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Animals Today May 18, 2019. Farewell Doris Day. Update on rabies. Ultra potent rodenticides are harming wildlife, pets and children.

May 24, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Lori begins the show with a remembrance of Doris day, who died May 13, 2019 at the age of 97. A Hollywood legend, she was known for her talents as a singer, dancer and as a pioneering advocate for animals. She was an early opponent of animal testing, and persuaded Alfred Hitchcock to ensure humane […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Sanctuary, Animal Shelter, Dogs, Environment, General Information, Rodent control, Veterinary topics, Wild animals Tagged With: Advocacy, Rodents, Rabies

Animals Today May 11, 2019. Why are so many animals endangered? The PETA International Science Consortium. Tips on adopting abused animals.

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Why are so many animals endangered? Up to 1 million of the world’s 8 million plant and animal species now face extinction. We begin with Lori explaining the results of the UN sponsored report just issued by Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), titled The IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal testing, Animal Ethics, Environment, General Information, Giraffe, Government Tagged With: Research, extinction, Dogs

Animals Today May 4, 2019: Another season of seal killing in Canada is here. How do I take my dog to the dog park safely?

May 9, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Another season of seal killing in Canada is here. Each spring, tens of thousands of baby seals in Canada are brutally killed for their pelts. Even though dozens of countries, including Russia and the members of the EU have banned the sale of seal products, and despite strong worldwide condemnation of the seal hunts, the […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Seals Tagged With: commerce, Dogs, seals

Animals Today April 27, 2019. The Iditarod sled dog race must end. Horse, donkey and mule abuse in the Grand Canyon.

May 3, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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The Iditarod sled dog race must end The 2019 version of the Iditarod sled dog race has concluded. Billed as the “Last Great Race on Earth,” it is unfortunate that this race lives on, because the dogs endure tremendous amounts of physical stress during the event, and neglect and cruelty both before and after the […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Canada, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, Horses, Oceans, whales Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Cetaceans, Dog, Horses, Whales

Animals Today April 20, 2019: Do rabbits make good pets? How do you stop illegal dog fighting? Preventing dog bites.

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Do rabbits make good pets? To kick off this show, Lori welcomes Anne Martin, PhD., Executive Director of House Rabbit Society. Lori and Anne begin by talking about the many joys of living with one or more pet rabbits. They continue discussing some of the serious rabbit welfare issues including overpopulation (they are the third most […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Rabbbits

Animals Today April 6, 2019: High blood pressure in dogs and cats. Ways to reduce stress in shelter dogs

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Hot Animal News We begin with animal news including Senator Feinstein takes an interest in horse deaths at Santa Anita Park racetrack, high pesticide residues present in common fruits and vegetables, Ohio’s state animal is now the shelter pet, the USDA ends a toxoplasmosis research program that killed thousands of kittens, and more. High blood […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Shelter, Dogs, General Information, News, Veterinary topics

Animals Today March 30, 2019: Visual identification of dog breeds. New animal provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Visual identification of dog breeds We begin with Peter’s interview with Arizona State University Psychology Professor, Clive Wynne, who leads the Canine Science Collaboratory. Its main areas of inquiry are dog welfare at the animal shelter, behavioral problems in the home, human-dog interaction, dogs’ wild relatives, and cognitive aging in canines. Peter and Clive cover […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal Shelter, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Leech, Dogs

Animals Today March 23, 2019. Why are frogs important to their habitat? Going undercover at an animal research lab. The first animal shelter in the US.

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Hot animal news We begin with top news stories including China is taking steps to drop animal testing requirements for cosmetics, continued trouble (horse deaths) at California’s Santa Anita Park racetrack, meals provided in NYC public schools will soon be vegetarian on Mondays, Florida takes up new anti-tethering bill to protect dogs and more. Why […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Shelter, Dogs, Frogs, General Information, HSUS, News Tagged With: Dogs

China protects wild animals. Faux or fur? Rodenticides.

Animals Today March 16, 2019: What is the purpose of microchipping a dog? Legislation to help horses. A rescue and sanctuary for foxes.

