The Truth About Backyard Breeding and the Shelter Crisis | S9E08

Canine Culture Podcast · Mar 26, 2026 · 36m

Backyard breeding is one of the biggest contributors to the growing shelter crisis, but it’s a topic many people don’t fully understand or feel comfortable talking about. In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, we sit down with rescue advocate and content creator Tracy Fosterling to break down the realities behind backyard breeding and its impact on dogs, shelters, and communities.

With years of experience in animal rescue and fostering over 60 dogs, Tracy shares what backyard breeding really is, why it’s so harmful, and how it’s fueling overcrowded shelters across the country. We dive…