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Animals Today – March 26, 2016: Mink liberator receives long prison sentence. Origins of the Audubon Society. Suing the Cricket Hollow Zoo. Too many dog and cat photos? Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

March 27, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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The show begins with guest Chris DeRose, Founder of Last Chance for Animals who offers his opinions on breaking the law in order to help animals. Chris and Lori discuss the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the recent sentencing of Kevin Johnson, who released 2000 minks from a farm and was charged under that law. DeRose […]

Filed Under: Minks, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dogs, Law Tagged With: cats, Animal rights, Dogs, Law

Animals Today – February 20, 2016: Protecting pangolins. Animal abuse at Riverside County fair. Shark fin ban legal battles. Eating to prevent disease. Helping the animals of the homeless people.

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This show begins with Lori recognizing the Fifth Annual World Pangolin Day by broadcasting her 2015 interview with Jeffrey Flocken of International Fund for Animal Welfare. The cute but vulnerable pangolin holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most heavily trafficked wild mammal in the world. Next up, Lori describes the ongoing exploitation of animals […]

Filed Under: Pangolin, 2016 Show Archive, Cats, diet, Dogs, General Information, Sharks Tagged With: Diet, cats, Sharks, Dogs

Animals Today February 13, 2016: What’s causing whale strandings in the North Sea? Trump’s sons are hunters. Dental hygiene for dogs. So you’ve found some cats: now what? Bad flu affecting dogs.

February 14, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 4 Comments

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This show begins with Mark Duchamp, President of Save the Eagles International and President, World Council for Nature. Mark makes a strong case that infrasonic noise emitted from offshore wind turbines, as well as the noise associated with their assembly, are causing sperm whales to become stranded on beaches in the North Sea. Lori then […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, Environment, Hunting, whales Tagged With: cats, Whales, hunting

Animals Today – January 30, 2016: Wolf-dog hybrids. The dollar value of dogs. Dog bites and the law. More on salamanders.

January 30, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Dog lovers, this episode is for you! We begin by discussing some nifty things you can do around your home to help animals such hummingbirds and other birds. Then Darlene Kobobel, President of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center returns to discuss the many problems related to wolf-dog hybrids, properly called wolfdogs. You will want […]

Filed Under: Salamanders, 2016 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Legal Tagged With: wolf-dogs, Dogs, Law

Animals Today January 23, 2016: Kangaroo product ban in California. Ringling Bros. elephants to retire early. Wolves in conflict with ranchers. Helping children cope with the loss of pets. Highly contagious strain of flu affecting dogs.

January 25, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Animals Today January 23, 2016: Kangaroo product ban in California. Ringling Bros. elephants to retire early. Wolves in conflict with ranchers. Helping children cope with the loss of pets. Highly contagious strain of flu affecting dogs. This show begins with Peter and Lori discussing a collection of new animal topics, including the battle to preserve […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Dogs, Elephants, Wolves Tagged With: wolves, Dogs, Elephants

Animals Today – January 16, 2016: Child killed by pit bull. Why laws aimed at certain breeds may not be the answer. Microchip your animals. Estate planning for your companion animals. Protecting manatees. Ranking states for animal cruelty laws.

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This show begins with legal expert Bob Ferber, who discusses the limitations of breed specific legislation as a tool to protect people from dog bites. Recently, a four year old Detroit boy was killed in a pit bull attack. Breed specific legislation is always a controversial topic! Then, Lori reminds us how important it is […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Manatee, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Law

Animals Today December 12, 2015: NIH retires Chimps. Vertebral disc disease in dogs. How well do dogs really smell? Helping animals without going crazy. California hotel supports military dogs.

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First on the show is Dr. John Pippin, Director of Academic affairs, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, PCRM. We discuss the news that the NIH is at long last going to retire its chimpanzees warehoused for medical research. Sadly, this day could have occurred decades ago. Stephen Hanson, DVM, then joins Lori to discuss veterinary […]

Filed Under: Monkey, 2015 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal Sanctuary, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Chimpanzees, Dogs

Animals Today November 14, 2015: Captive breeding and canned hunting of Lions: The film, Blood Lions. Popular dog names. Horses helping veterans.

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On this show we continue our examination of the treatment of lions in Africa. Pippa Hankinson, Producer of the film, Blood Lions, joins Peter for an extended discussion covering the various ways lions are bred, exploited, and ultimately killed for sport. Listen to learn the tragic details and what you can do to help end […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Africa, Breeding, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Hunting, Lions, Service animals Tagged With: Dogs, service animals, hunting, Horses, Lions

Animals Today – October 31, 2015: Bear hunting resumes in Florida. Animal abuser registries. Wondrous bats. Pot for pets? October is adopt a shelter dog month.

