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Based on a 911 call, two young women went looking for and rescued a young pit bull left to die by the side of the road. The wounds on his body made it clear he had been used as a bait dog in a dog fighting ring. That was a year ago. In today’s episode of Bark Radio, we catch up with Jamie Whitt and that very special pit bull she named Ceasar. Hear about  Ceasar’s amputation and recovery, the kindness of strangers, Ian Dunbar’s influence, Canine Good Citizen certification, pack walks, and much more.  Meet Ceasar in one of his early videos. Rock on, Jamie and Ceasar! For dogs with special needs, Jamie recommends the doggy ride and Ruffwear life vests. To speed healing from injury or surgery, try EMT gel.

Today’s Bark Radio episode finds Dee attending a three-day training seminar. Ian Dunbar’s positive dog training methods changed the world of dog training a couple of decades ago. Now he’s back on the lecture circuit spreading the word about lure-reward training for dogs. Learn more at Dog Star Daily and on Dunbar’s internet TV show, America’s Dog Trainer. Great stuff for all dog lovers. Thanks, Ian!!

Terry’s all about speed sports. After all, he has Surrey the Cattle Dog to keep exercised and happy. He ordered a lure coursing machine from Pat Bennett and the next thing you know Pat’s doing an interview with Bark Radio. Why? Because too few people know about this sport. Tune in and learn how this chase game works.

Today’s Bark Radio guest is Cathy Smith. Cathy is up to her ears in Greyhound rescue in Rochester, New York. Learn all about this amazing breed, a little about their racing lives, and a lot about the wonderful system in place to re-home as many as possible when their racing days are done. Thanks to Cathy for sharing so much fascinating information based on her life with these dogs who, in her words, are born to run. That’s Cathy and her four-pack below. Top right is Sidd, bottom right is Azure.

If you are an animal lover living anywhere near Austin, Texas … today’s episode is a must-listen for you. Ellen Jefferson, president of Austin Pets Alive talked with Terry and Dee recently about her organization’s attempts to make Austin a no-kill city. What does that mean? No-kill is a philosophy in which savable animals are not put to death. It limits euthanasia to animals who are irremediably suffering or vicious. Make a difference right now by joining the Austin No-Kill Coalition. You can keep up with the national no-kill organization at No Kill Nation.

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This British singer is more than just a pretty face. Maria Daines is an animal activist who is changing lives – one dog at a time. Bark Radio’s hosts caught up with Maria recently to talk about One Life Rescue, the UK’s Dangerous Dogs Act, her music, and much more. Thank you, Maria, for all you do!!

Listen to Maria’s newly released hit – Buddy’s Song

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An emaciated Pit Bull showed up at Amy Harmon’s house one day when she was leaving for work. Amy rescues Pugs not Pits. But this boy stole her heart. His name is Oliver now. Hear the details in this interview with Amy and John Sibley, Oliver’s new foster dad. And take a look at before and after videos of Oliver. Like another amazing Pit, Ceasar, this wonderful dog came back from the cruelty of human beings … able to love and bond with others of the same species. Dogs rock!  Follow both Amy and John on Twitter.

In the season’s final holiday special, Terry and Dee talk with bully breed advocate Mike Vermette, co-founder of Mike’s Dog House. Mike and Goldie do way more than rescue dogs. They educate. And they strive for optimal placement of their dogs through temperament testing, socialization, complete vetting, and best of all – matching the right dog with the right family. AND … they create new programs like Paws for Vets which will provide free service dogs to veterans. Mike’s vision is to partner pit bull service dogs with Vietnam era veterans – two misunderstood populations. This is a great conversation. Listen in and then give generously! Dee and Terry also caught up with Joanne Silverman from Fetch-A-Cure. FETCH was founded and run by those who have been faced with cancer and inevitable aging in their own pets. The organization focuses on issues of pet health,  specifically cancer and aging, and provides owners with the resources to recognize symptoms of early cancer. Through the establishment of their Companions in Crisis program, FETCH is working to provide financial aid to families unable to bear the high costs of cancer treatment and rehabilitation. Listen in and learn more!

Looking for inspiration this holiday season? Two women, two dogs, two amazing stories. Terry and Dee caught up with Desiree, the long distance trucker, whose story touched their hearts earlier in the year. Since that original interview in July, Desiree and her dog Karma have shared their story with nearly 5000 followers on Twitter and appeared on national TV. Desiree is an advocate for distance truckers and Karma is her constant companion. Follow them at twitter.com/TruckerDesiree. The second conversation on this holiday special is with Jamie Whitt, first interviewed by Bark Radio in May. Jamie is a hero. And Ceasar is the man! Well, actually Ceasar is dog. A big, beautiful Pit Bull with a face to melt your heart. When these two met, Ceasar had been thrown away – no longer useful as a bait dog in a Texas dog fighting ring. He had horrible injuries including a mangled front leg. Jamie rescued Ceasar. Jamie fell in love with the big lug. Ceasar had that mangled leg amputated, healed physically and emotionally, and earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. What’s next on Ceasar’s agenda? Testing to become a therapy dog. Follow Jamie and Ceasar at http://twitter.com/WeblogofWeeds.

Some interviews are just SO good that they need to be heard again. That’s the case with Bark Radio’s interview with Deborah Parker from Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary in Ohio, they take in special needs animals, especially dogs. Don’t miss this very special interview with Deborah Parker. This wonderful woman is an inspiration to all animal lovers. Learn more at www.saintfrancisanimalsanctuary.org and donate generously to this worthy cause.