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Animals Today Nov 6, 2016: Who should be permitted to have Emotional Support Animals? Swim with dolphin programs losing popularity. Helping youth grieve the loss of pets. Backyard ingestion hazards for dogs and cats.

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The show begins with Dr. Jeffrey Younggren, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at University of Missouri. Lori and Jeffrey discuss the current legal and regulatory status of service animals (usually dogs) and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). There is a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding where the animals are allowed to go. Dr. Younggren also provides […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, Law

Animals Today – October 15, 2016: Planes and birds in conflict: Making the skies safer for us all. Petition to end horse slaughter. Will California protect good Samaritans who break into hot vehicles to rescue animals?

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With the release of Ron Howard’s new film, Sully, our interest in the risks posed to planes by wildlife has certainly been rekindled! Lori begins the show with Dr. Richard Dolbeer, who enjoyed a long career studying ways to make the skies safer for planes as well as for the wild animals who live near […]

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

Animals Today September 10, 2016: Helping Koalas. Expanded legal rights for animals in Oregon. Worst enclosures for cetaceans. Too many stray dogs in Dallas.

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This show begins with Lori and Peter chatting about koalas, in recognition of Save the Koala Month. Koala populations are shrinking due to habitat loss, predation by dogs, fires, accidents and disease. Peter also has three new California animal news items. Then, Peter welcomes legal expert Bob Ferber, who discusses the significance of a recent […]

Filed Under: Koala, Animal advocacy, Dogs, Dolphins, Law, whales Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Whales

Animals Today June 11, 2016: Who’s to blame for the death of Harambe? California desert bighorn sheep need better protection. New animal cruelty legal unit in San Bernardino.

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This week’s show begins with Lori offering her views on the killing of the 450 pound Silverback Gorilla Harambe, who was captive in the Cincinnati Zoo. Authorities shot him to protect a boy who made his way into the gorilla exhibit. But who really bears responsibility for the death of this innocent creature? Legal analyst […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, General Information, Law, Wild animals Tagged With: Zoo, Gorilla, Law, Bighorn

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: Law, Dogs, Animal rights, cats

Animals Today March 12, 2016: SeaWorld admits spying on PETA. Aardvark week. PawPAC. More on disease prevention through diet. What mountain lions eat. Suing for the elephant, Lucky.

March 12, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with Peter and legal expert Bob Ferber discussing the admission by SeaWorld that its employee had infiltrated PETA to gather intelligence. Is it legal and does PETA have any recourse? Then, how much do you know about aardvarks? We are celebrating National Aardvark Week. Next on with Lori is Eric Mills, board member […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Aardvark, diet, Elephants, General Information, Law Tagged With: Elephants, Law, Wild animals, Pets

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.

January 18, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

Animals Today January 9, 2016: Protecting the seas with Sea Shepherd’s Captain Paul Watson. Animal protection law survey. The book, Larry Saves the Prairie.

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This show begins with an in depth discussion with Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This amazing organization continues to grow and leads efforts around the world to protect the seas and its inhabitants. Lori and Paul discuss the smallest cetacean, the vaquita, legal and direct action to protect whales, and a host […]

Filed Under: Vaquita, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, Books, Law, Oceans, whales Tagged With: Law, Whales, Animal rights, Books

Animals Today November 21, 2015: Ag-gag laws under scrutiny. Seizures in companion animals. Cuddling with scorpions. The bats of Catalina Island.

November 28, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Peter and Animals Today legal expert, Bob Ferber, discussing Ag-gag laws. These laws are anti-whistleblower laws designed to shield factory farms from the inquisitive lenses of undercover videographers demonstrating animal cruelty. The Idaho law was just struck down as unconstitutional, but according to Ferber, don’t expect these laws in other states […]

Filed Under: Scorpions, 2015 Show Archive, Bats, Law, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Law, scorpions, veterinary, bats

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.

October 17, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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: Law, Dogs, Politics, Wild animals, Animal rights

Animals Today September 12, 2015. Break a window, save a dog, get sued? Tiger cub in the neighborhood. Salamanders need love, too.

