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Rick Yocum, executive director, the Humane Society of Manatee County

By | March 15, 2023 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Cetaceans, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue, Spay/Neuter, Spay/Neuter | No comments

Rick Yocum–executive director of the Humane Society of Manatee County (HSMC), established more than 50 years ago, and now a truly multifaceted operation—traces his career path to his current job, which he’s held for seven years. Read more…

Kate Benjamin, Top Cat at Hauspanther

By | January 25, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, General, Mammals, Pets, Rescue | No comments

Kate Benjamin–whom I suggested you could call a cat lady while noting, in this case, the term would be strictly intended as a compliment, given the scope of her expertise and the two feline-oriented bestselling books she’s co-written, as well as the 13 cats she lives with—returns to “Talking Animals.” Read more…

Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition

By | December 14, 2022 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Pets, Rescue, Spay/Neuter, Spay/Neuter | No comments

As we’ve done five times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues or training concerns. Read more…

Alexis Telfair-Garcia, social worker at Austin Pets Alive!

By | November 30, 2022 | Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Pets, Spay/Neuter | No comments

Alexis Telfair-Garcia–a social worker recently hired at the Austin, TX animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!)—recalls growing up in a family that prized community service, perhaps telegraphing her pursuit of a career in social work. Read more…

Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival

By | October 19, 2022 | Advocates, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Dogs, Educators, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Pets, Spay/Neuter | No comments

Ann Paul—an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, a multifaceted, multi-day extravaganza, slated for Oct. 20-23, in and around Apollo Beach, but ultimately traversing six counties—recalls when she first became interested in birds. Read more…

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