March 22, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Hot animal news! We begin with animal news including the use of service animals and emotional support animals on airline flights is being further restricted, falsely claiming an animal as a service animal is being criminalized, an animal-free attraction is being considered in the site of the recently shuttered Dolphinaris Arizona, a woman was severely […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Fox, Fur, General Information, Horses, Law, News Tagged With: Law, Horses, Wild animals, wildlife rehabiliation

Saving the Frogs

Animals Today March 9, 2019: The illegal trade of African Grey Parrots. Saving frogs. Best and worst states for animal protection laws.

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The illegal trade of African Grey Parrots We begin with Ben Williamson, Programs Director at World Animal Protection. Huge numbers of live wild animals are traded as pets and much of this trade is illegal and involves endangered and protected species.   Undercover investigations have shown Turkish Airlines and its cargo carrier Turkish Cargo as […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Birds, Frogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Frogs, Butterflies, Birds, Law

Animals Today February 23, 2019: Helping vervet monkeys. Fun hippopotamus facts

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Hot Animal News We begin with this weeks’ top news: Captive beluga whales will be released into a large seaside sanctuary in Iceland, Cuvier’s beaked whale was shown to be the deepest diving whale, Donald Trump, Jr. continues his big game hunting activities, overweight dogs can die 2.5 years earlier than ideal weight dogs, a […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Hippo, Cats, Dogs, Hunting, News Tagged With: cats, Monkeys, Dogs, wildlife rehabiliation, Pets

Animals Today February 16, 2019. Suspicious activity at the Safari Club International hunters’ convention. Caring for community cats in cold weather.

February 18, 2019 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Hot animal news. We begin with animal news items from around the world, including the death of the fourth dolphin at Dolphinaris Arizona, salmonella risks posed by pet hedgehogs, new insights into the intelligence of dogs, sleeping with bed, the unremitting Norwegian whaling industry, and more. Suspicious activity at the Safari Club International Hunters’ convention […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Cats, General Information, Hunting, News Tagged With: cats, hunting

Animals Today February 9, 2019: Is fur losing its popularity? What is special about whales?

February 12, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 6 Comments

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Is fur losing its popularity? This show features PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk to speak about fur. Lori once again has the pleasure of speaking with one of the most important and visionary figures in the animal rights movement, and Ingrid begins by recalling the early days of PETA’s opposition to fur as a product. They go […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Dolphins, Fur, General Information, whales Tagged With: Animal rights, Dolphins, Fur, Whales

Animals Today February 2, 2019: Live animal markets in US. Dolphins are dying at Dolphinaris Arizona. Polar Bears.

February 2, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Animals in the news. We begin with hot animal news of the week including an airport detection dog finding 5000 leeches in a suitcase, a 22 year old zoo employee killed by a lion in North Carolina, bone cancer in dogs treated with immunotherapy is a new method that might help humans, and the top […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Bears, Dolphins, General Information, News Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Bears, Dolphins

Animals Today January 26, 2019: Dental issues in dogs. What is animal hoarding?

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Animal News. We begin with stories about the fear of spiders, drug detection dogs, a very special dog adoption, extraordinary measures taken by one woman to keep her cats nearby, Wally the emotional support alligator, and more. Dental issues in dogs. Then Lori talks about dental issues in dogs and shares some memories about one […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, General Information, Law, News, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Pets, Law

Animals Today Jan 19, 2019: Pigs as companion animals. Penguin update. A new vegan mentoring program.

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Hot Animal News! We begin news of a new law in California, where pet stores will only be permitted to sell dogs, cats and rabbits from rescue groups or shelters, and not from breeding facilities. Also, an Iowa ag-gag law was just struck down as a violation of 1st amendment protections, and the demand for […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, General Information, News, Penguins, Pigs, vegan, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Pigs, Penguins, Pets, Veganism

Japan quits International Whaling Commission

Animals Today January 5, 2019: Japan quits International Whaling Commission. Profile of animal advocate, Lori Marino, PhD.

January 7, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Japan quits International Whaling Commission The government of Japan has announced it will leave the International Whaling Commission, cease whaling in the Southern Ocean, and begin commercial whaling in the Pacific Ocean. To explain the significance of this action, Peter welcomes Kitty Block, President of Humane Society International and Acting President and CEO of the […]

Filed Under: Profiles, 2019 Show Archive, General Information, Law, vegan, whales Tagged With: Law, Whales, Pets, Veganism

PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk

Animals Today December 22, 2018: PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk. Striking at the Roots, by Mark Hawthorne.

