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Animals Today March 13, 2021: Wolf massacre in Wisconsin: So many mistakes! Does animal assisted therapy help children?

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As a consequence of the lifting of ESA protections for grey wolves, and a judgement win for a Kansas based trophy hunting group, a horrific but legal massacre has just occurred in Wisconsin. The National Resources board opened up the hunt in the state, allowing a quota of 119 wolves to be killed, but inexplicably […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, 2021 Show Archive, Wolf, General Information, HSUS, Hunting, Law, Wolves

Animals Today March 6, 2021. Visiting the dog park. Cold weather advice for dogs. Wonderful bees.

March 14, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori kicks it off with Los Angeles based attorney Ken Phillips to speak about the risks related to dog parks. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but the risks and hazards to people and dogs in and around the parks are real. Risks such as aggressive dogs, irresponsible owners, and unclean conditions need to be […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Bees, Dogs, General Information, Quiz, Veterinary topics

Animals Today February 28, 2021. Hot animal news. Protecting Orangutans and their ecosystem. Pet products industry growth. Zoology challenge.

March 5, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with news from around the world including the laudable work of Sea Turtle, inc, which rescued thousands of cold stunned animals from the frigid waters during February’s extreme weather event, new DNA analytical methods permit noninvasive study of animals in the wild, University of Michigan freaks out due to 3 tiny spiders in […]

Filed Under: 2021 Show Archive, News, Orangutan, Quiz

Animals Today February 20, 2021. Ethical considerations of breeding dogs. Canine dental hygiene. Rapid-fire quiz.

February 22, 2021 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Lori begins with a detailed exploration into the ethics of dog breeding. The purebred dog industry not only creates innumerable animals with genetic defects, causing dogs to have a lifetime of medical problems and diseases, but also interferes with the adoption of healthy dogs confined in shelters by enticing people to buy from breeders instead […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Breeding, diet, Dogs, General Information, Quiz, Veterinary topics

Animals Today February 6, 2021. Australian pigeon avoids death sentence. The cruelty of pigeon racing. LA’s effective and groundbreaking animal cruelty task force shut down by Chief of Police. Hippo hilarity.

February 16, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori begins with a story about a pigeon who caused a great stir in Australia when he was found by a couple there. That’s because he was wearing an identification band on his leg indicating he was from Alabama, so people presumed he had flown all the way across the pacific. This was not good […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Hippo, General Information, Law, News

Animals Today Jan 30, 2021. Aggressive squirrels in NYC. Hitchcock’s The Birds. Feline toxoplasmosis. Tainted pet food harms and kills hundreds of dogs and cats.

February 7, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori begins the show with news about some aggressive urban squirrels in Queens, NYC, who are reportedly jumping onto people and attacking them. Authorities advise against hand feeding, which probably contributed to the bold behaviors these animals are displaying. Fortunately squirrels rarely harbor rabies, and no documented case of transmission of rabies to humans has […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Squirrel, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, Dogs, Film

Animals Today January 17, 2021. Hot animal news. Obesity epidemic in dogs. Emotional support animals lose airline privileges. Famous dogs of film and TV.

January 28, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with hot animal news including gorillas have tested positive for coronavirus at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, aflatoxin tainted pet food outbreak sickens and kills many pets, a nearly intact extinct woolly rhino carcass has been unearthed, and more. Lori goes on to update us on the problem of seriously overweight and […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Toxins, Bison, Dogs, News, Service animals

Animals Today Jan 9, 2021. New rules to limit Emotional Support Animals on planes. Hot news. Operation Baghdad pups. Know your koalas.

January 21, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Emotional support animals in flight This show begins with news about the Department of Transportation’s decision to ban emotional support animals from airliners. Also new is that for registered service animals, only dogs will be permitted to fly. Service animals are specifically trained to assist people with disabilities such as visual impairment, mobility limitations or […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, General Information Tagged With: koala, airlines, Animal rescue, News

What is medical testing on animals?

Animals Today Jan 3, 2021. The move away from animal testing continues. Hot news. Canine cognitive dysfunction. What’s in a meow?

January 13, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori begins the show with a discussion of the myriad problems with testing of consumer products like cosmetics on animals. Despite rapid advances in technology that is capable of replacing animal testing, antiquated and cruel methods still are often employed in the US and Canada. Notably, the FDA does not require animal testing and 40 […]

Filed Under: 2021 Archive, Animal testing, Idioms, General Information, News

Animals Today December 19, 2020: Hot end of the year news. BLM to try sterilization surgery instead of medicine on wild horses – good idea?

