Pet Resource Radio

We've got one of our dog trainers on the podcast to talk about how training strengthens your communication with your dog, and creates a better life altogether for your pet. Plus, we chat about a lack of rescue pets during the pandemic and more! Show links: Americans Adopted Fewer Pets From Shelters in 2020 2 Fearless Little Terriers Chase Trespassing Bear Out Of Their House Help us keep pets and p...

What is Humane Education and how does it reveal the connection between violence towards pets and violence towards people? We talk with Wayside Waifs’ Humane Education Manager Ashley Stanley about it on this episode. Plus we discuss muzzles, the Austin cat declaw ban, and more! Show links: Want to be a Humane Educator? Check out Wayside's job openings! Austin, TX bans cat declaw Video captures mome...

What is Humane Education and how does it reveal the connection between violence towards pets and violence towards people? We talk with Wayside Waifs’ Humane Education Manager Ashley Stanley about it on this episode. Plus we discuss muzzles, the Austin cat declaw ban, and more! Show links: Want to be a Humane Educator? Check out Wayside's job openings! Austin, TX bans cat declaw Video captures mome...

The kittens are here! The kittens are here! Yes, of course it's cute, but there's also a lot to know about kitten season in order to make sure those sweeties grow up healthy and well-socialized. We talk with our own Community Resource Specialist Ramona Hayes about it. Show links:  New Study Gives Paws for Thought Graves of nearly 600 cats and dogs in ancient Egypt may be world’s oldest pet cemeter...

The kittens are here! The kittens are here! Yes, of course it's cute, but there's also a lot to know about kitten season in order to make sure those sweeties grow up healthy and well-socialized. We talk with our own Community Resource Specialist Ramona Hayes about it. Show links:  New Study Gives Paws for Thought Graves of nearly 600 cats and dogs in ancient Egypt may be world’s oldest pet cemeter...

Hear ye, hear ye! This episode we're bringing you the scoop on poop!  First we chat with Jessica Friley of  Pet Butler of Overland Park  ( Facebook ) about some of the dangers of pet poop and why you might want someone to scoop for you, and then sit down with our own Dr. Marta Andelson to talk more about some of the infectious diseases pet feces contains, and what the best procedure is if you're t...

Hear ye, hear ye! This episode we're bringing you the scoop on poop!  First we chat with Jessica Friley of Pet Butler of Overland Park (Facebook) about some of the dangers of pet poop and why you might want someone to scoop for you, and then sit down with our own Dr. Marta Andelson to talk more about some of the infectious diseases pet feces contains, and what the best procedure is if you're the o...

As we head into spring, the increased risk of fleas, ticks, and heartworm come along with the warmer weather. We talk with our own Dr. Marta Andelson about how these parasites wreak havoc on your pet's (and your own) life, and why prevention is key. Show links: Ancient Dog Bone Found in Alaska Suggests Early Humans Migrated to the Americas with Their Dogs Cat who vanished 15 years ago from San Fer...

As we head into spring, the increased risk of fleas, ticks, and heartworm come along with the warmer weather. We talk with our own Dr. Marta Andelson about how these parasites wreak havoc on your pet's (and your own) life, and why prevention is key. Show links: Ancient Dog Bone Found in Alaska Suggests Early Humans Migrated to the Americas with Their Dogs Cat who vanished 15 years ago from San Fer...

Want to help out pets looking for a forever home? Ever consider fostering? We talk to Morgan Salisbury, foster coordinator for Wayside Waifs, about what it takes to be a foster, as well as the positive impact fostering has on the community and the shelter. Show links: German shepherd saves owner's life during a stroke just months after adoption New Hampshire Politicians Ban Pets From Remote Bill H...

Want to help out pets looking for a forever home? Ever consider fostering? We talk to Morgan Salisbury, foster coordinator for Wayside Waifs, about what it takes to be a foster, as well as the positive impact fostering has on the community and the shelter. Show links: German shepherd saves owner's life during a stroke just months after adoption New Hampshire Politicians Ban Pets From Remote Bill H...

On this episode, we talk with Jennifer Starr of Going With Grace about her work photographing senior or critically ill pets. Then we sit down with our own Dr. Stefani Albrecht to discuss end-of-life care for pets, and how to prepare yourself for your pet’s journey across the Rainbow Bridge. Show links: Going with Grace , where Jennifer photographs critically ill or senior pets, and also does resto...

