http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121111.mp3 On today’s show Lori interviewed Dr. Donald Forrester, with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Don advocates a plant-based diet for his patients, and discussed the cardiovascular benefits of omitting all animal products from one’s diet. Visit PCRM here. Then, Lori discussed the problem of stray dogs and cats in Mexico with Marlene Revelen and […]
Animals Today, Nov 20, 2011 – Matt Rossell from ADI. The great turkey quiz
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/112011.mp3 On this show, Lori discussed a number of news items concerning the welfare of Elephants and other animals with Matt Rossell, Campaigns Director, US office, Animal Defenders International. First, they covered the newly introduced Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act. Then, they discussed ADI’s suit against Have Trunk Will Travel, a Perris California based group which supplies […]
Animals Today November 6, 2011 – Galapagos Update
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/110611.mp3 On this week’s show we featured interviews with two fascinating guests representing different groups in the Galapagos Islands. We met up with them at the 2011 FARM animal rights conference. First, we spoke with Tod Emko, who is President of Darwin Animal Doctors. They bring qualified vets to the Galapagos to help all of […]
Animals Today – September 25, 2011 Knaan and Balcombe
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/092511.mp3 On today’s show, Peter was first joined by Debbie Knaan, who serves as Deputy DA, Los Angeles County as Animal Cruelty Case Coordinator. We discussed the successes and challenges in prosecuting cases of animal abuse and neglect, as well as community efforts to decrease animal abuse. Then, Jonathan Balcombe joined us in support of […]
Animals Today, September 18, 2011 – Dodman and Davidson
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/091811.mp3 On this week’s show, we were first joined by Dr. Nicholas Dodman. Nick is Professor, Section Head and Program Director of the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at the Tufts Cummings school of Veterinary Medicine, book author, media personality and lecturer. He and his colleagues have made some groundbreaking discoveries into canine compulsive […]
Animals Today – September 11, 2011 Roberts and Crosby
http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/091111.mp3 On today’s show, Lori spoke to Adam Roberts with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. They discussed what constitutes an animal sanctuary and the benefits of accreditation. Adam was a great guest who is a true advocate for animals. Then Charlie Crosby from Noah’s Wish came on, and discussed how they respond during emergencies […]
Animals Today August 28, 2011 Pet Pigs and Presidents’ Dogs
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 […]
Animals Today show of August 21 2011
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 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 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 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 […]
Animals Today May 10, 2009. Dog rescue stories. Horse racing cruelty with Elliot Katz, DVM. Author Richard Conniff.
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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 […]
Animals Today May 3, 2009. Farm Sanctuary’s Gene Baur. Holistic dentistry. Birds of the Southern California Desert. The book, Flyaway, by Suzie Gilbert.
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Lori welcomes Gene Baur, President and Co-founder of Farm Sanctuary to discuss California’s Prop 2 of 2008, to reduce animal cruelty (a bit). This was passed and will affect approximately 20 million animals, mostly egg laying chickens. Her next guest is Dr. Rachael Feigenbaum who discusses holistic veterinary medicine. Hour two begins with Kurt Leuschner, […]
Animals Today April 26, 2009. Bark Mitzvah. Animals in religions. Ending feline declawing.
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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. […]
Animals Today April 19, 2009. Obamas blow chance to adopt a dog. Feral cats. Animal hoarding.
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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 […]
Animals Today April 12, 2009. The film, The Loneliest Animals. Disaster planning. Pet communicator. Paul Watson. Legal analysis of Charla Nash chimp attack.
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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 […]
Animals Today April 5, 2009. Clone your pet? Orthopedic concerns in dogs. Top pet products. Rabbits as pets. Vivisection.
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Lori begins with a discussion about cloning pets. Will this become a popular practice? Then, Dr. Peter Sebestyen discusses common orthopedic issues in dogs. Lori then welcomes Bob Vetere, President of the American Pet Product Association who tells us about hot products and trends in the industry. Lori then discusses some verrry high end items […]
Animals Today March 22, 2009. Steve Hindi of SHARK. Top reasons for vet visits. Feline diabetes. Understanding microchips. Why did 2 bull mastiffs kill their owner?
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Lori’s First guest is Steve Hindi, who leads SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness). They discuss a variety of topics including canned pigeon shoots, rodeos and hunting. The hour concludes with Peter taking one of his first of many animal related quizzes. Lori continues discussing the most common reasons animals go to the veterinarian, and […]
Animals Today March 15, 2009. Veterinary malpractice. Animal heroes. Protecting actor animals on the set. Favorite animal icons.
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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 […]
Animals Today March 8 2009: Pets in divorce. What would you do to save an animal in need? Intelligence of animals.
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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, […]
Animals Today March 1, 2009. Animals in circuses. A tiger sanctuary. Exotic animals as pets. Pet behavior issues solved!
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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 […]
Animals Today February 22, 2009. We love our pets. Pet trusts. Do animals sense imminent disasters? Preparing for disasters. Behavior topics.
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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 […]
Animals Today February 9 2009: Pet overpopulation with Professor Holzer. Dr. Richard Dolbeer on aviation safety. Behaviorist Peter Borchelt.
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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 […]
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