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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/061911.mp3 This show features Morgan Lance, USA Director of Animals Asia Foundation. She and AAF have been working in China and Vietnam to end the practice of “bear farming” to harvest the animals’ bile. AAF also has a cat and dog welfare campaign, as well as an action against cruelty campaign. Also, Karen Davis from […]
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!
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 show of May 22, 2011 with Susan Tellem from American Tortoise Rescue, and Dave Thraen from All Wildlife Rescue and Education, inc.
Prof. Priscilla Cohn – the Journal of Animal Ethics. Matt Rossell from Animal Defenders International – abuse of the elephant, TAI, star of Water for Elephants. Katherine Hutchison, horse-drawn carriages in NYC.
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Appearing on this show: Leane Cronquist, Farm Sanctuary – Easter bunnies and chicks. Kenneth Newman, DVM – Gracie’s law in Florida. David Dosa, MD – Making Rounds with Oscar. News stories with Peter. (Original broadcast date April 24, 2011, Business Talk Radio Network.)
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On this show, lori was joined by the authors of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation? Gary L. Francione and Robert Garner debated their ideas on how to advance conditions for non-human animals. Buy it here.
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Marc Bekoff discusses coyotes. Protesting the Palm Springs Rodeo. Perspectives on the Rodeo Protest, Palm Springs, CA, 2010 by Dr Lori Kirshner Listeners of Animals Today know that I am a fairly outspoken individual. I am passionate about animals and their welfare, I am not […]
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Animals Today April 3, 2011. Perspectives in Animal Rights with Dr. Lori Kirshner
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This show featured Matt Ellerbeck (The Snake Man) who discussed with Lori a range of topics concerning snakes.
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Steve Hindi (SHARK) – Videodocumentation of rodeo cruelty. Dr. John Pippin (PCRM) – Chimpanzee research.
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Stephanie Downs, FiXit Foundation. Spay/ neuter programs. Leah Gerstner, American Express – Survey on expenditures on pets.
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Pit Bulls and Michael Vick. Jim Gorant, author of the The Lost Dog. Andrew Yori. John Goodwin, HSUS.
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Traveling with pets. Heather Lombardi, whose kitten died after transport in airline cargo; Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, DVM; Practical tips about pet travel. Gale Lang, of TLC Pet Transport.
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Author Stephen Lyn Bales – Ghost Birds. Dr. Diane Pomerance – Our rescue Dog Family Album. News.
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Should the newly passed Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act in Missouri be repealed or changed? State Senator Chuck Pergason; MSVA representative Dr. David Pragil; MO state director of the HSUS, Barbara Schmitz.
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Countdown: The 8 most important animal welfare news 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 […]
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.
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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.
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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.
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Lori Welcomes Chuck Purgason, Dr. David Prigel (Lori says “Pragel” we cannot verify which is correct), and Barbara Schmitz.
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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!
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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.
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Lori begins with a monologue about increasing compassion around thanksgiving. Then a super interview with Gene Baur.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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Lori Begins with a discussion about feline declawing, and the welcomes Jan McHugh-Smith, President of the San Francisco SPCA, to discuss legislation aimed at ending unneeded declawing. Then, Dr. Julie Fischer discusses feline urinary problems.
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
