Animal Instinct

When’s the last time you bought you treated your dog to a new bikini? Tune in to a very fun and interesting episode of Animal Instinct, as host Celia Kutcher chats with pet fashion designers, Ada Nieves and Jennifer Jo-Moyer. It may surprise you to learn that pet fashion is a real industry, and these two ladies know their stuff! Ada is like the Martha Stewart of pet fashion and has been featured in TV programs like “CBS The David Letterman Show”, “Anderson Cooper Show”,” “NBC 30 Rock” and “The MTV VMA Animal Reenactments”. Tune in to learn everything you didn’t know about pet fashion – including why it actually makes pets happy! This program was sponsored by Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Clinic.

–Ada Nieves on Animal Instinct

“Things you could never wear – you can put on your dog. I can’t walk around in tutu all the time as much as I want to but Fifi can wear a tutu any day of the week.” [05:00]

–Jennifer Moyer on Animal Instinct

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Unwanted pest wildlife can take refuge inside inviting homes. Nuisance pests and wildlife can cause damage, contaminate food, and increasing your risk of disease from exposure. Jim Horton of QualityPro Pest & Wildlife Services provides professional pest control and wildlife removal in Westchester NY, Greenwich, CT and surrounding Putnam Counties. Tune in to this week’s episode of Animal Instinct as Jim Horton describes why and when wildlife need to be removed from homes. Find out what it’s like on the job and learn more about some of the potential dangers that wildlife can bring into to a home setting. This program was sponsored by BK Cares Vet.

–Jim Horton on Animal Instinct

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Amelia Deslongchamps was born to rescue cats! Amelia can’t remember a time when animals weren’t a part of her life. After spending time wearing suits in the corporate world she decided to pursue her passion for a career with animals. Tune in to a special episode of Animal Instinct as Celia Kutcher chats with Amelia about all things involved in cat rescue. Find out how to handle feral cats, what to do with strays, and why street cats are unsung heros. If you’ve ever wanted to welcome a cat without a home into yours – this episode is a must listen! Animal Instinct is brought to you by Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic.

“A feral cat is a cat that’s not socializable. Basically it reverts to its wild state where it doesn’t want contact with people.” [03:00]

“Feral cats can be very helpful. You can guarantee you won’t have a lot of rats around.” [17:00]

“There’s an old saying about feral cats – feeding equals breeding. If you’re going to feed regularly – get those cats fixed” [19:00]

–Amelia Deslongchamps on Animal Instinct

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This episode of Animal Instinct is for the birds! David Kidd, wildlife bird and rescue expert, is this week’s guest and he gives listeners a wealth of information about pet birds and what it takes to rescue birds in the wild. He’s got scars and stories for days – tune in and hear some fun facts about birds, rescue war stories and heart warming pet tales. Find out why birds are smarter than you might think – and why they make such interesting pets. David lives with 6 dogs and 2 birds, all rescues, in Sarasota, Florida. This program was sponsored by Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Clinic.

“Birds are very smart creatures. That’s what makes them such good pets – they can bond with you pretty well. The only problem is you have to put a lot of time in with them.” [03:00]

“The key when rescuing these animals is not to over-stress them. One of the best things to do is put a towel over the birds head.” [08:00]

“There is no bonding with a wild animal – if they’re wild they won’t be all cuddly.. they want to tear you apart.” [11:00]

–David Kidd on Animal Instinct

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Animal Instinct is back for another season! Tune in to hear all about animal rescue in the suburbs with special guest Tina! Tina has been rescuing and rehabilitating animals since she was a child. Tina is a pet care provider who is trained in CPR and disaster relief, she has worked in animal hospitals since 1987, but her heart is in volunteering to save all animals. She’s an appointed member of the District Attorney of Westchester County’s Prevention of Animal Abuse Task Force and works with many different shelters and rescue organizations all over the U.S. by setting up or running transports for relocation to a safer environment, fostering and helping in the adoption process and evaluating an animal’s medical or behavioral condition and getting their needs met. Tina has helped countless animals by giving them better opportunities and lives, she is truly a friend to animals. This program was sponsored by Rolling Press.

–Tinaon Animal Instinct

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Dogs are much different than humans. Seems simple enough – but most dog owners get this simple fact twisted when trying to train their companion pet. Dog Trainer Denise Herman is this week’s guest on Animal Instinct with Celia Kutcher. They discuss the art and science of training dogs. Why do dogs bark? What makes them urinate on things? How can we, if at all, change our dogs behavior patterns? Tune in and find out! This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.

“Dogs don’t really have a concept of respect. They are much more simple.” [08:00]

–Denise Herman on Animal Instinct

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Continuing with her recent theme of what humans and animals do for each other, Celia interviews dog groomer Justine Keefe on this week’s episode of Animal Instinct. Justine explains the many benefits of taking your dog to a groomer and tells us about how she approaches each pet differently from their first visit. This program has been sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. Today’s music provided by Obey City.

“There is no magic tool in grooming.” [22:30]

–Justine Keefe on Animal Instinct

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How does one communicate with animals? Simple — telepathy! This week’s truly extraordinary guest on Animal Instinct is Catherine Ferguson, human and pet psychic. Transcend beyond reality as host Celia Kutcher chats with Catherine about telepathic communication, the afterlife and existentialism at large. According to Catherine – dogs and cats speak in images – telepathically. Sound interesting? Tune in. Today’s program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

“Our own fears sometimes can block the ability to see short visits pets will make to us [after they have died]. [19:00]

–Catherine Ferguson on Animal Instinct

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APOPO is a social enterprise that researches, develops, and implements detection rats technology for humanitarian purposes such as Mine Action and Tuberculosis detection. With roots in Belgium and headquarters in Tanzania, APOPO also maintains operations in Mozambique, Angola, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. The HeroRATs and their human colleagues have cleared over eight million square meters of land in Mozambique and destroyed over 2,700 landmines. Meanwhile, they have found over 5,000 TB-positive patients originally misdiagnosed by local hospitals in Tanzania and Mozambique. The HeroRATs literally work for peanuts, saving lives for a delicious food reward of peanuts or a banana! This program has been sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. Today’s music provided by PEELS.

“We’re going to continue working until no more lives need to be saved.” [42:40]

–Chris Hines on Animal Instinct

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Why should pet food be natural? The question is, why shouldn’t pet food be natural? On this week’s episode of Animal Instinct, Celia Kutcher chats with one of the biggest names in natural pet food, Dr. Harvey Cohen, a successful nutritionist, lifelong animal lover and founder of Dr. Harvey’s Healthy Formulations. They makes fine health food & safe all-natural care products for companion animals. Learn about the history of pet foods and why it’s important to treat your pets the same way you’d treat your children when it comes to feeding them. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

“Dogs and cats are our companions, our best friends. You’d hope to assume that you’d want the best for them.” [04:00]

–Dr. Harvey Cohen on Animal Instincts

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