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Two of Las Vegas' top journalists interview animal experts, talk about the week's pet-related news and answer your questions about dogs, cats, birds, fish, pigs, snakes and more. Emily Richmond is a dog fanatic with a long history of writing about animal


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No. 198: Giving a Hoot About Owls!
When it comes to owls, today’s in the one whooo knows. She is Karla Kinstler, director of the Houston Nature Center in Houston, Minn, where she oversees the Owl Hall of Fame and the International Festival of Owls. She also authors a blog with Alice, a great horned owl, who is a full time resident at the nature center. Plus, Steve discovers -- and is repelled by -- Cesar Milan but is intrigued by Dogtown. Web: ThePetcast.com Email: ThePetcast@yahoo.com ...

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:59:54 +0000 ]


No. 197: The Greatness of Greyhounds
In 1987, today’s guest, Claudia Presto, met her very first greyhound, and her life would never be the same. A few years later she would give up a successful corporate career on the east coast, sell everything she owned and head west, where, it turned out, there was no shortage of greyhounds in need of her help. Today she is the leader of the Greyhound Gang in Southern Utah, which hosts an annual Greyhound Gathering for friends and fans of these sleekly charming dogs. Plus, Steve goes to schoo...

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[ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:54:00 +0000 ]


No. 196: A Presidential Dog Visit
The White House has a new First Dog, and it’s a breed that few Americans have even heard of, let alone seen. The Portuguese Water Dog came close to extinction in the 1970’s, saved by a few determined enthusiasts who cherished the breed for its temperament and talents. Joining us today is Dr. Jim Brannan, a Las Vegas dentist who has shared his home and hearth with porties for 15 years. He’s competed with them in agility and obedience trials, and has also been active in breed rescue. We invi...

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[ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:37:54 +0000 ]


No. 195: We're b-a-a-ck!
Our hiatus, caused by studio technical difficulties, is over! On this return episode, the Petcasters mull over the presidential dog, deaths at the Iditarod as well as at Oprah's house, an iPhone application called Shivering Kittens, the abandoned cocker spaniel in Emily's neighborhood and much more. Web: ThePetcast.Com Email: ThePetcast@aol.com ...

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[ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:15:00 +0000 ]


No. 194: Walking The Walk On Animal Welfare
If you need any more proof that there is no end to the ways you can contribute to the welfare of animals, look no farther than Steve's sister, Julie Friess, who walks dogs for the Humane Society of Sedona in Arizona, where she lives. Julie explains how she got into this and why it's so rewarding. Plus, Amy of GritsToGlitz.Com uses ice as a treat, NPR halts Calling All Pets and Steve's dog gets all gooey. Web: ThePetcast.Com Email: ThePetcast@aol.com ...

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[ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:33:00 +0000 ]


No. 193: The Dog Fosterer
Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment, and not everyone’s ready for the challenge. A good way to test the waters is through foster care, providing a temporary loving care to an animal in need while it waits for a forever home. Joining the Petcasters is Kristin Anderson, a veteran dog foster mom, who is chronicling the journey online at caninefostering.com. Plus, Emily has another dramatic tale of pet-related intrigue in her neighborhood and Steve is baffled that anyone would NOT think that an...

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[ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:06:00 +0000 ]


No. 192: Coping With Pet Allergies
For pet owners with allergies, nothing can be more frustrating than the sniffling, sneezing and red eyes that can come from being with the ones you love. Joining the Petcasters to shed -- har har -- some light on the issue is Dr. Bob Grubbe of Oxford, Ala., a board-certified allergist who divides his time between private practice and clinical research. Plus, Emily discusses Archie’s improved teeth and Steve asks a trivia question and Emily knows the answer, of course! Email: ThePetcast@yaho...

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[ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:04:50 +0000 ]


No. 190: Bay's Got A Brand New Baby
Longtime listener and fellow podcaster Bay Loftis of east Tennessee finally got herself a new puppy after years of thinking about it. It’s a beautiful Welsh corgi called Doris. Bay joins the show to share the joy. Bay co-hosts GritstoGlitz.Com, a podcast of sisterly chitchat that's awesome, too. Plus, Israelis are taking down dog DNA to stop people who don’t pick up the poo and the Petcasters discuss the new pet of Vice President-elect Joe Biden. Also, Emily talks about the dog left behind ...

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[ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:56:00 +0000 ]


No. 189: Wacky World of Wallabies
When it comes to exotic pets, few are more exotic – or perhaps more adorable – than wallabies. The Petcasters chat up Hal Newsom of New Caney, Texas, who has been selling them as pets for 20 years and owns WallyPets.Com. Newsom explains the peculiarities of these New Zealand natives and has a terrific sense of humor about his trade. Also, Newsom discusses his airboat operations at Galveston Bay, which can be found at GalvestonBoatTours.Com. Plus, Emily and Steve discuss the fate of animals ...

