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Animals Today May 5, 2018: Adventures in cruelty free shopping. Applying science to dog training. Seizures in companion animals. Animals in popular song titles.

May 5, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Lori describing two of her many adventures in cruelty free shopping. Ever increasingly, merchants who ignore vegan buyers do so at their own peril. Lori then continues with a discussion about the environmental impact of plastic trash, with a focus on plastic drinking straws.  We continue with a discussion about training with […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Quiz, Pets

Animals Today April 20, 2014: Breed neutral dog bite law in Maryland. Analyzing breed specific legislation. Avoiding bear attacks.

April 24, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/042014.mp3 On this show, Lori first welcomed Maryland State Senator Brian Frosh and Stacey Coleman, Executive Director, Animal Farm Foundation to discuss a newly passed law that addresses discrimination against pit bulls, their owners and their landlords. Under the new law, owners now are uniformly liable if their dog injures someone, regardless of the breed […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Bears, Companion animals, Law Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Bears

Animals Today November 24, 2013 – The film Parrot Confidential with Allison Argo and Karen Windsor

November 24, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/112413.mp3 On this show we discussed the new film, Parrot Confidential, by award winning filmmaker, Allison Argo. There are many problems associated with having parrots as pets due to their complex social behavior, and long lifespans. Consequently, there are thousands of parrots in sanctuaries needing adoption, because families often give them up or abandon them. Argo brings […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Sanctuary, Birds, Companion animals, Film, General Information, Zoo Tagged With: Diet, Films, Parrots, Birds

Animals Today April 14, 2013. Dr. Leslie Irvine and Steve Hindi

April 15, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Africa, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Wild animals Tagged With: homeless, Drone, Dogs, cats, Africa

Animals Today, March 3, 2013. Bob Vetere and Suzi Eszterhas

March 19, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

Sunday’s show featured two great guests! http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031013.mp3 First, Bob Vetere, President and CEO of American Pet Products Association provided a market and industry update. The 2013 Global Pet Expo has just concluded, and Bob shared his observations and insights on products and services related to our companion animals. Growth of the industry is strong. Visit […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Books, Business, Companion animals, For Children, General Information, Pet Products Tagged With: Conferences, cats, Dogs, Books

Animals Today – November 4, 2012 Ken Foster discusses I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet

November 7, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Pets, Dogs, Books

Animals Today – September 30, 2012. Steve Hindi and Susan Dapsis

October 1, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/093012.mp3 On this show, Lori first welcomed Steve Hindi from SHARK. In Pennsylvania, canned pigeon shoots still are being conducted, despite being illegal. Steve has been fighting these amazingly cruel shoots and has discovered unsavory characters and government official corruption. His challenge to debate the NRA on canned pigeon ahoots has gone unanswered. Visit Steve’s […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, Birds, Companion animals, General Information, Hunting, Law, Legal Tagged With: pigeon shoots, devocalization, Law

Animals Today – May 20, 2012. Hardy Jones explains Peruvian dolphin strandings. Marina Dervan promotes An Act of Dog

May 21, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: cats, Dolphins, Dogs

Animals Today May 7 2012 – CA State Senator Ted Lieu and advocate Jacqueline Mercier Berman

May 7, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Bears, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Legal Tagged With: groomer, cats, Dogs, hunting, Bears

Books Received for Review May 2012

May 5, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Books, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Books

Animals Today March 25, 2012. Assembly member Amy Paulin, Jane Hoffman, and Laura Allen. The Shelter Access Bill of New York

March 25, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, shelters, Law, Pets, cats

Animals Today – Feb 26, 2012 – Taucher and Corcoran

March 1, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Horses, Law

Animals Today Jan 29, 2012 – Bryant and Zebrowski

February 2, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, Law, cats

Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips

January 26, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, Books, Animal rights, cats

Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger

December 25, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Amphibians, Asia, Bears, Cats, Companion animals, diet, Dogs, Featured Books, For Children, Frogs, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, Books, Bears, Asia, Amphibians

Animals Today August 28, 2011 Pet Pigs and Presidents’ Dogs

August 30, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Pigs Tagged With: Dogs, Pigs, Presidents, Pets

Animals Today June 26, 2011- Primate rescue and CA speciality license plates for animals

July 2, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Wildlife rehabilitation Tagged With: Sanctuary, Dogs, Wild animals, cats

Animals Today – June 5, 2011: Immunocontraception with Professor Priscilla Cohen; Pet trusts with Chris Jones.

June 5, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Companion animals, General Information, Hunting, Immunocontraception, Law Tagged With: hunting, Immunocontraception, pet trusts

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