http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/082111.mp3 On today’s show, we had a woman who refers to herself as the Penguin Lady, and a man who calls himself the Snake Man. First, we spoke with Dyan DeNapoli for 2 segments, about her book, The Great Penguin Rescue. It is a first hand account of the largest rescue of wild animals ever, […]
Animals Today – August 14, 2011
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/081411.mp3 Two great authors came on the show today. First, author Dale Peterson covered a wide range of topics while talking about his book, The Moral Lives of Animals. It is a serious book, yet a real pleasure to savor, with numerous interesting stories and facts throughout. We are looking forward to reviewing his next […]
Animals Today: Show of August 7 2011. Walk for Farm Animals. Veterans and shelter dogs. Never Cry Wolf Rescue.
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This week’s show featured three wonderful guests. First, Reannon Branchesi appeared to tell us about Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals. Anyone can join in, and she will tell us how. Here is the link to information about the walks. We think everyone should visit a farmed animal sanctuary at least once! Then, Dr. Rebecca Johnson […]
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 July 3, 2011: The film, Buck. Southwest Wildlife Foundation.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/070311.mp3 On today’s show, we feature the documentary film, Buck. Both its star, Buck Brannaman and the creator and director, Cindy Meehl, provide their perspectives on the making of and the reaction to this Sundance award winning film. Plus we talk about horses and people. Here is the film’s site. This duo rarely does interview […]
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
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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 June 19, 2011: Protecting Moon Bears with Morgan Lance of Animals Asia. Karen Davis with United Poultry Concerns.
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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/061911.mp3 This show features Morgan Lance, USA Director of Animals Asia Foundation. She and AAF have been working in China and Vietnam to end the practice of “bear farming” to harvest the animals’ bile. AAF also has a cat and dog welfare campaign, as well as an action against cruelty campaign. Also, Karen Davis from […]
Animals Today – June 12, 2011: Paul Waldau’s book on Animal Rights; Kerry Kriger on protecting amphibians.
Animals Today with Dr. Lori Kirshner – show of June 12, 2011. We are joined by Paul Waldau with his new book, Animal Rights – What Everyone Needs to Know, and by Dr. Kerry Kriger, from Save The Frogs!
Animals Today – June 5, 2011: Immunocontraception with Professor Priscilla Cohen; Pet trusts with Chris Jones.
The June 5, 2011, Animals Today with Dr. Lori Kirshner features Professor Priscilla N. Cohn, on the use of immunocontraception to control populations of free-roaming animals, and the ethics of hunting. Also, attorney Chris Jones joins us to speak about pet trusts as the preferred way to make sure your companion animals are treated according to your wishes should you die before them.
Animals Today – May 22, 2011. Protecting Tortoises with Susan Tellem, American Tortoise Rescue; Helping birds with David Threan
Animals Today show of May 22, 2011 with Susan Tellem from American Tortoise Rescue, and Dave Thraen from All Wildlife Rescue and Education, inc.
Animals Today May 15, 2011: Journal of Animal Ethics; abuse of movie elephants; cruelty of horse-drawn carriages
Prof. Priscilla Cohn – the Journal of Animal Ethics. Matt Rossell from Animal Defenders International – abuse of the elephant, TAI, star of Water for Elephants. Katherine Hutchison, horse-drawn carriages in NYC.
Animals Today, May 1, 2011: Will Tuttle discusses the World Peace Diet
Animals Today April 24, 2011: Leane Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary – Easter bunnies and chicks. Kenneth Newman, DVM – Gracie’s law in Florida. David Dosa, MD – Making Rounds with Oscar
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Appearing on this show: Leane Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary – Easter bunnies and chicks. Kenneth Newman, DVM – Gracie’s law in Florida. David Dosa, MD – Making Rounds with Oscar. News stories with Peter. (Original broadcast date April 24, 2011, Business Talk Radio Network.)
Animals Today April 17, 2011. Discussion of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation?
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On this show, lori was joined by the authors of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation? Gary L. Francione and Robert Garner debated their ideas on how to advance conditions for non-human animals. Buy it here.
Animals Today April 10, 2011. Marc Bekoff discusses coyotes. Protesting the Palm Springs Rodeo.
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Marc Bekoff discusses coyotes. Protesting the Palm Springs Rodeo. Perspectives on the Rodeo Protest, Palm Springs, CA, 2010 by Dr Lori Kirshner Listeners of Animals Today know that I am a fairly outspoken individual. I am passionate about animals and their welfare, I am not […]
Animals Today April 3, 2011. Perspectives in Animal Rights with Dr. Lori Kirshner
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Animals Today April 3, 2011. Perspectives in Animal Rights with Dr. Lori Kirshner
Animals Today – March 20, 2011: Snake Conservation
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This show featured Matt Ellerbeck (The Snake Man) who discussed with Lori a range of topics concerning snakes.
