Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Returning guest and author Carlyn Montes de Oca ("Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse") talks about her new book: "Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets and Second Chances", her true story of discovering she was adopted at the age of 57! And how the comfort of her dogs helped her throughout her life and today!

**Carlyn is donating 10% of book sales to Animal Protection New Mexico!**

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Maria chats with The Hero's Benefit Founder Gabrielle Puglia about her organization that raises funds for veterans through her fundraisers, along with Patriot Paws Development Coordinator Sarah Mathers. Patriot Paws is the benefactor of this year's fundraiser.
Patriot Paws provides service dogs for free to veterans across the country!!
Learn about these two great organizations!! Follow @theherosbenefit and go to patriotpaws.org.

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Maria chats with Heart + Paw's Dr. Amber Karwacki (Third Time Guest! Only one other member: Pete Paxton!) about keeping your pets safe and sound while you enjoy Halloween! Remember just because it's fun for you doesn't mean it's good for your pet.

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Maria chats with with Julie Beer, a long-time contributor to Nat Geo Kids about "Why? Animals: Cool Questions and Awesome Answers!" It's a kids book that answers common questions about animal behavior. Why does a cat always land on four feet? Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Check it out, even an adult can learn something new! (I did)

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Maria chats with director Abby Fuller about her latest documentary "Shepherd's Song", a film about graziers Jenya Schneider and Jack Anderson who use their flock of sheep to rejuvenate land in CA that was ravaged by wild fires! What a fascinating and genius solution! Learn more at cuyamalamb.com.
You can see "Shepherd's Song" on The North Face's You Tube channel as of Oct. 13th!

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Maria chats with Wildhorse Ranch Rescue aka Wildhorse Founder Kim Meagher and Advisory Board Member Rhona Melsky. They discuss the organization's 25+ years(!!) of rescuing horses from death, abuse and neglect. "Saving Sierra~Rescuing America's Horses" is such a film. Learn more about their amazing work at WILDHORSE.ORG.

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Maria chats with Ann and her daughter Jane Esselstyn about their book "Be A Plant-Based Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious"...The Esselstyn family is three generations plant-based strong. This book is specifically for women showing how plants support a woman's body and mind.

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Maria chats with National Geographic Kids Editor Kathryn Williams about "Weird But True! World 2023", the latest book aimed at middle-schoolers that shows us the odd and weirdness around the world, especially animals and nature!

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Maria chats with co-directors/producers (they do it all in this documentary!) Samantha Wishman and Christina Thomas about their film "Free Puppies!" We learn how dogs from the South are found and transported to homes with the help of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to get these dogs adopted. Now playing in theaters across the country, **VIRTUAL CINEMA will be available Tomorrow August 26th at freepuppies.us**

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Maria chats with Hope For Heroes founder Mitch Serlin about The Hope For Heroes Foundation, which helps veterans AND first responders (police officers, fire fighters and ems) with PTSD and other injuries through outdoor activities and their Canine Companion Program. The foundation helps people get back to doing what they love!
They also host fundraiser events, concerts and more. Learn about the foundation at heroeshope.org.

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