Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria speaks with Tony Eliseuson, senior staff attorney at The Animal Legal Defense Fund, about roadside zoos across America. They focused on Farmers Inn in PA, where several endangered species animals are kept in terrible conditions. Also, ways we can all help shut down these "zoos" in our own communities. Learn more at aldf.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Dr Karen Stasiak about canine flu: symptoms to look for, how to prevent it, and more! And remember Adopt Don't Shop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Dr Karen Stasiak about canine flu: symptoms to look for, how to prevent it, and more! And remember Adopt Don't Shop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Dr Jason Berg, a veterinarian who specializes in internal medicine and neurology, about his new facility Guardian Veterinary Specialists. Because GVS is privately owned, Dr Berg and his staff give each patient the best care and help out local rescues. Learn more at guardianveterinaryspecialists.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Dr Jason Berg, a veterinarian who specializes in internal medicine and neurology, about his new facility Guardian Veterinary Specialists. Because GVS is privately owned, Dr Berg and his staff give each patient the best care and help out local rescues. Learn more at guardianveterinaryspecialists.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with award-winning film maker Steve Latham about his Shelter Me TV series on PBS. Each episode shows the unique bond human/animal bond; whether it's Dr Jane Goodall protecting elephants and rhinos or Emmy Lou Harris helping at-risk youth and homeless pets in her community. If you missed the episodes, you can watch at shelterme.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with award-winning film maker Steve Latham about his Shelter Me TV series on PBS. Each episode shows the unique bond human/animal bond; whether it's Dr Jane Goodall protecting elephants and rhinos or Emmy Lou Harris helping at-risk youth and homeless pets in her community. If you missed the episodes, you can watch at shelterme.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Souza and G Girl Productions are presenting a weekend of couture and fine food at The New Yorker Hotel in NYC, as "Furbabies" (most are rescue dogs!) from around the world compete, all to benefit Yorkie911Rescue. Go to ggirlcotillion.eventbrite.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Souza and G Girl Productions are presenting a weekend of couture and fine food at The New Yorker Hotel in NYC, as "Furbabies" (most are rescue dogs!) from around the world compete, all to benefit Yorkie911Rescue. Go to ggirlcotillion.eventbrite.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Laurie Tietjen, founder of Mini Horse Heroes. The organization was started in Nov 2001 in honor and memory of Laura's brother, Port Authority Police Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen who gave his life on Sept 11. These mini horses provide comfort and relief to many all along the East Coast. For more info and to volunteer: therapy-horse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Maria speaks with Laurie Tietjen, founder of Mini Horse Heroes. The organization was started in Nov 2001 in honor and memory of Laura's brother, Port Authority Police Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen who gave his life on Sept 11. These mini horses provide comfort and relief to many all along the East Coast. For more info and to volunteer: therapy-horse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Maria speaks with Mary Martin and Jose Santiago from The Maricopa Animal Shelter about their inaugural event "Calm The Canines" on July 4th. People from the community came out in droves to sit near the pups to help keep them calm during the fireworks on the 4th. The event was a major success and I hope shelters around the country follow their lead. pets.maricopa.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Maria speaks with Mary Martin and Jose Santiago from The Maricopa Animal Shelter about their inaugural event "Calm The Canines" on July 4th. People from the community came out in droves to sit near the pups to help keep them calm during the fireworks on the 4th. The event was a major success and I hope shelters around the country follow their lead. pets.maricopa.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Maria speaks with Lenny Shabes, founder and chairman of American Sailing Association, about the crusade "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge". Every time boaters set sail anywhere this summer, ASA asks them to bring a trash bag on board and pick up garbage! Learn more at ASA.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Lenny Shabes, founder and chairman of American Sailing Association, about the crusade "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge". Every time boaters set sail anywhere this summer, ASA asks them to bring a trash bag on board and pick up garbage! Learn more at ASA.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Nicole Rivera, author and illustrator of Max the Shelter Dog. Nicole met Max when she volunteered at a shelter, and he inspired her to draw and teach others about shelter animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Nicole Rivera, author and illustrator of Max the Shelter Dog. Nicole met Max when she volunteered at a shelter, and he inspired her to draw and teach others about shelter animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Cesar Millan about his Live events, the simplicity of dogs and how we can learn from them, plus much more! Visit Cesarsway.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Cesar Millan about his Live events, the simplicity of dogs and how we can learn from them, plus much more! Visit Cesarsway.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Laurren Darr, who's been named a "Woman of Influence" by Pet Age. Laurren is a marketing expert and author of many books including the Pet Fashion Almanac and Pet Fashion Industry Patterns. And she loves pugs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with Laurren Darr, who's been named a "Woman of Influence" by Pet Age. Laurren is a marketing expert and author of many books including the Pet Fashion Almanac and Pet Fashion Industry Patterns. And she loves pugs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with canine behavior researchers Julie Hecht and Mia Cobb about studying canine behavior and their FREE online conference June 1-3. You can join in at sparcsinitiative.org; tweet your questions at #sparcs18! You can also learn more at doyoubelieveindog.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria speaks with canine behavior researchers Julie Hecht and Mia Cobb about studying canine behavior and their FREE online conference June 1-3. You can join in at sparcsinitiative.org; tweet your questions at #sparcs18! You can also learn more at doyoubelieveindog.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know someone becomes blind or visually impaired every 7 minutes?! Maria speaks with President & CEO Eliot Russman and veteran/employee Don Overton about raising and training service dogs to help the visually impaired. You can help raise their puppies, volunteer, or donate at Fidelco.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know someone becomes blind or visually impaired every 7 minutes?! Maria speaks with President & CEO Eliot Russman and veteran/employee Don Overton about raising and training service dogs to help the visually impaired. You can help raise their puppies, volunteer, or donate at Fidelco.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.