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Our guests include the hero's and champions dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people and our animal / pet companions.
Host, Ken Sipes is a Partner with Trusted Pet Partners, providing a solution to the question... What happens to my pets if something happens to me?
"It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four." Jim and Rene' Agredano faced that choice when their dog Jerry was diagnosed with cancer and would require one of his legs be amputated. They found lots of information about the cancer, etc. But, what they didn't find was any type of support community for the pet parents who are going thru this with their dogs. So, what started out as a simple blog to keep family and friends updated, turned into a forum and today the site has over 4,000 members supporting each other when someone faces a similar situation with their pet. Jerry's diagnosis provided Jim and Rene' an opportunity to shake up their life. They sold their business, home and purchased a motor home to "live" with Jerry for as long as he had left. Jerry lived well beyond the 6 month time frame the vet gave him and after 2 wonderful years he passed. They choose to continue Tripawds and Jerry's mission to support people and pets who are faced with all of the questions and uncertainty that this type of operation can cause. Thank you so much for allowing your personal challenges to be shared with and encourage the thousands that have been helped.
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I really enjoy going to various conferences and events as it gives me a great opportunity to meet some really interesting people. Several weeks ago I was in Salt Lake City at BlogPaws and met Rose and the rest of the Pet360 team. What a great group of women who all share a commitment for animals. I didn't have time for a sit down with Rose at the event but we were able to connect by phone a few weeks later. I guess the most interesting thing for me about Pet360 is how they are growing a community that is designed around the pets and their companions, with relevant articles and information delivered to you based on your interactions. Now I know this is what Facebook tries to do with everyone and everything... but with the specific focal point of our pets provides a useful community for us. They are in their Beta phase, so they are looking for people to participate and provide the feedback necessary for a great community. Be sure to check it out.
This weeks blogs...
YIKES! It's still HOT!. Stay cool and be safe. First up this week is a story from the L.A. Times describing Sid's "skinny itchy dog" journey from the junk yard to his new home with a new name Rambo in: Animal rescuers become a sick, abandoned dog's many best friends Be sure to have at least 1 probably 2 tissues on hand. ...continued
Back in the swing of things. Now that all has settled from our Holiday week and most of us are bacjk to work, I was able to catch up with Shirley Zindler. A guest blogger for TheBark.com as well as an Animal Control Officer in Sonoma County, CA. Over the last several months I've shared with you several of Shirley's post's and was thrilled when she agreed to come on the program. In speaking with her, I came to understand the HUGE responsibility that these officers have in their communities. Imagine being the person who is the first into a crime scene (with the police following her), where an aggressive dog has been shot, and the police don't know if there are any armed gunman left in the building... I will never look at animal control officers without thinking about the danger they put themselves in while trying to make a difference.
This weeks blogs...
As the temps finally start to cool, it's time to get back into enjoying our morning or afternoon hikes. With the recent temps, it's going to be common to see a few snakes out there so check the great article: Rattlesnake Bites the Dog which is a great, easy to understand article on what to do if a bite ever happens. From across the pond, in Finland, a study was recently released that shows that having a dog around infants can be a healthy thing, regarding: Developing A Health Immune System this is sure to spark some debate... Finally we look at: Careers in Behavior and Training This seems to be a growing field, and here is some basic information you should review before submitting your treatment to the History channel.
this weeks guest Cathy King the Executive Director of Canines With A Cause. They are working with local returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan to place both service and companion dogs with these returning men and women.
This weeks blogs...
We have several great articles this week and first up is: Pets Alive Animal Shelter Introduces Seminar on Pet Hospice in Westchester, New York they are presenting “An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Canine Hospice”, a seminar on Pet Hospice Care. What a great idea and one that many people will be interested in. Hospitals Welcome Our Dogs discusses a program created by PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) to assist hospitals and care facilities in setting up a program. In: Reclassifying Military Canines we learn that dogs in the military are equipment and can be left behind in a war zone... like an extra tent. The Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act would allow the military to honor courageous canines, make sure that all dogs are flown back home, and set up a private fund for lifetime health care. The House already passed the bill and the legislation is now in the Senate. So, check out this link to the ASPCA for information on how to get involved. On the VERY COOL news front: Surf Dog Ricochet Reaches $200,000 in Fundraising Thanks to Wildfire Aid Campaign and is teaming up with the Emma Zen Foundation to continue to make a difference by raising funds to provide pet oxygen masks (and donate them to first responders around the country).
