Every October American Humane Association celebrates Adopt-a-Dog Month, and this year they’re promoting the importance of senior dogs. Robin’s first guest literally wrote the book on older dogs, Laura Coffey, the author of My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts. Later, Robin chats with AHA’s Dr. Amy McCullough about what pets in classrooms can teach kids.

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For the penultimate episode chronicling the tales of the 2015 Hero Dog Awards finalists, we first chat with veteran Jason Haag, whose Service Dog of the Year Axel helps him combat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Then Kris Church-DiCiccio calls in to talk about Chara, the Guide/Hearing Dog of the Year. But Chara does more than just help Kris every day - she’s watching over the whole family as you will soon find out.

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The second episode in our four-part series begins with Lisa Phillips and MWD Rambo, the Military Dog category winner. Though he had to be medically retired from the Marines, Sgt. Rambo continues to have an inspiring career help veterans, kids, and more. Next, Keith Lynn is interviewed about his canine partner Glory, our Arson Dog of the Year. Glory’s powerful nose is a key tool in bringing criminals to justice.

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This week we begin the first in a four-part series interviewing all eight 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards finalists. Up first is Landa Coldiron, who explains the unique attributes that make her bloodhound Glory the top Search and Rescue Dog of the Year. Later, Rudi Taylor drops by to explain why her little Chihuahua Harley won the Emerging Hero Dog category for his big achievements advocating against puppy mills.

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Robin records this week’s show live from the fourth annual Lutheran Church Charities K-9/Kare-9 National Conference at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, where she served as keynote speaker. Listen in as she interviews dog handlers with the Kare-9 Military Ministry, who bring their specially trained Comfort Dogs to those who need the power of animal-assisted therapy most. You won’t want to miss the special interview with Marine Josh Homb, who pays tribute to his Battle Buddy, MWD Tyson.

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For the third time in the past 18 months, American Humane Association’s Red Star Rescue team is on the ground in Tennessee caring for horses in need. Listen in as she chats with the Red Star team’s Josh Cary and famed equine veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Dunlap about their deployment in the Volunteer State.

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This week’s episode is the second of two dedicated to the new Warner Bros./MGM film Max! Up first, Robin chats with actress Lauren Graham about her role in the film and her love of animals. Later, Robin records interviews live at the Washington, DC premiere for the film with Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Congressman Richard Hudson, and asks some kids in attendance their thoughts on the film!

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This week’s episode is the first of two dedicated to the upcoming Warner Bros./MGM film Max! Robin sits down with the film’s director Boaz Yakin and young star Josh Wiggins to discuss the bond between Max and the characters, and between the actors and production crew and the animal stars. Later, Robin chats with Dr. Kwane Stewart, the Chief Veterinary Officer for American Humane Association’s "No Animals Were Harmed®" program, about how they ensured the safety of those animal stars while filming some incredible stunts.

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Robin is live from Capitol Hill this week for the launch of the newest Congressional caucus, the Caucus for the Humane Bond, which celebrates the important role animals play in our lives and will work to make a more humane world for them. Many special guests were at the event and are featured on this week’s show, including caucus co-chairs Congressmen Gus Bilirakis and Henry Cuellar, Tom Gunderson and world famous animal star Crystal the Capuchin, 2014 Service Dog Team of the Year JJ and KK, Hollywood animal trainer Christina Potter, and more!

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As Adopt-a-Cat Month begins, Robin recaps last week’s dramatic transport of hundreds of cats and dogs from rural Virginia and Alabama to new forever homes in New York and Florida. Joining her are Debi Boies, the co-founder of Pilots N Paws, who coordinated 10 of her volunteer pilots and their airplanes as part of the transport, and Paul Raybould, American Humane Association’s Chief Innovation Officer who was there for every step of the journey and has many tales to tell from the road and air.

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