Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria spoke with Barbara Cohen (Executive Director) and Dr Gerald Post (Board Member and Founder) of The Animal Cancer Foundation. They spoke about how the ACF is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by studying the similarities of pet cancers and human cancers, such as the current Canine Cancer Genome Project.

Get more info at ACFoundation.org. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. And remember, Adopt Don’t Shop!

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Maria spoke with Sally Williams, Founder and Director of The Brodie Fund, which
offers grants to pet owners whose pets have been diagnosed with cancer and can’t
afford the treatment. Get more info at thebrodiefund.org

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. And remember #AdoptDontShop

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Maria spoke with Jane Hoffman, President of The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, which
is an umbrella organization with over 150 rescues and shelters. They talked about the upcoming Whiskers in Wonderland and how you can help animals in your community. Rescue is a national cause!

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Maria speaks with Dr. Andrea Sanchez of Banfield Pet Hospital about canine flu. They discuss the signs to look for in case your dog has been exposed to canine flu, plus how to protect your dog from getting it.

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Maria Milito talks to Stephen Wells, Executive Director of The Animal Legal Defense Fund. They discuss Tony the Tiger, (who recently passed away), a Siberian-Bengal tiger on display at a Tiger Truck Stop in Louisiana; the Puppy Mill Ban Bill in California; Ag-Gag Laws; plus other campaigns and victories. Learn more at aldf.org.

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I spoke with Sean Casey, founder of Sean Casey Animal Rescue (SCAR) in Brooklyn, NY, about how the shelter began as a hobby and grew into a facility that has rescued over 8,000 animals from the city shelter.

Plus the 10th Annual Howl–O-Ween Bark Block Party (which I’m MC’ing!) is this Sunday, Oct. 22,
and everyone is invited! #AdoptDontShop

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I spoke with Audrey Hendler, founder and executive director of A Fair Shake For Youth.
Her organization offers NYC middle school students hands-on experience with therapy dogs, which
in turn helps the kids with whatever troubles them.
If you think your dog would be a great therapy dog, contact [email protected]

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I spoke with Warrior Canine Connection Executive Director and Founder Rick Yount, an Air Force Veteran and Intern Trainer Ricky Gall. They explained how their program helps returning soldiers who have PTSD and other injuries return to civilian life by training service dogs for veterans. Nineteen dogs are graduating on Saturday, Oct. 7!

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Toni Bodon, co-founder of Stray From The Heart, and I discuss how her organization focuses on
rescuing dogs from Puerto Rico, Ecuador and Mexico (before the hurricanes). We also talk about Best Friend’s “Strut Your Mutt” event in cities across the country this October.

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Paul Shapiro, VP of Policy Engagement HSUS, and Maria discuss placing Harvey dogs;
animal protection bills, his forthcoming book 'Clean Meat,' and how each of us can
help animals in simple ways.

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