This show featured two great interviews. First, Dr. James Serpell joined Lori to discuss the medical problems common in purebred dogs. They discussed how breeding practices cause relatively high levels of genetic diseases in dogs, as well as the roles of kennel clubs, breeders, veterinarians and the general public concerning this issue. Dr. Serpell is [...]
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Animals Today – Feb 5, 2012 – - Helping Equines
On this show, Lori first interviewed Susan Wagner, founder of Equine Advocates. Brought up in the racing industry, when Susan discovered the dark side of the horse business, she was shocked. Now, Susan is one of the country’s leading advocates for equines. They discussed politics, horse slaughter, responsible guardianship and more. Susan was simply brilliant. Vist [...]
Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips
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, [...]
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 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 [...]
Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger
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 is [...]
Animals Today – December 18, 2011 – O’Regan and Hunter
This week, Peter interviewed Fred O’Regan, President and CEO of International Fund for Animal Welfare, IFAW. Fred is a great leader and spokesperson for this large organization and they discussed elephants, seal hunting and the EU ban on seal products, whale hunting, and marine mammal strandings. Then, Dr. Luke Hunter joined Peter to discuss [...]
Animals Today – Dec 12, 2011. Eating a plant-based diet and helping the strays of Mexico
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 [...]
Animals Today, Nov 20, 2011 – Matt Rossell from ADI. The great turkey quiz
On this show, Lori discussed a number of news items concerning the welfare of Elephants and other animals with Matt Rossell, Campaigns Director, US office, Animal Defenders International. First, they covered the newly introduced Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act. Then, they discussed ADI’s suit against Have Trunk Will Travel, a Perris California based group which supplies [...]
Animals Today November 6, 2011 – Galapagos Update
On this week’s show we featured interviews with two fascinating guests representing different groups in the Galapagos Islands. We met up with them at the 2011 FARM animal rights conference. First, we spoke with Tod Emko, who is President of Darwin Animal Doctors. They bring qualified vets to the Galapagos to help all of the [...]
Animals Today – September 25, 2011 Knaan and Balcombe
On today’s show, Peter was first joined by Debbie Knaan, who serves as Deputy DA, Los Angeles County as Animal Cruelty Case Coordinator. We discussed the successes and challenges in prosecuting cases of animal abuse and neglect, as well as community efforts to decrease animal abuse. Then, Jonathan Balcombe joined us in support of his [...]
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Animals Today Show of May 15, 2011
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Animals Today Show of May 22, 2011
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Welcome to Animals Today
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Animals Today show of July 17, 2011
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Animals Today Show of June 26 2011
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Animals Today February 12, 2012: Medical problems in purebred dogs; Carcinogens in grilled chicken lawsuit
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Animals Today – Feb 5, 2012 – - Helping Equines
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Animals Today Jan 29, 2012 – Bryant and Zebrowski
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Animals Today – January 15, 2012 – Jenifer Wallis and Allie Phillips
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Animals Today – January 8, 2012 – PA State Senator Andy Dinniman and Joe Dwyer on humane euthanasia legislation. Gary Mansir, with Camp Bow Wow Portland
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