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Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
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Melissa and Jon Hill adopted Rosie Fund Dog Phillip and then faced the prospect of having one of his legs amputated. They share their story of facing this challenge with love, patience, and determination. From the archives: 0247: Tripawds Foundation with Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of Phillip, dogs seeking t…
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Co-founder of Rosie Fund Dawn Hatterman discusses our newest dog, Magnolia Hope, updates us on Rosie Fund, and we talk a little about Dog Words. Maggie’s YouTube video as Betsy Mr. Stinky Feet’s “Puppy in Love” music video From the archives: 0415: Jeni and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove 0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter 0503: Pooch …
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Licensed mental health counselor and Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional Anne Marie Farage-Smith discusses the profound and emotional topic of coping with the loss of a beloved pet. Her book, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief, should be on the bookshelf of everyone who has a pet companion and her interview off…
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Angie Splittgerber tells the touching story of fostering and adopting Buddy, the winner of our region in the Pooch Playoffs. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit…
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Angie Hunsucker details her French bulldog Hugo's health scare. His condition is one of several with which Frenchie owners often contend. From the Dog Words archives: 0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com. Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The…
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Ellie Laks returns to discuss her new book Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between and the wonderful work that’s being done at the Gentle Barns in California, Missouri, and Tennessee. Buy the book at the Gentle Barn’s website. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Fac…
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisor and CIRT K9 Handler Kim Hunter tells us about her K9 partner, Lola. Visit the Pawsitively Lola page at SheriffClayCo.org to learn more about the book. K9’s For Freedom & Independence at k9sforfreedom.org. From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon 0242: Katy Read & Gia …
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Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives. We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog. Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and adopt at KCPetProject.org or visit your local shelter or re…
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CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation Learn more about the pet food industry by downloading th…
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National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog. Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold. From the Dog Words archives: 0301: Author Kate MacDougall 0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten Be sure to vote in the Pooch Playoffs for the ulti-mutt c…
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Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more about Alex and his services at AlexsDogTrainingProgram.com. Your opportunity to vote for Maggie or any of the other…
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CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies. You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources at PetsAreFamily.info. From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation with Author Mark Cushing 0304: P.S. I Love You More Th…
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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…
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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 RosieFun…
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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…
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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 …
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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/inclusionconne…
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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/kimberl…
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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 Winte…
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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 Wolv…
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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/…
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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 …
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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_…
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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 …
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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. Mus…
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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 C…
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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 a…
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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…
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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…
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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 Be…
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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 FiddleL…
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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 Cost…
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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 Pinter…
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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: …
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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 socia…
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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 F…
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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…
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Janet Curran introduces us to Antoine who went from shelter dog to therapy dog while overcoming a health issue that many thought was untreatable. Proceeds from the book Antoine's Tale: An Extraordinary Shelter Dog's Journey benefit the Canine Health Resort in Fort Collins, Colorado. Antoine’s Fund online: AntoinesFund.org Instagram.com/antoinestale…
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Peace of Mind Dog Rescue co-founders Carie Broecker and Monica Rua tell us how the organization serves senior dogs and senior people. Learn more about their Perpetual Care Program that helps provide a lifetime of care for your dog. POMDR online:PeaceofMindDogRescue.org Facebook.com/POMDR Twitter.com/peace_rescue Instagram.com/peace_of_mind_dog_resc…
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Facility Dog Program Coordinators and primary handlers Melanie Weinrich and Bailey Wetzel tell us how dogs at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, help patients, families, and staff. Children’s Mercy’s Online: Facility Dog Program Pet Pals Program Facebook.com/ChildrensMercy Twitter.com/ChildrensMercy YouTube.com/childrensmercykc Ins…
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Author Dr. Doug Mader discusses the amazing human-animal bond in his wonderful book The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital. If you buy it through AmazonSmile, we would be very grateful if you choose Rosie Fund as the charity. From the Dog Words archives: 0129: The New Human Animal Support Services Initiative a…
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The Dog Gurus, Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs, share their experience to help others in the pet services industry and to help dog owners become smarter consumers and better companions to their dogs. The Dog Gurus online: RufflySpeakingDog.com TheDogGurus.com Facebook.com/Ruffly-Speaking Instagram.com/ruffly_speaking Rosie Fund social media: Faceboo…
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Melissa Kreisler and Dawn Morgan welcome us to the Second Cup Cat Cafe in Olathe, KS. Melissa’s Menagerie and Second Cup Cat Cafe are online at MelsMenagerie.com. Melissa’s Second Chances animal rescue is at MSRescue.org. Social Media: Facebook.com/melssecondchances Instagram.com/melssecondchances Twitter.com/mels2ndchances Order your “all the coff…
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Applied ethologist, certified dog behavior consultant, and family dog mediator Kim Brophey explains the problem with treating a dog like a pet. Watch her TED talk here. Kim Brophey online; FamilyDogMediation.com DogDoorBehaviorCenter.com YouTube.com/thedogdooravl Instagram.com/thedogdoor From the Dog Words archives: 0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy …
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Dr. Rachel Melvin explains the value of the Dog Aging Project and how all dog owners can participate. Nominate your dog by taking a brief survey on their website. The Dog Aging Project online: DogAgingProject.org Facebook.com/dogagingproject Twitter.com/dogagingproject YouTube.com/dogagingproject Linkedin.com/company/dogagingproject Instagram.com/d…
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Operations Manage Christie Merandino from Transport Brewery tells us about Charlie’s Cause and bureaucratic meddling. Get your ticket now for their Halloween Pairing Event at 5 PM on October 31st. Follow transportbrewery on Instagram. OpenStates.org strives to improve civic engagement at the state level by providing data and tools regarding state l…
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Author Tawny Minami tells The Story of Keiko and Niko, pitbulls who were reunited after being adopted separately as pups. Order her wonderful book at BeDeliberateClothing.com. Keiko and Niko online: KeikoandNiko.com Instagram @keiko.and.niko See a couple of Keiko and Niko’s videos on YouTube: Pittie Won't Leave His Long-Lost Brother's Side Ever Aga…
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American Pets Alive! National Shelter Support Director Clare Callison tells us how they are helping to change the world of animal welfare. American Pets Alive! online: AmericanPetsAlive.org Facebook Twitter YouTube From the Dog Words archives: 0120: Flying Dogs to Their Forever Homes with Julian Javor 0225: Pet Rescue Pilots Returns with Julian Jav…
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Bar K Dog Bar co-founder Leib Dodell takes us on a tour of the fabulous St. Louis location. Use the Park Wayfinder Map to follow along as Leib walks me through the facility. Learn more about this unique dog park at BarKDog.com. Dog Words’ Amazing Dog Park & People Bar! tour on YouTube. Build Trybe is part of a mentorship community that builds healt…
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Our favorite cognitive behavior researcher Dr. Ellen Furlong returns to discuss dogs and abstract thinking. Learn more about Dr. Furlong and her work at EllenFurlong.com. Futurity.org features the latest discoveries by scientists at top research universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In Dogs Can “Think Back” and Form Abstr…
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