Animals Today March 13, 2011: Videodocumentation of rodeo cruelty. Chimpanzee research.
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Steve Hindi (SHARK) – Videodocumentation of rodeo cruelty. Dr. John Pippin (PCRM) – Chimpanzee research.
Animals Today March 6, 2011: Dr. Lawrence Hansen discusses animal experimentation.
Animals Today February 27, 2011: Margery Glickman – Sled Dog Action Coalition.
Animals Today February 20, 2011: FiXit Foundation. Spay/ neuter programs. Leah Gerstner, American Express- Survey on expenditures on pets.
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Stephanie Downs, FiXit Foundation. Spay/ neuter programs. Leah Gerstner, American Express – Survey on expenditures on pets.
Animals Today February 13, 2011: Pits bulls and Michael Vick.
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Pit Bulls and Michael Vick. Jim Gorant, author of the The Lost Dog. Andrew Yori. John Goodwin, HSUS.
Animals Today February 6, 2011: Traveling with dogs and cats.
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Traveling with pets. Heather Lombardi, whose kitten died after transport in airline cargo; Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, DVM; Practical tips about pet travel. Gale Lang, of TLC Pet Transport.
Animals Today January 30, 2011. Michael Parr – American Bird Conservancy.
Animals Today January 23, 2011: Author Stephen Lyn Bales – Ghost Birds. Dr. Diane Pomerance – Our rescue Dog Family Album. News.
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Author Stephen Lyn Bales – Ghost Birds. Dr. Diane Pomerance – Our rescue Dog Family Album. News.
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.
Animals Today – January 2, 2011: Countdown: The 8 most important animal welfare news stories of 2010.
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Countdown: The 8 most important animal welfare news stories of 2010.
Animals Today Jan 2, 2011: Top Stories of 2010.
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Peter and Lori discuss their most important animal stories of 2010. 8. Animal Hoarding 7. Skin Trade the film 6. Sea World trainer killed by Orca 5. Logan’s Law – devocalization ban in MA 4. Prop B passes in MO – Dog breeding initiative 3. Sara Palin’s Alsaka 2. Michael Vick (still) 1. Deepwater […]
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Welcome to Animals Today! Our radio program tackles the important issues concerning all animals, how they are treated by people, and their place in society. The show promotes greater respect for and kindness toward all living creatures, from wild animals to pets to livestock animals.
Animals Today October 10, 2010. Sleeping with Pets. Catalina Island Conservancy.
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Lori begins discussing the pros and cons of sleeping with pets. Then a wonderful discussion with Leslie Baer of the about the animals of Catalina Island, a beautiful gem off the coast of southern California. Baer is with the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Animals Today January 24, 2010: Haiti Earthquake. Nicholas Dodman DVM discusses animal behavior. Helping the stray animals of Duroville, CA with Michelle Hodge.
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Lori kicks off discussing the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and how it is impacting animals. Animal behaviorist Nicholas Dodman, DVM discusses topics of interest! Michelle Hodge tells us about how animals of Duroville, in the east Coachella Valley, are being helped.
Animals Today January 9, 2011: Debating the Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation
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Lori Welcomes Chuck Purgason, Dr. David Prigel (Lori says “Pragel” we cannot verify which is correct), and Barbara Schmitz.
Animals Today January 3, 2010: Top heroes to animals featuring Bob Barker.
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Lori offers her top five champions for animals, telling us about the first four: Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall, Steve Irwin, and Robert Wyland. She then welcomes the fifth, Bob Barker on the air for a delightful and inspiring talk about animal issues and ways to help animals. Truly a highlight for Animals Today!
Animals Today Nov 17, 2009: Professor Holzer on mandatory spay/neuter regulation.
Animals Today November 15 2009: Professor Henry Mark Holzer and the origins of the field of Animal Law. Vick update. The book, Planet Cat. Dr. Borchel fields pet behavior questions.
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Lori begins with Henry Mark Holzer, a former Constitutional Law Professor, who recounts his experiences as the pioneer of Animal Law. Then a quick Michael Vick update. Continuing, Peter and Lori really like the book, Planet Cat. And Dr. Peter Borchel takes behavior questions.
Animals Today November 1, 2009: Compassion at Thanksgiving. Gene Baur Farm Sanctuary. KPSI broadcast.
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Lori begins with a monologue about increasing compassion around thanksgiving. Then a super interview with Gene Baur.
Animals Today October 18, 2009. Moving away from animals in circuses. Halloween safety for dogs. The Salton Sea: Is it dying?
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Lori kicks off the show speaking about the cruelty animals in circuses endure, and efforts to move away from the use of animals. Then Lori shares her thoughts on keeping pets, especially dogs, calm and safe during Halloween festivities. Lori concludes with a super discussion with James W. Cornett, about Southern California’s Salton Sea. Cornett […]
Animals Today October 4, 2009. Humane education. Wolfdogs. Animal behaviorist Dr. Peter Borchelt fields emails.
