We’re talking with The Grooming Project founder and CEO Natasha Kirsch and Director of Grooming Lacey Adair about their work breaking the cycle of poverty through training folks in the fine art of dog grooming. Plus, a quinceañera for a Chihuahua? And is there a doggy depression epidemic? All that and more on this episode. 

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We’ve got Taryn Jones and Trish Stinger from Wayside Waifs on the show to talk about shelter photography, how they help the hard-to-adopt pets sell themselves, and how you can take good pics of your pet. Also, can you lure a dog to safety using sausage? Turns out you can.

We’re sitting down with our friend Ian to talk about his puppy Bart, who was born with a double-cleft palate. We talk about taking on the responsibility of a special needs pup (and how it was no sweat for Ian, who’s a fantastic doggy dad) and what he’s learned from Bart in the year they’ve been together.

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On this episode we’re chatting with Cathy Nash Petersen about the support group for owners of shy and fearful dogs she’s started here at PRCKC. We chat about the difficulties of owning a shy/fearful dog, and what she hopes people get out of the group.

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We’ve got our founder and CEO, Michelle Rivera, on the podcast this episode to talk about how we’re building on last year’s momentum to reach even more pets and people, and expand our services to provide even more affordable pet care. 

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A rebroadcast of Episode 11 from back at the end of 2020 on our winter needs as an organization. 

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Sixty percent of households in the United States contain at least one pet, but pet ownership isn’t a protected status under the Fair Housing Act, so landlords aren’t obligated to make their properties pet-friendly. The ones that do often charge extra fees, require a deposit, and/or charge pet rent. What effect does this have on struggling pet owners, and how does it intertwine with other social issues? We have a long, wide-ranging chat with Jennifer Applebaum and Lauren Loney, two of the authors of a new paper that looks at the effect of pet fees on housing insecurity. 

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We’re chatting with our Chief Veterinarian Dr. Marta Andelson about keeping your pets safe this winter. Plus, we know dogs are scared of the big booms, but surely household appliances aren’t causing any anxiety. Or are they?

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This episode we’re talking with Phil Hatterman about his journey to co-founding Rosie Fund and honoring Rosie’s legacy by helping difficult-to-adopt dogs find forever homes. Plus, a divorcing couple gets joint custody of their dog? It’s true, and we’ll tell you all about it.

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Over 50% of women who call a 24-hour abuse hotline seeking help do not leave their abuser when they find out they can’t bring their pet. This is the #1 barrier preventing victims from seeking immediate help. We’re talking today with Andy Bond and Sally Root about BestyBnB, a new platform that aims to connect those needing emergency boarding with fosters willing to care for their pet while they get to safety and back on their feet. 

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