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Animals Today March 18, 2012 Kim Sturla from Animal Place Sanctuary; Dr. John Pippin, Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act

on March 18, 2012 in Animal Rescue, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Primates, Vivisection

This show featured the wonderful Kim Sturla who heads up Animal Place, near Sacramento. WOW, they recently rescued more than 4,000 hens. We discussed what one does with all those birds, and the value of farmed animal sancturaries. Then, Dr. John Pippin from PCRM described the Great Ape Protection and Cost Saving Act. Read more [...]

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Animals Today March 4, 2012 – On Location at Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

on March 8, 2012 in Animal behavior/ ethology, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Primates, Wild animals

On this week’s show, Peter ventured down to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in Texas to meet with Director Tim Ajax (and more than 500 monkeys). They discussed the history of the sanctuary, why it is needed, and how they are preparing to receive more than one hundred new residents. The sanctuary is closed [...]

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Animals Today – September 11, 2011 Roberts and Crosby

on September 11, 2011 in Animal Sanctuary, Disasters, General Information, Wildlife rehabilitation

On today’s show, Lori spoke to Adam Roberts with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.  They discussed what constitutes an animal sanctuary and the benefits of accreditation. Adam was a great guest who is a true advocate for animals. Then Charlie Crosby from Noah’s Wish came on, and discussed how they respond during emergencies and [...]

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Animals Today Show of June 26 2011

on July 2, 2011 in 2011 Show Archive, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Wildlife rehabilitation

On today’s show, Priscilla Feral joins us to speak about the wildlife sanctuary, Primarily Primates, where she is President of their Board of Directors. Here is the video describing Eagle Scout Joshua and Oliver, the blind chimp he helped. I was hoping to discuss this more but I am sure you will like this video. Bottom [...]

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