Maria's Mutts & Stuff

I spoke with Audrey Hendler, founder and executive director of A Fair Shake For Youth. Her organization offers NYC middle school students hands-on experience with therapy dogs, which in turn helps the kids with whatever troubles them. If you think your dog would be a great therapy dog, contact volunteer@afairshakeforyouth.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I spoke with Warrior Canine Connection Executive Director and Founder Rick Yount, an Air Force Veteran and Intern Trainer Ricky Gall. They explained how their program helps returning soldiers who have PTSD and other injuries return to civilian life by training service dogs for veterans. Nineteen dogs are graduating on Saturday, Oct. 7! Please subscribe and #AdoptDontShop. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Toni Bodon, co-founder of Stray From The Heart, and I discuss how her organization focuses on rescuing dogs from Puerto Rico, Ecuador and Mexico (before the hurricanes). We also talk about Best Friend’s “Strut Your Mutt” event in cities across the country this October. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Maria's Mutts & Stuff'! #AdoptDontShop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Paul Shapiro, VP of Policy Engagement HSUS, and Maria discuss placing Harvey dogs; animal protection bills, his forthcoming book 'Clean Meat,' and how each of us can help animals in simple ways. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! #AdoptDontShop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Milito talks to Carl Zive, founder of Carl's Calm Canines and president of Halfway Hounds rescue. We discuss the two organizations, common problems dog owners deal with as well as Halfway Hounds' upcoming 5K run/walk. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Maria's Mutts and Stuff.' And, as always, #AdoptDontShop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Milito is joined by North Shore Animal League's Jayne Vitale and Max Eisenberg who talk about their Mutt-i-grees Curriculum, which helps build calm, caring and confident kids. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Maria's Mutts & Stuff,' and remember, #AdoptDontShop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Milito talks to Phyllis Taiano, founder of Four Paws Sake NYC, about how we can help pets who are homeless because of Hurricane Harvey. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Maria's Mutts & Stuff.' And remember, #AdoptDontShop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Milito is joined by Susan Brandt, founder of Rational Animal. We talk about Rational Animal's past projects, and its current campaign to prevent dog stealing. Rational Animal has a new PSA to raise awareness about dog stealing (and how to prevent it). The PSA premieres this Saturday, Aug. 26th, National Dog Day, at The Morrison Hotel, and it will air on local TV. Please subscribe and #AdoptD...