(Stacey Bennett)

What separates ordinary pet owners from animal activists? We’re joined by four people who’ve devoted their adult lives to the care and protection of animals, whether that involves species rescue, shelter work, adoption, fostering or animal control. They explain the rewards and challenges of animal advocacy, including persistent challenges in shelter capacity, staffing, funding and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guests:

• Mike Bricker, chief of Animal Care and Protective Services.
• Lindsay Layendecker, community cat expert and fosterer; former Friends of Jacksonville Animals volunteer; Jacksonville Humane Society senior director of development.
• Lawrence Nicolas, CEO, Jacksonville Humane Society.
• Jessie Miller, founder and director of EPIC Outreach.

Then, what we are learning about Parkinson’s after the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne dies. Plus: Do ordinary folks need glucose monitors? We discuss it all on our upcoming House Call with Dr. Joe. Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Joe Sirven joins us each month to discuss the latest medical headlines and to answer your health care calls and questions.

Guests:

• Dr. Joe Sirven, Mayo neurologist and host of the WJCT program and podcast What’s Health Got To Do With It?