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Animals Today June 22, 2019. The pervasive cruelty of horseracing. Animal law news. Easing pets’ anxiety around July 4th. Cats in popular songs.

June 28, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 4 Comments

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Lori begins the show with an extended discussion about the pervasive cruelty of horse racing.  This season, California’s Santa Anita Park has attracted significant media attention and activity on social media, as the number of horses who have died there keeps growing.  Even Senator Diane Feinstein called for an immediate moratorium on racing at Santa […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Books, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Law

Animals Today April 27, 2019. The Iditarod sled dog race must end. Horse, donkey and mule abuse in the Grand Canyon. Canada moves toward cetacean captivity ban.

May 3, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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The 2019 version of the Iditarod sled dog race has concluded. Billed as the “Last Great Race on Earth,” it is unfortunate that this race lives on, because the dogs endure tremendous amounts of physical stress during the event, and neglect and cruelty both before and after the event. This year, a dog named Oshi […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Canada, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, Horses, Oceans, whales Tagged With: Whales, Cetaceans, Horses, Dog, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today March 16, 2019: Hot animal news! Microchip tips. Legislation to help horses. A rescue and sanctuary for foxes.

March 22, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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We begin with animal news including the use of service animals and emotional support animals on airline flights is being further restricted, falsely claiming an animal as a service animal is being criminalized, an animal-free attraction is being considered in the site of the recently shuttered Dolphinaris Arizona, a woman was severely injured after jumped […]

Filed Under: Fox, 2019 Show Archive, Fur, General Information, Horses, Law, News Tagged With: Horses, Wild animals, wildlife rehabiliation, Law

Animals Today July 14, 2018. Helping thoroughbreds. Amazing bees. A new shark book from National Geographic Kids. Pet peeves about our pets.

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We begin with Susan Kayne, Founder and CEO of the Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation, which is dedicated to saving the lives of thoroughbreds at risk of slaughter. The Foundation’s efforts focus on advocacy, education, funding, and media, and equine rescue, adoption, and sanctuary. Then, how well do you know your bees? These ubiquitous flying insects are […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Bees, Featured Books, General Information, Horses, Sharks Tagged With: Sharks, Horses, bees

Animals Today – June 10, 2017. Is horse urine in your pills? Emotional Support dog bites airline passenger. Delaware rejects breed specific legislation. Seizures in companion animals.

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The first guest of this show is Susan Wagner, President of Equine Advocates. The urine of pregnant mares is used to produce estrogen and hormone-replacement drugs such as Premarin, PremPro and PremPhase – and now DUAVEE, a “PremPro-Lite” which contains Premarin. Susan explained the history of these drugs, how harmful they are to the people who […]

Filed Under: 2017 show archive, 2017 archive, Exotic animals, General Information, Horses, Legal, Medical, News

Animals Today March 4, 2017: Special update: USDA removes animal welfare information from website

March 4, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Suddenly and without prior notice, the USDA just took down a vast amount of critical information from its webpages concerning the welfare of animals.  Lori asks John Goodwin, Senior Director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Campaign Against Puppy Mills, to review this event and its consequences. Goodwin calls it an assault on […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2017 archive, Dogs, General Information, Horses, HSUS, Medical research Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Animal rights, cats

Animals Today – October 15, 2016: Planes and birds in conflict: Making the skies safer for us all. Petition to end horse slaughter. Will California protect good Samaritans who break into hot vehicles to rescue animals?

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With the release of Ron Howard’s new film, Sully, our interest in the risks posed to planes by wildlife has certainly been rekindled! Lori begins the show with Dr. Richard Dolbeer, who enjoyed a long career studying ways to make the skies safer for planes as well as for the wild animals who live near […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Birds, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Birds

Animals Today October 8, 2016: Disaster preparedness for pets. Sloths! Canine heartworm disease. Ending horse slaughter. Appreciating bats.

October 8, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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The show’s first guest is Jeff Dorson, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, who speaks with Lori about preparing for disasters, especially hurricanes. Jeff offers many practical tips to keep all our critters safe during these emergencies. Then, Oct 20 is International Sloth Day and Lori shares some fun facts about these arboreal […]

Filed Under: Sloths, Heartworm, Bats, Disasters, General Information, Horses

Animals Today: March 5, 2016: Exposing and opposing slaughter of horses in the US. International Polar Bear Day. Scalia the hunter. Plant based eating for kids.

