The Petcast

There are special challenges that come with caring for a disabled pet but there can be special joys as well. Barbara Techel knows this especially well and has written extensively about her life with Frankie, a daschund partially paralyzed after a spinal injury. She’s the author of several books and runs the website JoyfulPaws.Com.  Frankie’s wheelchair, incidentally, came from Eddie’s Wheels in Shelbourne, Mass., and the owner was a guest on Petcast No. 142. That show was reissued in the Petcast feed.

Plus, Steve does not confront a guy who had left his dog in a van in 100+-degree weather at an Arby’s. And Emily cites her favorite book, “The Cat Who Came For Christmas,” in a discussion of why airlines only permit two pets in coach on airplanes.

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Leslie Grinnell, co-owner with her husband Eddie of Eddie's Wheels (http://www.eddieswheels.com), joins Emily and Steve by phone from Shelbourne Falls, Mass., to explain the origin of their business creating custom carts for mobility-disabled pets. The Grinnells found the company after their Doberman named Buddha lost use of her hind legs and Eddie figures out a solution.

Also, the duo is joined by Mayor Scott Mangold of Powell, Wyo., whose council passed a new law dictating the number of rabbits.

(Originally posted 4/4/08)

Edie Jarolim is a prolific travel writer who led a dogless life until 2004 when a small terrier mix named Frankie entered her life. Clueless about dogs in general and Frankie in particular, Jarolim put her research skills to use to learn about all things canine. She lives in Tucson, Arizona, where she is the Pet Travel Correspondent for KVOA TV and blogs at http://willmydoghateme.com. She’s also the author of “Am I boring My Dog?”Plus, Animal Planet is about to air a series on animal hoarding called “Confessions: Animal Hoarding, Emily gets a tranquilizer for Archie for July 4 and occasional guest host John Katsilometes is still doing the vegan thing.Web: www.thepetcast.comE-mail: [email protected]: 702-997-3300

For soldiers serving in our military, deploying overseas often means having to find a new home for a loyal pet. Linda Spurlin-Dominik is helping to change that, with an innovative approach that focuses on keeping companion animals safe and sound until their loved ones come home. She is founder, president and CEO of Guardian Angles for Soldier’s Pet, and joins us from her home in Texas. Plus, the Petcasters plan a cross-country drive and Emily refers to all the nifty car-related equipment to make travels with Archie better and a letter writer addresses Emily’s problems with the film 8 Below.Web: www.thepetcast.comE-mail: [email protected]: 702-997-3300

As the BP oil spill enters its third month, the toll on birds and sealife is mounting. Today’s guest is David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation who has been documenting the devastation first-hand.Plus, the late-night-ad product to chase away animals and more.www.thepetcast.comthepetcast@yahoo.com702-997-3300www.nwf.org

Erick Wolf is chief executive of Innolytics, which is helping to lead the way in contraceptive research that could have important implications for helping to control two key animal populations – pigeons and feral cat colonies. The company was recently awarded a prestigious challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help further their work.Plus, the Petcasters ponder their big road trip at the end of August to Michigan, including some cool gizmos Emily is considering getting to keep Archie cool, calm and collected.Web: www.thepetcast.comE-mail: [email protected]: 702-997-3300

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