On this episode, we talk with Jennifer Starr of Going With Grace about her work photographing senior or critically ill pets. Then we sit down with our own Dr. Stefani Albrecht to discuss end-of-life care for pets, and how to prepare yourself for your pet’s journey across the Rainbow Bridge. Show links: Going with Grace, where Jennifer photographs critically ill or senior pets, and also does restor...

On this episode we talk with cat expert Dr. Eliza Sundahl about declawing: what it is, why people do it, why it's a bad idea, and how to redirect unwanted scratching. Plus, could robot pets be the future of therapy animals?  Declawing/Cat Scratching resources: It's Natural For Cats To Scratch! Living With a Clawed Cat Cat scratching behaviour – a nuisance or necessity? Scratching on furniture and...

On this episode we talk with cat expert Dr. Eliza Sundahl about declawing: what it is, why people do it, why it's a bad idea, and how to redirect unwanted scratching. Plus, could robot pets be the future of therapy animals?  Declawing/Cat Scratching resources: It's Natural For Cats To Scratch! Living With a Clawed Cat Cat scratching behaviour – a nuisance or necessity? Scratching on furniture and...

On this episode we talk with KC's #1 weather forecaster, Gary Lezak, about his love of dogs and how they've made his life better. Also, what dog training methods work best? Show notes:  Training methods based on punishment compromise dog welfare, study finds https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/rottweiler-dog-guards-bread Help us keep pets and people together!

On this episode we talk with KC's #1 weather forecaster, Gary Lezak, about his love of dogs and how they've made his life better. Also, what dog training methods work best? Show notes:  Training methods based on punishment compromise dog welfare, study finds https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/rottweiler-dog-guards-bread Help us keep pets and people together!

We couldn't even get close to the amount of impact we have on the community without the work of our dedicated volunteers. We chat with Director of Community Engagement, Kristin Roth, about what it takes to be a PRCKC volunteer and how you can be a part of keeping pets and people together. Then we go through some year-end stats and break down the impact we've been able to have on the community. Sho...

We couldn't even get close to the amount of impact we have on the community without the work of our dedicated volunteers. We chat with Director of Outreach Services, Kristen Roth, about what it takes to be a PRCKC volunteer and how you can be a part of keeping pets and people together. Then we go through some year-end stats and break down the impact we've been able to have on the community. Show l...

We couldn't even get close to the amount of impact we have on the community without the work of our dedicated volunteers. We chat with Director of Community Engagement, Kristin Roth, about what it takes to be a PRCKC volunteer and how you can be a part of keeping pets and people together. Then we go through some year-end stats and break down the impact we've been able to have on the community. Sho...

This episode we talk to Tori Fugate from KC Pet Project about their new gig overseeing animal control for the city of Kansas City. Also, we talk about the most popular dog names and more! Rover's list of the most popular dog names of 2020 Dogs are the only service animals allowed to fly on passenger planes, DOT rules Help us keep pets and people together!

This episode we talk to Tori Fugate from KC Pet Project about their new gig overseeing animal control for the city of Kansas City. Also, we talk about the most popular dog names and more! Rover's list of the most popular dog names of 2020 Dogs are the only service animals allowed to fly on passenger planes, DOT rules Help us keep pets and people together!

When the pandemic hit and we started seeing more and more cases of parvo, we knew we had to find a way to reach people. Enter mobile vaccinations! We chat with Mobile Services Coordinator Chris Lopez about the program and more on this episode! Show links: Denver Pit Bulls Get a Reprieve Who's a Clever Dog? Creatures by Theresa Help us keep pets and people together!

When the pandemic hit and we started seeing more and more cases of parvo, we knew we had to find a way to reach people. Enter mobile vaccinations! We chat with Mobile Services Coordinator Chris Lopez about the program and more on this episode! Show links: Denver Pit Bulls Get a Reprieve Who's a Clever Dog? Creatures by Theresa Help us keep pets and people together!

Cats and coffee? What could be better? We talk with Audrey Boese of Whiskers Cat Cafe about what it's like at the first cat cafe in Kansas City. Plus, Dave and Cierra lay out some foods to keep away from your pets during the big Thanksgiving feast. Show links: Dogs and cats became family—and got their shot at heaven—after World War II, gravestones reveal Cathedral hosts memorial service after 'eno...