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The show begins with a discussion about humane education, featuring a publication called Kind News, published by the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education. Then, Lori moves on to wolfdogs, hybrids between domestic canines and wild wolves. To summarize, not a good idea. Peter Borchelt, DVM, takes email behavior challenges. And Peter has the […]
Animals Today September 27, 2009: Rescue Ink. Legal and legislative update with Laura Allen.
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This show features Eric from the hit show, Rescue Ink Unleashed. Then, Laura Allen from Animal Law Coalition discusses a variety of legislative efforts including limiting devocalization and other animal cruelty topics.
Animals Today September 20, 2009: The cruelty of feline “declawing.” Feline urinary problems.
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Lori Begins with a discussion about feline declawing, and the welcomes Jan McHugh-Smith, President of the San Francisco SPCA, to discuss legislation aimed at ending unneeded declawing. Then, Dr. Julie Fischer discusses feline urinary problems.
Animals Today August 30, 2009. Animal abuse and interpersonal violence with Dr. Randall Lockwood.
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Lori begins speaking about the current status of abuser Michael Vick. Then she welcomes Dr. Randall Lockwood, who discusses about the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. Lockwood has devoted his professional life to education and research about this and related topics, and his currently is senior vice president of ASPCA Forensic Sciences and […]
Animals Today July 5, 2009. The cruel practice of horse slaughter. Stacey O’Brien discusses her book, Wesley the Owl. Animal news.
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Lori begins with a shocking and informative discussion about horse slaughter in the US with John Holland, Founder and President of Equine Horse Alliance. The organization is indeed “The Conscience of the Horse Industry.” Holland is followed by Attorney Laura Allen from the Animal Law Coalition, who covers the pertinent legal aspects of horse slaughter. […]
Animals Today June 28, 2009. Roadrunners. Unusual and amusing dog and cat names. Oral health. Desensitization.
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Lori’s first guest is author and naturalist Jim Cornett who teaches us all about roadrunners. Check out all his books here. We continue sharing this year’s list of unusual and amusing dog and cat names. In the second hour, Eric Van Nice, DVM, discusses dental and oral health in dogs and cats. Then Dr. Peter […]
Animals Today June 21, 2009: Schwarzenegger proposal threatens shelters. Lort Smith Animal Hospital. Spiders, snakes, and scorpions of the Coachella Valley. Pet behavior questions.
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Lori begins with Laura Allen speaking about a California (Gov. Schwarzenegger) proposal to address state budget shortfall that would reduce shelter adoptions and increase euthanasia. Then, Wendy Lake from Lort Smith Animal Hospital joins Lori. Melbourne’s Lort Smith is the largest non-profit animal hospital in Australia. Then, caller Alec takes on Peter in an animal […]
Animals Today June 14, 2009. Hummingbirds. Allergies. Quiz contest. BADRAP. Aviation bird strikes.
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Lori begins discussing a new hummingbird friend in our patio. Then Dr. Joel Griffies discusses allergies, especially in dogs. Peter then ties contestant Lisa in an animal quiz. Lori then talks about dog fighting, leading to a great discussion with Tim Racer of BADRAP, a pit bull advocacy group. Lori concludes with Richard Dolbeer, an […]
Animals Today June 7, 2009. Bullfighting. Ending canine devocalization. Veterinary Ophthalmology.
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Lori begins the show discussing the cruelty of bullfighting. The rest of the hour is devoted to devocalization, with Joel Woolfson, DVM, Cheryl Major of the Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, and Attorney Laura Allen of the Animal Law Coalition. Amazing lineup! The second hour features many aspects of eye and vision health with […]
Animals Today May 31, 2009
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Lori begins discussing statistics about dog bites. Then Janice Krish with HSUS talks about the value of humane education. Peter then beats caller Yadira by a hare in an animal trivia quiz. In the second hour, Lori starts with some Vick news and opinion, leading to an interview with John Polis of Best Friend Animals […]
Animals Today May 24, 2009: Pet friendly resorts. Illegal exotic animal trade. Why oppose hunting? Joyful pet ownership.
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Lori begins with a rundown of popular resorts that are especially accommodating to pets. Then, Crawford Allan from World Wildlife Fund discusses the huge problem of illegal trade in exotic animals and products derived from them. Allan is an international expert on wildlife trafficking and trade and most recently is Senior Director, Wildlife Crime at […]
Animals Today May 17, 2009: Whales in peril. Animal testing criticized.
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Lori begins with some interesting facts about whales, and then introduces Patrick Ramage from International Fund for Animal Welfare. Ramage discusses the crises in whale conservation. Lori continues with the mystery animal sound (cougar) and then a little quiz with Peter. In hour two, Lori’s special guest is Dr. Ray Greek who discusses the limitations […]