http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/101214.mp3 This show featured former LA animal cruelty prosecutor Bob Ferber, who discussed the problems that often occur when police officers encounter dogs. A few months ago in Michigan, a dog in his backyard was shot and killed by an officer who was looking for a suspect. The officer said he feared for his own safety. […]
Animals Today: October 19, 2014 – Compassion Fatigue: Recognizing and managing this common condition.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/ATcompassfatigue10.19.14.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed Patricia Smith for an in-depth discussion about a common condition, compassion fatigue. Caregivers and people in all helping professions are susceptible to this type of secondary traumatic stress, resulting in apathy, isolation, bottled-up emotions, substance abuse and other self-destructive behaviors. Individuals who work with animals are particularly susceptible to […]
Animals Today, October 5, 2014. Medical evidence supports plant-based diets for health. Religious basis for veganism from a Jewish perspective. Irksome dog and cat behaviors. Happy and Safe Dogs and Cats – a Spanish language program.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/100514.mp3 This show started with a discussion on the health benefits of plant based diets with Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn, who was just finishing his training when the pivotal Ornish study was published, advocates a healthy vegan diet as a central part of heart health for his patients. Here’s Joel’s website. eat your veggies, everyone! […]
Animals Today – September 21, 2014. Legal challenge to the Phoenix ban on the sale of dogs and cats. Perspectives on breeding and dog overpopulation. Pet store success with humane business practices.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/092114.mp3 To begin this show, Lori was joined by Chris Green, Director of Legislative Affairs, Animal Legal Defense Fund. In December 2013, Phoenix passed an ordinance that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats obtained from puppy mills. Soon after a lawsuit was filed challenging the ordinance, delaying its enactment. Chris Green provided […]
Animals Today – July 13, 2014. The cruelty of bullfighting. Pet Peeves.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071314.mp3 On this show we welcomed Steve Hindi, President of SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) to discuss the status of bullfighting around the world. In 2011, the Spanish region of Catalonia held its final bullfight before a ban went into effect, ending a centuries-long tradition. But will other cities, regions and countries follow? In an explosive […]
Animals Today – June 29, 2014. Fighting elephant poaching and the illegal ivory trade. Pet-pet peeves
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/062914.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed Craig Sholley, Vice President for Philanthropy and Marketing for African Wildlife Foundation. One of Kenya’s iconic elephants, a large 45-year-old male named Satao, was recently killed by poachers for his beautiful, long tusks. Craig discussed how it is possible that 20,000 elephants were killed last year in Africa, what drives […]
Animals Today May 11, 2014. Factors associated with dog bite-related fatalities. Privately owned tigers in the US.
Two fascinating guests appeared on this show http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/051114.mp3 First up was Donald Cleary, Director of Communications and Publications, National Canine Research Council. He co-authored a recent paper in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, which described potentially preventable factors associated with fatal dog attacks. Lori and Don discussed the findings and its implications […]
Animals Today November 10, 2013 – Greyhounds, horses and animal welfare in Ireland.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/111013.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by Marion Fitzgibbon, chairperson, Limerick Animal Welfare, Limerick Ireland. In the US, greyhound racing is nearly gone, and many rescue groups and advocates have succeeded in placing thousands of loving greyhounds in homes as pets. However, things are not as favorable in Ireland, where the cruel spectacle of […]
Animals Today November 3, 2013 – Using MRI to learn how dogs think. How bull hooks were banned in LA
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110313.mp3 Lori Welcomed two great guests on this show. First, Dr. Gregory Berns, a neuroscientist from Emory University, discussed his research into the brains of dogs. Using functional MRI on awake, cooperative, unrestrained dogs, Berns and his team are exploring how dogs think. What does it take to get a dog to stay still for […]
Animals Today October 6, 2013 – Helping dogs and cats in Mexico: Katie Ayres with Cats and Dogs International and Alison Sawyer with Isla Animals
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/100613.mp3 On this show, Peter spoke with two women who are working in Mexico to help needy dogs and cats in. First, Katie Ayres joined us to discuss the work of Cats and Dogs International (CANDi), where she is Operations Manager. They have set up strategic partnerships with the Mexican tourism industry as well as […]
Animals Today – October 13, 2013. Riverside County and Beyond: Shelter and Animal Services Management, with Robert Miller of Riverside County, CA. Also, Lori and Peter analyze PETA’s advertising.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/101313.mp3 On this show, Lori first welcomed Robert Miller, Director of Riverside County California’s Department of Animal Services. Riverside, with about 2.2 million people, has many animal shelters, staff, and volunteers. Rob oversees and leads all of it with dedication, humor, and an eye toward the future. Lori asked about the biggest challenges facing Riverside’s […]
Animals Today August 11, 2013. Blackfish and Urban Resource Institute’s PALS program
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/081113.mp3 On this show, Lori reviewed the film, Blackfish, with Director Gabriella Cowperthwaite and former SeaWorld trainer, Samantha Berg, who is featured in the film. Blackfish reveals the truth about the sordid business of housing sea mammals in captivity for profit, and about SeaWorld specifically. This powerful and compelling documentary has received many positive reviews […]