Tomorrow is Towel Day!
So here are some basic links in case you missed them;
- Towelday.org Main Web
- Towel Day FAQ
- "How to Celebrate Towel Day Article"
This weeks blogs...
It's that time of year when we are getting ready to travel and here are some tips to make traveling with our pets a little easier: Pet Air Travel - 9 Ways to Fly Safe. With the Holiday weekend upon us and July 4th around the corner, here are some great reminders of how we can celebrate responsibly with our pets: 8 Rules for Pet Cookout Safety. Common sense? Yep, but always good to be reminded. Now a great article on how people are realizing that pets can make a difference in senior and ill patients: Senior Living Centers and Other Facilities Recognize Healing Nature of Pets. While this is not surprising for many of us, it does help bring awareness to those who do not yet get the difference pets can make in our lives. Finally, we all just want to be loved but what types of barriers have we created for ourselves, let alone those that may want to connect with us? My Dogs are Messing with my Groove. A very insightful and honest look at where we are and what we are now having to deal with.
LISTEN NOW >>> This week is a little different: We're just a week away from towel day. So to keep it simple... here is a 10 step "How to Celebrate Towel Day Article".
This weeks blogs...
After a busy day, you come home, and you find a medicine bottle e
LISTEN NOW >>> Warning, random thought ahead: I'm thinking about standing in line tonight for the midnight show of "Dark Shadows". Yes. I'm one of those people who came home from school and had to watch... It looks to be great fun, but sometimes the idea
LISTEN NOW >>> It's MAY! Before we know it we'll be complaining about the craziness of Black Friday! Ok, this last weekend I went to the Phoenix Pet Expo and had lots of wonderful conversations and of course met some great dogs and a random lamb. Be ...
LISTEN NOW >>> We spent Friday visiting the America's Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa. It was great re-connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I spoke with Jeanne Chinn with JCLA (Great Bags!) and got the latest scoop. Checked out LUCA for Dogs d
LISTEN NOW >>> I met Gael Ross at the BlogPaws, pet blogger conference in Washington D.C. and was struck by her commitment and passion for people and their love and loss of their pets. I have been noticing how in the news and in various on line communiti
LISTEN NOW >>> Take a few UCSB students, a class project, create real products to give to the class, and Dura Doggie was born! After talking with the guys in both San Jose and Orange County, I finally got them on the program. Their commitment to making a
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I first met Josie, with Beach Animals Reading with Kids or B.A.R.K. last year at the Best Friends, No More Homeless Pets conference. Spotting her at the Family Pet Expo in Orange County was a happy surprise. Josie is an amazing person who
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Several weeks ago I saw an article forwarded from Pets for Patriots. Ok, I was curious about this organization. So, my first thoughts were that they are assisting in the placement of service dogs with vets with PTSD. Well I was WR...
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A long time ago, I fixed airplanes, flew a few and even had a hot air balloon but we didn't have anything like Pilots N Paws to support. Now we do! A few years ago Debi Boies was in the process of adopting a Doberman from another part of
LISTEN NOW >>> This is a previous interview from the archives.
Dr. Kris Nelson is a committed advocate for animals... In our conversations she made it clear that the care of animals comes first. Join us as she shares with us stories from the clinic, abou
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The beginning. Visiting the Pet Expo in Phoenix last year, I was looking around and getting a feel for what these Pet Expo's were all about. I turned around and saw the banner at the back of the booth: Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. Being
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 2/23/2012 This week I have Kathy McGuire on the program. I received an email a few weeks ago letting me know that they are up to some great things in Camden. So, I checked it out and yep, they are. Kathy is the passion
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 2/16/2012 This week we revisit our trip to New York and the AKC Meet the Breeds event. We had just finished setting up and were walking around to see who else was in the expo and we discovered a section of booths featuri
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 2/9/2012 This week I continue with interviews from my visit with Helen Woodward Animal Center. Sumrall Reese is the Education Program Manager and Wendy Brown is the Supervisor for the AniMeals program. I spent some tim
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 2/2/2012 This week I continue with interviews from my visit with Helen Woodward Animal Center. Alicia Roe is the Therapeutic Riding Program Manager and I spent some time with her at their equestrian center. What a gr...
