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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…

April Goodwin, attorney & founder of The Goodwin Firm

By | January 18, 2023 | Advocates, Legislation | No comments

April Goodwin—an attorney and founder of Largo-based The Goodwin Firm, a law firm specializing in pet law services—recalls what animals meant to her growing up in a small town in Western Ohio. Read more…

Kathleen Edwards: In-Studio at WMNF For Performance and Conversation

By | January 11, 2023 | Advocates, Cats, Dogs, General, Musicians | No comments

Today’s show involved reconfiguring the usual “Talking Animals” format: We still delivered a long-form interview—in this case, with singer-songwriter-animal champion Kathleen Edwards. 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…

Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication”

By | December 7, 2022 | Actors & Filmmakers, Advocates, Authors, Cats, Cetaceans, Dogs, Educators | No comments

Tom Mustill—biologist, filmmaker, and author, but forever primarily identified by a 2015 incident: while kayaking with a friend, when a humpback whale breached, landing on the pair—describes the ways this incident has affected him personally and professionally. Read more…

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