Savannah Boan from Gatorland, and Monsters in the Morning, joins us to talk about gator mating season, which is happening now all over Florida, as well as the reward for the person, or people, responsible for abusing an alligator in Seminole County. And as only Savannah could say: Hey Y’all! Gatorpalooza is back and taking place May 15 & 16. For info call (407) 855-5496 or visit www.Gatorland.com.

Dino Ferri, CEO for the Central Florida Zoo, joins us to talk about what events are returning, as well as how their fundraising campaign is coming along. Dino also shares an interesting fact about himself: that he is a purveyor of gourmet hot sauces! Find out more by calling the Central Florida Zoo at (407) 323-4450 or www.centralfloridazoo.org.

Kathy and Angela from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando join us today to talk about their free vaccine clinics this weekend, as well as how the Alliance continues to meet the needs of both animals and the community in the ongoing pandemic. Kathy even helps Rauce, who’s dog ate a rat! Give them a call at (407) 351-7722 or petallianceorlando.org.

Sarah Wees, Executive Director of the Southeast Volusia Humane Society, joins us today to talk about their K9 For A Day community program. K9 For A Day partners shelter dogs with officers from the New Smyrna Beach Police Department to help build relationships with the community and get dogs adopted. For instance, Officer Tanner Snow recently hit the beat with a 3-year-old terrier mix named Apollo, and within a few days, Apollo was adopted! Give them a call at (386) 428-9860 or sevhumanesociety.org.

Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training joins us once again, to not only answer listeners’ questions about their dogs’ behavior, but to also share the great news of their growth through franchising. He also touches on a tough topic for most pet owners this time of year - allergies. Give them a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Amber Whitlock joins us from Chase Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. to talk Lemurs! The rescue, which is located in Webster, Florida, works to bring the community and primates, along with other exotic animals, together to enhance lives. And they offer a wide range of options to support their important work, like Painting with Primates, Lemur Yoga, Animal Experience Tours, and more. Give them a call at (352) 988-8014 or email [email protected].

Susan Naylor from the SPCA of Brevard joins us today, while on vacation, to talk about the dogs they took in after devastating winter weather struck Texas. She also invited everyone to their Street Pawty, Friday, April 2nd. To purchase VIP tickets, call (321) 567-3615, Ext. 248 or spcabrevard.com.

Cora Berchem from Save the Manatee Club joins us to talk about the unprecedented number of manatee deaths in only a few short months, as well as the myriad of reasons behind the surge. Cora also shares what we can do to help, along with a bit of personal history about her journey from Germany to Central Florida. Learn more at www.savethemanatee.org/algae or call (407) 539-0990.

Katherine Brown from Seniors First Inc. joins us to share some sobering facts about seniors and hunger. She also talks about the ways the community can help them and their pets, often the only company a lonely senior may have. To donate to their Fur-Ever Friends pet program, or March for Meals campaign, go to www.seniorsfirstinc.org or call (407) 292-0177.

The first Wednesday of the month means it’s time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer all kinds of listener questions about their dogs, young and old. This time, Darryl helps with everything from a pup that likes to nurse on a blanket, to a poodle that gets scared when her human takes a shower! Give Pawfection Dog Training a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.