September 12, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori’s first guest is Animals Today legal analyst, Bob Ferber, who discusses the recent Tennessee law which protects good Samaritans from legal retaliation when they break into hot cars to rescue imperiled animals. Then, a juvenile tiger cub found wandering the neighborhoods and Hemet, California, was rescued and delivered to the safety of a sanctuary. Bobbi Brink, founder of the […]

Filed Under: Salamanders, 2015 Show Archive, Amphibians, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, 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.

August 29, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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: Law, Dogs, Birds

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.

August 22, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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: Law, Dogs, Veterinay, cats

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

May 24, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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: Law, Dogs, Circus, cats

Animals Today April 26, 2015: Will bear hunting resume in Florida? Transporting dogs to safe homes.

May 16, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

https://animalstodayradio.com/audio/042615.mp3 On this show, two wonderful guests joined Lori. First on was Laura Bevan, Southern Regional Director of the Humane Society of the United States. Recently a few bear attacks have occurred in Florida, and even though it is clear the bears were attracted to improperly managed trash, hunting groups have advanced proposals to reopen bear hunting […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Bears, Hunting, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Bears

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

November 5, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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: Law, Dogs, Pets

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: Law, Dogs, veterinary, law enforcement

Animals Today August 17, 2014. Animal welfare innovations in Maricopa County, Arizona. Turtle movies are not good for real turtles.

August 20, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

On this show, two great guests joined Lori. http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/081714.mp3 First, Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County Arizona discussed the animal welfare programs he has implemented over the past 15 years. Known as America’s toughest sheriff, Joe continues to roll out innovations including the Animal Cruelty Investigative Unit, various programs where inmates work directly with abused […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, General Information, Law, Turtles Tagged With: Law, Dogs, Turtles, cats

Animals Today June 15, 2014 Center for Biological Diversity takes aim at Wildlife Services. Injuries at zoos and the law.

June 22, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/061514.mp3 On this show, Lori welcomed two outstanding guests. First was Tim Ream, Staff Attorney, Endangered Species Program at the Center for Biological Diversity. Four groups have filed a petition with US government officials demanding better regulation of and transparency from Wildlife Services. Many people do not know that Wildlife Services, a federal agency under the […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animals Rights, General Information, Government, Law, Legal, Wild animals, Zoo Tagged With: Law, Dogs, Wild animals, Zoo

Animals Today – May 18, 2014. Federal government sued over wind farm regulations. Repopulating wild bison herds: A good idea?

May 21, 2014 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

On Sunday’s Show, Lori welcomed three acclaimed guests. http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/051814.mp3 The first topic revolved around the lawsuit recently filed by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) against the Department of the Interior, which is now able to approve 30-year permits for wind farms. Dr. Michael Hutchins, National Coordinator, Bird Smart Wind Energy Campaign, American Bird Conservancy, explained […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Bison, Eagles, energy, Environment, Law, Legal Tagged With: Environment, Law, Raptors, Bison

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: Dogs, Bears, cats

Animals Today April 13, 2014 – Cruelty of the captive dolphin industry. CA orca bill update. Swiss bear cub zoothanasia.

April 18, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/041314.mp3 On this show, Lori reviewed the status of dolphins in captivity with Courtney Vail, Campaigns and Programs Manager, Whale and Dolphin Conservation. With the recent exciting progress toward ending the captive orca industry (Blackfish and the consequent legislative action led by CA Representative Richard Bloom),  Courtney gave an update on similar activity worldwide concerning dolphins. […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Bears, Dolphins, Film, Law, whales Tagged With: Dolphins, Whales, Bears

Animals Today – Sunday March 16, 2014 CA Assemblymember Richard Bloom introduces the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. Kim Sturla from Animal Place discusses the Food for Thought program. Greyhound racing in decline.

