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A Discussion All About Making Homemade Dog Food

By | September 13, 2023 | Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Veterinarians | No comments

Today’s program was unusual in a few ways, not least that I interviewed more guests than usual—and that those guests consisted of family (Karen Allanson, my wife’s cousin) and friends (Kathryn & Kevin Szalasny, whose son and our son were best friends growing up). These three were brimming with self-taught expertise about the topic at hand: Making homemade dog food. Read more…

Mark Meyers, founder of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue

By | August 30, 2023 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, Health & Behavior, Horses | No comments

Mark Meyers–founder and executive director of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, the largest donkey rescue operation in the U.S.—recalls how it all began, when he and his wife brought home a donkey named Izzy as a companion for their horse. Read more…

Temple Grandin, autistic animal scientist

By | August 9, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Cats, Dogs, Educators, Health & Behavior | No comments

Dr. Temple Grandin–who truly wears multiple hats: fervent activist for autistic people, longtime professor of animal science at Colorado State University, expert on animal behavior, prolific author, tireless lecturer—discusses her forthcoming book, “The Grandin Papers.” Read more…

Gene Baur, co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary

By | July 19, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Educators, Environmental Impact, Factory Farming, General, Health & Behavior, Investigations, Rescue, Sanctuaries, Vegetarian/Vegan | No comments

Gene Baur–co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, which Baur helped launch in 1986—responds to the observation that, nearly 40 years later, he could be excused if some days felt “same old, old,” recounting some of the activities that currently most invigorate him. Read more…

Susan Hanus, executive director of Cat Depot

By | July 12, 2023 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Health & Behavior, Horses, Pets, Rescue, Sanctuaries, Spay/Neuter | No comments

Susan Hanus–executive director of Cat Depot, a unique feline-only shelter in Sarasota—recalls when she first became a cat person. Read more…

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