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We kick off this show with some end of the year animal news stories from around the world including dogs being trained to detect COVID, the continued decline of the fur industry in Europe, hunting of black bears (including cubs) to resume in Missouri, UK moves toward banning the export of live animals to the […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, General Information, Horses, HSUS, Law, News

Animals Today Dec 12, 2020. New rules to limit Emotional Support Animals on planes. Hot news. Solving challenging cat behaviors.

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This show begins with news about the Department of Transportation’s decision to ban emotional support animals from airliners. Also new is that for registered service animals, only dogs will be permitted to fly. Service animals are specifically trained to assist people with disabilities such as visual impairment, mobility limitations or a propensity to have seizures. […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Emotional support animal, Cats, General Information, Government, News, Service animals

Animals Today November 21, 2020. Helping birds around the home. Wolfdogs. Animal abuse registries. Pet loss and kids. Cheetahs! Tropical reef fish.

November 29, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Lori and Peter discussing some nifty things you can do around your home to help animals such as hummingbirds and other birds. Then Darlene Kobobel, President of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center returns to discuss the many problems related to wolf-dog hybrids, properly called wolfdogs. You will want to think twice before […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Wolfdog, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Cruelty, General Information, Wolves

Animals Today Nov 1, 2020. Trump’s historical endorsement of the PACT Act.

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Lori begins by reflecting on the most important animal news story of 2019, the passage of the PACT Act (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act) into law. Its passage reflects the growing understanding that for some types of animal related crimes, federal laws are needed to effectively address them. The roots of the PACT Act […]

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Animals Today September 19, 2020. Farm animal protection. Operation Baghdad Pups. Know your koalas.

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Factory farming To begin, Peter welcomes Josh Balk, VP of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Josh reports the HSUS is waging a strong campaign against factory farming on a number of fronts. One effort involves legislative campaigns to ban the confinement of egg laying hens, mother pigs and […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Koala, Dogs, Farmed animals, General Information

Animals Today September 12, 2020. Movement toward stronger animal cruelty laws. Animal abuse in medical training. Changing times in pet industries. Trivia challenge.

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To begin this show, Lori shares news out of Mississippi, where important anti-animal cruelty legislation was recently signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The new law fixes deficiencies statewide, where the old law did not allow for multiple charges when multiple animals were harmed, and where it did not take into account repeat offenders. […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Greyhounds, Animal Cruelty, Business, General Information, Law, Quiz

Animals Today September 5, 2020. Mosquitoes, malaria and DDT. Protecting dogs from bee and wasp stings.

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Mosquitoes are disease vectors Lori begins the show speaking about those pesky and sometimes dangerous mosquitoes, because August 20th was World Mosquito Day! Mosquitoes carry malaria, yellow fever, West Nile Virus, Zika virus, and others. World Mosquito Day is intended to raise awareness about mosquitoes transmitting malaria and other diseases. The breakthrough in understanding malaria […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Mosquito, Bees, Birds, Cats, Dogs, General Information

Animals Today August 29, 2020. The rise and fall of Joe Exotic. Federal legislation to end big cat ownership. The dogs of WW II. We love sharks.

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Lori begins the show discussing the many problems with private ownership of big cats, with guests Tracie Letterman, Vice President of Federal Affairs at Humane Society Legislative fund and Lisa Wathne Senior Strategist, Captive Wildlife, Humane Society of the United States. The Rise of Joe Exotic Netflix hosted a popular show called Tiger King, which […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Tigers, War

Animals Today August 15, 2020. Updating an ancient Jewish holiday that will benefit animals and the environment. Challenges abound in managing animal hoarding.

August 18, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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To begin, Lori Welcomes back to the show, Richard Schwartz, President emeritus of Jewish Veg, formerly Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA). A coalition of Jewish organizations is urging that the ancient, largely forgotten Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah L’Maaser Biheima (New Year’s Day for Tithing Animals) be renewed into a modern New Year for […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, General Information

Animals Today August 8, 2020. International Orangutan Day is August 19. How to help orangutans. The evils of palm oil. Vervet monkey conservation. Some pet owners really annoy us: Here’s why.

