Paw Prints the Magazine

Paw Prints The Magazine announces that it will be moving its radio show, Paw Prints Live!, from Hot Talk 1510 KCTE to KCTO 1160 AM.

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The weather finally warmed up (thank goodness) and you and your pets are spending more and more time outdoors – at parks, on hikes and even camping. So, the odds of Fido getting into something smelly begin to increase exponentially…

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Now, more than ever, pets are considered a part of the family. They’re pampered and fawned over; they’re groomed within an inch of their lives and dressed to the nines. They have baby sitters, daycare and report cards. Some even come to work with us and others have their own rooms. Their lives so closely parallel our own, you can bet if the family is experiencing violence they can become targets as well…

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It’s Summer and it going to be HOT! But I don’t need to tell you that. I don’t know how many times I’m overwhelmed by the temperature the interior of my car reaches when I leave it for even short periods of time. We hear time and time again of people leaving their children in the car for “brief” periods of time and returning to find them lifeless. How that can happen is anyone’s guess. We’re horrified and outraged every time the story plays on the news. But what about our pets?

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Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries. Proof has been found of domesticated dogs as early as 5000 B.C. As soon as man began to appreciate his canine counterparts, dog collars began to be introduced. Representations of dogs wearing collars have been found in Ancient Egyptian ruins dating back to as early as 3500-3000 B.C. These early dog collars, which were often made of leather containing the names of dogs such as “Brave One,” “Reliable,” “Antelope,” and “Useless,” are a good indication of the purpose of dog collars throughout the centuries, but could not foreshadow the collar’s fashionable future.

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Everyone remembers Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 film “THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.” Seriously. Who hasn’t seen it on television just about every spring since childhood?

Well, anyone that hasn’t been living under a rock for the past fifty years will surely recognize this scene in the film…

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By Johnny Dare (Host of “The Johnny Dare Morning Show” on KC’s 98.9 The Rock)
When I first heard about Beast Riders on the ‘net’, I was intrigued, to say the least…I mean, hell, what could be better than a putt with your favorite mutt? So when Stacy from Paw Prints asked if I would review the product with my dog Barger, I jumped at the chance!

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One way or another some part of your dog’s body will eventually make contact with the stinging or biting evil-doer. Although Fido won the game, your little champion is limping or frantically licking the air. Your dog may have won the war, but was definitely wounded in battle – he’s been stung. That little six legged (or eight legged) bugger went down fighting and got in one last shot before he met his demise.

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They’re beautiful, exotic and they have a real “cool” factor. However, there are many things to consider when thinking about owning a bird.

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In 1999, five year old Kyle A. Meek was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a condition characterized by a rapid progression of muscle degeneration which eventually leads to the inability to get around without help. Kyle’s parents, Tina and Jeff Meek hadn’t seen a relationship closer than the one between their son, Kyle and his friend, O’Toole. It was an incredible friendship of unconditional love and support, made even more amazing by the fact that O’Toole is a dog; a yellow lab/golden retriever mix.

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Here’s a story about how things work for regular folks in a city that doesn’t. (If you’re a dog owner, that is.)

A little more than three years ago, a friend of mine thought it would be neat to have an off-leash dog area in a park in her part of the city [Kansas City, MO in case you were wondering]. Dog parks are very popular because millions of people have dogs. Other cities build them because they attract young professionals — the perfect demographic to help cities grow.

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A cat living at the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz has caused the claws to come out. An animal care group would like a shelter to be built for a cat that has taken up residence at the site and Polish authorities have refused the group’s request.

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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!by Dale Smith
Many of you that have been keeping up with this series already know I had been planning a backpacking trip to Mark Twain National Forest. The time finally arrived. I was informed, by my 22 year old daughter [...]

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by Stu Tarlowe

Well, it’s the time of year when, like it or not, our lives are impacted by the intrusion of relentless, inhuman, insatiable bloodsuckers that inspire fear and loathing in anyone with whom they come into contact. NO, I’m not talking about the I.R.S., I’m here to talk about TICKS!

