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If it wasn’t for awesome animal advocates Max A Pooch, the Canine Superhero to the Environment may have ended up like an estimated 5,000 dogs a day; euthanized and his body disposed of in a landfill. Luckily, Max was rescued, and Keith recycled (adopted) Max A Pooch from Orphans of the Storm Animal Rescue when Max was six months old. Keith Sanderson, award winning writer, animal advocacy chronicler, and sidekick to Max A Pooch owes a tremendous debt to those who advocate for animals. In grat ...
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This Holiday Special dedicated to all the wonderful humans who volunteer for and work at animal shelters around the country. Please remember our furry friends who don't have forever homes. Contribute to your favorite shelter or rescue organization. After you enjoy this hopeful tale of what happened at one animal rescue, look online and see what is …
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Between the two of them this will make the third appearance of either Tim Phillips and/or his wife Jan Creamer co-founders of Animal Defenders International (ADI) appearing on Awesome Animal Advocates. Listen as Tim Phillips brings us up to date on the success of the film Lion Ark, and what he and Jan are doing in Peru. When you do you’ll understan…
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Sometimes people rise to a challenge and find a way to help not only animals but humans. Linda Walter, founder of Four Paws Food Pantry and her colleagues are just such examples. Linda saw a problem and instead of complaining about it created a solution that has benefitted countless cats and dogs and their human companions in Eastern Tennessee. As …
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What happens when an elephant is rescued from a cruel existence performing in a circus or other entertainment venue? The size and social needs of elephants present big problems for those who rescue them. Scott Blais knows the challenges and better yet the solutions that face those who rescue and provide refuge for the biggest land animals on earth.…
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Blood of the Tiger is a story set against China’s ascendance to power and the global fight against the forces of greed on behalf of tigers and other endangered species. Meet J. A. Mills, author of Blood of the Tiger: A story of conspiracy, greed and the battle to save a magnificent species. Hear her story about the greed and corruption of those who…
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A few weeks ago while preaching his sermon Br’er Dan said, "Animal abusers bother me more as I grow older." As he spoke those words it struck me that Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates had not invited a cleric to be a guest on the show. After 64 episodes I thought it was time to get a clergyman’s perspective on advocating for animals. Meet Br’e…
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Bright lights and dangerous building designs in cities throughout North America kill an estimated one billion birds each year. Hear what is being done to reduce this carnage thanks to people like Chicago’s Annette Prince and her network of volunteers. On this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates Annette shares how she and her volunteer…
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Hear how Brad Childs and Jonathan Plesset melded their executive business skills along with their love of flying. The result was the formation of an extraordinary nonprofit that flies to rescue dogs and other animals and then carries them to safety. The Pittsburg Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) story is an inspiration for animal lovers and is f…
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It is heartbreaking to hear how humans will frequently abandon a canine companion that has been loyal for years, simply because the dog is old. On this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates learn how an amazing organization of angels helps animal shelters and rescue organizations provide for the special care senior dogs sometimes need, …
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This episode focuses on the unique bond between dogs and humans and how this bond is forged by groups such as Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Organization to a wonderful and symbiotic relationship between dogs and the veterans they assist. Learn how Smoky Mountain Service Dogs are making far more differences in the lives of their disabled veterans than…
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Anyone who hates rats and anyone who loves cats will enjoy this incredibly fascinating episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates. The story of Cats and rat control is one of the oldest relationships between animals and humans. Ancient Egyptian art shows cats at royal granaries where they protected the grain from being spoiled by rats. Today…
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The Humane Society of the United States claims it is, "The nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization." Yet there are critics of the HSUS who claim, "The advertising of the Humane Society of the United States is false by implying it runs animal shelters when in fact only 1 percent of the donations the HSUS collects", that HS…
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Death of a beloved pet is upsetting for millions of pet owners each year. Yet, many of their peers scoff at the idea of bereavement over an animal. Hear what Dr. Alice Villalobos has to say about the human/animal bond and why she developed the universal human animal bond scale. Don’t miss this uplifting and inspiring episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesom…
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"Most immediately, our work is helping the animals and ending shelter killing. But on another level, this is about saving people. It’s about saving our relationship to the animals and the planet," says Francis Battista. The carnage is truly astounding. Each day an estimated 5,000 to 5,500 dogs are legally euthanized in the United States by kill she…
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Bob Barker turned 91 years old the day this episode was aired. When I interviewed him I was inspired by his enthusiasm and support for animal advocacy groups. I am sure all our listeners will be equally inspired. I strongly urge anyone who loves and wants to help animals to listen to this interview. Television Celebrity Bob Barker is one of the bes…