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[ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:48:00 +0000 ]


No. 188: Oodles of Poodles
A listener wrote in to say that there’s no such thing as a “royal” poodle. Turns out, we have smart listeners, according to Mary Olund, an expert poodle breeder who joins us to talk about the hot-button breed. Olund has been involved in all levels of supporting the breed from supporting rescue and disease research to volunteering her time with local dog clubs. She’s currently secretary of the Poodle Club of Central California and her husband is treasurer of the Poodle Club of America. T...

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[ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:47:00 +0000 ]


No. 187: The Vegas Cat Gambit
Once a guaranteed source of controversy, mandatory spay-neuter laws for pets are becoming more common and winning over critics. With the feral cat population of Southern Nevada estimated at over 200,000, lawmakers in that region want to take action. Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani joins the Petcasters to explain why she wants to “legalize” feral cats in the hopes of easing their plight and reducing the exponential growth of unwanted cat colonies. Plus, Emily and Archie have a ...

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[ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:42:04 +0000 ]


No. 186: Losing Stuart
Las Vegas writer Richard Abowitz joins the Petcasters to discuss the loss in the prior week of his elderly cat, Stuart. Stuart outlived her (yes, her) cancer diagnosis by about six months. Plus, Emily warns against listing personal information when advertising your puppies in the paper or online. Three holiday books: “Travels With Charley,” “The Story of the Pug Who Ruled My Life” “The Cat Who Came For Christmas.” Also, Steve and Emily discuss their prospective vegetarianism. Web:...

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[ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:46:00 +0000 ]


No. 185: Pocket Pets Can Be Hazardous
Pocket pets are awful cute. But they can also be dangerous to the health of your family. Dr. Nina Marano of the Centers for Disease Control calls in from her vacation in Milan, Italy, to discuss the study she co-authored about the health dangers of certain household pets. Plus, the Petcasters mull into whether Obama has broken his promise about the dog and discuss the Shiba Imu puppies on a cam, and chatter about For Better or For Worse. Web: ThePetcast.com Email: ThePetcast@yahoo.com ...

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[ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:11:00 +0000 ]


No. 184: Overmedicating Pets
No. 184: Plus, the Petcasters mull holiday-season concerns about pets and told stories of pets eating wild. Vet and author Dr. Nicholas Dodman of Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine joins us to discuss his book, “If Only They Could Speak,” which the Wall Street Journal recently named as one of the best pet books of all time. Dr. Dodman and answered questions about the overmedication for animals, how to identify a pet with a form of Alzheimer’s and whether there’s a second-hand smoke ri...

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[ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:03:00 +0000 ]


No. 183: Fixing Phoebe's Freaky Feline
A listener's cat seems deliberately annoying, so we get an expert to advise her on what to do. Todays guest is Dr. John Wright, a certified applied animal behaviorist and psychology professor at Mercer University in Macon, has helped people and their pets with behavior issues for more than 25 years. His is also the author of three popular books on applied animal behavior: "Ain't Misbehavin': The Groundbreaking Program for Happy, Well-behaved Pets and Their People"; "Is Your Cat Crazy? Solutions...

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[ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:30:00 +0000 ]


No. 182: Did The Couch Kill Her Cat?
Perhaps the only thing worse than losing a beloved pet is being left with questions over whether the death could have been prevented. Thats an issue todays guest tackled in a recent opinion piece in the Los Angeles times, looking at the contamination death of her cat Midnight, and a possible connection to fire-retardant chemicals that manufacturers are required to use in furniture. Plus, Black and Jack's big road trip! (See the pictures here!) Website: www.thepetcast.com Email: thepetcast@y...

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[ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000 ]


No. 181: Cats And The Single Guy
In the Oct. 5 edition of the Sunday New York Times, todays guest highlighted what appears to be a cultural shift single guys opting for feline, rather than canine, companionship. While the trend is difficult to quantify, there appears to be solid anecdotal evidence that more guys are owning cats, or are at least willing to admit that they do. The author of that piece, Abby Ellin, joins the Petcasters to talk about her story as well as some criticism of it. Plus: A young Petcast listener call...

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[ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000 ]


No. 180: Hamster Drama
Sometimes small pets can mean big trouble, especially when its your 4-year-olds class hamster. Joining us is Emily's sister Marcy, calling from Danville, Calif., to share a tale of hamster woe and Debby Widolf, bunny house manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, to offer some thoughts. Plus, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is out right as Steve is about to take their chihuahuas to...Beverly Hills! And Emily follows up on some of the discussion about agility from show No. 181. Website:...

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[ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:16:00 +0000 ]


No. 179: Rescuing Pets of Battered Spouses
Its a well-known scenario to workers at the nations domestic violence shelters a victim refuses to leave an abusive situation because escaping would mean leaving behind a loving and loyal pet. At the Shade Tree Shelter in Las Vegas, women and children can find safe haven for themselves, and their pets. Noahs Animal House is one of just a few such programs nationwide, and cares for about 100 pets every year. Joining us in the studio to talk about the program is the executive director of the...

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[ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:00 +0000 ]


No. 178.5: It's Animals In A Landslide!
The election was historic for lower species, too! In California, farm animals will soon be getting bigger containment and in Massachusetts, greyhounds won't be racing anymore. Plus, the Obama girls ARE getting a dog, but what kind? And the Bushes' dog Barney evidently hates the media as much as his owners. Joining the Petcasters to discuss all of it is Jennifer Fearing, chief economist for the Humane Society of the United States, which led the effort to pass Prop 2 in California, the farm-anima...

