it is RUFF out there

WE are ending the podcast! We have had so much fun, hoping that we entertained and MAYBE educated our listeners for eight seasons. "Onward & Upward" until the next adventure. We chat about:-no dogs in heat -spay & neuter your pets -illness at the park -no aggressive dogs or humans -dogs with a bite history -no human food or treats -no smoking in the park -the dog park maid is not on duty -no glass containers Bye Bye Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Our final episodes collection! Holiday Tip: keeping our pets safe from escaping our home when family & friends visit. We discuss the “airlock” or a screen door We chat about: -the leash must be removed upon entering the park-walking around the outside of the park first -dog handlers must be adults -no commercial dog walking -no more than 3 dogs per handler -little dogs in the big dog section Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Thank you for being on this journey with us, as we finish recording this podcast forever! For this episode we chat about:-trusting the person that cares for your pet -dog poop pickup -the park isn’t open in the dark -enjoy the park at your own risk -our community: the good & bad -meeting other dogs outside of the park -dog handlers are responsible for the behaviors of the dog in the park at all times -exchange information if a bite occurs-any dog with a bite history should NOT go to parks Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Find out what happened to Kelly's hand!We chat about Dog Park stuff….and safety measures. -young kids in the park-toys at the park -leashing dog from car to park -Kim’s dog Nora makes an appearance -licensed & proof of Rabies vaccine -Rabies vaccine importance Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We met up with the amazing staff at Sea Legs Integrative Veterinary Health in West Roxbury MA. They offer so many great services for pets in pain, veterinary rehabilitation, palliative care, acupuncture, laser therapy. The practice owner is Veterinarian Dr. Jaclyn Morency Coble, who has an extensive background in Vet medicine. Learn how Sea Legs got it's much talked about name (listen to our short on our Facebook page) and how to make an appointment for your beloved pet. www.sealegsvet.comPodcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We have an amazing guest host with us for this episode Jill Houseal who won a raffle at Quiz Night to host with us on the podcast. We chat about breeds, the most popular and also the rarest breeds! Can you guess what the rarest breed of dog is? OR can you guess the most popular? Due to battery issues we have two parts to this episode. Thank you for listening! Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

What have an amazing guest host with us for this episode Jill Houseal who won a raffle at Quiz Night! We chat about breeds, the most popular and also the rarest breeds! Can you guess what the rarest breed of dog is? OR can you guess the most popular? Thank you for listening! Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Kelly & Kim welcome  Lucinda Von Lavender to join them in the studio.  Lucinda is a delightful and funny addition to the podcast for this episode about bites and other funny tales. No convertible chat this evening; too hot, stormy & swampy out…so we stayed in with Bailey”s frozen drinks, can you tell? Please be aware: dogs barking in the background Thank you for listening & sharing our show with others. Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Kelly & Kim are enjoying cruising around this summer to chat in different locations. For Season 8 "Kelly & Kim Convertible Chats" will hopefully entertain you. For this 1st episode they land at the Natick Common, seated in a set of Adirondack chairs to watch the world go by and talk about pet Summer Safety. Want premium content created just for you, become a subscriber!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759873/subscribePodcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Meet the folks at Precision Pet Urgent Care in Plainville MA. We talk about all the info you may need for a visit to your local Urgent Care. We chat with Dr Forbert Kaluba, DVM and Felicia, Practice Manager all about the new Urgent Care in town.Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We chat with Haley & Erin from the Natick Community Organic Farm aka NCOF.  We talk about the workings of the farm & met some BABIES! Baby chicks & bunnies. Want to volunteer at a really fun place? Info@natickfarm.org www.natickfarm..org Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We welcome Gloria to our podcast today to talk about a book she has written and is in the process of publishing about her dog Teddy Bear. She shares with us the raw emotions of what it feels like losing a beloved dog. In her honesty and straightforward chat, we learn that so many people  can  be helped who have lost a pet. We talk about the cultural lack of compassion that dog owners sometimes receive from family, work, friends + when grieving a pet and we hope to one day to end the stigma of pet loss. Gloria recorded a LIVE Instagram of this episode, if you'd like to see us in action, you can find us at gloria.herdtPodcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Jeremy Cohen from Boston Dog Lawyers records with us again and we are so very honored! We asked our community for questions to ask Jeremy and he answers them all. We touch upon Ollie's Law:https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/ollieslaw/?fbclid=IwAR21BnACWTRpTiscMhqqfxukGMfU_dLgmTSIqbtzLI4pftPCG-5S9rXPKyM&mibextid=S66gvFand other important dog law issues. We chat about fence gate safety, dog bites, Dangerous Dog Hearings, being a responsible dog owner, rabies vaccines, dog custody issues. What the heck is chattle? You can reach Boston Dog Lawyers at: www.bostondoglawyers.com 844-DOG-ATTY We thank you for listening. Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We take a little trip to the gorgeous area of Concord MA to meet up with Bija to chat about her bees! While there we found a stunning garden, lots of birds at the feeders and learning about how important bees are to our lives, community and environment. Bija is not only a dedicated bee keeper, but a stunning bag maker and quilter & turtle rescuer. You can follow Bija on instagram at bijas_beeswww.bijasbees.com Please DO NOT use pesticides, it kills the precious bees 🐝 Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Matt Brand is in the studio with us to chat about the menagerie of pets he has at his home. We learn that Kelly knows a great deal about fish and Kim's favorite car song growing up was "We Built This City" by Starship. This is a totally fun & random episode as we weave in thoughts from our growing up in the 1980s. Is Matt and his family ready for a puppy? You decide. Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Susan and her amazing staff welcomed us to her store called Wild Birds Unlimited in Sudbury MA. She has been at this location for over 30 years. This place is dangerous folks, in a good way, as there are so many great things to buy! Susan also owns another store in Woburn MA. Backyard feeding of birds is so fun. Check out their info at: www.sudbury.wbu.com & www.woburn.wbu.comHOT items for the Winter: Hot Pepper Bird Food, helps with squirrels Be seasonally savvy when feeding wild birds. In the Winter they need more FAT.  Water is also very important to provide for wild birds for their overall health. Kelly & Kim went shopping after the podcast....guess what they picked up? Thank you for listening!Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

We welcome Susan, Co-Founder & Paula, Foster Mom from Guardian Angels Cat Rescue to discuss CATs! We thank our sponsors: www.metropetsnatick.com www.silkvet.com What to be a sponsor? Please reach out to:itisruffoutthere@gmail.com Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

A tough story about an incredible dog Dunkyn, told  by her owner Kelli (with some Beagle baying at the beginning of the recording). She also talks about another adventure she is emBARKING on, her Boston Marathon 2023 run for the Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton Mass. www.KelliRunsBoston.comPodcast sponsored by: www.silkvet.com www.metropetsnatick.com Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Our podcast is brought to you by our sponsors: www.metropetsnatick.comwww.silkvet.comWe are excited to share this heartwarming story about how Cooper found his home at Glen Hill Farm in Natick. Our guest Maureen tells us the story about the farm and Cooper. Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com

Chris, owner & creator of www.brew-biscuits.com is in the studio to tell us about his yummy dog treats made from your favorite craft beers! AND the biscuits are "double lab tested!" Thank you to our sponsors:www.silkvet.com & www.metropetsnatick.com Podcast Jingle  Podcast Jingle Created  by Kim Mixed by Kostas Support the showwww.itisRUFFoutthere.com