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WE are ending the podcast! We have had so much fun, hoping that we entertained and MAYBE educated our listeners for eight seasons. "Onward & Upward" until the next adventure. We chat about:-no dogs in heat -spay & neuter your pets -illness at the park -no aggressive dogs or humans -dogs with a bite history -no human food or treats -no smoking in the park -the dog park maid is not on duty -...

Our final episodes collection! Holiday Tip: keeping our pets safe from escaping our home when family & friends visit. We discuss the “airlock” or a screen door We chat about: -the leash must be removed upon entering the park-walking around the outside of the park first -dog handlers must be adults -no commercial dog walking -no more than 3 dogs per handler -little dogs in the big dog section P...

Thank you for being on this journey with us, as we finish recording this podcast forever! For this episode we chat about:-trusting the person that cares for your pet -dog poop pickup -the park isn’t open in the dark -enjoy the park at your own risk -our community: the good & bad -meeting other dogs outside of the park -dog handlers are responsible for the behaviors of the dog in the park at al...

Find out what happened to Kelly's hand! We chat about Dog Park stuff….and safety measures. -young kids in the park-toys at the park -leashing dog from car to park -Kim’s dog Nora makes an appearance -licensed & proof of Rabies vaccine -Rabies vaccine importance Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We met up with the amazing staff at Sea Legs Integrative Veterinary Health in West Roxbury MA. They offer so many great services for pets in pain, veterinary rehabilitation, palliative care, acupuncture, laser therapy. The practice owner is Veterinarian Dr. Jaclyn Morency Coble, who has an extensive background in Vet medicine. Learn how Sea Legs got it's much talked about name (listen to our short...

We have an amazing guest host with us for this episode Jill Houseal who won a raffle at Quiz Night to host with us on the podcast. We chat about breeds, the most popular and also the rarest breeds! Can you guess what the rarest breed of dog is? OR can you guess the most popular? Due to battery issues we have two parts to this episode. Thank you for listening! Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created...

What have an amazing guest host with us for this episode Jill Houseal who won a raffle at Quiz Night! We chat about breeds, the most popular and also the rarest breeds! Can you guess what the rarest breed of dog is? OR can you guess the most popular? Thank you for listening! Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Kelly & Kim welcome Lucinda Von Lavender to join them in the studio. Lucinda is a delightful and funny addition to the podcast for this episode about bites and other funny tales. No convertible chat this evening; too hot, stormy & swampy out…so we stayed in with Bailey”s frozen drinks, can you tell? Please be aware: dogs barking in the background Thank you for listening & sharing our s...

Kelly & Kim are enjoying cruising around this summer to chat in different locations. For Season 8 "Kelly & Kim Convertible Chats" will hopefully entertain you. For this 1st episode they land at the Natick Common, seated in a set of Adirondack chairs to watch the world go by and talk about pet Summer Safety. Want premium content created just for you, become a subscriber!https://www.buzzspro...

Meet the folks at Precision Pet Urgent Care in Plainville MA. We talk about all the info you may need for a visit to your local Urgent Care. We chat with Dr Forbert Kaluba, DVM and Felicia, Practice Manager all about the new Urgent Care in town. Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We chat with Haley & Erin from the Natick Community Organic Farm aka NCOF. We talk about the workings of the farm & met some BABIES! Baby chicks & bunnies. Want to volunteer at a really fun place? Info@natickfarm.org www.natickfarm..org Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We welcome Gloria to our podcast today to talk about a book she has written and is in the process of publishing about her dog Teddy Bear. She shares with us the raw emotions of what it feels like losing a beloved dog. In her honesty and straightforward chat, we learn that so many people can be helped who have lost a pet. We talk about the cultural lack of compassion that dog owners sometimes recei...

Jeremy Cohen from Boston Dog Lawyers records with us again and we are so very honored! We asked our community for questions to ask Jeremy and he answers them all. We touch upon Ollie's Law:https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/ollieslaw/?fbclid=IwAR21BnACWTRpTiscMhqqfxukGMfU_dLgmTSIqbtzLI4pftPCG-5S9rXPKyM&mibextid=S66gvFand other important dog law issues. We chat about fence gate safety, dog...

