We’ve got Nancy Atherton from one of our favorite groups, KC Dog Trappers, to talk about the why and how of what they do to trap the toughest-to-catch dogs in the metro to get them in loving homes.

Like it or not, poop is part of the pet parent’s life. But there’s a lot we can learn from it, and here at PRCKC we’ve got an opportunity to get as many pets fecal tests as possible in the month of December. We talk with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Melia Washington about how this came about and what we hope to learn.

We talk to several pilots who fly puppies to better situations with Pilots N Paws and talk about what it means to them to do this work. Plus, if you were given the ultimatum of choosing between your girlfriend and your cat, what would you do?

We’re talking with Sniffspot creator David Adams about “the Airbnb for dogs.” We get into how the idea came about, and how that initial idea has expanded to help out pet owners who need private space for their dog’s enrichment for a number of reasons. We also talk about renting out your own space to make some pup’s day!

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You want your dog to socialize and exercise, so what better place to go than to the dog park? But what things should you consider when prepping your pup for the excursion? We talk with David Hensley of BarK Dog Bar about the ins and outs of doggie park etiquette.

PawsAbilities makes treats and pull toys for dogs and teaches developmentally disabled folks life-long skills at the same time. We sat down with Edie Howard to talk about the organization and the importat work they’re doing in the community.

Orthopedics: sure it’s important. But how do you keep an eye out for the signs of problems? And what should you be looking for in your pet, and when? The answer may surprise you. Check out our chat with Dr. Samuel Franklin for all the answers.

Today we pull our boss, Communications Director Scott Cotter, into the studio on his anniversary week to talk about what he’s seen over the past five years here at PRCKC, and what exactly our role as the communications department is in helping keep pets and people together.

Dr. Geller makes her third appearance on the show to talk about what it means and what it takes to introduce two cats to each other, and how to keep the peace.