Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us for Animal House and introduces us to King, an 11-year-old spry senior dog available for adoption. Kenny also shares the latest update on the construction of their new shelter and more.

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Christin Burford, Director of the C.A.R.E. Foundation (Creating Animal Respect Education), introduces us to one of their resident animals, a kinkajou named Yoda. Christin shares some fascinating facts about this tropical rainforest mammal, including that they're nocturnal, they're related to raccoons, and more. Get more information at (407) 247-8948 or www.thecarefoundation.org.

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Jifu Jennings, Education Specialist, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffle, from the Central Florida Zoo, introduce us to Percy, their bearded dragon, in honor of World Lizard Day. Katy shares some fascinating facts about Percy, while Jifu announces a special deal in August where kids 12 and under visit for free with a paid adult ticket. Get more information at: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/kidsfreepromo/.

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Daisy Fiore, PhD, with the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, talks about how wild birds can experience heat stroke and what to do if you encounter one, before delving into her side project: Cryptozoology, which focuses on legendary creatures like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.

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Cora Berchem, with Save the Manatee Club, talks about their upcoming 5k in November and also gives us an update on the state of the manatee, the Indian River Lagoon, and more. Get more details at savethemanatee.org or call 407-539-0990.

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Kenny Tallier, from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and Candyce Hatch, Sanford Clinic Manager, join us for Animal House to talk about their low-cost veterinary care, including spay and neuter appointments being available.

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Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, brings along Hang Ten, an injured gopher tortoise, and Luna, an Eastern Screech owl, to celebrate construction finally being complete on their new animal rehabilitation facility. The Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge will host a Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring food trucks, vendors, a new Visitor Center and Gift Shop, and guest wildlife. For more information, (407) 568-5138.

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Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina McDonnell, and Team Lead Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, stop by from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along their Children's python named Nellie in honor of World Snake Day on July 16th. Along with continuing summer day camps, Christina and Emily invite the community to celebrate the Zoo's 50 years at their current location, where they will be debuting a brand-new, limited-time historical gallery inside the Wayne Densch Discovery Center building. Get more information at https://www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training once again answers listeners' questions, including offering up some solutions for a dog that won't drink water, what to do for an older dog that seems confused, and what you can do for a dog that appears to be in mourning.

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We talk to Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House, a nonprofit sanctuary that advocates for the welfare, protection, and dignity of all animals. Lee will make an appearance at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on October 15th, 2025, and we ask him questions ranging from how Lee got started in animal rescue, to how many dogs he sleeps with at night. The number will amaze you!

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