We hear how a little budgie began as a present before she found her true home.

Going on a walk with your dog isn't just good for you and your pet. We'll find out why walking is good for the whole community according to a new walkability study.

What may be the worst part about having a companion animal may also be the best, according to writer Richard Kelly Kemick. He details it in his essay Sweeping It under the Carpet published in The Walrus magazine.

When natural disasters strike, often evacuation doesn't (and can't) include beloved family pets. We hear how one family, including their two cats, dealt with the devastation caused by recent forest fires in Fort McMurray, Canada.

Travel can offer a new perspective --- a fresh way to see yourself and your life. For one Canadian couple, a two-year adventure in Mexico provided a revelation...about cats.

Personalized stories are often used by animal rescues to promote adoptable dogs and cats --- but it hasn't always been that way. We'll trace the emergence of the adoption stories with the help of university professor, Susan Hamilton who leads us back through the history of dog shelters.

After his mom died, Bruno a 900-pound baby bull forged a bond with a human, Christine. Hear how this special relationship impacts the 11-month-old orphaned calf's future as farm livestock.

For years, cat lady and spinster have been words reserved to shame women who don't fulfill prescribed gender roles. Sociologist Dr. Fiona Angus tells us why this is changing, while Holly and her 5 cats (3 permanent guys + some foster kittens), show us how.

Medical treatment for pets and people isn't all that different. This approach to medicine is called the one health concept. Veterinarian Dr. Joe Bartges, explains it as we hear the story of a 22 lbs. cat named Gonzo loved through diabetes and obesity, by her owner Ronnie Lee Hill.

Animals are running for office, including Earl Grey from the Tuxedo Party of Canada Cat Welfare Society. The cat campaigned during the 2015 Canadian federal election and has his sights set on the USA Presidential race too. We find out why he's interested in politics and what other political animals are out there.