Dog Words

Today we welcome Scott Poore , founder of Mission Driven , an online boutique for dog lovers. Scott and his team are doing amazing things for shelter dogs in Kansas City and beyond. Learn more at MissionDrivenGoods.com . Visit RosieFund.org for links to all of our social media, including our free YouTube channel . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them...

Today we welcome Scott Cotter , Marketing Director of Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (formerly Spay and Neuter Kansas City) to discuss the many services they offer beyond those in their name and the upcoming rebranding that will reflect the way the organization is serving the community. For more information on PRCKC, visit PRCKC.org . If you need help getting food for your pet, complete the Fo...

Today we welcome Angela Waltz to tell the story of her feral dog, Toby . Check out Angela’s blog at TheDailyTilly.com where Tilly, Toby, and Minnie Moo - as well as Teddy Cat and Tom Cat - are all frequent contributors. Learn more about Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue at mabbr.org . Here’s the KC Pet Project foster page . Visit RosieFund.org for links to all of our social media, including our free...

Today we welcome back Russell Clothier the founder and operator of Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in Independence, Missouri for an update on their residents. Shep’s Place allows senior dogs to live out their lives in a safe, loving environment. If the staff and volunteers cannot find adopters for their residents, the dogs have a family and a home for as long as they live. Go to ShepsPlace.org f...

Dawn and Phil Hatterman tell the story of Rosalita Patience, the dog no one wanted that was the inspiration for Rosie Fund. And we get an update on the KC Serves fundraiser for Kansas City service industry employees. Buy your KC Serves t-shirt at barkdogbar.com/kcserves . Visit RosieFund.org for links to all of our social media, including our free YouTube channel . Music for this episode is provid...

Today’s guest on Dog Words is Philip Tedeschi , Executive Director of the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver. We cover a wide range of topics, including how our response to COVID-19 may impact our pets, the importance of therapy pets, and the research and certification opportunities at the Institute. Visit the Institute's website to learn more about how animals,...

Today we feature an interview with Bar K Dog Bar co-founder and partner Leib Dodell . We cover how the park is responding to COVID-19 and discuss some of our personal experiences with social distancing and sheltering at home. Learn more about Bar K at BarKDogBar.com . Listen to episode 0101 of Dog Words for our interview on the creation and development of Bar K with co-founder Dave Hensley. Music...

Today we discuss the Animal Health Corridor with Dr. Chris Morrow , the director of the Veterinary Technology program at MCC-Maple Woods in Kansas City. We also get tips for making your own dog food from Jenny Cox . For more information on the Veterinary Technology program - including the application process - go to mcckc.edu/vettech . Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo,...

Betty Jean Curran from The Grooming Project tells us about dogs and people working together to change lives and help the community. Be sure to listen to a special message from Rosie Fund at the end of the episode. For more information on the Grooming Project go to TheGroomingProject.org or call 816-214-5376. Check out The Salon: A Grooming Project in Lee’s Summit at GroomingProjectSalon.org or cal...

There are a variety of foster opportunities through animal shelters and dog rescue groups. On today's episode Deb Fehl shares her experience fostering puppies . We also explain why you should let sleeping dogs lie. It’s more for your dog's benefit than yours. If you are interested in fostering with KC Pet Project , go to https://kcpetproject.org/programs/foster/ . Music for this episode...

Jesse Shroyer returns to talk about doga . You can be new to yoga and you don’t even need to have a dog to enjoy yoga with dogs at Bar K Dog Bar . And a Mississippi hotel's unique shelter dog enrichment program is in the news. To learn more about yoga with Jesse - including upcoming retreats - go to JesseShroyer.com . The full calendar of events for Bar K is at BarKDogBar.com/calendar . Music...

Today we feature an interview with Dr. Chris Morrow , the director of the Veterinary Technology program at MCC-Maple Woods in Kansas City and we share some advice for facing what may be your dog’s most-feared nemesis. For more information on the Veterinary Technology program - including the application process - or to see what cats and dogs are available for adoption, go to mcckc.edu/vettech . Mus...

Today’s show is a special wellness edition. We interview wellness advocate Stacey Case about the use of essential oils with dogs, the health benefits of having dogs around children is in the news, and we offer cold weather tips for dog owners. Updates: Shep’s Place from episode 0103 has added volunteer orientations in March. Like them on Facebook or contact them through ShepsPlace.org for the orie...

There are a variety of foster opportunities through animal shelters and dog rescue groups. On today's episode Angie Stadnick shares the story of Darwin , her long-term foster who is available for adoption. If you are interested in adopting Darwin or would like more information on fostering with KC Pet Project , go to https://kcpetproject.org/programs/ . This episode also has a news update on...

Today we feature an interview with Russell Clothier the founder and operator of Shep’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in Independence, MO. Shep’s Place allows senior dogs to live out their lives in a safe, loving environment. If the staff and volunteers cannot find adopters for their residents, the dogs have a family and a home for as long as they live. Go to ShepsPlace.org for more information. This...

There are a variety of foster opportunities through animal shelters and dog rescue groups. On today's episode Jesse Shroyer shares the story of Huck , her foster hospice. For more information on fostering with KC Pet Project , go to https://kcpetproject.org/programs/ . This episode also has a news update on some very happy border collies and we offer a tip for using peanut butter that your do...

Today we feature an interview with Bar K Dog Bar co-founder and partner Dave Hensley . Bar K offers dog-lovers a modern bar, restaurant, event space and dog park. Constructed out of repurposed shipping containers, it's located in downtown Kansas City, on the shore of the Missouri River in Berkley Riverfront Park. Bar K brings engaged, community-minded people and their dogs together to share c...