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

August 7, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 – July 14, 2013: Richard Schwartz and Michael Fishbach

July 19, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071413.mp3 Two fabulous guests joined us on this show. First, Lori welcomed Richard Schwartz, President of Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA) and Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians (SERV). Richard is diligently working on growing the transformed and reborn Jewish holiday, “New Year for Animals” and updated us on his progress. It is a big […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Environment, General Information, vegan, whales Tagged With: Environment, Veganism, Whales, Judaism

Opposition to Crush Videos – Marla Stormwolf Patty and Anthony Damiano from Stopcrush

June 28, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/062313.mp3 On this show, Lori explored the phenomenon of crush videos with the co-founders of Stopcrush, Marla Stormwolf Patty and Anthony Damiano. Crush videos depict actual torture and killing of small animals by provocatively dressed women. The women, sporting high heels, literally crush the animals to death after other methods of horrific torture are inflicted.  […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Cruelty, General Information, Law Tagged With: Crush video, video, Animal rights

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: Dogs, Pets

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: Dogs, Diet, 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: Elephants, Dogs, China, Rhinos, Africa

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: Drone, Dogs, homeless, 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: cats, Conferences, Dogs, Books

Animals Today March 3, 2013 – Brenda Peterson and Bobbi Brink

March 9, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/091111.mp3 This show featured two remarkable guests. First, novelist, investigative reporter and advocate for sea mammals, Brenda Peterson joined Lori. The use of extremely loud sonar by the US Navy not only disrupts the communication (and thus the behavior) of whales and dolphins, but can kill them. Clear evidence is accumulating that the exercises and […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, whales, Wild animals Tagged With: Dolphins, Sanctuary, Whales, Wild animals

Animals Today February 24, 2013 – Dr. Randy Frost discusses animal hoarding

March 2, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/022413.mp3 This week, Peter welcomed Smith College Professor of Psychology, Randy Frost, to explore the minds and behaviors of animal hoarders. Frost is an internationally recognized leader in the field of hoarding and his latest book, Stuff – Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things (co-authored with Gail Steketee), has received great reviews. Check it […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, General Information, hoarding Tagged With: Animal hoarding

Animals Today February 10, 2013: Michelle Thew, Cruelty Free International

February 17, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/021013.mp3 Lori welcomed a wonderful guest for the hour, Michelle Thew, Chief Executive of Cruelty Free International and  British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection. The EU has finally banned all testing on animals for cosmetic development, the fruit of a decades long effort. Lori and Michelle discussed how that occurred, and the far-ranging implications […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, General Information

Animals Today – February 3, 2013 – Dr. Michael Greger discusses plant-based diets

February 9, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/020313.mp3 World renowned nutrition authority, Dr. Michael Greger, joined Lori on this show with the latest facts and research supporting the health benefits of plant based diets. And, the evidence continues to get progressively stronger. What happens to your body when you consume meat or dairy? How does a plant based diet reduce inflammation and why […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, diet, General Information, Nutrition Tagged With: Diet, Nutrition

Animals Today – January 20, 2013 Steven M. Wise & the Nonhuman Rights Project

January 29, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/012013.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by Attorney Steven M. Wise. Steven is President of the Nonhuman Rights Project, and has served as an animal protection attorney for thirty years. The Nonhuman Rights Project aims to achieve greater rights for animals through legal means, state by state, case by case, species by species. Soon it […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Ethics, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

Animals Today – December 23, 2012 Dr. Lawrence Hansen discusses animal research committees

January 13, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122312.mp3 On this show, Dr. Lawrence Hansen, Professor of Pathology, UC San Diego School of Medicine, joined Lori to discuss his recent article, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees Need Greater Ethical Diversity. Dr. Hansen is a well-known Physician-scientist, as well as a strong advocate for the welfare and rights of all animals. Larry also discussed […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Ethics, General Information, Vivisection Tagged With: Ethics, vivisection

Animals Today – December 16, 2012 Dr. Richard Oppenlander discusses the oceans

December 18, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121612.mp3 On this show,  Dr. Richard Oppenlander returned to speak about the poor state of our oceans. Not only are we depleting their resources, we are thoroughly ruining their health. Many factors are at play including overfishing (or as Richard prefers, simply “fishing”), acidification, global warming, oversue of fertilizers, oil exploration and more. Is it […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Environment, General Information, Oceans, Water Tagged With: Environment, Fishing, Veganism, Oceans

Animals Today December 9, 2012: Frank Hoffman

December 17, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/120912.mp3 On this show, Frank Hoffman from all-creatures, joined Lori to discuss various aspects of animal welfare from religious perspectives. Frank is a former Jewish- United Methodist Pastor and provided many fascinating insights about how our religious leaders and beliefs both hinder and advance the welfare of animals. There is much work to do.   […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Books, General Information, Religion Tagged With: religion, Animal rights, Books

Animals Today – December 2, 2012. Craig Sholley, African Wildlife Foundation. Conservation of Gorillas and other wildlife

