Picture yourself amidst the lush wilderness of the Florida Everglades. In the midst of this natural wonderland, a breathtaking sight unfolds before your eyes: a magnificent 7-foot-long tan panther, its intense gaze fixated on you. Astonishing, isn't it? Today, we're diving deep into the enthralling world of Florida's panthers, those elusive and endangered giants of the Sunshine State. Joining us is Becca Bryan, the passionate chair of "The Friends of Florida Panther Refuge," who will regale...

Discover the gripping tale behind the name, as Bobbi Brink, the compassionate Founder and Director of Lions, Tigers and Bears Rescue and Sanctuary, joins me on this enlightening episode. Delve into the underbelly of the illegal exotic animal trade, as depicted in the infamous Tiger King saga, and witness Bobbi's unwavering dedication to rescuing and safeguarding these majestic creatures. With 60 animals currently thriving under her care at the sanctuary, Bobbi's journey has touched the lives...

Join us as Dana Butler-Moburg, CEO of The Shea Center of Therapeutic Riding, delves into the rich history and profound benefits of Hippotherapy, also known as Horse Therapy. In this episode, we embark on a journey through The Shea Center's impactful work, illuminated by some of their most uplifting stories. With over 75 distinct disabilities treated and more than 1400 participants aided just last year, the magnitude of their impact is awe-inspiring. Discover the innate intuition of horses and...

World Famous "Faith the Surfing Pit Bull" and her dad James Wall joins us  joins us. You know it really hard to get famous people on the podcast.... but we got them!!! James and Faith's story is really amazing. Not only is she a rescue...James had never surfed before! Their journey is inspiring...think about this..... you get rescued by this amazing family....then you learn how to surf.... and then become world famous!!! If you like water sports you'll love this story...if you love surfing...

Nicole Navarro the founder of "Pawsitive Beginnings" a Fox Rescue down in the Florida Keys, joins us to tell us all about her journey to helping these cute animals.  Her stories are heartwarming and heart wrenching. When you hear all about the fox fur trade, I think you will be shocked to find there are still fox farms solely for the purpose of their fur. Even crazier is the fox fur trend is coming back... by some of the biggest fashion companies in the world.  What Nicole is doing and has...

Its is estimated that over 500,000 dogs are missing or abandoned due to the Ukraine war. That does not include all the other captive and wild animals. ifaw  (International Fund for Animal Welfare" is doing everything in their power to help. Katerina Kyrsta joins me to discuss everything Ukraine, how she can't go home and how working with ifaw is makeing a difference ..... what they are doing to help her country's  animal victims.... from supporting local rescue organizations, supplying much...

Who does not love dolphins!!! Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski founder and director of the Dolphin Communication Project joins us. Did you know that dolphins communicate and all sorts of ways?? There is so much to learn about dolphins.... and ... we are learning every day!!! Do you Dolphins and Science?? Well get ready to get your fill.... this is an episode that coiuld of gone on for hours and wait to you hear the amazing journey that Kathleen takes us on... its not only informative... it amazingly...

Shouldn't every dog have its day? Heck we have holidays for everything else! Well Sneha Shrestha the founder of Sneha Care does! Nepal has a festival celebrating the day of the dog..... plus several other places across the globe....  there are even several cities in the US now too! When you think about Nepal, more than likely stray dogs do not come to mind. Did you know, that in the Kathmandu Valley there are over 100,000 stray dogs alone? Sneha's journey is an amazing story of amazing woman...

Orangutan means "Forest Person" in old Malaysian.. There is so much to learn about these big orange peaceful animals. Leif Cocks, the founder and director, of the "Orangutan Project" has had a love for these guys almost his whole life. That connection to them really shines through in this episode. These guys prefer to stay in the trees... more than any other great ape. Even as big as to get they are the most peaceful of the great apes too. I can't imagine anyone not finding this episode...

Your pets "Teef" health is more important than you know. Their "TEEF" can be the root cause of many other things. Dr. Emily Stein goes to the root of the problem. What if the health of your pets "TEEF" could drastically change their health to the better? And... what if there was an easy solution to getting healthy "TEEF" and thereby having a healthier pet. This episode goes into the biology of bacteria and many other things. Dr. Stein was a delight, shes witty, charming and very informative....

Everything Octopus (Cephalopods)! If you want to listen to an informative, fun and interesting episode...this is it! What's not interesting about the Octopus. Wait to you hear the things they can do....wait to you hear how smart they are........wait to you hear how they can camouflage themselves. Do you know what a cuttlefish is? We go there. If you have not seen My Octopus Teacher (Jennifer is the scientific advisor on the film) I guarantee you will go and watch it now after hearing...

The Free-Ranging Dog Project.... Guilia Cimarellin a colloborator of the study being done through the Univeristy of Vienna discussed their study. How do "Free Ranging" dogs learn... are they happier than "domestic" dogs...  Did you know that there are as many as 700 million free-ranging dogs throughout the world? Crazy..right? This episode goes in great detail of the wide ranging areas of the study this project covers. Thought provoking at a minimum... you will love this one!! ...

