Awesome Advocates- Pet Life Radio Original

When you hear this episode with Lou Wegner, actor and youngest guest to appear on 'Awesome Advocates' you will learn why he is one of Max A Pooch's Awesome Animal Advocates.

Wegner discusses his Kids Against Animal Cruelty (KAAC) activity in helping gain support for Virginia Democratic Congressman Jim Moran's efforts to ban the gassing of animals by shelters in all 50 states. He shares the secret about the dog he took to the recent Genesis Awards, and also talks about the first time ever award he is going to receive June 29.

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Debra Rosenman writes in the introduction of her soon to be released book, The Chimpanzee Chronicles: Spellbinding Stories From Behind The Bars, "Chimpanzee's are not playthings, actors, or science project, they are sentient, intelligent and emotionally complex beings, capable of feeling and expressing the same emotions as we do- sadness, grief, excitement, anger, depression, joy and love."

In this episode of Max A Pooch's Awesome Animal Advocates learn from Debra how much like us these beings really are and why she believes her book is, "An invitation, a declaration, and a call to action, on behalf of all captive chimpanzees."

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‘Animal rescue groups play a vital role in improving animal welfare in communities across the country, but many could use a little extra guidance and additional tools to reach their potential,’ says Abby Volin, rescue group coordinator for The Humane Society of the United States.

The HSUS has developed a unique resource to help rescue organizations. Abby joins us to discuss Rescue Central, a new HSUS program that is free and its purpose is to help animal rescue groups, and related organizations to function at their highest levels.

This episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates is a must hear for staff and volunteers of the more than 10,000 rescue organizations operating in the United States.

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Cesar Millan, who through his two television series, his books, and personal appearances, has helped millions of dog owners understand how to change problem dogs to happy dogs. He explains why sometimes it is good to look at working with your dogs as a project. He also discusses some of the basics of keeping your dog happy and healthy as warmer weather is near. He warns of the dangers fleas and ticks may pose to dogs, and urges dog owners to visit their veterinarians to be informed about flea and tick control as we head into the warmer seasons.

Mark Barone and Marina Dervan share with us the story of what set them on their unique and inspirational journey to found the No-Kill Advocacy organization An Act of Dog and what caused Mark a talented and established artist to set a goal to paint the portraits of 5500 hundred dogs. Theirs is truly a remarkable story.

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Any animal lover who has thought about an idea to help animal, but wonders how to execute her idea needs to listen as Tricia Andrews, founder and president of Givebones shares her story. Learn what inspired Tricia to found her company that donates ten percent of the proceeds of its sales to animal shelters and rescue organizations. Learn how your shelter or rescue can partner with Givebones. Tricia proves you don’t have to be a nationally known personality, or head of a large organization to make a difference for animals. That is why she is one of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates.

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National Geographic Wild’s #1 series and highest–rated telecast on the Nat Geo network, Dr. Pol shares his passion for animals, why spaying and neutering of cats and dogs is so important, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates where you will learn how passionately Dr. Pol cares about animals, and continues to work tirelessly after servicing more than 19,000 clients during his 35 years as a veterinarian.

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Meet Christine Dorchak, awesome animal advocate, attorney and nemesis to those who commercially exploit greyhounds for the exhibition of them chasing a mechanical object around an oval track. Christine shares with us why she, her colleagues, staff and supporters fight hard to end greyhound racing. She also shares with us the incident that changed her life and how to dogs, Kelsey and Zoe led her to do what she did now.

Advocates will be especially interested in learning what Christine believes was the strategic change in tactics that allowed her group to get Greyhound racing banned first in Massachusetts, and elsewhere. Learn why GREY2K USA is expanding its horizons to fight Greyhound racing on an international basis, especially in a country where the hounds literally run for their live. We believe you will see why Christine Dorchak is on Max A Pooch’s list of Awesome Animal Advocates.

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Megan Blake who is one of the busiest dynamos of positive energy on the West Coast was our guest on Episode 2. She had so much to share that we ran out of time leaving our listeners and Keith Sanderson host of Awesome Advocates with more questions. In this episode Megan Blake answers them. She explains her new role as Program Director for Air Hollywood K9 Flight School as Pet Travel Expert, some of her most memorable moments as an actress, what she does as a Pet Lifestyle Coach, and a truly a rare experience-what working with wolves is like.

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Join us as Megan Blake, the hostess for Pet Life Radio’s A Super Smiley Adventure, shares with us what she was doing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Megan also sets the record straight and explains why Super Smiley who everyone believes is a friendly dog has been called a triple threat, and that the 'g' in dogmentary isn’t a typo and what a dogumentary really is.

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More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Megan Blake the Dynamic Awesome Animal Advocate Brings her Positive Energy to Inspire Us with Her "Can Do" Attitude on Pet Life Radio



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In 1928 a famous celebrity and animal advocate founded what has grown to become one of the oldest and largest animal rescue shelters in the United States. Since then hundreds of thousands of cats and dogs have found forever homes making the lives of their humans richer. Learn the connection between this awesome animal advocate of yesteryear, and Max A Pooch the Canine Superhero to the Environment.

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