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[ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:31:12 +0000 ]


No. 178: Training Animals To Be Stars
For more than 25 years, April Morley of Animal Actors of Hollywood has served as an animal trainer and coordinator for some of Hollywoods biggest blockbusters, from The Naked Gun to Bruce Almighty and last summers Get Smart. Shes also worked on popular television series from Frasier to CSI, handling everything from casting to training. Plus, Emily and guest host Dayvid discuss their favorite entertainment animals. Website: www.thepetcast.com Email: thepetcast@yahoo.com Phone number: 2...

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[ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:41:00 +0000 ]


No. 177: Inside The Search Dogs World
For a dozen years, todays guest and her canine partner were deployed to some of the nations worst disaster sites, from New York City following the Sept. 11 attacks to Santa Barbara in the wake of the La Conchita mudslide. Whether it was an urban or wilderness emergency, the goal for Debra Tosh was the same search for survivors before time ran out. She retired from active service in 2005 to become executive director of the Search Dog Foundation, and joins us today from Ojai, California. Plus...

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[ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:31:00 +0000 ]


No. 176: Doggie Sleepovers
When you have to travel and cant take your dogs with you, dropping them off at the kennel or vets office for boarding is often the only option. But theres another alternative for that may be the next-best thing to staying at home. Since 2006, Sleepover Rover has matched up canine houseguests with host families, providing TLC while their owners are away. The company currently serves canine clients in six cities, including Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Joining us today is Maggie Brown, the...

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[ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:16:33 +0000 ]


No. 175: Turtle Lover Comes Out Of Her Shell
If youre a homeless reptile in the Santa Barbara area, you probably dream of Jeanie Vaughns backyard. Since 1994, Vaughn has provided shelter and rehabilitation to injured turtles, iguanas and dozens of other species. The regions only reptile shelter, Turtle Dreams has taken in hurt and neglected animals from throughout California and other states as well. Vaughn made the news when she saved Bob (pictured above), so read all about that here. Vaughn doesnt have an email or website, but you c...

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[ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:07:00 +0000 ]


No. 174: The Welfare of Animals in Korea
Since 1997, International Aid for Korean Animals has fought to educate the international community about the difficult conditions for dogs and cats in Korea. Earlier this year, the organization announced it was redirecting its focus to change perceptions and practices from within Korean society. That means elevating the status of companion animals, encouraging pet adoptions and shining a light on the cruelty of the dog and cat meat trade. Joining the Petcastersis Kyenan Kum, co-founder of IAKA....

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[ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:39:00 +0000 ]


No. 173: The Victoria Stilwell Interview
In the early 1990s, todays guest launched a successful dog-walking business in her native England, and quickly realized her clients needed more than a stroll around the block. So she set out to learn from some of Britains top animal behaviorists and dog trainers, eventually relocating to Manhattan and opening her own company, specializing in helping families build healthy relationships with their pets. Today, she is an author and star of the hit series Its Me or the Dog, currently airing o...

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[ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:28:06 +0000 ]


No. 172: A Terrifying Pet-Toy Tale
Theres nothing worse than your pet being injured, unless its finding out his pain and suffering was avoidable. Todays guest bought his dog Chai a rubber ball, never expecting it would cause traumatic and nearly fatal injuries. And it now appears the 10-year-old lab mix was not the first victim. Joining us today is Chais owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, and his attorney, Derek Smith. Plus, Emily talks about Archies dental visit and how CareCredit saved the day. Website: www.thepetcast.com Email...

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[ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:51:00 +0000 ]


No. 171: Fake Limbs For Animals
When it comes to prosthetic limbs, todays guest is on the cutting edge. But you wont find him at a major research hospital, and his patients include Cassidy the German Shepard, Pez the beagle and a cat named George Bailey. Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little is associate professor of orthopedics in the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University, where his groundbreaking techniques are offering promising results that could eventually mean better prosthetics for human patients, as ...

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[ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:31:00 +0000 ]


No. 170: Pet Welfare Around The World
From Cambodian ponies to Japanese dolphins, animals around the globe depend on people like todays guest to help protect them from harm, and to educate the public at large to their plight. The World Society for the Protection of Animals has spent the past quarter-century promoting a united global animal welfare movement, focusing on everything from the proper care of domestic pets to humane treatment of commercial livestock. Joining us today is the societys program manager. Plus, Steve talks a...

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[ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0000 ]


No. 169: The Tiger-Mothering Dog
When a white tiger rejected its three newborn cubs at the Safari Zoological Park outside Carney, Kansas, it was golden retriever Isabella to the rescue. Isabella, who recently had a litter of her own pups, has been successfully nursing the orphaned cubs. It's all taking place under the watchful eye of Isabella's owner Allie Harvey. Her husband inherited the park, and they now run it together. The inter-species nursing has attracted international attention, but Harvey said it's more common than m...

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[ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:00:00 +0000 ]

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