Manatees..."Sea Cows" these peaceful mammals are ost often individually identified by their scars from boaters. Pat Rose one the worlds leading experts on Manatees joined us. What a treat...Pat has been working with Manatees since the early 70's and the stories he has to tell !!! and  Jimmy Buffett was "instrumental" in raising money to help them and educate us starting in 1981. Most of us have heard about Manatees...but how much do you really know??? This episode is full of information and...

Chimpanzees...critically endangered..just think about that...  Jenny and Jimmy Desmond are doing more than thinking about it...it has become their lifes work. Their organization Liberia Chimpazee Rescue and Protection is saving these beautiful Great Apes.. You know they are the closest in DNA to humans..right??? Can you guess what is the biggest reason that they are endangered...that's  right... their closest cousins...us!!! There is so much in this episode.. if you don't finish listening to...

Your kids are sick and at home but you need to get your pet to the Veterinarian... In todays crazy, busy world with so much going on... what to you do? Sound familar?? In this episode Dr. Katie Eick founder of Rollin Vets discusses the advantages of having a mobile vet come to your home. As she tells us, there are so many advantages to having a Veterinarian come make a house call... when you hear what she says, it will really make you think that this may also just be the option you need to...

Beautiful beaches, beautiful people and lots of stray animals..... Aruba, known for its beauty also once had a problem with stray animals. Imagine 105,000 people and at one point over 40,000 strays??  Today with the leadership of people like Zoey Conijn Berkel the founder of "Luna Foundation" the situation of strays has immensely improved. Zoey tells us her unique approach, her love of animals and of course her love of Aruba. This is one of those stories you will want to liste over and...

Have your ever noticed that your dog flinches like you do everytime you see a car coming towards you out of your peripheral vision ever since you were in that car accident? Just like other forms of depression and anxiety, PTSD is not limited to us humans, our best friends can suffer from these too.  While we are dealing with our problems, if you are like me, you probably never thougtht that coiuld also affect your dog as well. In this weeks episode,expert Caroline Aluppo joins me and...

World reknown dog photographer Christian Vieler has created a sensation with "Dogs Catching Treats". Listen to his journey on how he got here and how he travels the world catching dogs in that exact moment for pet owners all over the world. His photos can't help to make you smile. We all try to capture that perfect "moment" of our pets... and usually we just miss it... he does not. This episode is fun and enlightening and if you have not seen his photos, I really hope this episode introduces...

If you have ever lost a pet, you've probably felt that empty feeling in the pit of your stomach or the overwhelming emptiness in your heart. In the first part of our episode, Reverend Kaleel Salakeeny of Animal Talks joins us to discuss Pet Grief and Loss and some options to help you cope with the pain of the loss of your best friend. One of very few ordained ministers and an expert in Pet Grief he will hopefully help guide you to a happier place. In the second part of the episode, imagine...

Cabo San Lucas!!  What does it make you think about? Beach and Margaritas? Probably not about the abundance of stray dogs and cats..... Did you know that Mexico is ranked Number 1 for over population of dogs and cats? In this episode Aida Trujillo of Pet Los Cabos and Paula Myers of SNAP Los Barriles joins us. Wait to your hear their inspiring stories and the determination both women and organziations have in making Baja a better place for the animals and people of Baja. While the solutions...

Your furry friend has an issue that traditional treatment is only helping marginally. They are your best friend and you want the best for them.... In this episode two of the top Integrative Veterinarians, Dr. Angie Stamm and Dr. Adam Lassin, join us and they eplain, just what "Integrative Veterinarynot Medicine" is and some benefits you may not have ever known were available. We want all of the tools in the Veterinary tool box,, right?   When traditional treatment just can't help you the...

Imagine being a female inmate in a prison because your past mistakes have put you there. You really have no direction for the future. Someone comes up to you and offers an opportunity you never even imagined. "How would you like to help train rescue dogs that will in turn teach you empathy and greater responsibility? When you complete the program and are released from the prison, you will have the skill to get a great job." Can you just imagine what a great feeling this would be? In this...

  Uncover the untold truths about wolves in this week's episode of Fur Real as we dive deep into the world of these majestic creatures with special guest Lauren Gualding from Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary. No fiction, just pure facts! Lauren unravels the myths surrounding wolves (canis lupis)  and sheds light on their fascinating history, debunking common misconceptions along the way. Explore the vital role wolves play in maintaining the balance of nature, and discover intriguing insights...

Discover the cost-effective and accessible world of pet insurance as explained by Dr. Abel Lera. Learn how pet insurance allows you to prioritize your pet's health over financial constraints, providing options that align with your budget and your furry friend's well-being.  Gain valuable insights from a veterinarian's viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of providing choices for optimal pet care. Have you ever thought "What would the Veterinarian do if money was not an option?" This...