November 1, 2015 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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This show is packed with good stuff from the animal advocacy universe. It begins with a description of the misguided resumption of the Florida bear hunt, which just resumed a decades-long prohibition. Bear activist Tom Mooney describes the misguided thinking, if not outright corruption, that led to hundreds of permits being issued around the state, […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Bears, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Hunting, Medical, Veterinary topics Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Shelter, hunting, Animal abuse, Animal rights

Animals Today October 17, 2015. California leads US by restricting use of antibiotics in agriculture. Dogs helping Veterans. Ecotourism may harm animals. Relocating, not killing, scary little creatures.

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Governor Jerry Brown has just signed a bill into law that makes California the country’s leader in reducing the routine, irresponsible and harmful use of antibiotics in animal agriculture. More antibiotics are used in agriculture than for human disease, and their use causes the creation of antibiotic resistant bacteria that harm and kill people. Jonathan […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, Business, Dogs, General Information, Government, Healthy eating, Law, Medicine Tagged With: Wild animals, Dogs, Law, Politics, Animal rights

Animals Today October 3, 2015: Dogs in court. Sensible rabies advice. Bees win victory but still are under pressure. Another salamander threat, Herbivore Festival, and baby elephant rescue.

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This show begins with Lori welcoming Ellen O’Neill-Stephens, founder of Courthouse Dogs Foundation. A growing number of court proceedings now have specially trained dogs present to provide emotional support to the human participants. Lori and Ellen discuss where the dogs come from, how they are used in court, and how they may help promote justice. […]

Filed Under: Salamanders, 2015 Show Archive, Bees, Dogs, Elephants, General Information, Legal, vegan Tagged With: Veganism, Dogs, Law, bees, Elephants

Animals Today – September 26, 2015: Big Greyhound rescue – do you want to adopt one? Ending bear bile farming in Asia. Texas is 10th state to say no to shark fin soup. What vaccines do cats really need?

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This week’s show kicks off with a great story of saving greyhounds from the Mexican racing industry. A number of American greyhound rescue organizations have recently rescued “pulled” 50 dogs from certain death from a Tijuana dog track. Darren Rigg, President of Greyhound Adoption Center joins Lori to discuss  how these dogs are doing, the […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, Animal Shelter, Asia, Bears, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Mexico, Sharks Tagged With: cats, Sharks, Dogs, Bears, Animal rights

Animal Today September 19, 2015: US Navy agrees to plan protecting sea mammals. Helping blind dogs and horses. Phoenix ban on sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores upheld. Dogs really help kids learn to read.

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This show begins with Peter speaking with Professor Marsha Green, Founder of the Ocean Mammal Institute. In a landmark agreement, the US Navy has just agreed to modify their training activities involving sonar and loud explosives, which non only disrupt the behavior of whales and dolphins, but can and do injure and kill them. Green […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, Government, Legal, whales Tagged With: Whales, Dogs, Horses, Dolphins, Law

Animals Today August 29, 2015. Ending consumption of dog meat. Greater rights for chimps. Protecting eagles from wind turbines. Animal foster care for military families.

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This week’ show is packed with a variety of hot animal stories and fascinating guests. Lori’s first guest is Fia Perera, co-founder of the USA Chapter of No To Dog Meat. It can be hard to think about, but man’s best friend is consumed for food in many places in China as well as Indonesia, […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal rights, Aniamal Cruelty, Birds, Dogs, energy, Government, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Birds, Law

Animals Today – August 22, 2015: Adventures in cruelty free shopping. Will a Texas radio Veterinarian get shut down? Dog and cat vaccinations – all you need to know.

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This show began with Lori describing two of her many adventures in cruelty free shopping. Some store owners do not know what to make of her, and Lori concluded her comments by stating that there no longer is any need to use products derived form animals. Then Peter interviewed Institute for Justice lawyer, Rob Peccola, […]

Filed Under: vaccinations, 2015 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law, Veterinary topics Tagged With: cats, Veterinay, Dogs, Law

Animals Today June 28, 2015: Is horse urine in your pills? Getting animals out of war zones. Commentary: Animal cruelty and its causes.