August 12, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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In recognition of International Orangutan Day, August 19, 2020, Lori and Peter kick off discussing some of the fascinating facts about these great apes. These gentle creatures are the largest tree-dwelling animals on earth. Indeed they even sleep in the trees, fashioning leafy nests each evening for that purpose. Orangutans are native to only 2 […]

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Animals Today July 29, 2020. Summer health and safety guidelines. Respecting frogs. Incredible animal adaptations. Safe use of pesticides in and around the house.

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Lori and peter kick off the show talking about summertime heat topics like avoiding and recognizing heatstroke in dogs, ways to encourage pets to drink water, tips for those whose dogs like to swim, and more. Conservationist and educator Matt Ellerbeck then discusses frog conservation and the main threats to populations of these diverse and […]

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Animals Today July 19, 2020. Why should I switch to a plant-based diet? What will happen to your pets if you pass away?

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Why should I switch to a plant-based diet? Have you thought about trying a plant-based diet? Well, if you have not yet adopted this healthful and compassionate practice, please listen to Lori’s persuasive argument for trying it now. Eating a diet higher in plant foods and lower in animal products can have many health benefits, […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, General Information

Animals Today July 4, 2020. Celebrating the American eagle. Is xylitol toxic to dogs?

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Celebrating the American eagle In honor of American Eagle Day we begin with a discussion about how the bald eagle became part of the Great Seal of the United States, and how its extinction was averted. Bald eagle populations are now strong. Then, Lori continues with more fascinating facts about both bald and golden eagles. […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Independence day, Platypus, Dogs, Eagles, General Information

Animals Today June 20, 2020. Tips on rescuing overheated dogs from locked cars. Unsuspecting tourists aid the abuse of pack animals in Arizona. Should we worry about toxoplasmosis?

June 25, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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As the summer temperatures rise, you may come across a situation where an animal, typically a dog, has been left alone in a car that is too warm for comfort or safety. Even though it’s no secret that leaving dogs in hot cars is dangerous and often illegal, it continues to happen too frequently. So, […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Horses

Is blue-green algae harmful to dogs?

Animals Today June 13, 2020. Is blue-green algae harmful to dogs? Medicated lotion for people is a toxic risk to pets.

June 15, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Is blue-green algae harmful to dogs? In 2019, there were a number of reports of dogs becoming sick and dying after exposure to ponds harboring the so-called blue-green algae. In fact, guardians should exercise caution about algae during each warm weather season. This spring, it’s been especially warm in Florida and the algae blooms have […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Platypus, Police, Toxins, Bees, Dogs, General Information, Law

Animals Today May 24, 2020. The history of the animal rights movement. Dogs of WW I. Famous dogs we all love.

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Highlights of the animal rights movement. Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  From the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, to the ideas of modern philosophers, Lori hopes this condensed history will inspire you to continue learning on your own. […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal Cruelty, Animal fighting, Dogs, General Information

The Working Dogs of World War One

The Working Dogs of World War One

May 25, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

The Working Dogs of World War One The working dogs of World War One played a surprisingly important role alongside army troops of various nations. The National World War One Museum and Memorial have photographs, movies, posters, postcards, and more historical items documenting this elusive yet fascinating part of the war(1). Dogs shuttled messages, hauled […]

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Animals Today May 21, 2020. How animals think and feel with Professor Temple Grandin

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How animals think and feel This show features Professor Temple Grandin of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Services at Colorado State University. For decades, Dr. Grandin has been writing and speaking about how her having autism has helped her obtain a deeper understanding into the minds of animals. Her main insights are that animals, […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, cows, Animal intelligence, Dogs, General Information

Animals Today May 9, 2020. How to keep your pets safe and happy during the coronavirus. What are some interesting facts about sharks?

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How to keep your pets safe and happy during the coronavirus The well being of our pets (at least most of them) demands adequate mental and physical stimulation. This show begins with Lori’s tips and ideas on how to keep your pets safe and happy and stimulated during the unusual restrictions placed upon us all […]

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Animals Today May 2, 2020. Pet adoptions and fostering during COVID-19. What’s happening at shelters and at rescues during this lockdown?

May 6, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Pet adoptions and fostering during COVID-19 Lori begins by welcoming Larissa Wohl, resident pet rescue expert of Hallmark Channel’s “Home and Family.” Is now, during the pandemic quarantine, a good time to adopt and/or foster pets? Larissa emphatically answers yes, but there is a concern that as life normalizes and people return to school and […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Animal Shelter, General Information, Pet Products

Animals Today April 25, 2020. US funding Chinese virus labs! US live animal markets under scrutiny. What are the chances of zoonotic diseases breaking out?