Animals Today, August 4, 2013. Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton discusses mediation
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/080413.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed attorney Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, who specializes in resolving animal-related disputes through mediation. There are many reasons to attempt mediation rather than to file a lawsuit, including lower costs, quicker and better resolution, and improved, more practical outcomes for the animals involved. Common areas of dispute include those with neighbors, […]
Animals Today June 9, 2013 – Kenneth Phillips, Legal aspects of dog bites; CT State Representative Fred Camillo, Buddy’s Law
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/060913.mp3 This show featured Kenneth Phillips, an Attorney based in Beverly Hills, CA, who specializes exclusively in dog bites. His entire practice consists of representing individuals and families who have been seriously injured by dogs. Listen in to learn the legal risks related to dog bites, what you can do to make bites less likely, […]
Animals Today May 12, 2013 – What’s up with the American Kennel Club? Jane Hoffman
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/051213.mp3 This show was devoted to analyzing the activities of the American Kennel Club. Our expert was Jane Hoffman, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Do you know what the AKC does and how it derives its income? How about whether it truly promotes the well-being of dogs? […]
Animals Today – April 28, 2013 – Dr. Sophia Yin and Dr. Michael Greger
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/042813.mp3 On this show, Lori first welcomed Dr. Sophia Yin, animal behavior expert, lecturer and author, who spoke about prevention of dog bites. In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Yin emphasized the imprtance of training and also explained how to read the body language of dogs. Learn more about her here. Then, Dr. Michael Greger came […]
Animals Today – April 21, 2013 Los Angeles Canine Custody Program; Rhino horn poaching
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/042113.mp3 Lori welcomed three guests on this show. The topic for the first two segments was a great new program being conducted at the Los Angeles County Jail called the Custody Canine program. Sergeant Ray Harley, from the LA County sheriff’s department, and Rick Belmonte, of Belmonte’s Dog Training and Equipment described how dogs from […]
Animals Today April 14, 2013. Dr. Leslie Irvine and Steve Hindi
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/041413.mp3 This show featured two wonderful guests. First, Peter welcomed Dr. Leslie Irvine, who teaches Sociology at University of Colorado, Boulder. She authored a fascinating book titled, My Dog Always Eats First – Homeless People and their Dogs. She gave of numerous first-hand accounts form her research into the lives of homeless and their animals. […]
Animals Today – November 11, 2012 Marc Bekoff and Paul Koretz
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/111112.mp3 On this show, Lori first was joined by Marc Bekoff to update us on a disturbing situation at Green Mountain College in Vermont. There, two oxen who have been working on the campus farm were slated to be slaughtered and turned into oxenburgers. Nice thanks for your efforts, right? Marc offered his usual thoughtful […]
Animals Today – November 4, 2012 Ken Foster discusses I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110412.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by author Ken Foster, who discussed the Pit Bull in our society. In I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet, Ken reviews the history of the breed, explores how where pit bulls have been part of our culture and dispels common misperceptions about them. […]
Animals Today – July 8, 2012. Gary Francione
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/070812.mp3 This week, Lori welcomed Rutgers Law Professor, Gary Francione. A prolithic author and engaging speaker, Gary is one of the true leaders in the animal rights movement. Lori and Gary covered a variety of important topics, with primary themes being the fundamental importance of veganism and efforts to inspire dog and cat lovers to […]
Animals Today May 27, 2012 – Dr. Elliot Katz, Brandon Yanak, and Dr. Lori Marino
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/052712.mp3 Today’s show featured Dr. Elliot Katz from In Defense of Animals who described the Be a Guardian campaign. He feels the language we use to describe our relationships with our companion animals influences our attitudes and behaviors. So, he prefers the term guardian rather than owner. Then, Brandon Yanak, a young animal advocate, described […]
Animals Today – May 20, 2012. Hardy Jones explains Peruvian dolphin strandings. Marina Dervan promotes An Act of Dog
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/052012.mp3 On this show, Lori was first joined by conservation filmmaker and author Hardy Jones. Hardy is recently back from Peru where nearly one thousand dead dolphins and porpoises have washed up onto the beach. He shared some new insight as to why this might have happened. Hardy also has a new book titled The […]
Animals Today May 7 2012 – CA State Senator Ted Lieu and advocate Jacqueline Mercier Berman
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/050612.mp3 This week’s show featured California State Senator Ted Lieu. Senator Lieu is trying to ban the use of packs of dogs to hunt bears and bobcats in California. If you also are horrified to learn that this practice still exists, listen in and learn what you can do to end it. Senator Lieu has […]
Books Received for Review May 2012
From the Books Received Department: Five books came in for review this week. We cannot read them all but will try to choose one or two that would be best for the radio show. Lipstick and the Leash: Dog Training a Woman’s Way, by Camilla Gray-Nelson. The press release reads, “Lipstick and the Leash: Dog […]