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The first guest of this hour was Susan Wagner, President of Equine Advocates. The urine of pregnant mares is used to produce estrogen and hormone-replacement drugs such as Premarin, PremPro and PremPhase – and now DUAVEE, a “PremPro-Lite” which contains Premarin. Susan explained the history of these drugs, how harmful they are to the people who […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, Horses, Medical, War Tagged With: medical, Dogs, Animal Cruelty, Health

Animals Today June 14, 2015. Use and misuse of dog breed labels – Everything you want to know

June 16, 2015 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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This show goes into detail about the practice of labeling the suspected breed of dogs by visual inspection, and other factors that can shape how we think about dogs’ personalities. First up was Victoria Voith, Professor at Western University of Health Sciences.  Voith’s research concerns the limitations in labeling of dog breeds and the consequences […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Breeds, Dogs, General Information, Pit Bulls Tagged With: Dogs, Breeds

Animals Today June 7, 2015: Dr. Kirshner interviews Kathy Davis, Director of San Antonio Animal Care Services

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In this interview, Kathy Davis describes how San Antonio’s Animal Care services went for dismal to being a model for other cities to follow.

Filed Under: Shelter, 2015 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: cats, Dogs

Animals Today – May 17, 2015. Hidden dog park hazards. Doggie Dementia. Close encounters with spiders and snakes.

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First, Lori welcomed Los Angeles based attorney Ken Phillips, who specializes in legal issues related to dogs. Ken is a nationally renowned authority who has made many media appearances. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but the risks and hazards to people and dogs in and around the parks are real. Ken shared his decades […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Veterinay, Dogs, Law

Animals Today May 10, 2015: Does your estate plan include your companion animals? Life’s not fun for circus animals.

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On this show Lori welcomed Frances Carlisle, a New York based attorney who specializes in estate planning. Frances is a nationally known expert in advising clients how to make sure their dogs, cats and other nonhuman family members are taken care of when the guardians are no longer around. Too many of us do not […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Cats, Circus, Dogs, Law, Legal Tagged With: Circus, cats, Dogs, Law

Animals Today March 22, 2015. The connection between dog breeding and euthanasia. What is holding the animal welfare movement back? Best Friends has a new Chief Digital Officer.

March 22, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/032215.mp3 This show began with Lori speaking to Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Puppy Mill Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society about the connection between intentional dog breeding, overpopulation and euthanasia of homeless dogs. For years, Lori has been explaining how dog breeders contribute to shelter crowding and consequently to the killing of far too many […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Shelter, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Media, Dogs, Animal rights

Animals Today – February 22, 2015 – Rescuing dogs from puppy mills. Animal welfare groups adopt humane menus. California foie gras legal battles. Pet products gone wild.

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This show, Lori welcomed three guests covering diverse topics. http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/022215.mp3 First up was Theresa Strader, Founder and Executive Director of National Mill Dog Rescue. The mission of National Mill Dog Rescue is “to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Diet, Rescue, Dogs, Animal Cruelty, Law

Animals Today – February 8, 2015. Flying dogs to safety. Hawaii’s colossal kitty sanctuary. Racehorse death rate alarmingly high – what can be done?

February 10, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show featured three guests from around the US. First, Lori spoke with Jonathan Plesset and Brad Childs, co-founders of Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART).  These aviators have used their flying skills to begin and grow a regional air transport group, specializing in dogs in need of urgent relocation. They offered a lot of information, including […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Horses Tagged With: Hawaii, Pets, cats, Dogs, Rescue, Horses

Animals Today- December 21, 2014. Compassionate conservation. Greater legal rights for nonhuman species. Hormone replacement therapy can harm dogs and cats.

December 22, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122114.mp3 This was a big show featuring three wonderful guests! First up was Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., former Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and co-founder with Jane Goodall of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Recently a Harvard biologist working in Guyana came across a huge exotic spider (a Goliath […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Animals Rights, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Spiders, Veterinary topics Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Animal rights, Animal Cruelty, Law

Animals Today November 23, 2014. Bear hunting controversy. Animal cruelty reporting gets elevated. New videos to improve law enforcements’s interactions with dogs.

November 24, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/112314.mp3 Three guests appeared on this show: First, Joe Miele, President of Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting. Joe offered his opinions on the recent killing of a 510 lb. bear in North Carolina by hunting celebrity, Eva Shockey. Then, Attorney Bob Ferber explained the significance of changes in the FBI’s crime reporting registry, which will […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Hunting

Animals Today, November 2, 2014. Hidden and not so hidden risks of having dogs, featuring former LA Animal Cruelty Prosecutor, Bob Ferber.

