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September 03, 2010
Saving the Pets After Katrina - Part Two!
Returning to continue the conversation about what is was really like to rescue thousands of pets in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Susan's guest is Karen O'Toole, author of Orphans of Katrina, a film production coordinator who felt compelled to fly into the besieged area and volunteer to help stranded pets. You'll hear details and stories that were not revealed in the media. Karen just returned from a reunion of the animal rescue workers, in New Orleans, so we'll hear how conditions are today. Some of the stories you will hear about what happened during the rescue efforts are sad and shocking, but for all animal lovers and pet owners, it's a show you won't want to miss. |
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August 27, 2010
Yoga and Reiki for Dogs!
Susan's guest this week, is Toriano Sanzone, a Chicago dog trainer who will share and demonstrate yoga techniques with dogs, that not only help stretch joints and muscles but strengthens the bond between human and canine, and increases the willingness of dogs to respond to cues. Then you will learn what Reiki is, and how Toriano has used this touch technique to lessen aggression and help injured dogs recover. Live cameras are in the broadcast studio so you'll want to watch to see cute puppies doing yoga! We'll also hear about the nationwide "Letters for Pets" campaign encouraging the White House to designate a National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day from "Tails" magazine, founder, Janice Brown. |
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August 20, 2010
Inside the World's Biggest Animal Rescue- Katrina!
You probably heard that during the evacuations of New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina, many people had to leave their pets behind or they became separated from them along the way. What happened to these pets? Was anybody trying to rescue the animals and get them out of the abandoned homes in the weeks that followed the flooding? Hear the real life story of Karen O'Toole, a film production coordinator who felt compelled to fly into the besieged area and volunteer to help stranded pets. The truth of the efforts and results of trying to save these animals by both the home owners who had to leave and the rescuing volunteers in New Orleans is heartbreaking, sobering and poses many questions. During this week's conversation with my guest, Karen O'Toole, author of Orphans of Katrina , her experiences are hard to hear about but for all animal lovers, it's a story that has got to be told.
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August 13, 2010
Finding the Missing: The Personal Story of a Search and Rescue Dog and Her Handler
Susan's guest this week, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog," will tell us stories of her adventures together with her dog, a golden retriever, named Puzzle as they search for the lost, a teen gone missing, an Alzheimer's patient wandering in the cold and signs of the crew amid the debris of the space shuttle Columbia disaster. We'll hear how Susannah and Puzzle learn to read clues in the field, what it is like for a dog and human to rely on each other to accomplish together critical work neither could do alone and how Puzzle became an effective Search and Rescue dog. |
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August 06, 2010
Is it Possible to Become Too Attached to An Animal? What Do You Think?
Does your relationship with an animal keep you away from friends, family, work, play, or responsibilities such as taking care of kids, jobs, or health? Is your life in balance or are your pets becoming all consuming? Susan's guests this week, are Allen and Linda Anderson, co-authors of the popular Angel Animal series of books that explore the benefits and complexities of human-animal companionship. Over the years that they have become experts in the subject of attachment and other pet topics, and they have offered answers to those people who need help in determining if the way they treat their pets might be over the top or just right for them. Join this lively conversation, by calling in and letting us know what you think, as we explore the topic, can one be too attached? |
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