December 25, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Lori kicks off this show with Ingrid Newkirk, President and Co-founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Founded in 1980, PETA is the worldwide leader advocating for the rights of all living beings, and Newkirk continues to provide strong and unwavering leadership of the organization. They discuss many topics […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018, Books, General Information, News Tagged With: Animal rights, Books

Animals Today December 15, 2018: Resolve to help animals in the New Year. Diabetes in dogs. Reindeer games.

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Resolve to help animals in the New Year As 2018 draws to a close, many of us have begun to consider what we can do to make the New Year better for ourselves, for others, and for the world. So it won’t surprise you that here at Animals Today, we are asking, what can I […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Deer, Animal advocacy Tagged With: Dogs

Animals Today December 8, 2018: Animals and mandatory evacuations in natural disasters. The dangers of raw meat pet food

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Animals and mandatory evacuations in natural disasters We begin focusing on the impact of the recent Southern California fire on animals and their guardians. Known as the Woolsey Fire, this huge, destructive fire killed 3 people, destroyed 1,643 structures and prompted the evacuation of more than 295,000 people. Frequent guest Bob Ferber and his animals […]

Filed Under: Profiles, 2018 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Animal Rescue, Cats, Disasters, General Information Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, cats, Horses, Wild animals, Law

Animals Today December 1, 2018: Fur farming in Europe. Is your city friendly for pets? Encouraging cats to stay hydrated.

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Fur farming in Europe We begin by welcoming Angela Grimes, Acting CEO of Born Free USA to tell us about their new report on fur farming in Europe. There is a very wide range of practices and laws across the continent, with Luxembourg, the UK, Austria, Slovenia Macedonia, and Croatia having total bans. Where farming […]

Filed Under: 2018, 2018 Show Archive, Books, Cats, Dogs, Farmed animals, Fur, General Information Tagged With: Animal rights, Animal Cruelty, cats, Books, Dogs, Fur

Animals Today November 17, 2018: Greyhound racing to end in Florida. California Prop 12 passes, easing cruel conditions for some farmed animals.

November 19, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Greyhound racing to end in Florida We begin with great news out of Florida! The citizens have voiced their strong desire to end greyhound racing by passing Amendment 13. Peter speaks with Christine Dorchak with Grey2K USA, which has been fighting for greyhounds for 2 decades. Dorchak calls greyhound racing industrialized cruelty, in which the […]

Filed Under: Agriculture, Profiles, 2018 Show Archive, Cheetah, Greyhounds, General Information Tagged With: Animal rights, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, Farmed animals, Law

Animals Today November 10, 2018: What dogs can’t have on Thanksgiving? Incredible animal adaptations.

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What dogs can’t have on Thanksgiving? The show begins with Lori sharing her research on which Thanksgiving foods can be shared with pets, including suggested modifications of traditional dishes and ingredients to avoid. Feed your dog from your plate this Thanksgiving, and their holiday could be ruff! While nothing may feel better to you than […]

Filed Under: General Information, Turkeys, vegan, Wild animals Tagged With: Elephants, Wild animals, Veganism

Animals Today October 17, 2018: Can climate catastrophe be averted?

November 9, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Can climate catastrophe be averted? In this show, we welcome Professor Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.,  to discuss whether a looming climate catastrophe be averted. He discusses the pressing issue of climate change, and how the widespread adoption of vegetarian and vegan diets are key to literally saving the earth. Vegan and vegetarian diets are not just […]

Filed Under: General Information

Animals Today November 3, 2018: Police are using training simulators for dog encounters.

