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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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Special Video: Petcasters @ Superzoo
The Petcasters took on SuperZoo 2009 with video commentary, interviews and product demonstrations! See the Pet Tops, the Amazing Treat Machine, The Pink Gourmet, The Port-A-Poo, the remote-control cat toy, the crazy creative grooming competition winners and much more! Don't miss the montage of fun photos at the end, too!Web: ThePetcast.ComEmail: ThePetcast@yahoo.comTwitter: @ThePetcast ...

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[ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:55:07 +0000 ]


No. 216: Wild Pets Unleashed in Florida
The only subtropical wilderness in the U.S., the Everglades, is being taken over by non-native former pets, in particular a variety of snakes that cause eco-system problems. Jenny Novak Tinnell of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission joins us to discuss an amnesty program and to explain where all these foreign critters came from. Plus, Emily’s dog, Archie, had a bad reaction to a ra...

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[ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:07:35 +0000 ]


No. 215: The Spaying Scribe
Today's guest is Corey Levitan, a columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal who does unusual jobs for his "Fear and Loafing" pieces. This month, he assisted at Heaven Can Wait Animal Sanctuary as they spayed and neutered cats. He came in to describe the experience which touched on some controversial topics, including kitty abortions. Plus, he brought his dog, Sammy, with him to the studio and Sammy wore a digicam on his collar to shoot photos of us!Steve is now a blogger for PawNation.Com, AOL'...

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[ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:17:41 +0000 ]


No. 191: BH Chihuahua Trainer Tells All!
How do those Hollywood animals do it? And what happens when they're done? Mike Alexander, a longtime trainer with the company Birds&Animals Unlimited, supervised a 60-person team for the more than 200 animals who appeared in Beverly Hills Chihuahua. He also was involved in Eight Below and trained squirrels - yes, squirrels - for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Plus, Emily provides tips for caring for pets in extreme cold and Steve mocks PETA's fish-are-sea-kittens campaign. Email: ThePetcast@...

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No. 214: Sid's Journey Part II
As most pet owners know, a well-trained dog is usually a happier dog. But what happens when owners can't manage the training on their own? That's when today's guest takes over, providing intensive intervention at the Lockwood Canine Training Center in Frazier Park, Calif. Julie Isles, the owner, has more than 25 years experience in the field and has authored a correspondence course used by the nation's largest dog training company.Web: ThePetcast.ComEmail: ThePetcast@yahoo.comTwitter: @ThePetcas...

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[ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:41:56 +0000 ]


No. 213: Sid's Journey, Part I
Note: This is our first show in our new studio at the Las Vegas Sun's studio, so the audio is a bit uneven.When 2-year-old mastiff-pitbull mix Sid started picking fights with other dogs, his owner knew there was a problem. And when conventional interventions didn't work, his owner took the unusual and expensive step of sending his dog away for training to a high-end bootcamp for wayward dogs. The owner of that center, Lockwood Canine Training Center in Frazier Park, Calif., will join us on Petca...

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[ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:38:54 +0000 ]


No. 211: The AKC’s Big Changes
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is the world’s largest purebred dog registry with more than 5,000 licensed clubs and affiliates. But the AKC has also evolved as a strong advocate for responsible dog ownership. As the organization prepares to mark its 125th anniversary, the AKC continues to broaden its scope and reach. Joining the Petcasters is Lisa Peterson, director of club communications, who has also spend 25 years as a professional breeder and handler of Norwegian elkhounds. ...

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[ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:54:00 +0000 ]


No. 210: Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell
There are comic strips about animals and then there’s the gold standard. Since 1994, Patrick McDonnell has been delighting readers with the antics and wisdom of Earl, Mooch and all their pals. The “Mutts” comic strip now appears in more than 700 newspapers and 20 countries and its creator has won his industry’s highest honor, Cartoonist of the Year. Plus, Emily discusses some of the stranger problems with summer haircuts for pets. Email: ThePetcast@yahoo.c...

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[ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:29:00 +0000 ]


No. 209: The Professor of Presidential Pets
Someone once said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." And to be sure, from Fala to Millie to Buddy to Bo, The Man's best friend is often a four-legged sweetie. Joining us today is Cathy Trost, the director of exhibit development at the Newseum in Washington D.C., which has an informative and entertaining gallery of First Dogs. The Newseum is a museum devoted to media history. Plus, Steve tells of giving his mom's dog gifts for Mother's Day and Emily issues a warnin...

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[ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:55:00 +0000 ]


No. 208: Pet-Loving Condo-Dwellers Unite!
No. 208: Pet-Loving Condo-Dwellers Unite! Today's guest is Maida Genser, founder of Citizens for Pets in Condos Inc., a Florida-based advocacy group seeing to educate the public on the health benefits of animal companionship and about responsible pet ownership. The long-term goal is to increase acceptance of companion animals in common interest ownership communities. Plus, Steve tells the tale of finding an elderly, blind, obese, heaving lost dog in his neighborhood. See Steve's blog entries a...

