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Jane O’Hara, animal advocate and artist

By | May 24, 2023 | Advocates, Cats, Cetaceans, Dogs, Educators, Elephants, Environmental Impact, Factory Farming, Health & Behavior, Horses, Investigations, Legislation, Mammals, Primates | No comments

Jane O’Hara, the animal advocate and artist–whose paintings tend to celebrate animals or explore animal issues—recalls a regular upbringing, amidst conventional companion animals. Read more…

Susan Tellem, executive director of American Tortoise Rescue

By | May 17, 2023 | Advocates, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue, Wildlife | No comments

Susan Tellem–executive director of American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit established in 1990 for the protection of all species of turtles and tortoises—recalls that she began helping animals in cat rescue. Read more…

Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 7th Edition

By | April 26, 2023 | Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue | No comments

As we’ve done six times prior—spanning nearly two years–today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer.” Read more…

Dr. Jane Goodall

By | April 5, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Captive Exotic, Cats, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Legislation, Mammals, Primates, Rescue, Sanctuaries | No comments

Dr. Jane Goodall–the ethologist, activist, and conservationist who rose to international attention in the 1960s, propelled by her pioneering work studying chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania—offers her current impressions of young people’s attitudes about animals and the environment. Read more…

John Di Leonardo, president of Humane Long Island

By | March 29, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Rescue, Vegetarian/Vegan, Wildlife | No comments

John Di Leonardo–president of Humane Long Island, an animal advocacy organization there, where he also oversees its international Duck Defenders project—recalls growing up without family pets, but deeply fascinated by all types of insects. Read more…

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