Breed Specific Legislation is once again the topic of discussion. And it’s rant time at Bark Radio. The folks down under have apparently lost their minds and then there the U.S.’s very own … Texas. Get a grip people. This is insanity.
Bark Radio visits India in today’s episode … through the experiences of Jon Dunn and an amazing organization called Wildlife SOS. Occasionally there is a non-dog subject that needs to be talked about. This is one of them. Some terrific folks are working to save bears, elephants, and lots of other wildlife. Bravo!
Mike Harmon talks today with Terry and Dee about Best Friends’ innovative Community Training Partners Program. The goal of the program is to reduce euthanasia and increase adoption of dogs nationwide. An additional part of the program deals with helping people keep their dogs in their homes – including providing low-cost in-home training. Reducing owner surrender is huge! So, dog trainers – get in touch with Mike so you can work within your community to keep those dogs in their homes, all through Best Friends.
Best Friends‘ social media main man is Jon Dunn and he talked recently with Bark Radio’s Terry Griffith. Learn more about the amazing work Best Friends is involved in and the role of social media. As Jon says, social media is the great equalizer for rescue groups, large and small, because of the low-to-no-cost involved.
Seer Farms in NJ is a haven for family pets who need a temporary home. Learn more about the great work Laura Pople is doing in today’s episode of Bark Radio. Next up, dog bites are not linked to breeds. A scientific study proves it. About time!
In today’s interview, Sherry Woodard tells us about fabulous program at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends’ Search and Service program started in May 2009. Sherry hand-picks dogs with the potential to be working dogs. So far, seven search and rescue dogs have been placed, one service dog has been placed and another will go home soon. Having created the successful protocol, Sherry now shares the process with rescues everywhere. Great job, Best Friends!
Terry talked recently with John Garcia of Best Friends Animal Society, the largest no-kill facility in the country. John is a dog trainer and co-manager of Dogtown at Best Friends. Hear John’s take on the “controlled chaos” that ensues – working daily with a wide array of animals.
Keep those pets safe and stress-free this holiday season. Terry and Dee share tips to ensure it’s a happy time for the dogs in your life. And just in case your pet ingests something harmful … here’s the phone number for the ASPCA’s poison control center: 888.426.4435. Find additional tips on Dee’s Brown Dog Blog.
Laura Menck joins Dee and Terry in today’s episode to talk about her program – Animal Care for Artists. Know a starving artist? This great organization provides vet-care assistance to low-income creatives. This is a nationwide program and as noted on the ACA website, “Many artists are not able to afford health insurance for themselves never mind pet insurance and often have to choose caring for themselves or their animals.”
