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Animals Today May 14, 2023: The dark side of wind energy. Hail, amazing microchip. War dogs. Marsupial madness, feat. koalas.

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Lori begins with a monologue about the state of the contemporary wind turbine industry, and their negative effects on animals. There is a lot of evidence that eagles are killed by wind turbines despite efforts of the companies to avoid being transparent. Lori favors efforts to move toward green energy but argues that animal protection […]

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

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

January 29, 2019 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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: Pets, Law, Animal Cruelty

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

January 21, 2019 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

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

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

October 30, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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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, Law, hunting

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: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, 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?

October 15, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

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

October 8, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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

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: Pets, Chimps, Sanctuary, Animal rights

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: Pets, Dogs, Animal Cruelty, veterinary, Animal rights

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, Law, Dogs, Zoo

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.

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

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

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: Pets, Quiz

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

May 1, 2018 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: Javelina, 2018 Show Archive, Elephants, General Information, Law Tagged With: Pets, Law, Elephants, Wild animals, Sanctuary

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: Pets, Dogs, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today March 24, 2018: The Canadian seal hunt goes on. Cownose ray killing contests. Helping children cope with pet loss. The origins of Earth Day. Children’s book reviews.

March 26, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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We begin with Diana Marmorstein, PhD., of Harpseals.org. Despite worldwide pressure, the yearly brutal killing of baby seals in Canada continues and will resume soon this year. Harpseals.org utilizes mass media and grassroots activism to raise awareness about the continued killing of the seals in Canada.We discuss things you can do to send a message […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Books, Canada, General Information, Hunting, Rays Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Animal Cruelty, Books

Animals Today February 24, 2018. Illinois law elevates pets’ legal status in divorce actions. International Polar Bear Day! New airline policies on flying with service animals and emotional support animals. Animals in popular song titles.

February 23, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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We begin with Attorney Mark Momjian who describes an important new statute in Illinois that affects animals in the context of divorce and separation. It allows trial courts to find that if a companion animal is acquired during the marriage, the court has the power to decide not only the ownership of the animal, but […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Bears, General Information, Law Tagged With: Pets, Law, Bears

Animals Today January 27, 2018. The strongest ten animal bites. February is pet dental health month. The Nonhuman Rights Project seeks to secure more legal rights for animals. Tracking animal abusers with statewide registries.

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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. Lori continues with solid advice about one of the more neglected aspects of pet care, oral hygiene. Keeping up with brushing of your dog’s […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal advocacy, Law, Legal, Pet Products Tagged With: Pets, Law, Dogs

Animals Today December 3, 2017. Reining in Animal Services. Chris Delforce’s upcoming film, Dominion. Legal status of pets continues to expand. It’s International Cheetah Day! Photographing fascinating reef creatures.

December 4, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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We begin with Camilla Fox, Founder and President of Project Coyote, who discusses lawsuits against the government agency, Wildlife Services, which alleges the agency is not using the best available science in deciding whether and how to kill millions of animals around the US each year at taxpayers’ expense. Fox claims Wildlife Services is nothing […]

Filed Under: cows, Cheetah, Fish, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Animals Rights, General Information, Government, Hunting, Law, Legal Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Law, Government, Wild animals

Animals Today November 25, 2017: Big game trophy decision: What will the Trump administration do about this explosive issue? Holiday safety for pets. Most popular dog and cat names of the year.

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We begin with Judy Mancuso, President and Founder of SCIL (Social Compassion in Legislation), who recounts how she learned about the Interior Secretary’s decision to permit African elephant trophies back into the US, and President Trump’s placing of a hold on that decision. She sprung into action, organizing a rally in LA and taking steps […]

Filed Under: Ivory, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Elephants, General Information, Lions Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Wild animals, Politics

Animals Today October 28, 2017: California makes a strong move against puppy mills. Overweight dogs and cats. Protecting Manatees. Favorite products of 2017, part 2.

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Our first guest Judie Mancuso, founder and president of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL). Thanks to her tireless efforts, Governor Jerry Brown has just signed into law a bill that will curtail the flow of puppy mill dogs into the state. Pet stores that want to sell dogs, cats and rabbits will have to get […]

Filed Under: Manatee, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, rabbits, Products, Animals Rights, Cats, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Pets, Manatee, Products, rabbits, cats

Animals Today October 7, 2017: Sea Shepherd reacts to Japan’s aggressive tactics. The origins of Animal Law. Protect the Endangered Species Act. Oh, how we love our dogs. Sloths.

