Season 23
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...
May 24, 2024
1277. Bikers Against Animal Cruelty - How Serious is the Canine Flu?
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty This week's Hero Person is a whole bunch of people. We applaud the motorcycle riders who came together to fight animal abuse wherever it rears its ugly head. Greg Belcher tells us the story behin...
May 16, 2024
1276. What's It Like To Train Dogs For Hollywood Stage And Screen?
Gone Hollywood Second-generation Hollywood dog trainer Teresa Ann Miller has trained the dogs and other animals you see in movies and TV. She was brought up on-the-set while her dad worked on such notables as The Beverly Hill...
May 9, 2024
1275. Pet CSI Nabs Murderer - Kissing Your Dog Could Be Healthy For You
Pet CSI Christina Lindquist is a forensic investigator. She uses evidence from animals, usually dogs and cats, to nab the bad guy. You'll hear about a murderer that was busted when he stepped in dog-poop and a rapist that was...
May 2, 2024
1274. What Our Dogs Do When We're Gone
What Happens When You Leave? Most of us wonder what our dog does when we leave the house. Most imagine that they'll curl up and sleep until we return. Mike the Intern put a GoPro Video Camera on his dog, " Guinness ." What he...
April 25, 2024
1273. This Week's Hero Person Stops Highway Traffic To Save Kitten
Freeway Kitten Our Hero Person segment features the heartwarming story about a kitten that was abandoned on a highway and rescued by Keri Lamar . She was driving when all of a sudden a kitten flew by hear windshield. Keri tel...
April 18, 2024
1272. Selling And Buying Pet Friendly Homes
Tips for Selling Your Pet-Friendly Home Chicago Realtor Jason Feldman specializes in selling homes to and for pet-owners. If you're trying to sell your home after many years of "pet-life," he'll have tips for making it more a...
April 10, 2024
1271. Pet Food Companies Are Feeding You Lies - The Pet FBI Visits Animal Radio
Crimes and Lies Against You Every time you enter the pet food aisle, manufacturers are vying for your patronage and their share of the 21 BILLION dollar pet-food sector. They will do just about anything to get your business, ...
April 4, 2024
1270. Links Between Cats and Human Schizophrenia - Baseball Legend Steve Garvey Guests
Steve Garvey Guests Legendary first baseman Steve Garvey is back for his third time to explain his relationship with his 140 pound Rottweiler, among other things. Steve is now working closely to help the Lucy Pet Foundation s...
March 27, 2024
1269. Our Hero Saved A Drowning Bear - 5 Must Know Things About Your Dog
Our Hero Saved 400 lb. Drowning Bear What would drive Adam Warwick to jump in alligator filled waters to save a bear that was drowning? Adam is our special guest this week and he tells an adrenaline filled rescue story. When ...
March 21, 2024
1268. A Deep-Dive Into The Service Dog Scene
A Flight Attendant's View of Service Animals Since there is no real certification for service or emotional support animals, anything goes. Flight attendant Heather Poole is fed up with trying to make everybody happy. She ques...
March 14, 2024
1267. Former Navy Seal Helps Military Dogs Transition To Civilian Life
Dogs With PTSD Former Navy Seal Michael Ritland created a non-profit to help military dogs transition to civilian life. Just like our human soldiers, dogs need help acclimating back into a normal environment. Small noises can...
March 7, 2024
1266. Flea Facts and Tick Talk - 8 1/2 Year Old Hero Of The Week
Flea Facts and Tick Talk Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back to help you keep your pets flea-less and tick-less. The good doctor has the ugly truth about how ticks infect you and your pet with a mul...
Feb. 29, 2024
1265. Quit Your Crappy Job At Work With The Animals
Quit Your Crappy Job If you've ever thought of quitting your job to work in the pet industry, you'll should hear this week's guest. Jamie Migdal created a website to match you with the perfect pet-related job. From Dog-walkin...
Feb. 22, 2024
1264. Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?
Better Living Through Pheromones Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker is back with the scoop on pheromones. Can the synthetically produced smell be helpful in calming cats and dogs, or is it a waste of money...
Feb. 15, 2024
1263. Actress Tippi Hedren Talks About The Lions, Tigers And Ligers That Share Her Home.
Just Say No To Big Cats Actress Tippi Hedren ( The Birds ) is back to talk about the big cats at her sanctuary and legislation to stop the breeding of lions and tigers. She comes clean about her daughter's (actress Melanie Gr...
Feb. 8, 2024
1262. Actress Kim Sill's Pet Project
Genius Idea For Shelter Pets Actress Kim Sill is back to tell us about her latest project. She's putting adoption stores inside malls. Kim is saving hundreds of death row cats, dogs and bunnies by changing their adoption venu...
Feb. 1, 2024
1261. Making Clothing Out Of Roadkill
Road-kill Clothing Pamela Paquin is an "ethical designer." She collects road-kill to turn into " Petite Mort ," or stoles, collars and coats. The average price is $1000 for one of her creations. Many of her clients are upscal...