Did Sarah Drew’s Dog Know She Was Pregnant Before She Did?!
Sarah Drew joins Rocky and Kelly Kanaka for a cozy, candid, and deeply heartfelt episode of the Dogs & Coffee Podcast.
You may know Sarah from Grey’s Anatomy, Guiding Emily, and her holiday mystery series Mistletoe Murders — but this conversation goes far beyond the screen. Sarah opens up about the dog who quietly shaped every chapter of her adult life: Lucy, a blue heeler mix who was her “first baby,” her constant, and her emotional anchor through motherhood, career shifts, and life’s biggest transitions.
Sarah shares how Lucy seemed to sense major changes before they happened — including circling her protectively when Sarah was pregnant, before Sarah even knew. She talks about navigating long days on set, cross-country shoots, and building a family, all with Lucy by her side. And she bravely reflects on Lucy’s final chapter — the three times her family thought it was goodbye, and how Lucy kept choosing to stay just a little longer.
Of course, this is Dogs & Coffee, so there’s laughter too. From a mischievous cat on set who nearly staged a coup, to Rocky becoming an official “dog sleuth,” this episode balances tears with humor — and feels like a warm holiday hug for dog lovers everywhere.
🎙️ Sarah’s Coffee & Canine Stats
☕ Order: Americano with cream + one Splenda
🐶 Dog: Lucy (Blue Heeler mix, absolute legend)
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🕒 Episode Highlights
00:30 — Meet Lucy, the dog who quietly changed everything
01:00 — When Lucy knew Sarah was pregnant before she did
04:45 — The surprisingly intense world of working with cats on set
09:15 — Acting as refuge after childhood bullying
11:45 — Why empathy is the real work of an actor
15:15 — Hide-and-seek with Lucy (and why cattle dogs are too smart)
18:15 — Loving Lucy all the way to the end
21:00 — “There is no human love as unconditional as a dog’s”
27:00 — The “ghost dog” mystery… solved
42:15 — Mistletoe Murders, cliffhangers, and petition-ready fans
📘 Books & Links
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Follow Sarah: @thesarahdrew
Follow Rocky: @rockykanaka
Follow Kelly: @kelly.kanaka
🎧 About the Show
The Dogs & Coffee Podcast with Rocky and Kelly Kanaka blends comedy, honesty, and heartfelt conversations about dogs, rescue, and life — all while Rocky attempts to be a barista. Flip Coffee is served at local cafés, with hopes of bringing it nationwide.