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Darlene Arden author, award winning writer and animal behaviorist shares a disturbing trend that includes people literally throwing their pets away in places such as trash bins, what she thinks about giving pets as gifts and more on this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petlifera…
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Dr. Roger Mugford, author, psychologist, inventor and preeminent UK animal behaviorist shares some interesting points of view in this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates. He also explains how humor is used in Wetnose Animal Aid, an umbrella charity which aims to raise awareness for all of the UK’s hardworking regional animal shelters …
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Is a well-trained dog really happier, healthier and safer? How do you find a good trainer for your dog? Can cats be trained? Mychelle Blake, CEO of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers shares her thoughts on these subjects and more. If you have a dog or are about to add one to your family make sure you listen to this episode of Max A Pooch’…
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In this episode of Awesome Animal Advocates you will learn how you can win a free portrait of your pet by Ramsey Beyer, the illustrator for the newly released book Daisy to the Rescue. You will also learn that animals are not only our companions, in many cases, true lifesavers as Jeff Campbell, author of Daisy to the Rescue, shares some of the amaz…
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Learn how a math consultant made the switch that led to the formation of Safe Humane Chicago. Safe Humane is a unique organization that is based on a principle that a humane community is safer. Safe Humane Chicago is an innovative organization that was founded to make communities safer by reducing violence for children and companion animals. Its fo…
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This episode is for everyone who has ever adopted a rescue dog and understands the special bond that can grow between human and dog. Max A Pooch agrees 100 percent with the mission of the book Rescue Me by Val Silver. Learn from this award winning author, teacher and animal lover what the Mission of Rescue Me is. Listen as Val shares with us why sh…
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As a veterinarian Dr. Glenn Buckley was able to help one pet at a time. He wanted to do more. Through Pet Rescue Rx he can now help so many more pet. Hear how his company Pet Rescue Rx will provide continuing financial support to shelters from the purchases made;. 100% of the net profits will be given to shelters selected by customers so they can d…
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I recently wrote a book review for Chicago Animal Advocacy on a unique and inspirational book titled Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays, and other Endangered Sea Creatures. It is an anthology of 12 stories that are factual, yet have a touch of whimsy about 12 endangered species of sea animals. I was so struck by this collaborative effort of 17 cartoo…
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Tim Phillips is co-founder and Vice President of Animal Defenders International. Tim discusses two very timely topics. The first is the horrific findings from an investigation ADI has made about monkeys that are supplied to the U.S for experiments in Laboratories. The second subject Tim discusses is the historic bill that was recently introduced by…
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Our pets can change our lives in ways in which we never dreamed. Vicki Price never imagined that a search for dog treats that she felt were safe enough to feed her dog Cooper would lead to a successful business venture. Learn the story behind Cooper’s Way Gourmet Jerky Treats and the remarkable woman who shares her success with animal shelters and …
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Robert Misseri, President of Guardians of Rescue, is always ready to help the next animal in need. He is the President and founder of the non-profit group called Guardians of Rescue, an organization based in New York, whose mission is to protect the well-being of all animals by providing aid to animals in distress. His compassion and life long comm…
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If anyone doubts the ability of animals to help children they should hear the story of NUBS the Parakeet and of NUBS the organization that brings children and animals together. Kristin Ludwig the founder of NUBS shares the inspiring store of a one-legged blue parakeet who helps teach children about resiliency. This episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome …
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As the director of the New York City Feral Cat Initiative, a program of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, Mike Phillips leads the effort to solve NYC’s feral cat-overpopulation crisis. Considered a nuisance by many because of their fierce fighting and prolific mating, tens of thousands feral cats live in colonies throughout the five boroughs.…
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Recently Chicago Cat Rescue held its 6th annual Sexy Black event to help educate and create awareness about a syndrome that is peculiar to black cats and dogs. Julie Adams, co-founder of Chicago Cat Rescue shares what this syndrome is, some reasons why it exists, and what her group does to help fight it. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: ma…
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An estimated 5500 dogs a day are euthanized at kill shelters. Unfortunately, some shelters still gas dogs, cats and other companion animals. Kim Alboum, North Carolina state director for the Humane Society of the United States recently spoke out about Randolph county, NC saying, 'It is shocking that a North Carolina county would return desperately …
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Do you have a cause and want to rally supporters? Learn about online campaigning platforms from Causes.com animal rights and environmental campaign manager Nick Magel. Listen as Nick shares how you can motivate supporters to action on online campaign platforms such as Causes.com. This is must listening for any pet or animal lover who wants to incre…
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Sarah Hodgson recently wrote in her Huffington Post Blog , 'I don’t think dogs should bite people, but sometimes they’re left no other option.' This is a must-hear episode for anyone who owns a dog, because the sad truth is any dog might bite. And each year countless dogs are put down because they bit someone, frequently the incident could have bee…
