Dog Words

Baby Girl waited over 4 years in Lincoln, Nebraska’s Capital Humane Society for her forever home. Her adopter Kristy Raley and two of the many people who loved and cared for Baby Girl, Animal Behaviorist Haley VanDewalle and Director of Customer Service Amanda Carson share why she waited so long and how she finally found a home. If you live anywhere near Lincoln, support the Capital Humane Society...

Elementary school counselor Katy Read updates us on her school’s therapy dog, Gia . She is one of many dogs that Warrior’s Best Friend trains and provides for military organizations and K-12 schools. Learn more at WarriorsBestFriend.org . From the Dog Words archives: 0242: Katy Read & Gia Tsunami on YouTube: Dog is a Mud Jumper Dog in Search of Frog What Dog Learned from Amateur Trainer Suppor...

Education and Outreach Coordinator from the University of Washington Julianne Ubigau shares how rescue dogs are using their amazing noses to help endangered species. Get your copy of Pooper Snooper and support Rosie Fund with AmazonSmile . Support our mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life with a donation at RosieF...

KC Pet Project Foster Engagement Coordinator Chris Wengert introduces us to social media sensations Bella, Chloe May, and King Tut. Videos: Bella — Chocolate Lab Spent 130 Days At The Shelter - Videos | The Dodo — Chocolate Lab Growls At Her Foster Until… | The Dodo Foster Diaries - YouTube Chloe May — This Dog's Story Is Pure Christmas Magic | The Dodo Foster Diaries - YouTube King Tut — Fos...

American Farm Bureau Federation’s ’ Vice President of Communications Terri Moore tells us how they find the Farm Dog of the Year. See video of last year’s winner here . Check out more great videos on their YouTube channel , including Sustainability on a Dairy Farm: It's Just What We Do . American Farm Bureau Federation online FB.org Facebook.com/FarmBureau Twitter.com/FarmBureau Instagram.com...

Volunteers Debbie Mullikin and Cindi Wood tell us about Imagine FURever Ranch , an open, couch-filled space for senior dogs to call home until they get their FURever homes. Don’t miss Woofstock on June 10 and the One Year Celebration Gala on August 27. More information is on their event page at ImagineFUReverRance.org . Please follow this organization on Facebook.com/ImagineFUReverRanch From the D...

Dr. Molly Ebinger discusses being a rookie volunteer veterinarian at the last great race. Learn more about the Iditarod, including volunteer opportunities at Iditarod.com . From the Dog Words archives: 0201: The Iditarod with Dr. Vern Otte Dog Words is a finalist in two categories for Best of KC ‘22, Kansas City magazine’s annual poll to recognize the best KC has to offer. Please vote for us as Be...

Television producer and distributor Darren Wadyko shares his story of working with beloved animal advocate Betty White and the quest to recover episodes of her show The Pet Set . Support Rosie Fund or the charity of your choice by ordering the box set at AmazonSmile . You can also watch episode 1 for free on Amazon Prime Video . Watch promos for Betty White’s Smartest Animals on Vimeo. Episode 1 E...

Attorney Katie Barnett from Barnett Law Office shares the saga of Leawood, Kansas City Council’s campaign against dogs like Lucy .  Honestly, this is not a good look for Leawood and the people who’ve been elected to run the city. We welcome any and all Leawood council members who would like to present their side of this story to come on Dog Words for equal time. Anyone who runs for city council in...

Founder and CEO of Hugo Coffee Roasters , Claudia McMullin , tells us why she loves Mondays, how she is helping animal welfare nonprofits across the country, and how you can, too, while drinking delicious coffee from a stylish mug. Support animal welfare groups by shopping at Hugo.coffee . Any Betty’s Brew purchase, including the “For the Love of Betty” gift pack, doubles your gift to Hugo Coffee...

Director of Engagement and Program Development Zoe Agnew-Svoboda and Co-founder Andy Bond from BestyBnB.com talk about how providing a safe place for pets is helping domestic violence shelters give peace of mind and support to survivors of abuse. From the Dog Words archives: 0302: Synergy Services with Kim Ellis-Shaw 0207: Kansas City Animal Services with April Moore 0304: Sarah Chauncey Discusses...

Kathy O’Dowd and Linda Haney tell us how Church of the Resurrection’s Pet Ministry is serving the greater Kansas City community. Church of the Resurrection online: Pet Ministry ShareChurch From the Dog Words archives: 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson 0248: UnderPaw Photography with Tom Bradley Dog Words is a finalist in two categories for Best of KC ‘22, Kansas City ma...

Author Sarah Chauncey discusses  loss, grief, and hope. Her book, P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna is a thoughtful and helpful gift for anyone dealing with the loss of an animal they love or even in anticipation of that event if it is an ill or aging pet.  Sarah Chauncey online: SarahChauncey.com LivingTheMess.com MoreThanTuna.com P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna on AmazonSmile or go here . From the D...

