Kathy Burns and Sally Edmonds join us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to talk about how to make sure your home is safe for your pets during the holidays. To learn more, or to find your fur-ever friend, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

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November is Manatee Awareness Month so Kimberleigh Dinkins, a Senior Conservation Associate with Save the Manatee Club, gives us an update on the status of Florida’s famous sea cows. She shares how leaking septic tanks lead to algae blooms and what we can do to help them recover, including adopting a manatee for the holidays. Learn more at www.savethemanatee.org or call 1-800-432-5646 | (407) 539-0990.

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Krystal Perez-Morales and Jamie Ling are both Zoo Teachers at the Central Florida Zoo and brought along a black-breasted leaf turtle, which is native to China and Vietnam. These turtles have 3 ridges running down the back of their jagged shell, making them look like a leaf. This adaptation allows them to blend in with leaves on the forest floor, which is their preferred habitat. Krystal and Jamie also announce the return of the Asian Lantern Festival ‘Into the Wild.’ Get your tickets now at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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It’s time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer listeners’ questions about their dogs behavior, and the interesting reasons behind some of it. In this episode, he covers everything from dogs who pee at the door when company comes over, to a dog who won’t go at all until they get home -and inside. Darryl also announces the opening of their brand-new second facility in Oviedo, Florida. To get help with your pup’s problems, or to join their many Therapy dog teams and more, call (407) 456-1066 or go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

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Dr. Brian Martin is a veterinarian at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and joins us to talk about a very important topic, pet obesity, and its impacts on their health and wellbeing. Dr. Martin shares his advice on the types of food to feed your pets and what to avoid. To make an appointment with Dr. Martin, or to see the animals available for adoption, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

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Christin Burford from the C.A.R.E. Foundation introduces us to Spike, a Bearded Dragon, Fergie, a Ball Python, and Gilly, a 3-year-old Alligator, all of whom will be available to see at their Wildlife Celebration, Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th, 2023. Christin talks about just some of the over 200 animals that live at their sanctuary, and the costs associated with that, like the high cost of monkey biscuits, and why events like the Wildlife Celebration are so important. There will be food trucks, vendors of all kinds, live music, and more. Call (407) 247-8948 for more information or follow carefoundationflorida on FB & IG.

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Krystal Perez-Morales, an Education Specialist, and Taylor Nelson, a Team Lead Zoo Teacher, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along Dillo, the armadillo. They talk about how armadillos are a great source of natural pest control and other unique features, including their mating habits. Krystal also shares information about upcoming events, like Zoo Boo Bash in October. Get your tickets and more at www.CentralFloridaZoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training joins us to once again tackle listeners’ questions about their dogs behavior. This time, he covers sudden aggressiveness in a group of dogs, to a pup so nervous she won’t go outside, and everything in between. Book your training appointment at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.

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Dr. Brian Martin is a veterinarian at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and joins us to help kick-off National Dog Week, which is celebrated every year from September 20-27. Dr. Martin shares all the different services they provide at the clinic, along with which types of dogs are the most challenging to work with, and more. Find your next four-legged Forever Friend at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

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Angie Klein and Ciji Swanton joins us from the Humane Society of Lake County, our benefiting organization for our inaugural Suds, Pups & Pints event on September 16, 2023, in Mount Dora. They also brought along Brandy, a sweet one and a-half year old dog, and Marilyn, a tiny 8-week-old kitten, and both are available for adoption. Angie shares how the money raised at Suds, Pups & Pints will help them make needed repairs to their facility, as well as cover mounting medical bills. Learn more about the important work they do, and their animals available for adoption, at www.humanelake.com or call (352) 589-7400.

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