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Sharon is joined by one of South Africa's best dog photographers, Emma O'Brien. Emma gives back to shelter dogs by photographing them for social media and calendars. Then Elke du Bruy from Nordic Rescue talks about what they do, and provides tips on planning for the upcoming holiday season and how to make arrangements for your pets, well ahead of time. www.cliffcentral.com

Sharon Dale chats to Dr Marlene Norton about a day in the life of a vet and how to become one. Then Jerry Selwane from the Soweto Animal Rescue & Advisory Centre talks about his new calendar fundraiser. www.cliffcentral.com

This episode is dedicated to Cecil the lion who was killed by a hunter in Zimbabwe. Drew Abrahamson from Exclusive Safaris and Captured in Africa, provides an update on Cecil's comrade Jericho and Cecil's cubs. Linda Park from Campaign Against Canned Lion Hunting and Ainsley Hay from the NSPCA Wildlife Division also have their say. www.cliffcentral.com

Author of ‘The Cow at the Window’, Dr Alex Niven talks about his book which is a collection of stories about fascinating animals and their equally as interesting human companions. Then resident veterinarian Dr Clint Austin returns to talk about Parvo, this disease can have a devastating effect on the health of a puppy, Dr Clint reveals the signs and symptoms, treatments and prevention methods. www.cliffcentral.com

Dean Bush from Greyhound Rescue South Africa talks about the abuse these animals face in greyhound racing. Then it’s all about the chickens as Candace Ristic from Chicken Rescue & Rehabilitation South Africa stops by. www.cliffcentral.com

Jono and Sharon kick off with Stella Meldau from Woodrock Animal Rescue and Kennels who talks about the journey of being an Animal Angel. Then they're joined by their July celebrity, SA’s Speed Queen, Wilmarie Janse van Rensburg, who explains how her passion for cats led her to develop a rescue, sterilisation and rehoming initiative. Together with Wilamrie, they do a quick update from the owner and manager of The Jugomaro Predator Park in Groblersdal. www.cliffcentral.com

With the recent drama at The Jugomaro Predator Park in Groblersdal, Ainsley Hay from the NSPCA Wildlife Division joins Jono and Sharon to reveal all the details. Smaragda Louw from Ban Animal Trading gives the facts behind the story of the wildlife importers who have been in the headlines of late. Finally, author Marybeth Haines joins the show via Skype to discuss her book 'The Power of Pets', which aims to help pet owners deal with their grief after the loss of a pet. www.cliffcentral.com

From the Jugomaro Predator Park in Limpopo, Jono and Sharon are joined by Justin Fernandes, who is fighting for his big cats to be able to stay on their land. Then they discuss everything you ever wanted to know about your ageing pet's nutritional requirements with Grant and Sonja from Pack Leader, they reveal how correct nutrition can help with conditions like arthritis and obesity. www.cliffcentral.com

Jaco Pieterse from the NSPCA catches Jono and Sharon up on the court cases currently underway with regards to animal cruelty. Then on a lighter and much cuter note, Cheryl Gaw from Pug Rescue joins them, along with guest of honour Pickle the Dwarf Pug. www.cliffcentral.com

With the social media outrage regarding Butch the retired police dog that was euthanised, reportedly against his handler's wishes, Jono and Sharon are joined by Dianne Kohler Barnard of the DA who was lobbying to save Butch, as well as the manager of the Amanzimtoti SPCA, who both give their sides of the story. Then Urs Honegger, publisher of HQ, Pony and Animal Talk magazines pops in, as well as veterinarian Dr Clint Austin, to talk about a devastating canine disease that is spread via beetles. www.cliffcentral.com