Dogs Who Change Our Lives: Lara McGallon on Animal Rescue, Faith, and the Stories That Inspire Hope

Robert Forto

@robertforto | Executive producer and co-host of Dog Works Radio

Dogs have always had an incredible ability to change our lives, often in ways we never expect. In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert Forto sits down with author, speaker, and animal advocate Lara McGallon to discuss her lifelong passion for helping dogs and the people who love them.

Lara shares the inspiration behind her bestselling books, including Dogs Who Change Our Lives and The Heavenly Dog Father Prayer Book, and explains how her writing combines real-life stories, faith, and the remarkable bond between humans and dogs. She also discusses her extensive work supporting rescue organizations around the world, from Italy and India to the United States, and why advocacy remains at the center of everything she does.

We talk about how dogs help people through grief, illness, hardship, and healing, as well as Lara’s vision for bringing these stories to the big screen. Whether you’re passionate about rescue, inspired by stories of hope, or simply appreciate the unconditional love dogs bring into our lives, this episode offers an uplifting conversation about compassion, purpose, and making a difference.

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