We take a little trip to the gorgeous area of Concord MA to meet up with Bija to chat about her bees! While there we found a stunning garden, lots of birds at the feeders and learning about how important bees are to our lives, community and environment. Bija is not only a dedicated bee keeper, but a stunning bag maker and quilter & turtle rescuer. You can follow Bija on instagram at bijas_bees...

Matt Brand is in the studio with us to chat about the menagerie of pets he has at his home. We learn that Kelly knows a great deal about fish and Kim's favorite car song growing up was "We Built This City" by Starship. This is a totally fun & random episode as we weave in thoughts from our growing up in the 1980s. Is Matt and his family ready for a puppy? You decide. Podcast Jingle Podcast Jin...

Susan and her amazing staff welcomed us to her store called Wild Birds Unlimited in Sudbury MA. She has been at this location for over 30 years. This place is dangerous folks, in a good way, as there are so many great things to buy! Susan also owns another store in Woburn MA. Backyard feeding of birds is so fun. Check out their info at: www.sudbury.wbu.com & www.woburn.wbu.comHOT items for the...

We welcome Susan, Co-Founder & Paula, Foster Mom from Guardian Angels Cat Rescue to discuss CATs! We thank our sponsors: www.metropetsnatick.com www.silkvet.com What to be a sponsor? Please reach out to:itisruffoutthere@gmail.com Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

A tough story about an incredible dog Dunkyn, told by her owner Kelli (with some Beagle baying at the beginning of the recording). She also talks about another adventure she is emBARKING on, her Boston Marathon 2023 run for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton Mass. www. KelliRunsBoston.comPodcast sponsored by: www.silkvet.com www.metropetsnatick.com Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created...

Our podcast is brought to you by our sponsors: www.metropetsnatick.comwww.silkvet.comWe are excited to share this heartwarming story about how Cooper found his home at Glen Hill Farm in Natick. Our guest Maureen tells us the story about the farm and Cooper. Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Chris, owner & creator of www.brew-biscuits.com is in the studio to tell us about his yummy dog treats made from your favorite craft beers! AND the biscuits are "double lab tested!" Thank you to our sponsors:www.silkvet.com & www.metropetsnatick.com Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the Show.www.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We are back! We chat about recording a podcast episode in Kim's convertible, which didn't work well...so we needed to record in the studio. Wayside Quilters Guild Quilt Show at Lincoln Sudbury HS and Kelly's Place in Norton MA. Do you host a Friendsgiving? We are thinking of hosting one!www.metropetsnatick.com SHOUT OUT to Neo who was getting a bath today and passed his Canine Good CitizenThank yo...

We took a little break! Why? Kelly’s son is getting married soon & Kim has been working on a family dedication. As we all know Kim likes to chat about Rabies...but there is some important information to know about this subject when you have dogs & cats. All our thanks to:www.westonnurseries.com www.silkvet.com www.metropetsnatick.com Podcast Jingle Podcast Jingle Created by Kim Mixed by Ko...

Should dogs be allowed in the workplace? Should there be restrictions? We chat with Tim who brings his dog Ellie to work with him on some Fridays. We also hear from our loyal listeners James & Mel in regards to working from home with dogs & work places that are dog friendly. Shout Out to www.zitisofnatick.com for welcoming us to record at their restaurant and serve us yummy Lobster Ravioli...

We chat with Rich from www.theHenrystudio.com about his amazing dogs Spencer & Penny, Golden Retrievers, who are known to cheer on the Boston Marathon runners since 2015. Spencer loves to hold things and is known to hold the Boston Strong sign. They do so much more & are two very busy pups. Their birthdays are coming up and there is a Celebration on Saturday, July 30th. Everyone is invited...

Lily talks with us about her work with dogs in Scent Detection & also MRI training. Her background is in Animal Behavior and more. This is a fascinating episode. We thank our friend Jill for introducing us to Lily! How could we continue on recording without these generous sponsors: www.silkvet.com www. MetroPetsNatick.com www. PetVRA.cowww.westonnurseries.com You can also help by donating on o...