Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria speaks with Jackie Bowen of Clean Label Project. Clean Label Project’s mission is to educate
the consumer when shopping for products like dog and cat food, infant formula, etc.by research and testing products.

Lately, we’ve been hearing about pentobarbital (a euthanasia drug) found in pet food and Jackie explains why it’s happening. Check out their research at cleanlabelproject.org.

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Maria spoke with family therapist and author of 'The Pet Loss Companion' Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio about why it’s so difficult for us to cope with a pet’s death and how to cope with it, as well as dealing with people who tell us to just get over it. Visit greengateleadership.com for more info.

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Maria speaks with Chief Roy Gross from The Suffolk County SPCA, the only animal agency present at Ground Zero following 9/11. Did you know over 3000 cases of animal abuse were reported in Suffolk last year?

Think about how many cruelty cases that means nationwide! Chief Roy advises “if you see something, say something” when it comes to animal cruelty. Learn more at suffolkspca.org. And, remember, adopt, don't shop!

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Maria spoke with photographer Liza Margulies about the key to taking an animal’s photo. Liza donates her time to various shelters, including The SPCA of Westchester.

There are some 2018 Shelter Cats and Shelter Dogs Calendars available with 100% of the profits donated to shelter animals! Visit Snootydog.com for more.

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Maria Milito spoke to Frank Vincenti of The Wild Dog Foundation about why we're seeing coyotes in urban areas, what to do if you see a coyote, the difference between wolves and coyotes, and more!

To show support, please "Like" The Wild Dog Foundation's Facebook page.

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Maria speaks with author Laura Vorreyer about her love of dogs and how she became a celebrity dog-sitter and dog-walker.

'The Pet Sitter's Tale' is available on Amazon, Authorhouse.com and through Barnes and Noble's website. Remember, Adopt Don't Shop!

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Maria spoke with Best Friends' Co-Founder Faith Maloney about the sanctuary in Utah; Dogtown; adoptable animal sleepovers; Michael Vick's dogs; and more! (BFAS is one of Maria's favorite organizations!)

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Maria gives some winter tips for your dog...and cat too!

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Maria spoke with Alexandra Silver, Community Advocacy & Outreach Manager for NYC’s Animal Care Centers. They talked about the shelter’s new campaign “NYC Boroughbreds” and why you should check out any city shelter — across the country — if you’re looking to add a pet to your home.

NYcacc.org for more info. And remember, Adopt Don’t Shop!

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Maria talks with author Karen Nicksich, who wrote “The Time of My Life,” a book which helps
children deal with the loss of a pet.

They talk about the differences between therapy dogs and service dogs, plus Karen’s volunteer work with Love on a Leash.

Karen is currently looking for a publisher for her Earth Angels project. Pet-angelreader.com.

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