March 20, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/031614.mp3 Two great guests appeared on this show. First, California Assemblymember Richard Bloom joined Lori to discuss the Orca Welfare and Safety Act. The goal of this legislation is to phase out killer whale captivity in the state. Mr. Bloom is the bill’s sponsor, and he explained how he became interested in this topic, what exactly […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Law, Legal, Plant based diet, whales Tagged With: Veganism, Whales, Law, Animal rights

Animals Today – Sunday February 16, 2014: Adam Roberts criticizes the killing of the Copenhagen Zoo giraffe. Stacy Wolf discusses big New York cockfighting bust and bird rescue.

February 17, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/021614.mp3 On this show, two wonderful guests appeared. First, Adam Roberts  joined Lori to discuss the killing of Marius, a healthy juvenile giraffe in Copenhagen’s zoo. Worldwide shock and criticism has followed this incredibly horrifying and unnecessary event. Adam Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA and Chairman of the Board, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal fighting, General Information, Giraffe, Law, Lions, Zoo Tagged With: Giraffe, Zoo, Law, Animal fighting

Animals Today January 5, 2014 – Michael Markarian reviews recent state legal achievements benefitting animals. Natasha Dolezal discusses the growth of the field of Animal Law

February 1, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/010514.mp3 Two fabulous guests joined Lori on this show. First, Michael Markarian discussed the important 2013 legislative achievements for animals in individual states. Mike is President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, Chief Program and Policy Officer of the HSUS and President of the Fund for Animals. Check out Mike’s blog here. Then, Lori welcomed […]

Filed Under: General Information, HSUS, Law, Legal, News, Politics Tagged With: Politics, Law

Animals Today December 22, 2013 – Michael Mountain explains landmark lawsuits from the Nonhuman Rights project aimed at helping 4 chimps in New York. Peter Muller from Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting criticizes Time Magazine article

December 23, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122213.mp3 On this show, Peter welcomed two great guests. First, representing the Nonhuman Rights Project, Michael Mountain discussed the lawsuits recently filed by that group. In three New York State lawsuits filed by attorney Steven Wise and The Nonhuman Rights Project, judges were asked to provide relief to four captive chimpanzees. The legal basis for the […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Chimpanzees, General Information, Hunting, Law Tagged With: hunting, Chimpanzees, Law

Animals Today December 8, 2013. Bob Ferber discusses problems with the American Humane Association’s “no animals were harmed” certifications for films and TV

December 14, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/120813.mp3 Recently, a shocking story in the Hollywood Reporter strongly criticized the practices of the American Humane Association, the group that provides the “no animal were harmed” certifications to films and television shows. Many examples of abuse and neglect to animals were alleged, and an animal safety monitoring system simply gone haywire was described. On […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, General Information, Law

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: Elephants, Dogs, Law

Animals Today September 1, 2013. Will Potter – Green is the New Red

September 4, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/090113.mp3 On this show, Lori spoke with Will Potter, award-winning independent journalist. Will’s recent book is titled, Green is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege. Will has documented how corporations and government agencies are using their ever-expanding powers to oppose and even imprison non-violent environmental and animal activists. Lori […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal advocacy, Environment, General Information, Healthy eating, Law, Legal Tagged With: Law, Animal rights

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

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 5, 2013 CT State Representative Diana Urban and Action for Animals’ Eric Mills

May 8, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/050513.mp3 Two great guests appeared on this show. First, CT State Representative, Diana Urban, joined Lori to Discuss new legislation she is sponsoring. HB 6690 would place a legal advocate (law student or lawyer) for animals in courtrooms, in cases where abuse or neglect has occurred.  This would be a huge development, and Lori voiced […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Rescue, Farmed animals, Humane education, Law Tagged With: Law, Farmed animals, Animal Cruelty

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 – November 11, 2012 Marc Bekoff and Paul Koretz

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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 – 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, pigeon shoots, Law

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: Elephants, wildlife rehabiliation, Zoo, 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 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 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, Politics, Law, 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, cats, shelters, Law, Pets

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 – 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 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, Animal rights, cats, Books

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 – September 25, 2011 Knaan and Balcombe

September 25, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, General Information, Law Tagged With: Animal behavior

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