Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

Laura VonMutius, Education Manager for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, in Maitland, joins us today with Frances, an American Bald Eagle who’s been a resident of the Center for 30 years! Laura shares fascinating facts about these amazing symbols of American pride, and invites the audience to come visit their other residents, as well, including Eastern Screech Owls, Barred Owls, Swallow-tailed...

Sam Haught, the co-owner of Wild Florida, joins us to share the exciting news that they’ve doubled the size of their Drive-thru Safari, expanding it by two miles, to a total of four miles. Sam also talks about the different kinds of animals you can see from the comfort of your own car, and what other fun activities Wild Florida has to offer. Lean more at www. WildFL.com or call (407) 957-3135 or T...

Debbie Helsel is the Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge and she joins us today to invite all Dads to visit for free on Father’s Day. But it’s not only Dads. Debbie shares that, due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, a lot of folks in Central Florida are eligible for free admission! She also talks about the different breeds of animals they rescue, and the kind of care th...

Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training helps kick off a new month of Animal House, answering questions from listeners about their pooches’ behavior. In this edition, Darryl helps with everything from bored diggers, to a woman’s emotional support dog who tries to attack everyone at Walmart. And along the way, he also shares some personal stories. Learn more at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or give...

Mary Peter is our guest today, and she is the Founder and Lead Trainer for K9 Partners for Patriots, an organization whose mission is to save two lives: veterans and shelter dogs. By teaming them up, they help veterans deal with PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Military Sexual Trauma. And their program has grown! Mary shares how K9 Partners for Patriots is now raising money to buy a bigger piece...

Erin Amerman is the founder, as well as director and president, of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, Florida. Critter Creek rescues farm animals like cows, pigs, donkeys, and more, and they, in turn, become ambassadors for compassion. And Erin talks about how the sanctuary, the largest for cows in the country, is truly a dream come true! Learn more at www.crittercreekfarmsanctuary.org....

Savannah Boan from Gatorland, and Monsters in the Morning, joins us to talk about gator mating season, which is happening now all over Florida, as well as the reward for the person, or people, responsible for abusing an alligator in Seminole County. And as only Savannah could say: Hey Y’all! Gatorpalooza is back and taking place May 15 & 16. For info call (407) 855-5496 or visit www. Gatorland.com...

Dino Ferri, CEO for the Central Florida Zoo, joins us to talk about what events are returning, as well as how their fundraising campaign is coming along. Dino also shares an interesting fact about himself: that he is a purveyor of gourmet hot sauces! Find out more by calling the Central Florida Zoo at (407) 323-4450 or www.centralfloridazoo.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy and Angela from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando join us today to talk about their free vaccine clinics this weekend, as well as how the Alliance continues to meet the needs of both animals and the community in the ongoing pandemic. Kathy even helps Rauce, who’s dog ate a rat! Give them a call at (407) 351-7722 or petallianceorlando.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Sarah Wees, Executive Director of the Southeast Volusia Humane Society, joins us today to talk about their K9 For A Day community program. K9 For A Day partners shelter dogs with officers from the New Smyrna Beach Police Department to help build relationships with the community and get dogs adopted. For instance, Officer Tanner Snow recently hit the beat with a 3-year-old terrier mix named Apollo,...

Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training joins us once again, to not only answer listeners’ questions about their dogs’ behavior, but to also share the great news of their growth through franchising. He also touches on a tough topic for most pet owners this time of year - allergies. Give them a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.pawfectiondogtraining.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Amber Whitlock joins us from Chase Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. to talk Lemurs! The rescue, which is located in Webster, Florida, works to bring the community and primates, along with other exotic animals, together to enhance lives. And they offer a wide range of options to support their important work, like Painting with Primates, Lemur Yoga, Animal Experience Tours, and more. Give them a ca...

Susan Naylor from the SPCA of Brevard joins us today, while on vacation, to talk about the dogs they took in after devastating winter weather struck Texas. She also invited everyone to their Street Pawty, Friday, April 2nd. To purchase VIP tickets, call (321) 567-3615, Ext. 248 or spcabrevard.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cora Berchem from Save the Manatee Club joins us to talk about the unprecedented number of manatee deaths in only a few short months, as well as the myriad of reasons behind the surge. Cora also shares what we can do to help, along with a bit of personal history about her journey from Germany to Central Florida. Learn more at www.savethemanatee.org/algae or call (407) 539-0990. See omnystudio.com/...

Katherine Brown from Seniors First Inc. joins us to share some sobering facts about seniors and hunger. She also talks about the ways the community can help them and their pets, often the only company a lonely senior may have. To donate to their Fur-Ever Friends pet program, or March for Meals campaign, go to www.seniorsfirstinc.org or call (407) 292-0177. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The first Wednesday of the month means it’s time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer all kinds of listener questions about their dogs, young and old. This time, Darryl helps with everything from a pup that likes to nurse on a blanket, to a poodle that gets scared when her human takes a shower! Give Pawfection Dog Training a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.paw...

Carly, Heidi, and a pack of pooches join us from Polka Dogz rescue, which just celebrated its 1,000th adoption! The group has also begun renovations to its rescue, and is currently holding a fundraiser where individuals and/or companies can sponsor a doggie suite. To sponsor, foster, adopt, or just to learn more, call (352) 571-0032 or visit www.polkadogz.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Sam Haught joins us from Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park, to share the latest on their recovery from a devastating fire in a reptile exhibit in December 2020, as well as National Airboat Day, February 19th. Give them a call at (407) 957-3135 or wildfloridairboats.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura VonMutius, Education Manager for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, joins us to talk about their ‘Love ’em, Leave ’em or Feed ’em’ fundraiser, in which they name an insect after your ex, and then feed it to raptors for Valentine’s Day! Visit their Facebook page to make your donation for this live stream event, or call (407) 644-0190 for more information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

It’s time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us, and answer listener questions. He covers everything from how to get a skittish dog to use a brand-new doggy door, to how to handle food aggression. Darryl even shares a story of his time in law enforcement in London, when he unexpectedly handled live explosives! Give them a call at (407) 456-1066 or www.pawfectiondogtra...

Albert McKinney is the creator of The Scotty Foundation, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome horses and other animals. Albert also shares about the various groups of people who have interacted with the horses for therapy, ranging from children with autism, to adults with PTSD. There are even opportunities to help groom the horses at their facility in Apopka! Call (407) 325-8982 or...

Kathy, Rodney, and Mittens the kitten, join us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to talk pet adoption, now that the White House is home to the very first shelter dog. Rodney also shares how the Alliance works to find the purrrfect pet for every family, whether that’s a cat, dog, or both! Learn more at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Brittany Beard and Lucky Star the unicorn join us from Unicorn Hugs, a local nonprofit that brings trained miniature therapy horses, dressed as unicorns, into children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Learn more on their Facebook page, Unicorn Hugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the New Year with Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training, helping listeners tackle problems with their pups, young and old. He talks about the importance of puppies having ‘alone time,’ as well as the difference between separation anxiety and a dog that’s overexcited. Give them a call at (407)) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

It’s that time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer listener questions about problems with their pups, young and old. He covers everything from food aggression to when is the right time to get a new pet. Learn more at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.