Dog Words
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.”
Episodes
2025 Pooch Playoff participant and benefactor Jane Crampton and I discuss our shared love of dogs and how dog ownership impacts house shopping.
If you’re looking for a realtor in the Kansas City area, you can find Jane at JaneSellsKC.com.
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fi...
Tricia Montgomery channeled grief and love into a passion that’s saving lives and giving dog owners the knowledge they need to give their beloved pets the best life possible. Visit the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement at aplb.org to learn more about resources to help with one of life’s most challenging transitions and go to MoosesMarch.com to learn about the Moose approved badges for consumers and how you can partner as a v...
A 2025 Pooch Playoff sponsor and dog lover, Peggy Shroeder shares what she’s learned from dogs and how hers help her give back.
Kona videos on YouTube.com/RosieFund:
Will You Be This Dog’s Hero? Adopt Kona!
What You Get When You Adopt Kona the Dog
To learn more about Kona or to submit an adoption application, go to AlwaysAndFurever.org.
From the Dog Words archive:
Creator and designer Linda Brown brings Nicole Rilinger and Nic Bair from her team at Dub Dog Designs to discuss the company’s founding, growth, and spirit of giving.
Dub Dog online:
Dub Dog was one of the generous sponsors of the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Adoptable dog Kona—pictured in this episode’s thumbnail wearing her Dub Dog collar—represented our region and won the inte...
Writer, speaker, and memorial and wedding celebrant Patricia Eagle discusses her new book Dog Love Stories: The Canines Who Changed Me.
Patricia Eagle online:
Mercy Me: Reflections on Love and Life
https://www.facebook.com/patriciaeagleauthor
www.instagram.com/patricia.e.eagle/
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The W...
Jim Umlauf, entrepreneur and co-founder of 4knines, discusses the journey from consumer pain point to holding over 20 patents on car seat covers, cargo liners, and other accessories that protect your pet and your vehicle. Jim has generously shared the code DOGWORDS15 for our listeners to receive a discount when ordering from 4knines.com. Support an innovative company that gives back to the community by shopping on their website tod...
Author Carol Foote introduces us to the book Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero. Learn more about the book or order your copy at CarolAFoote.com. Find out how some of the high energy, intense dogs in shelters can become a detection dog at Rescues2theRescue.org and check out Working Dogs for Conservation wd4c.org.
From the Dog Words archives:
John Reider, the Bubble Man, shares a safe and simple way we can entertain and exercise ourselves and our pets. Not only are bubbles fun, they’re fun to talk about, especially with a guest who is clearly passionate about his work. Learn more at AtomicBubbles.com.
Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. All participants will receive a Wag Bag full of goodies that includes a bottle of Pu...
Award-winning author Shelley Fraser Mickle delights us with stories of her dog Buddy from the wonderful book Itching To Love: The Story of a Dog. Its release date is March 11 but you can pre-order at shelleymickle.com.
Don’t forget to support Rosie Fund by registering your dog for the 2025 Pooch Playoffs. Even if you don’t enter this year’s competition, you can still participate by voting for contestants and spreading the word. If y...
Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography returns to discuss the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog.
If you are in the greater Kansas City and Lawrence area, register your dog or dogs at Bigfootpetphotography.com/poochplayoffs2025. Once voting starts, we will announce it on the podcast and the Rosie Fund social media. Please spread the word. The more people...
KC Paws Director of Operations Michelle Lascon updates us on the rescue group’s innovative way of helping dogs find their forever home and the support they provide them after adoption. Their 2nd Annual KC PAWS Winter FURmal is coming up Saturday, January 25.
KC PAWS online:
KCPAWS.org
Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS
Instagram.com/kc.paws
From the archives:
0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon
Nationally acclaimed dog show handler, certified life and business coach, and author Kelly Lyn Marquis takes us inside the world of elite dog handlers in her new book Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs. Our discussion reinforces our oft-repeated claim that, “Dogs make us better people.” Watch for Kelly on NBC’s coverage of this year’s National Dog Show and buy Kelly’s ...
Any time is a great time to donate to Rosie Fund but the best time might be between October 15 and October 22. We’re excited to announce our first annual Michael & Kurz Match for Rosie Fund that doubles your donation!
Michael was an advocate for all animals; but he had an especially deep appreciation and love for dogs. He enjoyed volunteering at the shelter and interacting with all the dogs. That’s where he met and adopted his b...
Great Plains SPCA Philanthropy & Engagement Manager Kyle Gabrielson updates us on their important work and their Best in Show Pet Contest. Learn more at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca. Maggie’s photo for the “Most Adorable Dog” category is this episode’s thumbnail. Read her bio, see her full-sized photo, and vote for her at gogophotocontest.com/greatplainsspca/entries/549928.
Great Plains SPCA online:
GreatPlainsSPCA.o...
Sherri Corwin welcomes us to Mixed Mutt & Company's new location just off the historic square in Independence, Missouri. Sherri gives us an update on her work the last three years developing relationships with other small businesses to create a thoughtfully curated pet collection that contributes to pet rescues, saving the planet, the bees & helping doggos live their best life.
Fix’em KC’s Britton Hunter discusses their mission to reduce the homeless animal population in Kansas City. Learn more at FixemKC.org and follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/fixemkc.
The Rosie Fund YouTube channel has videos of dogs seeking their forever home and playlists of the Rosie Fund Ambassadors: Rosie, Peaches, Vinnie, and Maggie.
Support Rosie Fund by booking a session with BigfootPetPhotography.com.
Music for this episod...
Jennifer Holland, New York Times best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships, discusses her latest book Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. Learn more about Jennifer’s work and order her book at JenniferHollandWriter.com
From the archives:
0236: The Seeing Eye with Peggy Gibbon
0314: Scent Detection Dogs with Julianne Ubigau
0416: Craig Grossi and Fred the Afghan
0147: Dog Behaviorist Dr. Ellen F...
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 their forever home, and playlists of the Rosie Fund Ambassadors: Rosie, Peaches,...
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 Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley
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 offers an important reminder to celebrate what we cherish in our lives. Learn more and p...
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