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Jenifer Wallis

Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips

on January 26, 2012 in Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law

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 Alabama, [...]

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Daniel's Law

Animals Today – January 8, 2012 – PA State Senator Andy Dinniman and Joe Dwyer on humane euthanasia legislation. Gary Mansir, with Camp Bow Wow Portland

on January 13, 2012 in Animal Ethics, Animal Rescue, Business, General Information, Law

On today’s show, Lori began with a fascinating discussion about the use of gas for euthanasia of companion animals. Her guests were Pennsylvania State Senator Andy Dinniman, and animal advocate Joe Dwyer. Euthanasia by gas is very cruel and they are working to advance legislation (Daniel’s Law) to ban its use in the state. Looks like [...]

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

on December 17, 2011 in Animal Rescue, Cats, diet, Dogs, General Information, vegan

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 Ginny [...]

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Animals Today show of August 21 2011

on August 26, 2011 in 2011 Show Archive, Amphibians, Animal Rescue, General Information, Penguins

On today’s show, we had a woman who refers to herself as the Penguin Lady, and a man who calls himself the Snake Man. First, we spoke with Dyan DeNapoli for 2 segments, about her book, The Great Penguin Rescue. It is a first hand account of the largest rescue of wild animals ever, which [...]

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