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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!
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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.
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Lori begins with a monologue about increasing compassion around thanksgiving. Then a super interview with Gene Baur.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Lori begins with the local story of Michelle and her heroic act of dog rescue! Lori then reflects about her very sweet dog, Josie, who she rescued off the streets. Then Lori welcomes Elliot Katz, DVM, founder of In Defense of Animals to talk about the cruelty of horse racing. In the second hour, she […]
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Lori welcomes Professor Paul Waldau, who discusses how various world religions regard animals and the welfare of animals. Fascinating discussion! In the second hour, Dr. Jennifer Conrad talks about her work to ban feline declawing. Listeners know that the term declawing is a misnomer, and the procedure is actually an amputation of the first digit. […]
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Lori kicks off by discussing the Obamas acquisition of a new dog. It is very clear this one was not rescued, missing a chance to set a meaningful example. Then she welcomes Donna Cosgrove Baker from the Feral Cat Caretakers’ Coalition, for a deep dive into free roaming or community cats. Then, try to guess […]
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Lori kicks off discussing the problems with hybrid animals as pets. Then she welcomes Doug Shultz who talks about his Nat Geo film, The Loneliest Animals. Cherie Vergini , a pet communicator and psychic, concludes the hour. Then, Lori has a wide ranging discussion with Captain Paul Watson. From seals to whales, to the Galapagos […]
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Lori begins with David Favre of the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University, discussing veterinary malpractice. Then she continues the discussion from the prior show about animal intelligence, before continuing with animal heroes. In the second hour Lori welcomes Jone Bouman from American Humane who talks about how animals are kept safe […]
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Lori’s first guest is family law expert, Albert Momjian, who tells us about the legal issues and challenges that arise surrounding pets in cases of divorce. Lori then asks the question of whether you would risk your life or break the law to save an animals in danger. Listener calls follow. In the second hour, […]
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Lori begins the show commenting on a street performer’s exploitation of animals, leading into a discussion on the use of animals in circuses with attorney Tracy Silverman from Animal Welfare Institute. Next up is Judy McGee with the National Tiger Sanctuary. Lori then welcomes Professor Marc Bekoff, ethologist, author and columnist to discuss private ownership […]
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Lori begins speaking on the ways we all love our animals. She then welcomes attorney Frances Carlisle, an expert on trusts for pets. Lori then offers her thought on preparing for our animals’ lives after we are gone. Plus, a discussion on the weird story of Trouble, Leona Helmsley’s dog, who survived her. The show […]
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Lori begins the second hour discussing guide dogs and service animals, asking is we have gotten too permissive. Then, author Rebecca Skloot joins in. She just published a super article, Creature Comforts, in The NYT Magazine on the same topic and more. Then Lori takes listener calls, a few news items are presented and to […]
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This is the first Animals Today show which came out of KNEWS Radio in Palm Springs, CA. Lori begins with a discussion about pet overpopulation with Professor Henry Mark Holzer, Chairman of International Society for Animals Rights. Holzer is recognized as the first animal rights attorney. Lori then takes listener calls and asks the Obamas […]
