Tag Archives: Pets
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Animals Today – November 4, 2012 Ken Foster discusses I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (And Misunderstood) Pet

on November 7, 2012 in Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law

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. The [...]

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Animals Today March 25, 2012. Assembly member Amy Paulin, Jane Hoffman, and Laura Allen. The Shelter Access Bill of New York

on March 25, 2012 in Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Law, Legal

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 gave [...]

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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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Animals Today, December 25, 2011 – Robinson and Kriger

on December 25, 2011 in Amphibians, Asia, Bears, Cats, Companion animals, diet, Dogs, Featured Books, For Children, Frogs, General Information

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 [...]

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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 August 28, 2011 Pet Pigs and Presidents’ Dogs

on August 30, 2011 in Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Pigs

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 Kelly. [...]

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America’s Family Pet Expo, Orange County, CA

on June 26, 2011 in 2011 Show Archive, Cats, Conferences, Dogs, General Information, Pet Products

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 are [...]

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