Debbie Munini Schwartz, Event Coordinator and Volunteer with The South Lake Animal League, calls in to invite everyone to their 5th Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament, set for September 19, 2020. She also gives an update on the animals available for adoption at their shelter. If you have room in your home for a fur-ever friend, or want more info on the golf tournament, go to www.theanimalleague.org.

Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, Zooms in to share a bit of British history, before jumping in to answer listener questions about their dogs’ behavior. If you need in-home training, or you want to train your dog to do therapy work, call Darryl or Pennie at 407-456-1066 or check them out at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Cora Berchem is the Director of Multimedia, as well as a Manatee Research Associate, for Save the Manatee Club. She joins us via Zoom to share some fascinating facts about Florida’s ‘sea cows,’ including the story of Phyllis, a 35-year-old manatee who just gave birth to her 16th calf at Blue Spring State Park! Learn how you can get involved at www.savethemanatee.org.

Dr. Deborah Smith, a veterinarian with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, calls in to remind listeners of their pet food pantry, which is available to those having difficulty feeding their pets. She also talks about their need for fur-ever homes, and also takes the time to answer listeners’ questions. Learn more at www.petallianceorlando.org.

Darryl Payne, of Pawfection Dog Training, Zooms in to share the latest on his recovery from heart surgery, as well as the resumption of dog training in people’s homes. And while he’s at it, he also answers listeners’ questions. To book your appointment or to learn more, call (407) 456-1066, or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Kelly Verduin, Assistant Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, joins us via Zoom to share the important work they do on behalf of Florida’s wildlife. She also shares the progress of their new location in Lake Nona, and what folks can do if they find injured or orphaned wildlife. Learn more at btnwildlife.org.

Wild Florida’s Sam Haught joins us via Zoom to share how their unique safari allows families to enjoy the animals, while being able to socially distance in their own vehicles. And for your next Zoom meeting, they have lots of animals willing and able to join, including a giraffe, alligator, and camel! Learn more at WildFl.com

Caryn Morris, from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, stops by via Zoom, along with a very brave kitten, to talk about how you can virtually visit their animals available for adoption, as well as their wine label contest. Learn how your fur-ever friend can grace a bottle of vino at www.petallianceorlando.org.

Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, joins us via Zoom to share the details of his recent quadruple heart bypass surgery, and his advice for listeners on how to avoid the same fate. We also talked about his return to training, as his recovery continues. Learn more by calling (407) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Sarrah Bates joins us from the Central Florida Zoo, along with “Sam,” the African Grey parrot, to talk about what it takes to care for a special bird like Sam, as well as events currently taking place at the Zoo. Learn more at www.centralfloridazoo.org.