Episodes
Today Nancy is sharing a new show you might like. A Field Guide to Gay Animals explores sexuality, gender, and joy in the animal world. Animal enthusiasts Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson take you on a quest to see beyond the natural world as we know it. In this episode, Owen, Laine, and a 200 year-old gay tortoise explore the history of scientific research into gay animals. From gay swans, to self-pleasuring elephants, to amorous giraffes, they learn how scientists have been...
Published 06/17/24
Published 06/17/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy tells us about two awesome cats – one with special needs – Pancake and Saber. Right now, they are at Charlie’s Army Animal Rescue in Philadelphia. Interested in adopting them? Check out Charlie’s Army Animal Rescue adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Pancake and Saber have found their forever homes, there are plenty more cats available at Charlie’s Army Animal Rescue looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable animals
Published 05/07/24
Tyrone loves to shower his cat, King Julian Caesar Clark The Third, with affection, including snuggle sessions and dress-up time. But King Julian is starting to affect Tyrone’s love life. Can Tyrone learn to set boundaries when it’s “Patty-Cake” time?
Published 04/30/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy tells us about two beautiful horses, Yoyo and Kali, currently at the Houston SPCA in Houston, Texas.  Interested in adopting them? Check out Houston SPCA’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Yoyo and Kali have found their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs, cats, birds, small animals and large animals, including more horses, available at Houston SPCA looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable animals
Published 04/25/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy connects with Bobby Bones and Sadie Louise, two rambunctious pups from PBSF Dog Rescue in Louisville, Kentucky. Interested in adopting them? Check out PBSF Dog Rescue’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Bobby Bones and Sadie Louise have found their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs available at PBSF Dog Rescue looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable dogs
Published 04/23/24
Jem is getting older, and his owners, Monique and Ray Magliozzi (co-host of NPR’s “Car Talk”) have questions: Is he happy? Did he enjoy his life? Is there anything missing?
Published 04/16/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy communicates with Starfire the bearded dragon and Phoenix the uromastyx from Saving Scales Reptile Rescue in Dansville, Michigan Interested in adopting them? Check out Saving Scales Reptile Rescue’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Starfire and Phoenix have found their forever families, there are plenty more reptiles available at Saving Scales Reptile Rescue looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable animals
Published 04/11/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy tells us about guinea pig Red Bean Bao and Ciri the pup from SaveHaven Humane Society in Tangent, Oregon. Interested in adopting them? Check out SaveHaven Humane Society’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Red Bean Bao and Ciri have found their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs, cats, small animals and strays available at SaveHaven Humane Society looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable animals
Published 04/09/24
Actress and comedian Margaret Cho loves her animals…A LOT! And they can’t stop talking over each other. Nancy sorts it all out. Lucia the dog wants to eat cat food, Uju needs help coming out of his shell, and Ralph reaches out from beyond the grave to say he had a good life.
Published 04/02/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy tells us about Sebastian and Jade, two gorgeous birds from Valleywide Parrot Rescue in Phoenix, Arizona. Interested in adopting them? Check out Valleywide Parrot Rescue’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Sebastian and Jade have found their forever homes, there are plenty more birds available at Valleywide Parrot Rescue looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable birds.
Published 03/28/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy connects with Hachi and Wally, two sweet pups at Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida. Interested in adopting them? Check out Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Hachi and Wally have found their forever homes, there are lots more dogs at Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable dogs.
Published 03/26/24
Veterinarian Joe Hollins takes care of the oldest living land animal, 191-year-old Jonathan the tortoise. What was this remarkable tortoise’s past like, and what has he witnessed throughout his long life? Check out Joe's book, Vet at the End of the Earth: Adventures with Animals in the South Atlantic.
Published 03/19/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy communicates with Rocky the dog and Squish the cat from North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY.  Interested in adopting them? Check out North Shore Animal League America’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Rocky and Squish have found her their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs and cats at North Shore Animal League America looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable pets.
Published 03/14/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy meets Chuck the cat and the bonded bunny pair Penny and Rupert, all of whom are at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, California. Interested in adopting them? Check out the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Chuck, Penny or Rupert found their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society looking for a loving home. Click here to see all...
Published 03/12/24
Boomer the dog shares a home with his dads, Jay and Joe. The problem? Boomer detests Jay with a passion! Can this relationship be saved?
Published 03/05/24
In this special “Rescue Me” episode, Nancy tells us about the mysterious Beluga whale Hvaldimir, who might be a Russian spy! How can Hvaldimir find his way home?
Published 02/29/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, we hear about Haven the cat from the MSPCA Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts.  Interested in adopting her? Check out the MSPCA’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Haven found her forever home, there are plenty more dogs, cats, small animals and domestic barn animals at the MSPCA looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable pets.
Published 02/27/24
In this “Rescue Me” episode, we learn all about Brad the chicken and Mr. Phillip the pig, both of whom are being cared for at Rescue Village in Russel Township, Ohio. Interested in adopting them? Check out Rescue Village’s adoption site by clicking here. And remember: If Brad and Phillip found their forever homes, there are plenty more dogs, cats, small animals and domestic barn animals at Rescue Village looking for a loving home. Click here to see all available adoptable pets.
Published 02/20/24
Actor Timothy Simons (Jonah Ryan on Max’s “Veep”), his wife Annie and their kids love their mini labradoodle Dave. But is Dave overwhelmed by being the emotional support animal for all four family members?
Published 02/20/24
Nancy Mello is an animal communicator. She helps people see into the hearts and minds of their animals – alive and departed. In this season, Nancy connects with pets of celebrities and everyday folks. She speaks directly to lost dogs, demanding rabbits and even the world’s oldest land animal – Jonathan the tortoise – to share what they really think of us. There’s drama, jealousy, and juicy secrets…but definitely no BS.
Published 02/02/24