Are raw diets a fad, or a great choice for pet owners? Hosts Heidi and Tommy break down the information on commercial dog foods since they were introduced in the US. They follow and discuss the evolution of dog foods including the popular raw diets. How many options do you/should you offer your dog? How do you deal with a picky eater, and how not to encourage it! How to know if you are feeding your pet correctly?

They also highlight a story about dogs in a small town in France who need a passport. Tune in to hear about all of this and more!

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Heidi hosts a great and informative conversation with Jack Hubbard, Executive Director for the Center for Environment and Welfare. Jack is working hard to expose the multimillion-dollar accounts of animal rights groups who say they raise money to care for animals. But where does the money actually go? Which groups? Tune in to learn why not only is their fundraising a fraud, but it is not going to save animals!

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Hosts Heidi and Tommy take on one of the hottest and most contentious topics in the dog world… Breed specific bans

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Another amazing episode talking elephants with Sarah Conley from the International Elephant Foundation (IEF). You may be surprised to learn about the biggest threat to their survival. How do we keep elephants in our lives? Why zoos and exhibits are vital to their survival. How you can get the most bang for your donation bucks to elephants, and how caring for elephants saves other species.

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Hosts Heidi and Tommy discuss do’s and dont’s for hot weather.

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Guest Ryan Easley and his family founded and built Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, OK. They provide guided tours which includes a show/demonstration with the tigers, to the delight of the audience. Ryan’s tigers, all born in human care, serve as ambassadors for their wild cousins. The Easleys support conservation programs that care for tigers in SE Asia, and the other animals in their ecosystem, and would like to see animal rights groups that raise millions for animals, use that money for the animals instead of high salaries and marketing programs. Tune in to hear about the care of the tigers, as well as the licensing requirements to hold and care for tigers. Ryan and his family share a passion for providing an opportunity for people, especially children to see and learn about animals, which is essential in ensuring their survival.

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The summer season is upon us, and with that comes fireworks and thunderstorms. Hosts Heidi and Tommy note that they hear concerns from their clients on fireworks weeks prior. Is that concern of yours making your dog nervous? Are drugs and thunder vests the answer? The hosts have other thoughts on the matter. Tune in to learn how to help your animals navigate these scary situations.

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Heidi talks with Monica Welde, the owner and cofounder of Bearadise Ranch, a bear preserve in Florida that is home to a beautiful group of bears. Tune in to hear Monica discuss their habitat, enrichment programs, and what a bear actually feels like! Monica notes that Bearadise ranch offers unique summer camps that parents love, and other events at the ranch. They also discuss the untimely death of Monica’s husband, a 3rd generation bear owner and trainer, and how she has been continually harassed by the animal rights groups, and even attempts to confiscate the bears from their beautiful habitat even though the facility is highly regulated and exceeds all regulatory standards. Monica says she will continue to fight the good fight, and wants people to come and see for themselves the beautiful ranch and amazing bears!

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Heidi and Tommy’s guest is Jessica Cooke, founder of Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa, and the Director of the non-profit Yuppy Puppy Forever Rescue. She takes us behind the scenes at her spa and rescue. Her goal with the rescue is setting dogs up well to get adopted which includes training the dog, and working with the family of adopters.

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Heidi and Animal Agriculture Alliance President Hannah Thompson-Weeman engage in an important and timely conversation regarding the people behind our food production, how farmers prioritize sustainability, as well as the surprising number of people each farmer can feed. They dispel some of the ridiculous scare tactics utilized by the animal rights groups, and even our government! They also discuss the Ag community’s goal to earnestly and openly communicate about the processes surrounding food production to instill higher consumer confidence.

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