefits.

Episode

1:31

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I just wanted to take a moment um on a tangential issue that has nothing to do with a prediction, but I keep getting

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served all of these Instagrams of all these adorable dogs that are at shelters, people surrendering their

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pets. They're the NASDAQ and the Dow Jones are the worst indices in my opinion in history because they give

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people the elucery notion that the economy is fine. Y sales of hamburger helper are up, which

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is a negative looking forward indicator on the health of the middle and lower income. Pawn shops are booming. There's

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just a lot of signals that that the economy is not good on the main street economy. And one of those signals is

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that people surrendering their pets has gone way up. Can't afford them. Just a quick ad for in terms of mental

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health, joy, things that are great for your kids. Just generally if you're worried about crime, the literally the

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best security system you could ever have is a dog. It teaches your kids about loss, responsibility. Dogs have been

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maybe next to exercise the most accreative thing for my own mental health. And these shelters are literally

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overwhelmed. In addition, I've had purebreds and rescues. Rescues and muts are hands down the best breed of dog.

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They are healthier. They are happier. It's as if they know they owe you. If you just type in how to adopt a dog into

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Google, there are so many shelters that are so desperate. And not only that, have so many fantastic

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dogs. right now.

Episode Highlights

The Economy and Pet Surrendering
The rise in pet surrendering signals economic distress, particularly for middle and lower income families.
“People surrendering their pets has gone way up.”
@ 00m 38s
September 26, 2025
The Best Security System
Having a dog is highlighted as the best security system for families, teaching kids responsibility.
“The literally the best security system you could ever have is a dog.”
@ 00m 49s
September 26, 2025
Adopt a Dog
Shelters are overwhelmed with fantastic dogs waiting for adoption.
“There are so many fantastic dogs right now.”
@ 01m 26s
September 26, 2025

Episode Quotes

Rescues and mutts are hands down the best breed of dog.
Scott Galloway Says You Should Adopt a Rescue Dog

Key Moments

Economic Distress00:38
Mental Health Benefits00:59
Adoption Advocacy01:16