October 7, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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We begin with Paul Watson, Founder President and Executive Director of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The Japanese government has adopted aggressive means to thwart the Society’s pacific fleet from interfering with their whaling activities. Watson says he will have to find a new approach, and is hopeful that other governments will act to end Japan’s […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Sloths, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal, Oceans, Politics Tagged With: Pets, Law, Dolphins, Whales

Animals Today September 16, 2017: All about rabbits. Divorce and companion animals. Settlement reached in the “monkey selfie” lawsuit.

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International Rabbit Day is fast approaching, so Lori begins with a two-part interview with Dr. Anne Martin, executive Director, House Rabbit Society. They discuss rabbits as pets and other welfare issues including cosmetic testing on rabbits and rabbit overpopulation. There’s tons of good info here! Then, Philadelphia based family law attorney Mark Momjian joins Lori […]

Filed Under: Monkey, 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, rabbits, Animals Rights, General Information, Law, Legal Tagged With: Pets, Law, Animal rights

Animals Today September 9, 2017: Animal idioms. Ending cownose ray killing contests. Dementia in dogs. Will SeaWorld survive? A rescue and hospice for homeless senior dogs.

September 9, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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We begin with Peter and Lori talking about idioms and expressions having to do with animals. Unfortunately many of them are not very nice, but we offer some happier substitutes. Peter then welcomes back Stu Chaifetz, Animal Cruelty Investigator with SHARK. The SHARK team has released videos from Maryland of cownose ray killing contests, which […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animals Rights, Dogs, General Information, Rays Tagged With: Pets, hunting, Dogs, Law, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today September 2, 2017: Preparing for Natural Disasters. American Bar Association supports TNVR programs. So ya wanna bring your emotional support animal to Europe? Can music soothe our pets?

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The show begins with Lori’s chat with Jeff Dorson of the Humane Society of Louisiana, first broadcast last fall, about disaster preparedness for pets. Make sure you have a plan! Plus, we recognize National Dog Day with surprising facts about how much we love our canine companions. Peter then welcome Best Friends Animal Society attorney, Richard […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Cats, Disasters, Dogs, General Information, Government, Law, Pet Products Tagged With: Pets, cats, Law, Dogs

Animals Today June 3, 2017: Dogs, hot cars and the law. Another twisted twist on game hunting. Adventure Cats with author Laura J. Moss. Know the risks of pesticides to your furry family members.

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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, Joe Meile with Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting returned to explain yet another twisted variety of captive or canned hunting. Unusual forms of […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Cats, General Information, Hunting, Law, Legal, Posion Tagged With: Pets, cats, Law, Dogs

Animals Today April 29, 2017. Adopting baby turtles confiscated after LA bust. World Turtle Day. Critically endangered animals. Dog cloning. Educating about animals and nature. Vaccines for cats: what’s needed?

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The show begins with Peter welcoming Susan Tellem, Co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue. A recent law enforcement investigation in Los Angeles netted 70 baby turtles being illegally offered for sale, and Susan’s organization took them all in. Plus, World Turtle Day is coming up; it’s celebrated in many locations around the globe. Then, Lori and […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Dogs, General Information, Turtles, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Pets, cats, Dogs, veterinary, salamanders

Animals Today April 8, 2017: Wolfdogs. Early days of the Audubon Society. Scorpions. Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

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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 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 buying […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Animal rights, Birds, General Information, History Tagged With: Pets, Ethics, Birds, Animal rights

Animals Today – November 19, 2016: Animals and religion: An in-depth discussion with Frank Hoffman. Keeping companion animals safe during the holidays.

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This show features a fascinating discussion about religion and animals with former Pastor Frank Hoffman, founder of All Creatures, www.all-creatures.org. Lori introduces the show by exploring the many contradictions we have in our relationships with animals, such as the hunter who loves his hunting dogs but has no problem blasting ducks out of the sky. […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Cats, Dogs, Religion Tagged With: Pets, religion, Animal rights

Animals Today April 2, 2016: Stealing Elephants from Africa. Avoiding brain disease with diet. Pet product industry update. Fake service animals under scrutiny.

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This show begins with the unbelievable news that 18 elephants have been ripped from their homes and families in Swaziland and flown to a life of captivity at three US zoos. Toni Frohoff, PhD. from In Defense of Animals (IDA), explains the tragic situation, how it can possibly happen in 2016 and what we all […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Africa, Eagles, Elephants, Fur, General Information, Pet Products, Zoo Tagged With: Zoo, Pets, cats, Dogs, Elephants, Eagles, service animals

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.

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

Animals Today – February 8, 2015. Flying dogs to safety. Hawaii’s colossal kitty sanctuary. Racehorse death rate alarmingly high – what can be done?

