06/24/2026
Better Call Babs Film is taking HOLLYWOOD!
You know Babs Fry, the legendary lost dog recovery expert and San Diego’s “Pet Detective.” She’s helped reunite countless pets with their families, and when our former street dogs decide to go back to their roots and test their street smarts once again 🙃- Babs is our first call. She’s everyone’s first call- Go to any lost dog post and it’s right there.
“CALL BABS!”
We’ve had the privilege of working alongside Babs for years. Eyes still twitch when we think about the 111 Doodles case- feral fluff balls jumping fences and our team driving in torrential rain, setting traps with Babs, leaving smelling like liquid smoke and desperation- all while being filled with inexplicable hope- because Babs was on the case. It sounds ridiculous, but if you’ve ever worked with Babs, you know.
What many people don’t know is that posts reporting dogs on the run? Those posts mean sleepless nights, strategizing, and trapping for Babs. And once those dogs are safe, they need somewhere to go. We’ve partnered with Babs to welcome some of those dogs into TAP, helping them take the next step on their journey toward forever homes. Some of those very dogs appear in this documentary!
Babs has more heart than anyone, and she gives it away freely, all for the love of dogs. She’s helped strengthen our safety protocols and made us a better rescue. She’ll absolutely yell at you for not listening to the things she’s told you, but no one knows better. She is the real deal. This documentary gives a glimpse into her wild, exhausting, heartbreaking, and inspiring world.
Premiering at the Dances With Films LA 2026 Festival, this film follows Babs over 3 years as filmmakers document her tireless dedication to her craft. Screening at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre this Thursday, June 25 at 4:15 PM, followed by a Q&A with Babs and the filmmakers.
We attended a viewing earlier this year and jumped at the opportunity to go again on Thursday. Piece of advice:
Get a damn ticket.
You will laugh, cry, stress, cheer, and walk away with a new appreciation for the work Babs and her nonprofit A Way Home For Dogs does every single day.
Get tix here:
https://danceswithfilms.ticketspice.com/dwfla-better-call-babs
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