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WWF reports humanity is wiping out global wildlife. Lori begins with a shocking report from World Wildlife Fund, which demonstrates that humanity has wiped out 60% of all wild animal life on earth since 1970. Peter and Lori then continue with other news, including President Trump’s signing of much appreciated legislation to continue funding NOAA’s […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, Extinction, General Information, News Tagged With: Police, Pets, Dogs, Law, Wild animals, cats

Animals Today October 27, 2018. Who gets to keep the dog after a breakup? Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Resigns Amid Criticism

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Who gets to keep the dog after a breakup? We begin with Lori speaking with attorney, Mark Momjian about a groundbreaking law just passed in California, which gives family court judges greater latitude when deciding pet custody disputes in divorce and legal separations. Not only does the law give family courts discretion to award sole […]

Filed Under: Aniamal Cruelty, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Hunting, Law Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Law

Animals Today October 18, 2018: The connection between dog breeding and dog euthanasia. What are the symptoms of a cat with allergies?

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The connection between dog breeding and dog euthanasia We begin with Lori speaking to Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Puppy Mill Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society about the connection between intentional dog breeding, overpopulation and euthanasia of homeless dogs. For years, Lori has been explaining how dog breeders contribute to shelter crowding and consequently […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2018 Show Archive, Animal Sanctuary, Animals Rights, Breeding, General Information Tagged With: Pets, wildlife rehabiliation, Sanctuary

Animals Today October 13, 2018. What are the benefits of quitting dairy? Who gets to use the term, milk?

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What are the benefits of quitting dairy? Lori begins speaking about deceptive advertising practices employed by the diary industry, and then moves on to the compelling health reasons for eliminating dairy from our diets. With the large variety of alternatives now available, it has never been easier to drop dairy from our diets. Giving up […]

Filed Under: Airline, 2018 Show Archive, cows, Emotional support animal, diet, Dogs, Food, General Information, Hunting, Legal Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Diet, Dogs, Law, Veganism

Animals Today October 6, 2018. Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. Dogs and cats living together.

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Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. We begin with Robert Misseri, President of Guardians of Rescue, a New York-based organization that is providing relief and support to animals and people affected by Hurricane Florence. Robert reminds us to be prepared for disasters and to evacuate with your pets when advised! Dogs and cats living together […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Animal testing, 2018 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Books, Cats, General Information Tagged With: Animal experimentation, Pets, Animal Cruelty, cats, Animal rescue, Books, Dogs

Animals Today Sept 22, 2018. Reflections on the private ownership of wild animals. All you need to know about rabies. A new life for former research chimpanzees. Iguanas, red pandas and detection dogs.

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Private ownership of wild animals like big cats, monkeys and bears typically leads to a life of neglect and cruelty for the animals, as well as presenting risks to the owners and the community. Fortunately, the practice is decreasing, but there remains far too many bad situations around the country. Lori beings the show reflecting […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, vaccinations, Animal Sanctuary, Chimpanzees, General Information Tagged With: Animal rights, Pets, Chimps, Sanctuary

Animals Today September 15, 2018: Cosmetic testing in California. Allergies in cats. Paul Rodgers, animal advocate. Hot animal news.

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In California, a bill is headed to Governor Brown’s desk, which will ban the sale of cosmetics if the final form of the product or any of its ingredients were tested on animals. Elizabeth Baker, Regulatory Policy Director for Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, joins Lori to describe how the bill evolved and how the […]

Filed Under: Products, 2018 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, General Information, Veterinary topics, Wild animals Tagged With: Law, Sanctuary

Animals Today September 8, 2018: The strongest animal bites. Swim with dolphin programs losing appeal. Highly trained detection dogs are helping conservation efforts. Save the Koala month!

September 10, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Lori counting down the bite power of the ten strongest nonhuman biters, with many facts about the included animals. Featured are lions, grizzly bears, gorillas, and crocodiles. Then Peter welcomes Dr. Naomi Rose, Marine Mammal Biologist, Animal Welfare Institute, to discuss swim with dolphin programs. A new Mexican owned facility has […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal Shelter, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information Tagged With: Dolphins, Dogs, Shelter

Animals Today September 1, 2018: Fighting consumption of dog meat in Asia. Animal Crackers gets a new box. Scottsdale is the most pet friendly city. Allergies in dogs, with Dr. Doug Kunz.

September 4, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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We begin with Shelly Fitzpatrick, who has traveled to South Korea twice to join activists working to end the consumption of dog and cat meat there. Politics, traditional culture and economics are all factors and currently, there are 17,000 dog farms in the country. Listen in to hear a first person account and learn how […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Animals Rights, Dogs, News, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Animal rights, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, veterinary, Pets

Animal Today August 25, 2018. Controversies in wild horse management. Pesticide and weed killer news. How palm oil infiltrated our food supply. Why did a shuttered circus send its elephants to the Memphis Zoo?