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This show featured three guests from around the US. First, Lori spoke with Jonathan Plesset and Brad Childs, co-founders of Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART).  These aviators have used their flying skills to begin and grow a regional air transport group, specializing in dogs in need of urgent relocation. They offered a lot of information, including […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Horses Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, cats, Horses, Rescue, Hawaii

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: Dogs, Pets, Law

Animals Today – September 21, 2014. Legal challenge to the Phoenix ban on the sale of dogs and cats. Perspectives on breeding and dog overpopulation. Pet store success with humane business practices.

September 26, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/092114.mp3 To begin this show, Lori was joined by  Chris Green, Director of Legislative Affairs, Animal Legal Defense Fund.  In December 2013, Phoenix passed an ordinance that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats obtained from puppy mills. Soon after a lawsuit was filed challenging the ordinance, delaying its enactment. Chris Green  provided […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Rescue, Dogs, General Information, Legal, Pet Products Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, Puppy mill, Politics

Animals Today March 23, 2014: Ending the Canadian seal hunt. Exotic animals as pets.

March 27, 2014 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/032314.mp3 On this show, Peter was joined by Rebecca Aldworth, Executive Director, Humane Society International/Canada. Aldworth has witnessed the seal hunt for the past 15 years and believes the end of the hunt is near, despite the Canadian government’s support of it. We explored the practice and problems with owning exotic pets. From small rodents like […]

Filed Under: 2014 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Canada, Exotic animals, General Information, Seals Tagged With: Pets, hunting, seals

Animals Today December 15, 2013 – Marc Bekoff discusses his latest book, Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed

December 18, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121513.mp3 On this show, Marc Bekoff  joined us to discuss his latest book, Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed – The Fascinating Science of Animal Intelligence, Emotions, Friendship and Conservation. Marc is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder as well as a long time contributor to Psychology […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal Ethics, Books, General Information Tagged With: Pets, vivisection, Anthrozoology, Books, Animal rights

Animals Today – October 13, 2013. Riverside County and Beyond: Shelter and Animal Services Management, with Robert Miller of Riverside County, CA. Also, Lori and Peter analyze PETA’s advertising.

October 16, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/101313.mp3 On this show, Lori first  welcomed Robert Miller, Director of Riverside County California’s Department of Animal Services. Riverside, with about 2.2 million people, has many animal shelters, staff, and volunteers. Rob oversees and leads all of it with dedication, humor, and an eye toward the future. Lori asked about the biggest challenges facing Riverside’s […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Cats, Dogs, Euthanasia, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, PETA, Shelter

Animals Today May 12, 2013 – What’s up with the American Kennel Club? Jane Hoffman

May 16, 2013 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/051213.mp3 This show was devoted to analyzing the activities of the American Kennel Club. Our expert was Jane Hoffman, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Do you know what the AKC does and how it derives its income?  How about whether it truly promotes the well-being of dogs? […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Breeding, Dogs, General Information, HSUS Tagged With: Dogs, Pets

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, Pets, Law, Books

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, Law, Pets, shelters

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, cats, Pets, Books, Animal rights

Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger

December 25, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/122511.mp3 First, Lori interviewed Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia. They discussed the practice of people consuming dogs and cats for food in China. Animals Asia has a number of programs to reduce this practice and to encourage people to regard dogs and cats as pets and companions. Visit Animals Asia here. It […]

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Animals Today – Dec 12, 2011. Eating a plant-based diet and helping the strays of Mexico

December 17, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/121111.mp3 On today’s show Lori interviewed Dr. Donald Forrester, with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Don advocates a plant-based diet for his patients, and discussed the cardiovascular benefits of omitting all animal products from one’s diet. Visit PCRM here. Then, Lori discussed the problem of stray dogs and cats in Mexico with Marlene Revelen and […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, diet, Dogs, General Information, vegan Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Pets, Veganism

Animals Today August 28, 2011 Pet Pigs and Presidents’ Dogs

August 30, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/082811.mp3 This week’s show began with a mini-rant about the missed opportunity by the Obamas to adopt a dog from a shelter. What an impact that could have had! Instead, Bo came from a breeder via the Kennedys. We are on that topic because the second guest in the hour was Presidential Dog expert, Kate […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Pigs Tagged With: Dogs, Pets, Presidents, Pigs

Animals Today May 8, 2011: America’s Family Pet Expo, Orange County, CA

June 26, 2011 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/050811.mp3 Peter and I recently ventured to cover the 2011 America’s Family Pet Expo, in Costa Mesa California. We went partly out of curiosity, wanting to see what of interest to animal rights oriented people would be there. Of course, we also have pets so we are somewhat interested in the pet scene, though pets […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, Cats, Conferences, Dogs, General Information, Pet Products Tagged With: Conferences, Pets

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