April 28, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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US funding Chinese virus labs! We begin by welcoming Justin Goodman from White Coat Waste, where he serves as vice president of advocacy and policy. The US Government is the world’s largest funder of animal experiments, estimated at 20 billion dollars per year. Tens of millions of dollars go overseas yearly. White Coat Waste is […]

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Animals Today April 22, 2020. What should shelters tell potential adopters about dogs who have bitten in the past?

April 22, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 4 Comments

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When someone wants to go to a shelter or a rescue group to adopt a dog, what must the organization disclose about the history of the dog? Specifically, if the dog is believed to have a history of biting, does this need to be disclosed? What should shelters tell potential adopters about dogs who have […]

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Animals Today April 5 2020: Can pandemics be avoided? The problem with animal agriculture

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Can pandemics be avoided? Lori’s guest for this show is Dr. John Pippin, Director of Academic Affairs at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, is a nationwide organization of physicians, scientists, educators, and laypersons that promotes preventive medicine, especially good nutrition, and addresses controversies in modern medicine, including ethical […]

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Animals Today March 28, 2020. Can pets get the coronavirus disease? Animal welfare and investing

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Can pets get the coronavirus disease? Lori kicks off this show beginning with Leigh Hofmeister, DVM, who addresses questions all pet guardians have been wondering about during the Covid-19 viral pandemic including if pets can become ill from the virus and if they can transmit the virus to people and make them ill. They also […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, General Information Tagged With: Covid-19, Investing, Narwhal

China has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals

Animals Today March 7, 2020. China has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals. Faux or fur? Rodenticides.

March 12, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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China has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals We begin with hot animal news stories from around the world. At long last, we are excited to hear the positive news that China has banned the trade and consumption of wild animals. This was a temporary suspension initially, but once the Coronavirus ( or […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Fur, General Information, News, Wild animals

Animal rights and welfare. Health benefits of pet ownership.

Animals Today February 22, 2020. Animal rights and welfare. Health benefits of pet ownership.

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Animal rights and welfare – a condensed history. Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  We discuss the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, as well as the ideas of modern philosophers, plus much more. Lori hopes this condensed history will […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, whales

Animals Today February 19, 2020. Is breeding dogs unethical? Don’t forget to brush your pet’s teeth!

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Is breeding dogs unethical? Lori begins with a detailed exploration into the ethics of dog breeding. The purebred dog industry not only creates innumerable animals with genetic defects, causing dogs to have a lifetime of medical problems and diseases, but also interferes with the adoption of healthy dogs confined in shelters by enticing people to […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Breeding, Dogs, General Information, Quiz Tagged With: Dogs, veterinary, Quiz

Animals Today February 15, 2020. Why is the egg industry cruel? What is the healthiest food to feed my cat?

February 16, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Why is the egg industry cruel? Lori begins the show with a discussion of the substantial cruelty that’s part of modern industrial egg production. France and Germany are leading Europe’s drive to improve industry practices, and we hope other countries will follow. Virtually all chickens start off life at industrial hatcheries. Male chicks, who will […]

Filed Under: 2020 Show Archive, Cats, Chickens, General Information

How zoos harm elephants. Legal help for animal advocacy.

Animals Today February 2, 2020. How zoos harm elephants. Legal help for animal advocacy.

February 5, 2020 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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How zoos harm elephants. Lori begins by welcoming back to the show Will Anderson with the elephant program at In Defense of Animals (IDA). Will and Lori discuss IDA’s 2019 review of the worst North American zoos for elephants and the cruel realities of keeping these majestic creatures in captivity. It’s a pretty bleak picture. […]

Filed Under: Education, General Information, Sanctuary, Zoo Tagged With: Zoo, Elephants

Animals Today January 18, 2020. Stolen dog reunited with family. Meth in horse racing. Dog ownership benefits. Dog parks.

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Stolen dog reunited with family We begin with animal news from around the world including how a stolen dog is reunited with his family thanks to a 2000 mile volunteer-led transport. This is a genuine heart-warming story of survival, determination and cooperation! Meth in horse racing We reveal the scandalous problems with meth in horse […]

Filed Under: Dogs, General Information, News Tagged With: Dogs, News

What does it mean to foster an animal?

Animals Today December 28, 2019. Top animal stories of the year.

