Luke and The Boys made it to Boston, celebrated their walk of 2,400 miles, and are continuing canine cancer awareness with 2 million dogs. And what’s that we hear? Wedding bells for Maria Daines? Congratulations Maria!! Next, if you are interested in animal law, check out the Comprehensive Animal Law Handbook. Then there’s this episode’s Breed Specific Legislation rant. Good grief, what’s up in Boston???
Robin Starr, CEO of the Richmond SPCA, shares the details of the recent Chihuahua airlift with Terry and Dee in today’s episode of Bark Radio. Learn why it was necessary, who was involved, and how the Richmond dog community responded to the arrival of 20+ wee dogs from California.
Richmond SPCA
2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 521-1319
Hear Bark Radio’s update on Oliver the Pit – including his move to the Big Apple. Then there’s the Richmond SPCA – Pasadena Humane Society Chihuahua air lift. And have you heard about Powder? If you haven’t, you need to know about him. He’s an amazing canine survivor. Another need-to-know-about: ROCK (Rescue of Chained K9s). And if you are in central Virginia, mark your calendar for August 7. Bark Radio and lot of our pals will be at Dogs Day at Goochland Church, 2454 Manakin Road, Manikin-Sabot, VA, 10:00am-2:00pm.
Check out Save This Pup on YouTube. Ellen Degeneres – are you listening?
Learn all about the first BarkWorld Expo in today’s interview with Denise Quashie, BarkWorld’s founder. Speakers at the event include Carie Lewis, director of emerging media at the Humane Society of the United States and Natalie Malaszenko, director of social media & commerce at Petco. If you are a dog lover you don’t want to miss this event in Atlanta, August 20-22.
Today’s episode starts with some new summer time warnings to keep your dogs safe, then goes right into cancer fighting foods like blueberries and green tea. Next, does your dog get car sick? If so, you’ll want to know about this natural remedy to make road trips a happy time. And who knew there was so many new products related to what comes out of Fido. It seems dog poop is becoming really big business. Did you know there is a composting system specifically designed for dog waste? Then there is the Doggy Doo Drain, poop freeze, and even an indoor potty solution for dogs. Wowzer!
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Luke Robinson and his two Great Pyrenees, Murphy and Hudson, are very nearly finished with their 2,400 mile walk from Austin to Boston. Terry and Dee talked with Luke recently about the The Boys, the Boston celebration including the Puppy Up! Festival, a new comparative oncology study, 2 Million Dogs, and much, much more. PLUS … Luke will be in Richmond this Friday for the big Fetch-a-Cure gala, Pets on Parade, at the science museum.
Bark Radio salutes military working dogs in this Memorial Day special edition. Have you heard of the war dog memorial at Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in New York? How about canine hero Sergeant Stubby? And then there is Silver Star and Purple Heart winner canine Chips. Chips’ original citation read: “For a special brand of courage, arising from love of master and duty. Chips’ courageous act, single-handedly eliminating a dangerous machine-gun nest, reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.” Sadly, Chips was then stripped of his medals and ultimately died of his war injuries. Like so many before and after him, Chips gave his all.
Holy mackerel, paper shredders are dangerous to your dog. Hear why in today’s episode. Next, someone has finally come up with a use for dog hair! And what’s this about Cardiac Friends? Heart rehab patients are walking dogs in Wisconsin. And finally, did you know there are behavioral side effects of canine thyroid disorder and there is herbal support for canine diabetes?
Meet Richard and Alison and learn all about their brand new portal to the world of pets in Richmond, The Daily Beast. The Daily Beast is all about lost pets, pet resources, and even wild animal rescue resources. This is THE place to go if you’ve lost your dog or cat. This episode of Bark Radio was recorded at Stir Crazy, a great local coffee house.