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110214.mp3 As much joy as we get from living with dogs, and being their guardians and owners, there are real risks in doing so. Most people are not aware of the serious nature of these risks, or seriously underestimate them, according to Humane Education authority and former Los Angeles Animal Cruelty Prosecutor, Bob Ferber. Each […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Pets, Dogs, Law

Animals Today – October 26, 2014 – Misuse and overuse of antibiotics in agriculture – how our health is at risk. Protecting dogs from Parvo. Pit Bull awareness month and news.

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/102614.mp3 This show featured two guests from National Resources Defense Council who described the problems associated with widespread overuse of low-level antibiotics in livestock and poultry.  First on was Dr. Carmen Cordova who serves as the NRDC’s Sustainable Livestock Science Fellow. Then, Peter welcomed Jonathan Kaplan, Director of the Food And Agricultural Program at the Council. It is […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Dogs, Farmed animals, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Factory farming

Animals Today October 12, 2014 – Did that dog really need to be shot? Improving management of dog encounters by police. A model program to help pay for emergency Vet care for needy families.

October 22, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, veterinary, Law, law enforcement

Animals Today: October 19, 2014 – Compassion Fatigue: Recognizing and managing this common condition.

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Rescue, Cats, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Animal rescue

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.

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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! […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Cats, diet, Dogs, Education, General Information, Religion Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Humane education

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.

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Rescue, Dogs, General Information, Legal, Pet Products Tagged With: Pets, Dogs, Puppy mill, Politics

Animals Today – July 13, 2014. The cruelty of bullfighting. Pet Peeves.

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Bullfighting, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Rodeo, Videos Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Rodeo, Bullfighting, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today – June 29, 2014. Fighting elephant poaching and the illegal ivory trade. Pet-pet peeves

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Africa, Cats, Dogs, Elephants, General Information, Hunting Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Africa, Ivory, Elephants

Animals Today May 11, 2014. Factors associated with dog bite-related fatalities. Privately owned tigers in the US.

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Tigers Tagged With: Dogs, Tigers

Animals Today November 10, 2013 – Greyhounds, horses and animal welfare in Ireland.

November 11, 2013 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Sanctuary, Dogs, General Information, Horses Tagged With: greyhounds, Dogs, Sanctuary, Ireland, Horses

Animals Today November 3, 2013 – Using MRI to learn how dogs think. How bull hooks were banned in LA

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Dogs, Elephants, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Elephants

Animals Today October 6, 2013 – Helping dogs and cats in Mexico: Katie Ayres with Cats and Dogs International and Alison Sawyer with Isla Animals

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Mexico Tagged With: cats, Dogs, Mexico, Shelter

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.

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Cats, Dogs, Euthanasia, General Information Tagged With: Pets, Dogs, PETA, Shelter

Animals Today August 11, 2013. Blackfish and Urban Resource Institute’s PALS program

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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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Cats, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, whales Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Whales, Dolphins

Animals Today, August 4, 2013. Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton discusses mediation

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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, […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Law

Animals Today June 9, 2013 – Kenneth Phillips, Legal aspects of dog bites; CT State Representative Fred Camillo, Buddy’s Law

June 16, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Dogs, Euthanasia, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Legislation

Animals Today May 12, 2013 – What’s up with the American Kennel Club? Jane Hoffman

May 16, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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? […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Breeding, Dogs, General Information, HSUS Tagged With: Pets, Dogs

Animals Today – April 28, 2013 – Dr. Sophia Yin and Dr. Michael Greger

April 29, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Dogs, General Information, Healthy eating, Nutrition Tagged With: Diet, Dogs, Veganism

Animals Today – April 21, 2013 Los Angeles Canine Custody Program; Rhino horn poaching

April 22, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Africa, Dogs, Elephants, General Information, Rhinos Tagged With: China, Rhinos, Dogs, Africa, Elephants

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: cats, Dogs, Africa, homeless, Drone

Animals Today – November 11, 2012 Marc Bekoff and Paul Koretz

November 15, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: oxen, cats, Dogs, rabbits, Law

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: Pets, Dogs, Law, Books

Animals Today – July 8, 2012. Gary Francione

July 11, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, Cats, diet, Dogs, Environment, General Information, vegan, Vivisection Tagged With: cats, Dogs, vivisection, Veganism, Animal rights, Animal experimentation, Ethics

Animals Today May 27, 2012 – Dr. Elliot Katz, Brandon Yanak, and Dr. Lori Marino

May 29, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law, whales Tagged With: cats, Whales, Law, Dolphins

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, Dogs, Dolphins

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