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!Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
On this episode we talk with Rae Lindsey from our outreach team about winter needs for pets, discuss how breed labels might cause more harm than good, and more! Show links: Dogs Find Homes Faster When Shelters Don’t Include Dog's Breed on Adoption Profile, Study Finds Study Confirms 'Slow Blinks' Really Do Work to Communicate With Your Cat Our Winter...Read More
On this episode we talk with Best Friends Animal Society attorney Lee Greenwood about breed-specific legislation, take a look at how the bonds between people and pets have changed during the pandemic, and more! Show links: COVID-19 Dog Socialization Study Results Pit Bull Myths and Facts Staying home with Squeaks (and what I learned) Help us keep pets and people...Read More
This episode we chat with Sunday Shelton from the Black Dog Lovers Club of Kansas City about creating a safe space for all dog lovers, discuss the cutest little dental assistant, and more. Show links: Toothless Chihuahua Comforts Scared Patients at California Dentist Office Animal Owners Can Now Wear Face Masks Adorned With Their Pets’ Faces Black Dog Lovers Club...Read More
Dogs and drinks? What could be better?! We talk with Bar K Dog Bar’s Leib Dodell about creating a community of dog lovers in KC, and then call up our friend Dr. Cosentino for a round of Ask-A-Vet! Show links: New Dog Walking Law Raises Hackles in Germany Feline Behavior Problems: Aggression (Cornell University) Help us keep pets and people...Read More
On this episode we talk parvo with Lawrence Humane’s Shannon Wells, discuss pheromone products for pets, and more! Show links: Key to harmonious pet relationships? Pheromones. Dog's Head Swells Twice the Size After Adder Bite Cleaners that kill parvo Lawrence Humane Society Help us keep pets and people together! All donations matched dollar-for-dollar through 12/31/20!Read More