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Mother Nature has her fury days that whip us into submission. Her devastating forces include earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, blizzards, floods and tornadoes! Each year, disasters ravage our nation and no one is immune from the possibility of experiencing it personally. The bottom line, in case you don’t get it yet, is that you must prepare for yourself and your pets in case of a disaster – IN ADVANCE! Not being prepared in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi led to the innumerable and senseless deaths of both people and animals…

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Thankfully, the warm days of summer have arrived. With the beautiful weather, so beckons the call to go out on the water and many of you will choose to take your canine friends along for the boat ride. If you do, be sure to follow a few common sense guidelines:

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Painted pets may raise awareness for endangered wildlife (GREAT PHOTOS): Pet lovers were treated to a bizarre pageant of painted dogs at a new dog park in central China. But this time, what seems like just another craze in professional pet grooming also raises awareness of China’s endangered wildlife.

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By Jeff Scheetz
This hot weekend in July brought us to the Travelodge Six Flags in Gray Summit, Missouri. We would be competing in disc dog events at the nearby Purina farms for the weekend. Gray Summit is located just 35 miles from St. Louis, and the Travelodge sits conveniently just off of I-44.
Our room was [...]

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For me, one of the joys of dog-ownership is the excuse to be outdoors, even in inclement weather. Ever since my Boy Scout days, when we camped in tents or lean-to’s in the rain and snow and wind, I’ve enjoyed the challenge of pitting myself against the worst that Mother Nature can dish out.

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The KC T-Bones hosted canine fans along side their human ones at the game last night. Furry attendees ranged from tiny teacup breeds all the way up to Great Danes and Mastiffs and they all had a great time. We even had a break in the heat for the first time all week AND the [...]

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Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter’s held their second Meowie Wowie Luau on July 24th. Everyone had a great time at the Hawaiian style party that featured live music from the Hootin’ Annies, a silent auction, signature drinks, pupus (hors d’oeuvres), dancing and much more. Meowie Wowie Luau proceeds will go directly to [...]

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Last winter Ruff Wear became a gear supplier for our Expedition Paw Prints series. Keegan was decked out with hiking boots, camp pads, life jackets, fleece coats etc. Now that summer has arrived, we needed some gear that would cool him off.
For summertime fun Ruff Wear sent us a Swamp Cooler™ cooling vest. Here is [...]

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Scientists say dogs who growl, snap and bite are not necessarily aggressive by nature – and could simply be suffering from depression.

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The word simply means “CRAZY.” There is no doubt that the Silverglats were referred to as such often enough for the name to stick when they began their 100%, strictly no-kill, emergency animal rescue and shelter in Savannah, Missouri, so aptly and lovingly named “M’Shoogy’s”.

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Every once in a while this job puts me in a position to experience things that most people don’t… Every once in a while however, something happens that really touches you. Something really unexpected.

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This is a news article from Kentucky.com. The website of the Lexington Herald-Leader
http://www.kentucky.com/2010/06/29/1327571/gorge-closes-after-bear-attack.html
By Dori Hjalmarson, Josh Kegley and Karla Ward – Herald-Leader Staff Writers
This story is the reason our National Parks systems DO NOT allow our pets on back country trails. This also why if you are hiking or backpacking with you dog in [...]

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Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture awarded Spay & Neuter Kansas City $6,500 in much needed grant money.
The Department awarded a total of $25,000 in grants to selected licensed animal shelters or non-profit agencies for their efforts to help reduce the number of unwanted animals through local and regional spay and neuter initiatives.
Funding for this [...]

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I have a 7 year old Boston Terrier (she came to live with us when she was 8 months old). She likes to dig and shred the carpet…

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In a Special Action at city hall in Kansas City, Missouri on June 24, 2010, Kansas City’s Mayor Mark Funkhouser and the City Council honored pets and people that together help others.

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We spent this morning w/ Troy and Emmie at Applebee’s at the Legends in Kansas City Kansas. We presented Troy with a new GoPro Adventure Sports video camera for Emmie. Now you’ll be able to see Emmie Cam video of their trip. GoPro Camera was donated by Riverbanks Outdoor Store, the Official adventure sports camera [...]

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