Animals Today April 1, 2012 – Helping greyhounds with Christine Dorchak from Grey2K USA; Animal fighting legislation with US Representative Tom Marino
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/040112.mp3 April is National Adopt a Greyhound Month, and this show featured two segments on greyhounds with the head of the country’s premier greyhound advocacy group, Christine Dorchak. Christine described the creulty inherent in the greyhound racing, and Grey 2K USA’s efforts to end the industry. Listen in and learn if you should adopt a […]
Animals Today March 25, 2012. Assembly member Amy Paulin, Jane Hoffman, and Laura Allen. The Shelter Access Bill of New York
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/032512.mp3 In segments one and two, New York Assembly member Amy Paulin (from NY’s 88th district), and Jane Hoffman from The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, discussed the Shelter Access Bill in New York State. They made a very convincing case for the law being passed. In segment three, Laura Allen from Animal Law Coalition […]
Animals Today – Feb 26, 2012 – Taucher and Corcoran
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/022612.mp3 On this show we revisited and updated two ongoing and important stories. First, attorney Marla Taucher came on to discuss how the Hayden Law in California (the law that gives animals who enter shelters a few important days to get adopted or reunited before euthanasia) is threatened, and what pet lovers need to do […]
Animals Today Jan 29, 2012 – Bryant and Zebrowski
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/012912.mp3 On this show, Lori first interviewed UCLA Law Professor Taimie Bryant. The California Hayden law, which she was responsible for drafting, has been successful in reducing the number of animals euthanized in shelters. However, it is now under attack by Governor Jerry Brown. No one knows this material better than Bryant. Listen in to […]
Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/011512.mp3 On this show, Lori interviewed attorney and animal advocate, Jenifer Wallis. They discussed the comprehensive dog population control legislation in place in New Hampshire. The effect has been to virtually cure the pet overpopulation problem in the state. Also, they discussed Jenifer’s experiences being vegan in Alabama. Note: There are not many vegans in […]
Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122511.mp3 First, Lori interviewed Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia. They discussed the practice of people consuming dogs and cats for food in China. Animals Asia has a number of programs to reduce this practice and to encourage people to regard dogs and cats as pets and companions. Visit Animals Asia here. It […]
Animals Today – Dec 12, 2011. Eating a plant-based diet and helping the strays of Mexico
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121111.mp3 On today’s show Lori interviewed Dr. Donald Forrester, with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Don advocates a plant-based diet for his patients, and discussed the cardiovascular benefits of omitting all animal products from one’s diet. Visit PCRM here. Then, Lori discussed the problem of stray dogs and cats in Mexico with Marlene Revelen and […]
Animals Today November 6, 2011 – Galapagos Update
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110611.mp3 On this week’s show we featured interviews with two fascinating guests representing different groups in the Galapagos Islands. We met up with them at the 2011 FARM animal rights conference. First, we spoke with Tod Emko, who is President of Darwin Animal Doctors. They bring qualified vets to the Galapagos to help all of […]
Animals Today, September 18, 2011 – Dodman and Davidson
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/091811.mp3 On this week’s show, we were first joined by Dr. Nicholas Dodman. Nick is Professor, Section Head and Program Director of the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at the Tufts Cummings school of Veterinary Medicine, book author, media personality and lecturer. He and his colleagues have made some groundbreaking discoveries into canine compulsive […]
Animals Today August 28, 2011 Pet Pigs and Presidents’ Dogs
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/082811.mp3 This week’s show began with a mini-rant about the missed opportunity by the Obamas to adopt a dog from a shelter. What an impact that could have had! Instead, Bo came from a breeder via the Kennedys. We are on that topic because the second guest in the hour was Presidential Dog expert, Kate […]
Animals Today show of July 17, 2011
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071711.mp3 We had two great guests on today’s show. First, we meet whale advocate and former tennis pro Michael Fishbach. He is now with the Great Whale Conservancy, and we recently learned about his work when we viewed his amazing video here. Then, author Dean Koontz joins us to talk about A Big Little Life […]
Animals Today June 26, 2011- Primate rescue and CA speciality license plates for animals
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/062611.mp3 On today’s show, Priscilla Feral joins us to speak about the wildlife sanctuary, Primarily Primates, where she is President of their Board of Directors. Here is the video describing Eagle Scout Joshua and Oliver, the blind chimp he helped. I was hoping to discuss this more but I am sure you will like this video. […]
Animals Today May 8, 2011: America’s Family Pet Expo, Orange County, CA
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/050811.mp3 Peter and I recently ventured to cover the 2011 America’s Family Pet Expo, in Costa Mesa California. We went partly out of curiosity, wanting to see what of interest to animal rights oriented people would be there. Of course, we also have pets so we are somewhat interested in the pet scene, though pets […]
Animals Today January 9, 2011: Should the newly passed Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act in Missouri be repealed or changed?
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Should the newly passed Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act in Missouri be repealed or changed? State Senator Chuck Pergason; MSVA representative Dr. David Pragil; MO state director of the HSUS, Barbara Schmitz.