Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training brings in part of his crew from their Therapy Dog Training Program, and they truly run the gamut. At one end, we have Pam and her therapy dog, Echo, an Irish Wolfhound weighing in at 200 pounds, to Sally and therapy dog, Rocket, an American Bulldog who’s deaf. John and Trish round out the team, along with Sylvie, a Silver Labrador Retriever. As part of the Therapy program, they visit all kinds of facilities, including memory care centers, schools, and hospitals. To learn more, go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.

Daisy Fiore, Senior Coordinator of Education at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, brings along ‘Billy Owlish,’ an Eastern Screech-Owl, the smallest species of owl that lives in Florida. She shares how trimming trees right now can be detrimental during nesting season, and the different species of owls that live in our trees. Daisy also invites everyone to their Baby Owl Shower on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, to offset increased costs incurred during baby season, their busiest season for bird care. Check out their general wishlist or Amazon wishlist at www.cbop.audubon.org or call (407) 644-0190.

Today, we welcome first-time guest, Dr. Brian Martin, with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, to talk about Heartworm Awareness Month, as well as to answer listeners’ questions. Dr. Martin even addresses the unofficial marijuana holiday on April 20th and the devastating effects it can have on your pets. To learn more about Dr. Martin or the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

Angie Klein and her assistant, Ciji, join us from the Humane Society of Lake County, along with Duke, the dog, and Gregory, the cat, who will both be available for adoption at their Fundraiser & Adoption Event this Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at the shelter. Then the following Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, is their Trivia Night, with proceeds supporting the Humane Society of Lake County’s important work. To see their Wish List and more, go to www.humanelake.com or call (352) 589-7400.

Nathan Jordan, an Ambassador Animal Keeper, and Krystal Perez Morales, a Zoo Teacher, stop by from the Central Florida Zoo along with Bessie, a Kenyan sand boa. Nathan talks about what separates Bessie from other snake species, while Krystal gets the word out about their big fundraiser, Brews Around the Zoo, on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Get your tickets and more at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and a Manatee Research Associate with Save the Manatee Club, joins us for ‘Manatee Appreciation Day.’ She also gives us an update on the manatees’ survival rate, as well as some fascinating facts, like how far they travel and their top speed. Help support their important work at www.savethemanatee.org or call (407) 539-0990 or Toll-free at 1-800-432-5646.

It’s time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to join us to discuss their latest expansion plans and development, and to answer listeners’ questions. Some of the questions asked this time around include whether or not to use an invisible fence, or if you should medicate a dog that is terrified of fireworks. To learn about home training, group classes and more, go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.

Miranda Nathanson and Susan Russell join us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and bring along four beautiful kittens to talk about the start of ‘kitten season.’ Susan explains what kitten season means, and how the community can help cats both outside and in the shelter. To adopt and more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

Daisy Fiore, Senior Education Coordinator for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, brings along Lance, an American Kestrel, the smallest and most common falcon in North America. She also talks about how they are preparing for the annual influx of baby birds, and what upcoming events they have to help support their work. To sign up for their summer camps and more, go to www.cbop.Audubon.org or call (407) 644-0190.

Christina O’Donnell, Senior Animal Ambassador Keeper, and Sarah Hall, an Education Specialist with the Central Florida Zoo, are our guests today, along with Almond, an Amazon milk frog, and Carla, a Cane toad. Sarah shares how the Amazon milk frog is also referred to as the blue milk frog because their blood and bones are blue. Christina talks about how the Cane toad was brought to Florida for pest control in the sugar cane fields, but has now become an invasive species. To sign up your kids for Spring Break Camp and more, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.