December 9, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/120212.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by Vice President of of Philanthropy and Marketing for African Wildlife Foundation, Craig Sholley. Craig discussed the results of the most recent Mountain Gorilla census, as well as the ongoing threats to their survival. African Wildlife Foundation has existed for 50 years and works to help both people and […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Africa, General Information, Gorilla Tagged With: Environment, Gorilla, Africa

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: cats, Dogs, rabbits, Law, oxen

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: Dogs, Law, Pets, Books

Animals Today – October 28, 2012. Dr. Richard Oppenlander discusses Global Depletion and his book, Comfortably Unaware

October 29, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/102812.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by author, lecturer, consultant and entrepreneur, Dr. Richard Oppenlander. Richard persuasively argued that our diets are directly responsible for harming the earth. Richard’s book, Comfortably Unaware: Global depletion and food responsibility…what you choose to eat is killing our planet, outlines the unsustainability of our meat and dairy -intensive […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Environment, General Information, vegan, Water Tagged With: Veganism, Environment

Animals Today October 21, 2012 – Advancing the Interests of Animals

October 21, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/101412.mp3 On this show, Lori and Peter discussed the animmal welfare group, Advancing the Interests of Animals. AIA is the main sponsor of Animals Today, and its stated mission is “to improve the lives of animals and to encourage increased compassion and respect for all living creatures. We act directly with focused campaigns to help animals, […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information Tagged With: Animal welfare

Animals Today – Oct 7, 2012: Michele Diselets, Orangutan Land Trust

October 7, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/100712.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed the Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, Michele Diselets. Orangutans are under serious threat due to habitat destruction from logging and palm oil production, as well as the pet trade. Listen in to learn about these great apes, Michele’s oustanding work with Orangutan Land Trust, and how you […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Orangutan Tagged With: Wild animals, wildlife rehabiliation, Orangutans

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: devocalization, Law, pigeon shoots

Animals Today – September 23, 2012 Jennifer Conrad – The Paw Project. Feral cat colony conflict.

September 24, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/092312.mp3 This show featured Jennifer Conrad from the Paw Project who discussed the soon to be released documentery of the same name. The film is a moving and inspiring account of the cruelty of feline declawing and the efforts to ban it. Please visit her website here and make sure to see the film when […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Birds, Film, General Information Tagged With: Feral, Films, cats, Birds

Animals Today – September 16, 2012. Monica Murphy discusses her new book, RABID

September 23, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/091612.mp3 On this show, Veterinarian Monica Murphy came on to discuss her new book, RABID – A Cultural History of the World’s Most Diabolical Virus. Co-authored with her husband and Wired Editor Bill Wasik, Lori and Monica discussed what rabies is , how it was tamed and which animals and people still can get it. […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information

Animals Today September 2, 2012: Dr. Karen Davis and Dr. Dick Green

September 5, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/090212.mp3 On this show, Dr. Karen Davis, Founder and President of United Poultry Concerns joined Lori to discuss two of their campaigns. The Yom Kippur ritual, Kaparos, practiced by some orthodox Jews, involves spinning live chickens around one’s head prior to killing it. Karen discussed the End Chickens as Kaparos Campaign. Lori and Karen then […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Chickens, General Information, Natural Disasters, Religion Tagged With: Chickens, religion

Joyce Tischler, Animal Legal Defense Fund – The History of Animal Rights Law

August 24, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/081212.mp3 On this show, Joyce Tischler returned to recount the fascinating legal history of animal rights. Joyce is co-founder of Animal Legal Defense Fund, where she served as Executive Director for 25 years and now serves as the agency’s general counsel. It is remarkable how much progress in animal rights has been made in the […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: History, Law

Animals Today August 5 2012: David Casselman and the Lawsuit against the LA Zoo

August 6, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/080512.mp3 Also make sure to visit Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary – this is also covered in the show and is yet another incredible project led by Mr. Casselman. And here is David’s profile from his law firm website.

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Law, Legal, Sanctuary, Wild animals, Zoo Tagged With: Zoo, Elephants, wildlife rehabiliation, Asia

Animals Today – July 15, 2012 – Joyce Tischler, General Counsel, Animal Legal Defense Fund

July 15, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/071512.mp3 This week, Lori welcomed Joyce Tischler, General Counsel, Animal Legal Defense Fund. More than 30 years ago, Joyce co-founded ALDF and has served as Executive Director for 25 years. Lori and Joyce discussed Animal Law, the activities and campaigns of the ALDF, the recent closing of the Cal Cruz Hatchery, animal protection laws in […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

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: Ethics, cats, Dogs, Veganism, vivisection, Animal rights, Animal experimentation

Animals Today June 17, 2012 Debi Boies, Patrick Regan & Michael Mountain

June 30, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/061712.mp3 This Week’s show featured Debi Boies, President and Co-founder of Pilots N Paws, and author Patrick Regan, whose book, Dog is My Copilot, details the activities of Debi’s non-profit organization. Listen to learn how dedicate private pilots are helping animals, shelters and rescue groups, as well as who gets to fly and why. Learn […]

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

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: Dolphins, Whales, Law, cats

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: Dolphins, Dogs, cats

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, Dogs, hunting, Bears, cats

