Carly, Heidi, and a pack of pooches join us from Polka Dogz rescue, which just celebrated its 1,000th adoption! The group has also begun renovations to its rescue, and is currently holding a fundraiser where individuals and/or companies can sponsor a doggie suite. To sponsor, foster, adopt, or just to learn more, call (352) 571-0032 or visit www.polkadogz.org.

Sam Haught joins us from Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park, to share the latest on their recovery from a devastating fire in a reptile exhibit in December 2020, as well as National Airboat Day, February 19th. Give them a call at (407) 957-3135 or wildfloridairboats.com.

Laura VonMutius, Education Manager for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, joins us to talk about their ‘Love ’em, Leave ’em or Feed ’em’ fundraiser, in which they name an insect after your ex, and then feed it to raptors for Valentine’s Day! Visit their Facebook page to make your donation for this live stream event, or call (407) 644-0190 for more information.

It’s time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us, and answer listener questions. He covers everything from how to get a skittish dog to use a brand-new doggy door, to how to handle food aggression. Darryl even shares a story of his time in law enforcement in London, when he unexpectedly handled live explosives! Give them a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Albert McKinney is the creator of The Scotty Foundation, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome horses and other animals. Albert also shares about the various groups of people who have interacted with the horses for therapy, ranging from children with autism, to adults with PTSD. There are even opportunities to help groom the horses at their facility in Apopka! Call (407) 325-8982 or send an email to [email protected].

Kathy, Rodney, and Mittens the kitten, join us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to talk pet adoption, now that the White House is home to the very first shelter dog. Rodney also shares how the Alliance works to find the purrrfect pet for every family, whether that’s a cat, dog, or both! Learn more at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

Brittany Beard and Lucky Star the unicorn join us from Unicorn Hugs, a local nonprofit that brings trained miniature therapy horses, dressed as unicorns, into children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Learn more on their Facebook page, Unicorn Hugs.

We kick off the New Year with Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training, helping listeners tackle problems with their pups, young and old. He talks about the importance of puppies having ‘alone time,’ as well as the difference between separation anxiety and a dog that’s overexcited. Give them a call at (407)) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

It’s that time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer listener questions about problems with their pups, young and old. He covers everything from food aggression to when is the right time to get a new pet. Learn more at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.

Lindsey Banks joins us from Seacrest Wolf Preserve, along with wolf Mr. Maverick, to talk about their breeding program, how wolves are different from dogs, and how they weathered Hurricane Sally. She also shares how their educational programs can you get up close and personal with these amazing animals. Give them a call at (850) 773-2897 or visit www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org.