Sara Peterson-Davis tells us about the scare her pug Quincy gave their family and his journey of recovery. From the Dog Words archives: 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson 0139: Animal Chiropractic with Dr. Kimberly Hunt 0152: Acupuncture with Dr. Sally Barchman 0132: Canine Massage Therapy with Liz Jeans 0214: Pet Hospice with Dr. Shea Cox Check out the many services KC...

Kim Shaw-Ellis updates us on exciting ways that Synergy Services is helping the community. Learn more at SynergyServices.org . Other resources mentioned in this episode: Pet Resource Center of Kansas City prckc.org KC Pet Project kcpetproject.org BestyBnB bestybnb.com From the Dog Words archives: 0207: Kansas City Animal Services with April Moore 0116: Pet Resource Center of Kansas City with Scott...

Author Kate MacDougall tells us about London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency: A Memoir . Kate MacDougall online: KateMacDougallWrites.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Go to Amazon Smile to buy the book and support a charity like Rosie Fund. Listen to the closing comments in this episode for an update on Peaches Delight. Celebrate 5 years of Rosie Fund by supporting our campaign to sponsor 50 do...

Bethany Spilde and Janessa Dolphin from Honey Home Keepers give travelers peace of mind with their house and pet sitting concierge service. Honey Home Keepers online: HoneyHomeKeepers.com Facebook LinkedIn From the Dog Words archives: 0144: Senior but Sassy Peaches Delight with Dawn Hatterman Episode 0249 is the final installment of season two. In the opening comments, we cover some changes that a...

Tom Bradley of Bradley Photography introduces us to a new perspective on dogs with UnderPaw photography and delivers some helpful photography tips. Bradley Photography online: BradleyPhotog.com Facebook Instagram UnderPaw video session The photography of Lithuanian photographer Andrius Burba . Norm MacDonald gives his thoughts (1:07) on the evolution of photography during his last appearance on Th...

Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson tell us how the Tripawds Foundatio n supports pets faced with losing a limb. Tripawds online: Tripawds Community Pet Amputation Resources, Blogs, Videos & More at Tripawds.com . Tripawds Foundation Pet Amputation Assistance Programs & Grants at Tripawds.org . Tripawds Rescue Fund’s Surgery Financial Assistance for Rescues & Shelters at Tripawds.org/rescue ....

Kendra Clark tells us about her book Motherpuppin’ Adorable: What to do when your pet is better than everyone else's and her website ThePopularPets.com with products and resources for dogs, cats, and people. Buy the book on Amazon Smile and help the charity of your choice, like Rosie Fund. Kendra Clark's The Popular Pets online: ThePopularPets.com Facebook Pinterest Instagram Twitter Res...

Peaches checks out CITYDOGs KC in Kansas City’s Crossroads district with Erin Dean & Kelsie Boren . CITYDOGs KC online: CITYDOGsKC.com Facebook Instagram From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation with Author Mark Cushing 0147: Dog Behaviorist Dr. Ellen Furlong 0210: The Self-awareness of Dogs with Dr. Ellen Furlong 0216: Mixed Mutt Creamery with Sherri Corwin Celebrate 5 years of Rosie Fun...

Heather McClain-Howell , founder and CEO of Fit for a Pit , talks about their product line for pits and dogs of similar shape as well as their fun items for people who love pitties. More importantly, we have a thoughtful discussion on how helping dogs impacts our community. Fit for a Pit online: Fit4APit.com Instagram Facebook YouTube Friends of Fit for a Pit: Ryan Duggan is an illustrator, design...

Xavier Gulley , trainer, breeder, and operator of Gator Mouth Kennels discusses the sturdy but gentle Rottweiler. He also owns two of Peaches’ favorite dogs, Bishop and Ava . Follow Gator Mouth Kennels on Facebook . From the Dog Words archives: 0123: Checking the Weather with Gary Lezak 0239: Gary Lezak Returns 0147: Dog Behaviorist Dr. Ellen Furlong 0210: The Self-awareness of Dogs with Dr. Ellen...

Elementary school counselor Katy Read tells us about two-time shelter dog Gia becoming a therapy dog. More info on service and assistance dogs: AssistanceDogsInternational.org MOPatriotPaws.org WarriorsBestFriend.org From the Dog Words archives: 0146: Missouri Patriot Paws with Susan Hinkle 0151: Training Service Dogs with Jason and Sandra Sindeldecker 0223: Sector K9 Foundation with Wes Keeling C...

Authors and entrepreneurs Karen Gaines and Robbie Small introduce us to The Doggy Door Chronicles . Learn more and order your personalized book at DoggyDoorChronicles.com . From the Dog Words archives: 0238: Sniffspot with David Adams Celebrate 5 years of Rosie Fund by supporting our campaign to sponsor 50 dogs. You can donate at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by ma...