August 25, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a study of wild mares, in which they would undergo invasive sterilization surgery, to control the wild horse population. According to our first guest, Attorney Bruce Wagman, the proposed procedure is especially risky when employed in the wild, and there are other safer sterilization methods. Bruce is a […]

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Animals Today Aug 18, 2018: Progress and challenges in solving pet overpopulation. Orangutans in peril. Giant African rats are detecting land mines. Dangerous bacterium resides in the saliva of healthy dogs and cats. SuperZoo 2018 – first impressions.

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In recognition of International Homeless Animals’ Day, Lori reviews the progress made in the past few decades to address pet overpopulation and to decrease the killing of healthy dogs and cats in shelters. Fantastic progress has been made, but there still is work to do. Why not take a moment today to think about what […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Rats, 2018 Show Archive, Shelter, Animal advocacy, Animal Rescue, General Information, Orangutan, Veterinary topics Tagged With: cats, veterinary, Dogs

Animals Today August 4, 2018: Animal news roundup. Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary and the captive wildlife crisis. Toxoplasmosis risks.

August 17, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The show begins with a variety of recent animal news stories including an alligator on a beer run, stealing a shark from the San Antonio Aquarium, and a near-fatal bite from a pet cobra. Peter then welcomes Pat Craig, Executive Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located in Colorado. There is a captive wildlife crisis […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, General Information, Tigers, Veterinary topics Tagged With: veterinary, Sanctuary, Sharks, Tigers

Animals Today July 28, 2018. Helping pets stay safe and cool in summer. Jaguar escapes zoo enclosure. A prisoner is paired with a pit bull, and both lives are transformed. The first animal shelter in the US.

July 29, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Are ice cubes in the water bowl a good idea? Is it legal to break a car window to free a distressed animal? How can you and your pets endure the loss of A/C from power outages? Summer brings unique challenges to people and their pets and we offer ways to survive the heat. Peter […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Wild animals, Zoo Tagged With: Pets, Zoo, Law, Dogs

Animals Today July 21, 2018. Illegal trade of smaller wild cats. Do you live in a pet friendly city? What does the law say when a dog bites a trespasser? Coral Reef Awareness Week.

July 24, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Kelly Donithan, US Exotic Pets Manager at World Animal Protection. Recently, four servals, two caracals and one savannah cat were confiscated from an alleged dealer in New York. Staff from World Animal Protection triaged the malnourished and diseased juveniles, stabilized them, and transported them to safety. Donithan is seeing more evidence […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Coral, Animal Rescue, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Law, Wild animals, Pets

Animals Today July 14, 2018. Helping thoroughbreds. Amazing bees. A new shark book from National Geographic Kids. Pet peeves about our pets.

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We begin with Susan Kayne, Founder and CEO of the Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation, which is dedicated to saving the lives of thoroughbreds at risk of slaughter. The Foundation’s efforts focus on advocacy, education, funding, and media, and equine rescue, adoption, and sanctuary. Then, how well do you know your bees? These ubiquitous flying insects are […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Bees, Featured Books, General Information, Horses, Sharks Tagged With: bees, Horses, Sharks

Animals Today July 7, 2018: Antibiotics in animal agriculture. Fascinating giraffes. Ecotourism may harm animals. Managing pesticide risks to our pets.

July 10, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Governor Jerry Brown 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 Kaplan, Director of […]

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Animals Today June 30, 2018. The eagle in American culture and history. Yes, we are crazy about our dogs. Summertime brings special hazards to dogs. Happy fourth to all pets and people.

July 3, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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. Plus, know which products contain xylitol, and why dogs must not eat them! Then, Lori continues with […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Dogs, Eagles, General Information, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Eagles, veterinary, Dogs

Animals Today June 23, 2018: Try a plant-based diet! Heartworm update. Helping the pets of homeless people. So you think you know about sharks?

