Spencer Quinn reads from his newest Chet and Bernie murder mystery, Tender is the Bite; the long history of Catster; Dr. Chris Zink explains dog sports

Dr. Ryan Yamka explains why DNA testing of food is untrustworthy; senior dog & cat sanctuary Leashes End and perpetual care agreements; suggestions on finding a kitty

Chloe Shaw discusses her delightful first book, What is a Dog?; high mercury levels in pet food; the importance of written wishes for pets of people facing end-of-life issues

Henry Mance (How to Love Animals in a Human-Shaped World) exposes the ways our choices in how we live our lives (unintentionally?) affect animals, the environment and other people.

Amritha Mallikarjun discusses people trying to get dogs to "write" sentences; Kristi Jacobson on The Protector, featured in Dogs on Netflix; discussing illegal importation of puppies into the United States

Neil Berkeley on his film God's Little People, and Netflix series Cat People; why listener's cat is biting/attacking ankles; medical breakthrough for feline coronavirus FIP

Kerry D'Amato (Director, Pet Haven) discusses trip to White Earth Reservation; Martha Handler on Wolf Conservation Center (South Salem, NY); Shannon Falconer (Because Animals)

Laverdia CA1, the first pill to treat cancer (lymphoma) in dogs; health consequences of 6-month or earlier spay/neuter of dogs; the "slow blink," which Tracie calls a "kitty kiss"

Serious health consequences of spaying/neutering dogs too young; Marymac's Doggie Retreat, black-owned doggie daycare & grooming business; Pets on Q, animal media booking company

Amalia Bastos discusses dog jealousy and how dogs can imagine something they can't see; Are Cats More Socially Inept Than Dogs?; Senior Paws Rescue & Sanctuary