Pet Resource Radio

The second part of our chat with Dr. Delgado covers her own research on puzzle feeders, how cats are freeloaders, plus her take on the ol' wet food vs. dry food question.  Show notes: San Diego Rescue Dog Gets 'Pawty' to Celebrate One Year Cancer-Free: 'He Inspires Me' Dog Owners Are Pretending Their Pet Bit Them in Concerning TikTok Trend What Your Cat Wants (Dr. Delgado's Blog) Dr. Delgado's per...

Today we've got the first part of a big chat with Dr. Mikel Delgado about when and how to feed your cats. Think there's not that much to talk about? Think again. We cover common issues, where to put your food bowls, and how to bridge that gap between your cat's natural eating behavior and your very real human schedule. Does it end on a cliffhanger? You'll have to listen and find out... (a cliffhan...

Today we've got the first part of a big chat with Dr. Mikel Delgado about when and how to feed your cats. Think there's not that much to talk about? Think again. We cover common issues, where to put your food bowls, and how to bridge that gap between your cat's natural eating behavior and your very real human schedule. Does it end on a cliffhanger? You'll have to listen and find out... (a cliffhan...

We're talking with The Grooming Project founder and CEO Natasha Kirsch and Director of Grooming Lacey Adair about their work breaking the cycle of poverty through training folks in the fine art of dog grooming. Plus, a quinceañera for a Chihuahua? And is there a doggy depression epidemic? All that and more on this episode.  Show links: The Grooming Project This Dog's Quinceañera Is The Dose Of Hap...

We're talking with The Grooming Project founder and CEO Natasha Kirsch and Director of Grooming Lacey Adair about their work breaking the cycle of poverty through training folks in the fine art of dog grooming. Plus, a quinceañera for a Chihuahua? And is there a doggy depression epidemic? All that and more on this episode.  Show links: The Grooming Project This Dog's Quinceañera Is The Dose Of Hap...

We've got Taryn Jones and Trish Stinger from Wayside Waifs on the show to talk about shelter photography, how they help the hard-to-adopt pets sell themselves, and how you can take good pics of your pet. Also, can you lure a dog to safety using sausage? Turns out you can. Dog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To Safety California dog reunited with family after missing for 12 years Waysi...

We've got Taryn Jones and Trish Stinger from Wayside Waifs on the show to talk about shelter photography, how they help the hard-to-adopt pets sell themselves, and how you can take good pics of your pet. Also, can you lure a dog to safety using sausage? Turns out you can. Dog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To Safety California dog reunited with family after missing for 12 years Waysi...

We're sitting down with our friend Ian to talk about his puppy Bart, who was born with a double-cleft palate. We talk about taking on the responsibility of a special needs pup (and how it was no sweat for Ian, who's a fantastic doggy dad) and what he's learned from Bart in the year they've been together. Show links: Pirate Kitty Kylo Charms His Neighborhood With Adorable Acts of Thievery Dog feces...

We're sitting down with our friend Ian to talk about his puppy Bart, who was born with a double-cleft palate. We talk about taking on the responsibility of a special needs pup (and how it was no sweat for Ian, who's a fantastic doggy dad) and what he's learned from Bart in the year they've been together. Show links: Pirate Kitty Kylo Charms His Neighborhood With Adorable Acts of Thievery Dog feces...

On this episode we're chatting with Cathy Nash Petersen about the support group for owners of shy and fearful dogs she's started here at PRCKC. We chat about the difficulties of owning a shy/fearful dog, and what she hopes people get out of the group. Episode links: Loyal Dog Keeps Injured Hiker Warm All Night Until Help Arrives 100,000 More Pets in Shelters Now Compared to January 2021 Due to Pan...

On this episode we're chatting with Cathy Nash Petersen about the support group for owners of shy and fearful dogs she's started here at PRCKC. We chat about the difficulties of owning a shy/fearful dog, and what she hopes people get out of the group. Episode links: Loyal Dog Keeps Injured Hiker Warm All Night Until Help Arrives 100,000 More Pets in Shelters Now Compared to January 2021 Due to Pan...

We've got our founder and CEO, Michelle Rivera, on the podcast this episode to talk about how we're building on last year's momentum to reach even more pets and people, and expand our services to provide even more affordable pet care.  Show links: Most dog breeds highly inbred Delivery Driver Leaves Car For 5 Minutes — And Comes Back To A Cat Help us keep pets and people together!