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2019 was an exceptional year for animals, with many achievements promoting the welfare and rights of nonhuman animals around the world. One example is California becoming the first state to go fur free, banning the sale and manufacture of new fur items! In this important Animals Today episode, Lori counts down her list of the […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, General Information

Animals Today December 14, 2019: The American Bald Eagle in our culture and why animals are like humans

December 19, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Donald Trump Jr killed rare endangered sheep in Mongolia We begin with animal news stores from around the world including ten grizzlies welcomed at Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary, Donald Trump, Jr. kills protected argali sheep in Mongolia, NY violinist soothes shelter dogs, fallen elderly woman rescued due to actions of pit bull, Simba, and more. […]

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What does it mean to foster an animal?

Animals Today December 7, 2019: Passing the PACT Act and choosing the best pet sitter services

December 14, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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Passing the PACT Act Lori begins with news of President Trump signing and Passing the PACT Act – the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act into law, providing long overdue penalties for animal cruelty and torture on the federal level. The Passage of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act was welcomed by Kitty Block, […]

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Animals Today November 30, 2019. Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer & being a foster parent for animals

December 8, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer Lori begins the show by discussing why breed-specific legislation is not the answer and the various laws and regulations which restrict ownership of certain dog breeds, collectively known as breed-specific legislation (BSL). Many cities and municipalities have enacted such restrictions, believing they will decrease dog bites and promote […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal fighting, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Cockfighting, Dogs

Animals Today November 23, 2019. Victory for whales held in Russia! The Challenges African Elephants face

November 28, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Whales released from Russian whale jail Lori’s first guest is Charles Vinick, Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project. Vinick and his colleagues, which included Jean-Michel Cousteau, were instrumental in persuading Russian officials to get 87 whales released from Russian whale facility. Amongst the whales were beluga whales and 10 captive orca whales, all housed […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Africa, Animal Rescue, Books, Elephants, General Information, whales Tagged With: Books, Elephants, Whales

Why was breed-specific legislation created?

Animals Today November 16, 2019. Dog nutrition controversy, mutton busting and sea turtle poachers arrested!

November 17, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Sea turtle poachers busted! We begin the show with animal news from around the world including NYC establishes its Office of Animal Welfare, the first sighting in decades of the diminutive mammal called the silver chevrotain in Vietnam, turtle poachers arrested in Florida, an endangered lemur stolen from a Santa Ana zoo is recovered, and […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Sheep, Dogs, Exotic animals, General Information, Rodeo Tagged With: Dogs, Rodeo, Wild animals

Why was Breed Specific Legislation created?

Animals Today November 2, 2019. Should animals be used in dangerous jobs? Animals with the strongest bites.

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Should animals be used in dangerous jobs? The highly publicized raid which resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi again raises the question of whether it is ethical or justifiable to use non-human animals in military and police operations, where the animals face great risks of injury and death. In this instance, Conan, the […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dogs, General Information, News

Animals Today October 26, 2019. Medical testing on animals. Dogs detecting cancer.

October 29, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Medical testing on animals Lori kicks off the show welcoming Dr. John Pippin, Director of Academic Affairs at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). As part of PCRM’s work to end the use of live animals in medical and veterinary training programs, it recently was informed that so-called terminal surgeries were being used at Tuskegee […]

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Alternatives to Breed-Specific Legislation

Animals Today October 5, 2019: The history of the animal rights and welfare movements. Risks of rabies.

October 11, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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The history of the animal rights and welfare movements Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  From the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, to the ideas of modern philosophers, Lori hopes this condensed history will inspire you to continue learning […]

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Animals Today September 28, 2019: The ban on trophy hunting of endangered wild animals- has it ended? Best Pet Friendly Cities.

October 6, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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The ban on trophy hunting of endangered wild animals – has it ended? The Trump administration is allowing the ban on trophy hunting of endangered wild animals to be lifted as an American hunter is allowed to bring body parts of a lion that he shot in Tanzania into the United States. Importing African lions […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Africa, Hunting, Law, Legal, News Tagged With: Law, hunting, News

Animals Today September 14, 2019. Elephants in Captivity and CITES: Banning the export of wild elephants from Africa.

September 17, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 5 Comments

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This show features elephant expert Will Anderson, with In Defense of Animals, who provides the background and events leading up to an important new international agreement to limit the exportation of wild elephants from Africa to the US, China and other countries. Elephants in Captivity Lori begins covering a few key events related to elephants […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal Sanctuary, Elephants, General Information, Zoo

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