The Petcast

By Steve Friess and Emily RichmondSociety & Culture Kids & Family

The Petcast episodes

November 16, 2008 No. 180: Hamster Drama
Sometimes small pets can mean big trouble, especially when it’s your 4-year-old’s class hamster. Joining us is Emily's sister Marcy, calling from Danville, Calif., to share a tale of hamster woe and Debby Widolf, bunny house manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, to offer some thoughts.
Plus, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is out right as Steve is about to take their chihuahuas to...Beverly Hills! And Emily follows up on some of the discussion about agility from show No. 181.
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Phone number: 206-203-1010
25 min
November 11, 2008 No. 179: Rescuing Pets of Battered Spouses
It’s a well-known scenario to workers at the nation’s domestic violence shelters – a victim refuses to leave an abusive situation because escaping would mean leaving behind a loving and loyal pet. At the Shade Tree Shelter in Las Vegas, women and children can find safe haven for themselves, and their pets. Noah’s Animal House is one of just a few such programs nationwide, and cares for about 100 pets every year. Joining us in the studio to talk about the program is the executive director of the Shade Tree, Marlene Richter.
Plus: Emily mocks a pet-massage class she's heard about, Steve freaks out his dogs and Steve's dogs went nuts when not crated one recent night. Also, Emily talks about her recent agility event.
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Phone number: 206-203-1010
27 min
November 09, 2008 No. 178.5: It's Animals In A Landslide!
The election was historic for lower species, too! In California, farm animals will soon be getting bigger containment and in Massachusetts, greyhounds won't be racing anymore. Plus, the Obama girls ARE getting a dog, but what kind? And the Bushes' dog Barney evidently hates the media as much as his owners.
Joining the Petcasters to discuss all of it is Jennifer Fearing, chief economist for the Humane Society of the United States, which led the effort to pass Prop 2 in California, the farm-animal measure.
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38 min
November 03, 2008 No. 178: Training Animals To Be Stars
For more than 25 years, April Morley of Animal Actors of Hollywood has served as an animal trainer and coordinator for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, from “The Naked Gun” to “Bruce Almighty” and last summer’s “Get Smart.” She’s also worked on popular television series from Frasier to CSI, handling everything from casting to training.
Plus, Emily and guest host Dayvid discuss their favorite entertainment animals.
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Phone number: 206-203-1010
37 min
October 24, 2008 No. 177: Inside The Search Dog’s World
For a dozen years, today’s guest and her canine partner were deployed to some of the nation’s worst disaster sites, from New York City following the Sept. 11 attacks to Santa Barbara in the wake of the La Conchita mudslide. Whether it was an urban or wilderness emergency, the goal for Debra Tosh was the same – search for survivors before time ran out. She retired from active service in 2005 to become executive director of the Search Dog Foundation, and joins us today from Ojai, California.
Plus, Emily and Dayvid mull the dog saved by his owner from a shark.
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Phone number: 206-203-1010
31 min
October 20, 2008 No. 176: Doggie Sleepovers
When you have to travel and can’t take your dogs with you, dropping them off at the kennel or vet’s office for boarding is often the only option. But there’s another alternative for that may be the next-best thing to staying at home. Since 2006, Sleepover Rover has matched up canine houseguests with host families, providing TLC while their owners are away. The company currently serves canine clients in six cities, including Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Joining us today is Maggie Brown, the company’s co-founder, who was also Sleepover Rover’s first client.
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Phone number: 206-203-1010
29 min
October 07, 2008 No. 175: Turtle Lover Comes Out Of Her Shell
If you’re a homeless reptile in the Santa Barbara area, you probably dream of Jeanie Vaughn’s backyard.
Since 1994, Vaughn has provided shelter and rehabilitation to injured turtles, iguanas and dozens of other species. The region’s only reptile shelter, Turtle Dreams has taken in hurt and neglected animals from throughout California and other states as well. Vaughn made the news when she saved Bob (pictured above), so read all about that here. Vaughn doesn’t have an email or website, but you can call her at 805-969-4609 to get more information or to offer a donation.
Plus: Steve and Emily follow up on the off-leash problems in their neighborhoods.
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24 min
October 04, 2008 No. 174: The Welfare of Animals in Korea
Since 1997, International Aid for Korean Animals has fought to educate the international community about the difficult conditions for dogs and cats in Korea. Earlier this year, the organization announced it was redirecting its focus to change perceptions and practices from within Korean society. That means elevating the status of companion animals, encouraging pet adoptions and shining a light on the cruelty of the dog and cat meat trade. Joining the Petcastersis Kyenan Kum, co-founder of IAKA.
Plus: Emily and Steve talk about the songs they sing to and about their pets and Steve is impacted by a new pet-food recall.
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23 min
September 29, 2008 No. 173: The Victoria Stilwell Interview
In the early 1990’s, today’s guest launched a successful dog-walking business in her native England, and quickly realized her clients needed more than a stroll around the block. So she set out to learn from some of Britain’s top animal behaviorists and dog trainers, eventually relocating to Manhattan and opening her own company, specializing in helping families build healthy relationships with their pets. Today, she is an author and star of the hit series “It’s Me or the Dog,” currently airing on Animal Planet, where she offers common-sense solutions to overwhelmed pet owners. She may be most familiar to American audiences as one of the judges on the CBS reality show, “Greatest American Dog.”
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31 min
September 20, 2008 No. 172: A Terrifying Pet-Toy Tale
There’s nothing worse than your pet being injured, unless it’s finding out his pain and suffering was avoidable. Today’s guest bought his dog Chai a rubber ball, never expecting it would cause traumatic and nearly fatal injuries. And it now appears the 10-year-old lab mix was not the first victim. Joining us today is Chai’s owner, Daniel Rechelbacher, and his attorney, Derek Smith.
Plus, Emily talks about Archie’s dental visit and how CareCredit saved the day.
Website: www.thepetcast.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 206-203-1010
21 min