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This show begins with Attorney Bruce Wagman, who represents Front Range Equine Rescue in legal efforts to oppose horse slaughter for consumption. He has been working on horse slaughter litigation for almost 10 years, and tragic fate of many horses in the US is hidden from public view. Front Range Equine Rescue is working had […]

Filed Under: 2016 Show Archive, Bears, diet, For Children, Healthy eating, Horses, Hunting Tagged With: service animals, Horses, hunting, Bears

Animals Today November 14, 2015: Captive breeding and canned hunting of Lions: The film, Blood Lions. Popular dog names. Horses helping veterans.

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On this show we continue our examination of the treatment of lions in Africa. Pippa Hankinson, Producer of the film, Blood Lions, joins Peter for an extended discussion covering the various ways lions are bred, exploited, and ultimately killed for sport. Listen to learn the tragic details and what you can do to help end […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Africa, Breeding, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Hunting, Lions, Service animals Tagged With: service animals, Lions, Dogs, Horses, hunting

Animals Today June 28, 2015: Is horse urine in your pills? Getting animals out of war zones. Commentary: Animal cruelty and its causes.

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The first guest of this hour was Susan Wagner, President of Equine Advocates. The urine of pregnant mares is used to produce estrogen and hormone-replacement drugs such as Premarin, PremPro and PremPhase – and now DUAVEE, a “PremPro-Lite” which contains Premarin. Susan explained the history of these drugs, how harmful they are to the people who […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Dogs, Horses, Medical, War Tagged With: Dogs, medical, Health, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today May 31, 2015. The pervasive cruelty of the horse racing industry.

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This show began with Peter recounting of the horrific death of Eight Belles at the 2008 Kentucky Derby, who collapsed on the track with two broken legs and was euthanized right there. From birth to death racehorses almost never enjoy good, happy, pain-free lives.  Lori’s guest was Jo Anne Normile, Co-founder and President of Saving Baby Equine […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Horses Tagged With: Horses, Animal Cruelty

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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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/020815.mp3 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, […]

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

Animals Today November 10, 2013 – Greyhounds, horses and animal welfare in Ireland.

November 11, 2013 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/111013.mp3 On this show, Lori was joined by Marion Fitzgibbon, chairperson, Limerick Animal Welfare, Limerick Ireland. In the US, greyhound racing is nearly gone, and many rescue groups and advocates have succeeded in placing thousands of loving greyhounds in homes as pets. However, things are not as favorable in Ireland, where the cruel spectacle of […]

Filed Under: 2013 show archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Sanctuary, Dogs, General Information, Horses Tagged With: Sanctuary, greyhounds, Horses, Ireland, Dogs

Animals Today – Feb 26, 2012 – Taucher and Corcoran

March 1, 2012 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/022612.mp3 On this show we revisited and updated two ongoing and important stories. First, attorney Marla Taucher came on to discuss how the Hayden Law in California (the law that gives animals who enter shelters a few important days to get adopted or reunited before euthanasia) is threatened, and what pet  lovers need to do […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Cats, Companion animals, Dogs, General Information, Horses, Law, Legal Tagged With: Dogs, Horses, Law, cats

Animals Today – Feb 5, 2012 – – Helping Equines

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/020512.mp3 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. […]

Filed Under: 2012 Show Archive, Animal Sanctuary, General Information, Horses, Humane education Tagged With: Humane education, Horses

Animals Today July 3, 2011: The film, Buck. Southwest Wildlife Foundation.

July 8, 2011 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

http://s3.amazonaws.com/at-radio/070311.mp3 On today’s show, we feature the documentary film, Buck. Both its star, Buck Brannaman and the creator and director, Cindy Meehl, provide their perspectives on the making of  and the reaction to this Sundance award winning film. Plus we talk about horses and people. Here is the film’s site. This duo rarely does interview […]

Filed Under: 2011 Show Archive, General Information, Horses, Humane education, Wildlife rehabilitation Tagged With: wildlife rehabiliation, Films, Humane education, Horses

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