Episodes
Nov. 7, 2024
1301. This Border Collie Knows 1000 Words - What Does "Made In The USA" Really Mean?
This Dog Knows A Thousand Words You may have heard about Chaser , the Border Collie that not only knows 1000 words but can understand sentences. John Pilley got Chaser when he was 72, and has chronicled this amazing story. Yo...
Nov. 1, 2024
1300. Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Big? Why Does My Dog Roll In Dead Stuff?
Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Big? The very amusing Dena Harris joins us as she parodies all the self-help diet books with tips to reduce the fat in your cat. You'll hear purr-actical tips like, eat whatever you want, th...
Oct. 24, 2024
1299. Actress Megan Blake Is Teaching Dogs To Fly
Air Hollywood Actress and animal advocate Megan Blake is teaching dogs to fly on airplanes using a Hollywood studio set and aircraft simulator. For $300, you can desensitize your pup from all the noise and vibrations that hap...
Oct. 17, 2024
1298. Would You Marry Your Dog? Comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway and Joey Camen Guest.
Date Me, Date My Dog 70% of female respondents would marry their dog, according to comedian Leigh Anne Jasheway . Leigh Anne barks up all the major problem issues single women with dogs face when trying to mate and relate wit...
Oct. 10, 2024
1297. Barking Blondes and Chickens for Rent
Barking Blondes Anna Webb and Jo Good are perhaps the two funniest ladies you've ever heard. They have an affinity for our "fur-kids" - and they'll tell you how two bitches taught two bitches to survive without men. Listen No...
Oct. 3, 2024
1296. 10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs - Dog Shoots Owner
10 Pets That Inspired Great Songs From the Rolling Stones to Queen to Norah Jones, they all wrote or sang songs about the important animals in their lives. MNN.com 's Laura Moss has the stories behind the music. Listen Now Fa...
Sept. 26, 2024
1295. Actress Ashley Bell Talks About Her Furry-Family
Get Your Licks on Route 66 We're checking in with Susan Sims and actress Ashely Bell as they trek across America on the annual adoption tour. Ashley shares the stories behind her pets at home. Listen Now My Dog Eats Drywall W...
Sept. 18, 2024
1294. Inventor of the 'Doglish to English' Translator - Couples Choose Pets Over Kids
Dog To English Translator Leave it to the Swedes and Tomas Mazzetti , Project Manager of " No More Woof ," a device that straps onto your dog's head and translates their thoughts into one of eight different voices. While Toma...
Sept. 12, 2024
1293. Our Pets Can Suffer From The Same Mental Diseases As Humans.
Our Pets Can Get Dementia Dr. Jennifer Bolser confirms that our dogs and cats do indeed suffer from the same mental disabilities that humans do. From depression to OCD, some of the same medicines we use are also valid for our...
Sept. 5, 2024
1292. A Certified Lost Pet Detective Offers Up Advice On Keeping Your Pet Safe
Lost Cat Pet Detective How does someone become a certified cat detective? Kim Freeman became certified, and now she helps cat owners find their lost furr-balls. She's even authored " How to Find Your Lost Cat. " Kim will shar...
Aug. 31, 2024
1291. Dr. Peter Emily Wild Animal Dentist - Dogs Going Postal On The Mailman
Open Wide Dr. Peter Emily is a human dentist AND a wild animal dentist. One day, you'll find him putting a crown in a person's mouth; the next, he might do a root canal on a polar bear. What happens when the anesthesia wears ...
Aug. 22, 2024
1290. Using DNA To Catch Owners That Don't Pick Up Poop
Whose Poop? Advances in forensic science have created a worldwide effort to catch up with people who don't clean up after their dogs. Many apartment owners are now requiring in their leases that dogs of tenants submit to DNA ...
Aug. 15, 2024
1289. Dr. Dan Riskin Says Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You
Mother Nature Is Trying To Kill You Animal Planet's " Monsters Inside Me " host Dr. Dan Riskin is stirring up the airwaves with the truths about nature's ugly side. No wonder he is so entertaining. Maggot eggs got into his br...
Aug. 8, 2024
1288. Our 'Hero Person' Delivers Death Row Dogs To Adoptable Homes
Hero People We kick off this week's Hero People series by showcasing humans going above and beyond the call of duty to improve our animals' lives. Greg Mahle spends much of his time on the road delivering death row animals to...
Aug. 1, 2024
1287. Creating A 'Bucket-List' For Your Pet
Pet Bucket List Our Hero Person this week is Riina Cooke . When she discovered her dog had a terminal illness and only months to live, she created a bucket list of stuff to do with " Romeo " before he passed. She shares how t...
July 25, 2024
1286. Cancer: No Longer A Death Sentence For Your Pet.
Preventing And Treating Cancer In Your Pet Cancer is no longer a death sentence for dogs or cats. Amazing technological breakthroughs allow vets to treat cancer fairly effectively. Dr. Gerald Post from The Veterinary Cancer C...
July 18, 2024
1285. 'Sally Forth' Writer Francesco Marciuliano Transcribes Cat's Poetry - "I Can Pee On This"
I Could Pee On This Our special guest is Francesco Marciuliano . He's the author of the Sally Forth comic strip that runs in over 700 newspapers and a series of pet poetry books that he says he transcribed from his cat. Not b...
July 10, 2024
1284. Being A Vet Saved Her Life - How Far Would You Go To Save Your Pet's Life?
Being A Vet Saved Her Life When Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Boston noticed a lump on her body, she insisted that it was cancerous, even though other doctors said no. She did an ultrasound at her office and validated her worst fear...
July 4, 2024
1283. Skunk Explosion - FDA Calls Out Tear Stain Remover Manufacturers
Skunk Explosion Skunk researcher Christopher Kemp joins us. He's from England, and they don't have skunks in Europe. Ironically, Pepe' le pew is from the Americas. But the most important thing you'll learn is that tomato Juic...
June 27, 2024
1282. Bestselling Author Dean Koontz Bought His Dog A Typewriter
Dean Koontz is Back Award-winning, best-selling author Dean Koontz returns to Animal Radio airwaves to tell us the story about his dog, Anna . According to Dean, Anna purchased a computer and started answering advice emails. ...
June 21, 2024
1281. Helping Pet Owners Afford Life-Saving Procedures - Alison Eastwood Talks Chimps
Eastwood Is Back The daughter of Clint Eastwood , Alison Eastwood is back for more fun! She's crowd-funding to raise money for Chimp Haven , the home of 110 research chimps purposely infected with HIV and Hep C. Listen Now Fi...
June 13, 2024
1280. Is Your Dog An Optimist Or A Pessimist?
Mike Arms Talks About How A Near-Death Experience Changed Everything. Our Hero Person this week has been serving animals for decades since a near-death experience changed how he viewed our furry friends. Mike Arms is the Top ...
June 6, 2024
1279. Pet Deaths Highlight Need For Regulation Of $6 Billion Grooming Industry.
Groomer Certification Several high-profile recent pet deaths highlight the possible need for government regulation of the over $6 billion pet grooming industry. Our very own " Dogfather ," Joey Villani is spearheading the mo...
June 1, 2024
1278. Actress Elaine Hendrix Guests - Scammer Offers to Find Lost Pets for a Fee
Elaine Hendrix Guests From the FX television show, Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll , we are thrilled to have the passionate animal advocate, Elaine Hendrix , is Animal Radio's special guest this week. During the day, she's an...