June 26, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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. The show continues with Veterinarian Dr. Robert Reed, giving us the latest on prevention and treatment of heartworm disease. Then, Peter is joined by Genevieve […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Healthy eating, Plant based diet, Sharks, vegan, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Animal rights, cats, Diet, Dogs, Veganism

Animals Today June 16, 2018. The amazing Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. Remembering Leona Helmsley’s dog, Trouble and other more serious estate planning concerns. Interior department proposes a cruel rule change in Alaska – now is time to act! Our pet peeves about pet owners.

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A recent incident where a macaque escaped his enclosure while being moved through the San Antonio International Airport caught our attention. The animal, who was tranquilized and gently recaptured, is now safely living the good life at Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. Prashant K. Khetan, Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel at Born Free USA […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Monkey, 2018 Show Archive, General Information, Hunting, Law, Sanctuary Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, cats, Law, hunting, Pets, Sanctuary, Dogs

Animals Today June 2, 2018. Monkey selfie settlement nixed by court, presenting new challenges for expanded rights for animals. Driving safely with dogs. Attend the 2018 Animal Rights National Conference in LA. All about bees.

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We begin with an update on the famous monkey selfie legal case, based on the iconic photo which Naruto, a wild crested macaque, snapped of himself. A federal court has invalidated the settlement between PETA lawyers and the camera’s owner, emphasizing that Naruto may not own legal rights to the image. Attorney Bob Ferber, former […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animals Rights, Bees, Law, News, Quiz Tagged With: Animal rights, bees, Conferences, Law

Animals Today May 26, 2018. “Feeding two birds with one scone.” Humane animal idioms. Emotional support animals at Yale. Canine Confidential, by Marc Bekoff. Preventing dog bites. Differences between dog and cat people.

May 29, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The show begins with a fun segment about animals in popular sayings. Many of them, such as, like shooting fish in a barrel, evoke cruel and violent images, so we are always on the lookout for nicer substitutes. Listen in and tell us what you think. And please share your favorite humane animal idioms on […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Emotional support animal, Books, Dogs, Environment, General Information Tagged With: Books, cats, Environment, Dogs

Animals Today May 19, 2018: Caged animals at a high school prom. Captive tigers in the US. Elephant protection in Africa. Annoying things people do to their animals.

May 20, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The show begins with Lori’s discussion about the recent prom at Florida’s Christopher Columbus High School, where live animals were on display, including a tiger, a lemur, two macaws, and a fox. Ignorance of the needs of animals and poor planning is obvious, but it seems that some better policies will come out of it. […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Ivory, Aniamal Cruelty, Elephants, General Information, Tigers Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Elephants, Tigers

Animals Today May 5, 2018: Adventures in cruelty free shopping. Applying science to dog training. Seizures in companion animals. Animals in popular song titles.

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This show begins with Lori describing two of her many adventures in cruelty free shopping. Ever increasingly, merchants who ignore vegan buyers do so at their own peril. Lori then continues with a discussion about the environmental impact of plastic trash, with a focus on plastic drinking straws.  We continue with a discussion about training with […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal behavior/ ethology, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Quiz, Pets

Animals Today April 28, 2018: Estate planning with pets in mind. Creating an elephant sanctuary in Myanmar. Close encounter with javelinas.

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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: 2018 Show Archive, Javelina, Elephants, General Information, Law Tagged With: Elephants, Law, Wild animals, Sanctuary, Pets

Animals Today April 21, 2018. Known and hidden risks of dog parks. Nineteen US states now say feral cats are an “invasive species.” How dog people differ from cat people. Cesar Chavez was an animal advocate.

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First, Lori welcomes Los Angeles based attorney Ken Phillips, who specializes in legal issues related to dogs. Ken is a nationally renowned authority who has made many media appearances. Dog parks can be wonderful places, but the risks and hazards to people and dogs in and around the parks are real. Ken shared his decades […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Politics, Animal rights, cats, Law, Dogs

Animals Today April 14, 2018. The connection between dog breeding and dog euthanasia. Educating the public about animal fighting. Preventing dog bites.

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This week’s show is all about dogs! It begins with Lori speaking to Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Puppy Mill Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society about the connection between intentional dog breeding, overpopulation and euthanasia of homeless dogs. For years, Lori has been explaining how dog breeders contribute to shelter crowding and consequently to […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal fighting, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Animal Cruelty, Pets, Dogs

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