Dog Stories

Surane interviews Hollywood's own Sylvia Walker, Dog Behaviorist Extraordinaire. Sylvia tells the epic story of delivering her sweet little mama's boy, Valentino, and shares her knowledge on pit bulls. She also offers a few tips on how to read dogs.

Sylvia's Leave a Dog a Bone references: 

- Foster Dogs through Wags & Walks Adoption Center (in West LA)

- Please consider donating to: Angel City Pit Bulls (LA) or The New York Bully Crew (NY)

- Watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) starring Richard Gere

Maria talks with Francisco Moreno.  Francisco is a family man living in Oakville.   He does R&D for the food industry, will turn 50 this year and spends the mornings of his weekends on a bicycle and running on the trails while looking to kiss as many dogs as he can. He is the proud father of 2 Saint Bernards, Emilio and Gabriel 

Francisco's Give the Dog a Bone reference:

Family Pet Services

Surane interviews award-winning photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur, who shares her life in Toronto with her rescue dog, Banjo. The author of two books, We Animals (2014), and Captive (2017), Jo-Anne is well known for her heroic efforts in documenting the plight of animals around the world. Jo-Anne's work and her often challenging lifestyle were the focus of the documentary The Ghosts in Our Machine (2013).

Jo-Anne's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:

Read Dog Boy written by Australian novelist Eva Hornung.

Visit Jo-Anne's own weanimalsmedia.org, which tells the stories and documents the lives of animals in the human environment – those used for food, fashion, entertainment, work, religion, and experimentation.

Take a second to appreciate and (if feasible) donate to your local animal shelters for their efforts to offer a second shot at life to so many innocent souls in need. 

Consider adopting black dogs if you're looking for a new best friend!

Today my guest is my dear friend Jenny Hutain.  She is a development worker recently returned to the US from Sierra Leone with her dog, Wally.  She inherited her love of pets from her family, who all have more pets than people in their homes.

Jenny's Give the Dog a Bone references

Go Pet Friendly

BringFido

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Surane interviews Evan Schick, a man truly worthy of the title, Dog's Best Friend. A proud resident of LA, he hails from Warrensburg, Missouri, a city fondly known for the origin of the phrase "Man's Best Friend." Warrensburg is also home to his 16-year-old best bud Oskar, who's now enjoying his twilight years with Evan's lovely parents. 

Evan's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:

Check out FURminator grooming tools!

Visit Warrensburg, Missouri to experience the Old Drum Dog Fest, held annually on the second Thursday in April.

This week my guest is Nina DeVries. Nina is a former journalist who has worked in Canada and overseas, most recently in Sierra Leone where she was based off and on for several years. It was here that she found her two rescue dogs, Paddy and Freedom. 

Nina's "Leave the Dog a Bone" references:

Sierra Leone Animal Welfare Society

World Animal Protection 

A Dog's Purpose

The 400lb Sea Turtle 

Surane interviews Rahsul, born and raised in Warren, Ohio and now a proud LA resident. A former news producer and current creative producer, he considers himself a reformed advocate for dogs, and all animals, after the passing of his dear 4-legged friend, Bookie last year.

Rahsul's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:

Watch the (original!) 1974 classic, Benji

This week I'm chatting with Lianne Gravitis.  Lianne is a dear friend, a super talented singer with her band Whiskey Epiphany and a loving dog walker/sitter with 20 years of experience. Her company's name is The Doodle Dog Sitter and her dog's name was Maddy.

Lianne's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:

On Instagram:

Owenthegriff

Erniesjourney

Juniperfoxx

Book:

A Dog's Purpose

The Dogs of Oakville

Movie:

Lady & the Tramp

Misc:

Trusted Housesitters

The Dodo

Surane interviews Caitlin Benti, an LA native who currently works in the film industry as an onset medic. She is a lifelong animal rescuer who believes all life has value. Her dog Tekíla was found on the streets in Mexico, and now lives a life full of adventure and love..."or whatever."

Caitlin's "Leave a Dog a Bone" references:

Check out Castaic Lake Animal Shelter for pet adoptions and on the job volunteer experience!

Today I'm chatting with Christina Stevens. Christina is a former senior investigative reporter for Global News in Toronto.  She now lives in Victoria BC with her dogs Mensch and Maggie 

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