Animals Today April 22, 2012 – Joe Miele and Marc Bekoff

April 27, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/042212.mp3 His week’s show featured Joe Miele, President of Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting. Lori and Joe discussed a variety of recent news items concerning hunting. Joe is a passionate and articulate advocate for animals. The C.A.S.H. website is here. We encourage you to visit it and see how they chronicle the tragic and continuous […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, General Information, Hunting, News, Vivisection Tagged With: hunting, Animal experimentation

Animals Today April 15, 2012 Michael Budkie – Animal Experimentation

April 18, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/041512.mp3 This show featured Michael Budkie, Co-founder of Stop Animal Exploitation Now. SAEN is known for tielessly exposing the abuses found in animal experimentation. If you oppose vivisection or want to learn more about the issues, make sure to listen and to learn about the work of SAEN. Visit their exhaustive website here:  SAEN In […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information, Vivisection Tagged With: Ethics, Animal rights, Animal experimentation

Animals Today, April 8, 2012: Christianity, Judaism, animal welfare and vegetarianism

April 8, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/040812.mp3 On Easter Sunday, we rebroadcast a show from 2010,which covered animal welfare and vegetarianism from Jewish and Christian perspectives. The discussion covered the holidays, the Bible, the roles of religious leaders, the environment, and much more. The special guests were Dr. Richard Schwartz, and Frank R. Hoffman. Richard Schwartz is President of Jewish Vegetarians […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, diet, Environment, General Information, Religion, vegan Tagged With: Veganism, religion, Animal rights

Animals Today April 1, 2012 – Helping greyhounds with Christine Dorchak from Grey2K USA; Animal fighting legislation with US Representative Tom Marino

April 2, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Business, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Politics, Animal fighting

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 March 18, 2012 Kim Sturla from Animal Place Sanctuary; Dr. John Pippin, Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act

March 18, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031812.mp3 This show featured the wonderful Kim Sturla who heads up Animal Place, near Sacramento. WOW, they recently rescued more than 4,000 hens. We discussed what one does with all those birds, and the value of farmed animal sancturaries. Then, Dr. John Pippin from PCRM described the Great Ape Protection and Cost Saving Act. Read […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Primates, Vivisection Tagged With: Humane education, Sanctuary, primates, Law, Politics

Animals Today March 11, 2012: Rights for cetaceans and cockfighting bust

March 17, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031112.mp3 Two great guests appeared on this week’s show. First, Peter interviewed Chris Butler-Stroud, Chief Executive of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS). At February’s AAAS meeting, Chris led a panel discussion on rights for cetaceans. Should whales and dolphins have more rights than they do now, given their high level of intelligence, self-awareness […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dolphins, Cockfighting, Whales, Law

Animals Today March 4, 2012 – On Location at Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

March 8, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/030412.mp3 On this week’s show, Peter ventured down to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in Texas to meet with Director Tim Ajax (and more than 500 monkeys). They discussed the history of the sanctuary, why it is needed, and how they are preparing to receive more than one hundred new residents. The sanctuary is […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Primates, Wild animals Tagged With: Sanctuary, primates

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: Horses, Dogs, Law, cats

Animals Today February 12, 2012: Medical problems in purebred dogs; Carcinogens in grilled chicken lawsuit

February 22, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/021212.mp3 This show featured two great interviews. First, Dr. James Serpell joined Lori to discuss the medical problems common in purebred dogs. They discussed how breeding practices cause relatively high levels of genetic diseases in dogs, as well as the roles of kennel clubs, breeders, veterinarians and the general public concerning this issue. Dr. Serpell […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, General Information

Animals Today – Feb 5, 2012 – – Helping Equines

February 7, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/020512.mp3 On this show, Lori first interviewed Susan Wagner, founder of Equine Advocates. Brought up in the racing industry, when Susan discovered the dark side of the horse business, she was shocked.  Now, Susan is one of the country’s leading advocates for equines. They discussed politics, horse slaughter, responsible guardianship and more. Susan was simply brilliant. […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Horses, Humane education Tagged With: Horses, Humane education

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 – January 8, 2012 – PA State Senator Andy Dinniman and Joe Dwyer on humane euthanasia legislation. Gary Mansir, with Camp Bow Wow Portland

January 13, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/010812.mp3 On today’s show, Lori began with a fascinating discussion about the use of gas for euthanasia of companion animals. Her guests were Pennsylvania State Senator Andy Dinniman, and animal advocate Joe Dwyer. Euthanasia by gas is very cruel and they are working to advance legislation (Daniel’s Law) to ban its use in the state. Looks […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Ethics, Animal Rescue, Business, General Information, Law Tagged With: Euthanasia, Dogs, Law, Adoption

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, Bears, Asia, Books, Amphibians

Animals Today – December 18, 2011 – O’Regan and Hunter

December 19, 2011 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

This week, Peter interviewed Fred O’Regan, President and CEO of International Fund for Animal Welfare, IFAW. Fred is a great leader and spokesperson for this large organization and they discussed elephants, seal hunting and the EU ban on seal products, whale hunting, and marine mammal strandings.   Then, Dr. Luke Hunter joined Peter to discuss […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Books, General Information, Wild animals Tagged With: Wild animals, Books, Big Cats

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