Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Reviewing the book; Rescuing Ladybugs Key Discussion Points Purpose of book Stories of people who save abused animals Discussion of the way we treat animals Guest: Author- Jennifer Skiff *Please note: Because of storm-related power outages in the area, this program was interrupted when the station briefly lost power. The periods of silence have been edited.

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/24/19 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Photographing Pets What goes into professional pet photography? Pointers for pet owners Guest: Debra Bell- owner of Bell’s Furry Friend Photography

The post Let’s Talk Animals 12/27/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Fostering cats Key Discussion Points a) Forgotten felines mission: dealing with cat overpopulation b) What goes into fostering cats c) how to adopt a foster cat Guests: Pam Hansberry from Forgotten Felines of Maine Amber Harvey feline foster parent

The post Let’s Talk Animals 10/25/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Across The Country On A Horse Key Discussion Points -Preparing for the journey -Igor the Horse -Experiences on the trip Guest: Lucy Leaf- Orland, ME

The post Let’s Talk Animals 8/23/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Women in Veterinary Medicine Key Discussion Points Why more women in vet med Differences between men and women as bosses Personal experiences in the profession Guest: Dr. Yvette LaHaye- owner Searsport Vet Hospital

The post Let’s Talk Animals 7/26/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Beaver Ecology Key Discussion Points Adaptations to water Lodges, dams, diet, life cycle Keystone species, ecology Guest: Christy Stout- naturalist

The post Let’s Talk Animals 6/28/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Josie’s Story -Author of Josie’s Story discusses book -Josie, a rescue dog adjusts to new life -How Josie went from pet to service dog Guest Vernita Leins

The post Let’s Talk Animals 5/24/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Dog Bite Prevention Key Discussion Points: -Types of aggression -Learning dog body language -Ways to prevent getting bit Guest: Diane Cunningham, from Paws Down Training Service

The post Let’s Talk Animals 4/26/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman The endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Guest: Dr Mark McCullough , wildlife biologist at Craigbrook Fish Hatchery Topics- Biology of the Rusty Patched Bumblebee Their importance in our ecosystem and agriculture Why they are endangered Finding ways to save this and other pollinator species

The post Let’s Talk Animals 2/22/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt Studio Engineer: John Greenman Birdsacre: A Diamond in the Rough Key Discussion Points: -History -Rescue, rehab birds -Trails, museum, Stanwood Homestead Guest: Grayson Richmond- Director

The post Let’s Talk Animals 1/25/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.