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[ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:49:00 +0000 ]


No. 207: Geckos Are Great!
Today's guest knows his reptiles, from the Madagascar giatn hissing cockroach to the fire-crested gecko. Joining us from Bourne, Texas, is herpetologist Ron Trempor, one of the nation's leading suppliers of reptilian pets. Find him at Leopardgecko.com. Plus, Emily's complaint about her illogical airline pet policies and prices. Web: ThePetcast.Com Email: ThePetcast@yahoo.com ...

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[ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:43:00 +0000 ]


No. 201: She Speaks For Spot
As medical advances are made and more complex treatments for animals become more commonplace, pet owners often find themselves in a quandary as they try to balance their love of their animals with their ability to balance their checkbooks. Whereas the notion of chemotherapy for pets or artificial limbs once were unthinkable, now they’re real options that can prolong and improve the life of dogs and cats, but how do you know when it’s worth it physically, emotionally and financially? With us ...

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[ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:36:33 +0000 ]


No. 206: A Little Pet Music
As loyal Petcast listeners know, we love songs about pets. So naturally when we found out about an enterprising crew of canines that had actually taken up songwriting, we knew we had to find out more. Here to enlighten us is Bob Dorman of Mabel Dog productions, and the human talent behind “Dog Tracks: Songs by Dogs.” Find him at DogTracksCD.Com. Plus, a brief chat about PetAir, the new pet airline concept. ...

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[ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:07:00 +0000 ]


No. 205: One Nation Under Dog
From doggie day spas to prozac for Pekinese with separation anxiety, Americans are spending more time and money than ever making sure their canine companions live happy lives. Today’s guest, author Michael Schaffer, delved deep into the fluffy underbelly of pet industries, and our increasing fascination with, and dependence on, our four-legged friends. The result was “One Nation Under Dog,” which was recently published and is available at bookstores nationwide. Plus, a discussion of kitte...

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[ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:57:00 +0000 ]


No. 204: Foreclosed Pet Rescuers
Animal shelters nationwide are seeing an increase in surrendered pets, a sad side effect of the ongoing economic crisis. Today’s guest, Everett Croxson, is doing his part to help pets whose owners can no longer care for them because they’ve lost their homes, either to outright foreclosure or a change in financial circumstances. Visit them online at http://forecloseduponpets.org Plus, some tips on keeping pets safe in the summertime. ThePetcast@yahoo.com ThePetcast.Com ...

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[ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:43:00 +0000 ]


No. 199: Pet Bloggerette Extraordinaire
Whether its tips for keeping an indoor cat happy or brokering a peace treaty at the dog park, today’s guest has the answers. Christie Keith is a contributing writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, where she pens the “Your Whole Pet,” column. She is also a contributing editor for Universal Press Syndicate's Pet Connection, and past director of the Pet Care Forum on America Online. Plus, who would be against banning training dogs for fighting or leaving animals outside tethered for excess...

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[ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:09:22 +0000 ]


No. 203: Pets Who Want To Kill Themselves
There isn’t a person alive who doesn’t see an animal out in public wearing something silly or being carried in the purse of an airheaded celebrity heiress wannabe and hasn’t felt pity for the poor, tortured creature. Well, following in the great tradition of StuffOnMyCat.Com and CatsInSinks.Com, Duncan Birmingham of Los Angeles has created PetsWhoWantToKillThemselves.Com, a blog on which he posts photos of all sorts of probably-suicidal animals. Birmingham, a writer whose screenplay, Swing...

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[ Mon, 18 May 2009 21:19:22 +0000 ]


No. 202: Pusses In Books
Welcome back to the Petcast everyone. You might have heard of Dewey the library cat, the famous orange feline that became world famous just for living his life in a library in Spencer, Iowa. Well, Dewey’s life, which is now the subject of a best-selling memoir and may become a movie starring Meryl Streep – as the librarian, not the cat – is actually less unique than you might think. Our guest today, documentarian Gary Roma, traveled the nation for his 1997 award-winning film Puss in Books...

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[ Fri, 15 May 2009 23:20:33 +0000 ]


No. 200: A Dental Vet Opens Wide
One of the most expensive issues facing owners of even generally healthy pets is their dental care. Nothing sends a shiver up the spine like the vet telling you your animal needs a serious and costly teeth-cleaning. Emily, in fact, is still paying off the $700 bill from having five of Archie’s teeth pulled and she’s since switched to a special kind of treat to maintain his oral health. So what’s the truth behind this issue? How do dogs and cats differ in terms of their dental issues? Joini...

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[ Wed, 06 May 2009 18:27:24 +0000 ]


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 ]

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