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Learn how a simple choice made by American consumers can help reduce the death and serious injury of an estimated 650,000 sea mammals annually. Zak Smith who helped compile the report Net Loss: The Killing of Marine Mammals in Foreign Fisheries, is a staff attorney for Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Marine Mammal Protection Project. In …
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Meet Jena Ball, the kindness lady, creator of CritterKin, of Ricky Robby and Poco Loco books and more . Jena explains animals are part of our families and that is what CritterKin means. As family members pets should be treated with kindness. Learn how Jena takes her messages of kindness far beyond her books with personal appearances and lesson plan…
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Learn who Frankie the Walk’N Roll Dog was, and meet Barbara Techel the award winning author of Frankie, The Walk’N Roll Dog Children’s book series and the inspirational book Through Frankie's Eyes. Learn how Frankie inspired and changed Barbara Techel’s life and how her story gives others hope and inspiration to be the best they can be. Questions o…
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The cry of the wolf is perhaps the best known and most iconic sound made by any animal on earth. Yet, perhaps more myths and misunderstanding surround this animal than any other species on earth. Kent Weber, Mission: Wolf, Co-Founder and Executive Director, reveals some amazing facts about wolves, and how these amazing animals calm even tough gang …
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This mild mannered professor and his dog Chaser proved to the scientific community what dog lovers have known all along... that dogs understand much of what we say. Chaser knows over a thousand of them- more than any other animal of any species except humans. In addition to common nouns like house, ball, and tree, she has memorized the names of mor…
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The IFAW recently released this blistering statement by Jeff Flocken condemning the Dallas Safari Club for auctioning a license to hunt and kill a black rhino. "This auction tells the world that some Americans will pay anything for the opportunity to kill one of the last of a species. It also sends a dangerous message that these iconic and disappea…
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Greg Gordon, the owner of Dog Patch Pet and Feed a pet store that sold commercially bred puppies, and the Cari Meyers founder of The Puppy Mill Project an anti puppy mill organization stopped yelling at each other and learned they had something in common. Now Dog Patch Pet is a humane pet store proudly stating on the home page of its website "We ar…
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Meet Jane Hoffman, co founder, president and chair of the board of directors for Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Learn about this amazing coalition of more than 150 rescue groups and shelters, some of the projects it is involved in, and why Jane left a comfortable law practice to help animals. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch…
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Meet Jane Hoffman, co founder, president an chair of the board of directors for Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. Learn about this amazing coalition of more than 150 rescue groups and shelters, some of the projects it is involved in, and why Jane left a comfortable law practice to help animals. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@…
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Best-selling author and motivational speaker Charmaine Hammond shares with us who Toby is, and discusses how a sailboat accident that almost took her life and the life of her husband changed her. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Toby says, 'Be A Buddy Not A Bully' on Pet…
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Long Island philanthropist and vocalist Dahna Bender believes that God gave her her beautiful voice in order to help others through acts of kindness and giving, and in her world, those "others" include God's four-legged creatures. She was so touched so deeply by what the National Mill Dog Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Peyto…
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Learn how the 25 lions they rescued from Bolivian Circuses are doing in their new homes. Plus, share with them the gratifying successes of the Film Lion Ark on the film festival circuit. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Catch up with Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips in Lion …
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Nugget the lost cat was euthanized after shelter personnel failed to detect the microchip that was imbedded in her. Today’s guest Pam Fernicola founder of Mobile Pet Microchipping shares Nugget's story, why you should microchip your pets and as importantly why you should check the microchip periodically and more! Questions or Comments? Email Max A …
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Susan Hargreaves founder of Animal Hero Kids says, ‘Humane Education is long term life insurance for the animals and the planet.’Hear Susan Hargreaves talk about the upcoming Animal Hero Kids Awards to be held on December 2 in LA, and how important it is to recognize acts of kindness by kids towards animals. Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch…
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The 39 nominees for the Indianapolis Prize include the men and women who are among the most outstanding animal conversationalists in their fields. In the world of animal advocacy there is no grander prize and recognition than the combination of the Indianapolis Prize and the Lilly Medal. Learn what winning the Indianapolis Prize and the Lilly Medal…
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Animal advocates around the world work hard to defend those who can’t speak for themselves. Learn about Gozques the charity started in Colombia by Jimena Hoyos. Hear Jimena’s inspirational story and her plans for Gozques. You will be fascinated with how Jimena Hoyos uses her formal artistic training. How she combines pictures of the street dogs of …
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Organizations such as Dogs on the Move are the keys in saving the lives of tens of thousands of dogs a year. The mission of Dogs on the Move is to transport dogs hundreds and even thousands of miles, saving them from shelters where the probability of euthanasia is high and transporting them to dog rescue organizations that place the dogs for adopti…
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