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0513: Author Anne Marie Farage-Smith

Dog Words - July 10, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 ...

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0512: Angie Splittgerber & Buddy

Dog Words - June 19, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 episod...

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0511: Angie Hunsucker & Hugo

Dog Words - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 fo...

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0510 : Author Ellie Laks

Dog Words - May 21, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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. ...

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0509: Kim Hunter & Lola

Dog Words - May 08, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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: 023...

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0508: Jessica Gordon & Hamilton

Dog Words - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 ad...

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0507: Big Dog Food with Daniel Schulof

Dog Words - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 ...

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0506: Author Chris Lynch

Dog Words - March 12, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 B...

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0505: Dog Trainer Alex Peacock

Dog Words - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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. ...

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0504: Author Erika Sinner

Dog Words - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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...

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0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley

Dog Words - January 27, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Kans...

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0502: Visiting Volunteer David Leidinger

Dog Words - January 15, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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. G...

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Campaign for Phillip

Dog Words - January 07, 2024 21:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 wi...

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0501: Dustin Koopman and Sadie

Dog Words - January 04, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Pi...

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0425: Inclusion Connections with Courtney Gebauer and Matthew Horn

Dog Words - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Faceboo...

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0424: Author Kim Lengling

Dog Words - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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....

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0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon

Dog Words - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 I...

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0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith

Dog Words - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Face...

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0421: Sacred Paws with Stephanie Smith

Dog Words - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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: OurS...

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0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey

Dog Words - October 03, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 f...

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0419: Canine Nutrition with Daniel Schulof

Dog Words - September 13, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Faceb...

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0418: The Gentle Barn with Ellie Laks

Dog Words - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 ...

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0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter

Dog Words - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Veterina...

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0416: Craig Grossi and Fred the Afghan

Dog Words - August 02, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 S...

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0415: Jeni and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove

Dog Words - July 19, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 pro...

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0414: The Femund Race with Dr. Molly Ebinger

Dog Words - July 05, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 fidd...

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0413: Community Veterinary Outreach with Dr. Lara Plass

Dog Words - June 21, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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...

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0412: Gretchen Dull and Royal

Dog Words - June 07, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 ...

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0411: Father Phan and Daisy

Dog Words - May 24, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 —...

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0410: Dog Mountain with Amanda McDermott

Dog Words - May 10, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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 Wo...

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