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 1/26/2012 This week I continue with interviews from my visit with Helen Woodward Animal Center. Robin Cohen is the Pet Encounter Therapy Manager and I spent some time with her at their learning center. What a great p...
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 1/19/2012 At the end of 2011 I was fortunate to be able to spend a day at the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe in the San Diego area. I visited with various departments, and those conversations will be...
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 1/12/2012 The new year isn't always a time of celebration. For my guest this week it's an emotional time. Luke Robinson made headlines a few years ago when he walked from Austin TX to Boston MA taking 826 days and co...
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 1/5/2012 Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great holiday season and now it's time to get back to finding people who are up to making a difference in our world and the world of our pets. This week I'm lucky to have Emili
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 12/22/2011 Happy Holidays! I was in Phoenix a week ago and found myself happily surprised to find a stage with local kids caroling before they took up their station on a 5K course singing for the runners and walkers (eve
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 12/08/2011 This week we are happy to have Joanne Silverman, Executive Director, with Fetch A Cure on the line talking to us about canine and feline cancer, where we are, and where we are going. She also shares with us th
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 12/01/2011 This week we are happy to have Aimee Gilbreath, Executive Director, with Found Animals Foundation on the line talking about current Found Animals Foundation programs. Including their spicy 6 Packs, 9 Lives 201
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 11/24/2011 Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are showcasing two of our previous interviews. Chris Ruben with Adopt A Shelter where we can all do our on line Holiday shopping and make a difference for our favorite shelters and
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 11/17/2011 This week we are happy to have Beth Chee, with Helen Woodward Animal Center on the line talking about this years Iams Home 4 the Holidays program. This great, now annual program has brought together almost 4,0
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 11/10/2011 Pets, Breast Cancer, and Dignity. My guest this week, Brenda Jones is versed in all three. An animal lover since childhood, she began her career as a veterinary tech for 10 plus years and then transitioned her
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 11/3/2011 Pets, our animal companions. Michele C. Hollow, my guest this week has spent most of her life surrounded by and in support of our animal companions. From childhood, she has been a great example of a giving spir
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 10/27/2011 Birds, we see them all the time, sometimes we notice how pretty and colorful they look, or sometimes the coloring is just so and we notice. Around our property this time of year we have hundreds of crows in th
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 10/20/2011 Sometimes we need a little interruption in our lives to see how simple life can be. This week my guest is Lynn Baber, Author, Speaker, and a Director of Amazing Grays Ministries. Lynn shares with me inspiratio
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 10/13/2011 Every once and a while I find myself surprised. This happened while speaking with my guest this week Flash Silvermoon. Flash is a Psychic and animal communicator based out of North Florida. She is nationally k
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 10/6/2011 Sometimes life brings us unexpected treasures. While at BlogPaws this year I spoke with several people and did a few interviews from the conference, including Adopt A Shelter. While I interviewed Chris the Foun
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Frankie the "Walk 'N Roll Dog" and her "mom" Barbara Techel are my guest's this week. Barbara's story of how her plans had been "re-arranged" when Frankie had been diagnosed with a ruptured disc., and the p
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 9/22/2011 September is Responsible Pet Ownership Month according to the AKC. I think bringing attentions to being responsible regarding the pets in our lives is a good thing. After looking at this we decided to create a
LISTEN NOW >>> Original Air Date: 9/15/2011 I met Christy about a year ago at the Best Friends "No More Homeless Pets" conference in Las Vegas. We have "bumped" into each other at several events since and this Month in Washington D.C. at BlogPaws. Christ
I met Chris at the BlogPaws, pet blogger conference in Washington D.C. as a fellow exhibitor I walked over and introduced myself. He then tried to explain to me what he was up to. I have to admit that my IT background made for a confusing conversation, bu
I met Gael at the BlogPaws, pet blogger conference in Washington D.C. and was struck by her commitment and passion for people and their love and loss of their pets. I have been noticing how in the news and in various on line communities how much we all ar