We've got our founder and CEO, Michelle Rivera, on the podcast this episode to talk about how we're building on last year's momentum to reach even more pets and people, and expand our services to provide even more affordable pet care.  Show links: Most dog breeds highly inbred Delivery Driver Leaves Car For 5 Minutes — And Comes Back To A Cat Help us keep pets and people together!

A rebroadcast of Episode 11 from back at the end of 2020 on our winter needs as an organization.  Show links: Dogs Find Homes Faster When Shelters Don’t Include Dog's Breed on Adoption Profile, Study Finds Study Confirms 'Slow Blinks' Really Do Work to Communicate With Your Cat Our Winter Amazon wish list The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Help us keep pets and people together!

A rebroadcast of Episode 11 from back at the end of 2020 on our winter needs as an organization.  Show links: Dogs Find Homes Faster When Shelters Don’t Include Dog's Breed on Adoption Profile, Study Finds Study Confirms 'Slow Blinks' Really Do Work to Communicate With Your Cat Our Winter Amazon wish list The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City Help us keep pets and people together!

Sixty percent of households in the United States contain at least one pet, but pet ownership isn’t a protected status under the Fair Housing Act, so landlords aren’t obligated to make their properties pet-friendly. The ones that do often charge extra fees, require a deposit, and/or charge pet rent. What effect does this have on struggling pet owners, and how does it intertwine with other social is...

Sixty percent of households in the United States contain at least one pet, but pet ownership isn’t a protected status under the Fair Housing Act, so landlords aren’t obligated to make their properties pet-friendly. The ones that do often charge extra fees, require a deposit, and/or charge pet rent. What effect does this have on struggling pet owners, and how does it intertwine with other social is...

We're chatting with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Marta Andelson about keeping your pets safe this winter. Plus, we know dogs are scared of the big booms, but surely household appliances aren't causing any anxiety. Or are they? Show links: Family Rescues, Adopts Stray Kitten Found Tangled Up in Net at Kansas City Chiefs Stadium Jogger Notices House On Fire, Springs Into Action To Rescue 4 Trapped Pet...

We're chatting with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Marta Andelson about keeping your pets safe this winter. Plus, we know dogs are scared of the big booms, but surely household appliances aren't causing any anxiety. Or are they? Show links: Family Rescues, Adopts Stray Kitten Found Tangled Up in Net at Kansas City Chiefs Stadium Jogger Notices House On Fire, Springs Into Action To Rescue 4 Trapped Pet...

This episode we're talking with Phil Hatterman about his journey to co-founding Rosie Fund and honoring Rosie's legacy by helping difficult-to-adopt dogs find forever homes. Plus, a divorcing couple gets joint custody of their dog? It's true, and we'll tell you all about it. Show links: Court Grants Joint Custody of Dog in 'Pioneering Ruling' Cat Obesity Up Over 100% in 10 Years Check out Rosie Fu...

This episode we're talking with Phil Hatterman about his journey to co-founding Rosie Fund and honoring Rosie's legacy by helping difficult-to-adopt dogs find forever homes. Plus, a divorcing couple gets joint custody of their dog? It's true, and we'll tell you all about it. Show links: Court Grants Joint Custody of Dog in 'Pioneering Ruling' Cat Obesity Up Over 100% in 10 Years Check out Rosie Fu...

Over 50% of women who call a 24-hour abuse hotline seeking help do not leave their abuser when they find out they can't bring their pet. This is the #1 barrier preventing victims from seeking immediate help. We're talking today with Andy Bond and Sally Root about BestyBnB, a new platform that aims to connect those needing emergency boarding with fosters willing to care for their pet while they get...

Over 50% of women who call a 24-hour abuse hotline seeking help do not leave their abuser when they find out they can't bring their pet. This is the #1 barrier preventing victims from seeking immediate help. We're talking today with Andy Bond and Sally Root about BestyBnB, a new platform that aims to connect those needing emergency boarding with fosters willing to care for their pet while they get...

Dave's excited because we're talking about cats this episode! We've got cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller on to talk about her path to being a cat behaviorist, why cats do what they do, and how to approach some more common problems. Show notes: Dr. Rachel Geller Curious Lab Offer Sweet Kiss to Whale Shark that Visits Dog's Boat: 'I Felt So Lucky to See it' Dogs On Duty: Veteran Service Dog Keeps H...

Dave's excited because we're talking about cats this episode! We've got cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller on to talk about her path to being a cat behaviorist, why cats do what they do, and how to approach some more common problems. Show notes: Dr. Rachel Geller Curious Lab Offer Sweet Kiss to Whale Shark that Visits Dog's Boat: 'I Felt So Lucky to See it' Dogs On Duty: Veteran Service Dog Keeps H...