Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria chats with National Geographic photographer, author, conservationist and returning guest Joel Sartore about his latest book "Photo Ark Insects".
Joel explains how the pandemic affected his work; how the book came to be; how he photographed such teeny tiny beings; and his fave photos too!
Learn more (and get the book!) at joelsartore.com.

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Maria's chats with Ledy Van Kavage, Best Friends Animal Society's Senior Legislative Attorney, about their new interactive online map that shows BSL (breed-specific laws) and ordinances across the country!

This map helps you if you're moving or thinking of living in a community where BSL exists.
It also helps to know where we need to make change! A pet should NOT be targeted because of its breed. If we remove BSL, more dogs can be adopted into their forever homes.

To see the map and to learn how you can help, go to bestfriends.org.

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Maria chats with AnimalZone's host and executive producer Arthur von Wiesenberger about the award-winning animal show ANIMALZONE, now streaming on TUBI.TV.

ANIMALZONE features animal rescues, sanctuaries and animal welfare experts reaching millions of animal lovers! For more info, visit ANIMALZONE.ORG.

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Maria chats with Dr. Michael Pinkus, author of "Pressure Point Therapy for Pets".
We can help our furry pals with a gentle touch of the finger, how cool is that!
From nervousness to an ear infection and more, check out the interview and the book and LEARN!

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Maria chats with Mission Meow founder Sally Williams (a returning guest; Sally is the founder of The Brodie Fund) about her new non-profit Mission Meow. Mission Meow partners with businesses to crowd-fund donations for smaller feline-focused non-profits.
An example: Raising money for Catsbury Park's (NJ) expansion.
Learn more at missionmeow.org!

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Maria chats with Co-Founder and Vice President Brian Reyngoudt of Operation K9 Beethoven, an non-profit organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs, then gives them to veterans, family members and first responders with PTSD, Free of charge! They also have a Pet Therapy Dog Program which visits VA homes and hospitals.
Give a listen and learn how you can help--they survive on donations: operationk9beethoven.com

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Maria chats with Heart+Paw's Dr Amber Karwacki (4th time guest, now the Leader!) about how to enjoy your Super Bowl party while also keeping your pets safe. From what foods to keep out of your pet's reach to knowing when to keep your pets in another room...listen and learn!
Then have fun!

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Maria chats with Best Friends Animal Society's Legislative Attorney Kelsey Gilmore Futeral about the exorbitant fees people in public housing have to pay in order to keep a pet! Learn more about this issue by listening, and please reach out to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge asking HUD to issue guidelines to landlords so pet owners can afford to keep their pet!

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Did you know there are over 40 million senior dogs living in the US (and that's a dog over the age of 7!) Maria chats with nationally respected veterinarian Dr. Albert Ahn on caring for your aging dog: signs to look for; winter hazards; and more. And most important? TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! Listen and learn.

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Sure it's all about turkeys this time of year, but there are amazing birds flying around in your own backyard! Maria chats with author, slow-birder and animal behaviorist Joan E. Strassman about birds, their behavior and how to enjoy them! Learn more in her book "Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard"

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