Dog Words

Claire Shelley , owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We also talk about Claire’s interesting journey from art to science to photographer. If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2024 . If...

David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project . Learn more about KC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KCPetProject.org . Help us cover the medical expenses of Phillip, a Rosie Fund dog who had to have a leg amputated when his cancer returned shortly after being adopted. Go to the campaign on our Facebook page or go to RosieFund.org/donate to use PayPal, Venmo, or your credi...

Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabilitation started. Donations in excess of our goal will be used to help other dogs who Rosie inspired us to aid. You can donate via the Facebook campaig...

Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them. ADA and Service Animals From the Dog Words archives: 0244: Fit for a Pit with Heather McClain-Howell 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0151: Training Service Dogs with Jaso...

Director of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilities in Kansas City. Learn more online: ickc.org Pawskc.org BelongKC.org Facebook.com/InclusionConnections Instagram.com/inclusionconnections LinkedIn.com/company/inclusion-connections...

Author Kim Lengling discusses her new book Paw Prints On The Couch! How Pets Enrich Our Lives , highlighting the importance of our furry companions and the impact they have on our lives. She also shares her wonderful practice of handing out nuggets of hope. Kim Lengling Online: KimLenglingAuthor.com Facebook.com/lenglingauthor LinkedIn.com/in/kimberlylengling From the Dog Words archives: 0403: Pea...

Kennel Manager Cora Miller and Director of Operations Michelle Lascon from KC Protective Animal Welfare Society discuss how their organization offers grooming, boarding, and daycare as part of their mission to rescue dogs from cruelty and neglect. PAWS Online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS Instagram.com/kc.paws Learn more about the KC PAWS Winter Fur-mal and get your tickets now! From the Dog W...

Stephanie Smith returns to discuss her work with the Wolves of Maine Sanctuary . She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurSacredPaws.com Facebook.com/OurSacredPaws Instagram.com/OurSacredPaws Wolves of Maine online: WolvesofMaine.org Facebook.co...

Stephanie Smith discusses helping humans and animals develop happier and healthier relationships. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurSacredPaws.com Facebook.com/OurSacredPaws Instagram.com/OurSacredPaws From the Dog Words archives: 0420: W...

Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey from Wolves of Maine Sanctuary discuss their important rescue work and how they are educating the public about these beautiful creatures.  Wolves of Maine online: WolvesofMaine.org Facebook.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Instagram.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Thank you for everyone's thoughts, prayers, and kind words while we grieve the sudden and unexpected passing of...

CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof , tells us what Big Dog Food doesn’t want you to know. If you love your dog, you need this information. Download the free e-book Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma . KetoNatural Online: KetoNaturalPetFoods.com Instagram.com/ketonaturalpetfoods Facebook.com/ketonaturalpetfoods YouTube.com/channel/UC3zjG_ADUs14xBIJZcUZ8Lw/videos Twitter.com/ketonatural...

Founder Ellie Laks shares how The Gentle Barn helps heal animals and people. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Facebook.com/TheGentleBarn Instagram.com/TheGentleBarn YouTube.com/c/GentleBarn TikTok.com/@TheGentleBarn LinkedIn.com/company/the-gentle-barn-foundation Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle...

Dawn and Philip Hatterman give an exciting update on their foster Vinny and explore one of the biggest challenges facing animal shelters right now. From the Dog Words archives: 0113: How Rosie Inspired a Foundation 0144: Senior but Sassy Peaches Delight with Dawn Hatterman Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia is at LapofLove.com . Music for this episode is provided by alternativ...

Author and Marine veteran Craig Grossi tells the story of Fred the Afghan’s miraculous journey from a war zone to living his best life in America. Rosie Fund cannot recommend Craig’s two books highly enough. They are powerful examples of our motto: we save each other. Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, And How They Rescued Each Other and Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redempt...

Jeni and Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove discuss his new CD Scoops of Love, the song Puppy in Love , their foster-to-forever dog Dobby , and more. Mr. Stinky Feet online: JimCosgrove.com Facebook.com/mrstinkyfeet Instagram.com/mr.stinky.feet YouTube.com/@mrstinkyfeet Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle...

Dr. Molly Ebinger discusses her first trip to the Femund Race in Norway. From the Dog Words archives: 0310: The Iditarod with Dr. Molly Ebinger 0201: The Iditarod with Dr. Vern Otte Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sasc...

Veterinarian Lara Plass returns to update us on the important work being done by Community Veterinary Outreach . Contact Community Veterinary Outreach via the contact form on their website or contact us if you can help them secure a basic space that they can use one Saturday a month to serve our neighbors and the pets they love. Community Veterinary Outreach online: VetOutreach.org Facebook.com/Co...

Gretchen Dull tells the story of Royal’s long journey from unadoptable foster to finding a forever home. Beyond the Dog offers training for dogs and cats in the owner’s home. Learn more about the The Derrick Nnadi Foundation . YouTube video of our foster Vinny waiting for Snowball to come out of the laundry. From the Dog Words archives: 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey Music for this epis...

Father Allan Phan tells us how his dog Daisy came into his life at the perfect time. Facebook.com/DevotionsWithDaisy Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires . Visit them at TheWires.info . Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com . Join The Wires as they explore ne...

Dog Mountain Creative Director Amanda McDermott tells the story of a unique destination that honors the healing power of dogs, nature, love, and art. Dog Mountain online: DogMT.com Facebook.com/StephenHuneck Instagram.com/StephenHuneck/ The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series From the Dog Words archives: 0217: Canine Camp Getaway with Janice Costa 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey 0319:...

Bob Bryant , co-founder of Mission K9 Rescue shares how they’ve reunited hundreds of canine veterans with their former military handlers. That reunion is not always an option so Mission K9 Rescue also has retired working dogs waiting for a forever home. Mission K9 Rescue online: MissionK9Rescue.org Facebook.com/MissionK9 Twitter.com/missionk9 Pinterest.com/mk9r Instagram.com/missionk9 Music for th...

Rachel Provence discusses fostering Rosie Fund dogs Pam and Big Boy and their adopter, Cheryl Warder , tells us about their new home and their new names. Rosie Fund Video: Dogs Adopted! Great Plains SPCA’s Pam & Big Boy GreatPlainsSPCA.org KCPetProject.org WaysideWaifs.org From the Dog Words archives: 0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey 0120: Flying Dogs to Their Forever Homes with Julia...

Director Colter Johnson of Lifted Films and Chiquita’s Friends founder Geraldine Gilliland discuss their documentary about the organization’s mission to rescue, provide veterinary care, and adopt out senior, special needs, and neglected canines in Mexico. Watch the 22 minute short “Some Dogs Go to Heaven” here and follow Chiquita’s Friends on social media to be updated when the feature length docu...

Melody Huff , Founder and Executive Director of The Pet Connection , discusses the organization's pet adoptions, dog and cat training, aggressive dog rehabilitation, and classes for pet owners, including free classes for adopters. The Pet Connection online: ThePetConnection.net Facebook.com/ThePetConnectionKS Facebook.com/ForeverandFosterHomesbyTPC Facebook.com/TheSanctuaryLifebyTPC Instagram...

Janet Curran , author of Antoine's Tale: An Extraordinary Shelter Dog's Journey , returns to introduce us to Connie Fredman and the Canine Health Resort. Learn more at CanineHealthResort.com . From the Dog Words archives: 0404: Antoine's Tale with Janet Curran 0326: The Dog Gurus 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson Music for this episode is provided by alte...