Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria chats with author Jennifer S. Holland about her latest book DOGSMART:  Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. We all know how smart dogs are, but Jennifer digs into just how intelligent and instinctive they really are! From sniffing out an approaching seizure to sniffing out an orca's health through its poop (Yes you read correctly!!)  DOGSMART is a fascinating and informative read. S...

Maria chats with Operation K9 Beethoven's Co-Founder Brian Reyngoudt; he's a returning guest! Operation K9 Beethoven's mission is "helping veterans one paw at a time" as they rescue dogs and train them to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD. They also visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools with therapy dogs. Learn more operationk9beethoven.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Maria chats with Paws of War President and Co-Founder Robert Misseri about all they do! Not only does Paws of Wa r train rescue dogs to become service dogs for veterans (at no cost to the vet), they also bring home dogs and cats that soldiers friended overseas (I learned they do this on a weekly basis!) Click to learn about PAWS OF WAR and give a listen!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Maria chats with writer, producer, Clio & Emmy Award winner Art Twain about his latest book The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion , written with his long-time friend Larry Belling (who sadly passed away before the book was completed) Art talks about his love of animals since he was young; his amazing career in advertising and marketing, and of course the book, which deals with animal rights and preservati...

Maria chats with Bear Brook Feather Friend Rescue and Sanctuary founder Pete Lillo about his sanctuary in Newton NJ. Pete takes care of about 60 ducks and geese, all on his own!! Most of us know about animal sanctuaries like horses or pigs, but this one is all about our feathered friends. Listen and Learn. You can follow Bear Brook Feather Friend Rescue and Sanctuary on social media!  See omnystud...

Maria chats with returning guest Sy Montgomery (who's been referred to as The Octopus Whisperer) about her new book SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS ! Sy teaches us about octopus and their ways and why we are fascinated by them--they're shapeshifters!! The book also has gorgeous close-ups of them in their environment. Listen and Learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Dr. Phil Bushby, a veterinary professional at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bushby iis a trailblazer in his fight against animal overpopulation. He shares his vast knowledge about spaying and neutering, especially feline fix by five which means not the standard spaying/neutering after six months. Listen and Learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Maria chats with returning guest Pete Paxton about his latest undercover investigations; the upcoming puppy mill documentary Under Belly ; and a new book about greyhound racing. And Cailen LaBarge joins to talk about the fight for the Clean Water Act that SEED (Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development: ethicalstrategies.org ) has been working on. Lotsa info and lots for you to learn...

Maria chats with Founder & CEO McCauley Williams about the new tequila Alma Del Jaguar ; an "exceptional tequila protecting jaguars" ! They keep it local, it's sustainable packaging and all for a good cause. As it says at almadeljaguar.com Jaguars are our mission. Not our mascot. Give a listen and learn!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with science writer and editor Jennifer Szymanski about Nat Geo Kids book Deadliest Animals On The Planet! With stunning photos and fascinating descriptions, you can learn about the fearsome and dangerous animals and insects on the planet. Educational for adults as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with one of her favorites MUTTS Comic Strip creator Patrick McDonnell who returns to talk about the latest: If you follow MUTTS , Guard Dog (who's been tethered for years) was finally freed this week and ultimately adopted!! You can learn more at mutts.com/pages/guard-dog Patrick is a huge animal advocate and uses MUTTS to spread the word. You can also learn about Patrick and the books...

Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing hobbies. Maria chats with Natalie and John White, co-founders of Birda, the new birdwatching app! Become part of the community while appreciating nature by downloading the app! ***Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, this interview has clicks and drop-outs. I did my best to salvage it as I wanted to share Natale and John with you. I appreciate...

Maria chats with frequent guest veterinarian Dr. Amber Karwacki from Heart+Paw. They discuss potential hazards for your dogs and cats with Thanksgiving approaching, plus info on the new mystery disease that's affecting dogs across the country. You'll learn what to look for! Listen and Learn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with renowned cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown about her book The Hidden Language of Cats--How They Have Us at Meow. Learn about the signals your cat is giving you just by its body language! This book is delightful and full of info for the cat lover, new cat owner and anyone who wants to know more about our 4-legged pets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Tricia Montgomery, founder of the non-profit Moose's March. The organization is in memory of Tricia's pup Moose whose life was cut short by cancer. Moose's March provides support and education for early detection; like offering a FREE webinar on Nov. 2nd. Click HERE for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Dr. Marty Goldstein, a pioneer in animal health and nutrition for many years! His new book The Spirit of Animal Healing: An Integrative Medicine Guide to a Higher State of Well-Being is discussed, among many topics! Dr. Marty was also the subject of The Dog Doc documentary, discussed on the podcast from March 13, 2020!! DrMartyPets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Maria chats with Nat GEo Kids' Kathryn Williams about the-over-300-paged National Geographic Kids Weird But True! WORLD 2024. Learn about the world's strangest ANIMALS, NATURAL WONDERS and more!! This info-packed hardcover book will fascinate adults as well (I love it!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Shelter Animals Count (the National Database )'s Executive Director Stephanie Filer about the current crisis facing shelters across the country. Since 2012, they've been collecting and sharing data to help animals and communities. Shelters are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. Give a listen and learn what YOU can do: Adopt, Foster, Volunteer, Donate . See omnystudio.com/l...

Maria chats with Nat Geo Kids editor Christina Sauer (who really really loves horses) about the Nat Geo Kids book Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff! Yes it's aimed at kids but there's lots you can learn about horses, plus fun facts that you probably don't know! And take the quiz to see what horse breed matches your personality! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn all about the Purrfectly Clean Paws Ramp created by Kevin and Patti Weber. It keeps cat litter and dust in the cat litter box and not tracked all over your house! And it's only $28.99! Give a listen and learn about its creation! And more at simplypawsdesign.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning photographer and author Aliza Eliazarov discusses how to take photos with your phone or camera that will help get shelter animals adopted! (Simple things like taking the pic outside!) Aliza shares her tips in honor of INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY which is tomorrow August 19th. Aliza and her partner Edward Doty have a new book The Best Dog: Hilarious to Heartwarming Portraits of...

Maria chats with S4EGlobal President and Board Member Robyn Beasley. Originally Stews 4 Elephants , Robyn founded the organization with fellow flight attendants to raise awareness about the ethical treatment of animals, especially elephants. As their website states "If an animal doesn't do it in the wild, don't pay to see the animal do it in captivity." Listen to the interview and learn how you ca...

Maria chats with frequent guest Dr. Amber Karwacki (from Heart+Paw) about essential travel tips when you take your pet(s) along on your summer trips! I learned something, hope you will as well so you have a safe and fun trip with your pet this summer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author Jennifer Ackerman about her latest book What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Did you know that owls first appeared on Earth 56--65 MILLION years ago?? And an owl's ears are like a dog's nose? Learn so much more about owls in this episode and in the book! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Isla Animals Rescue founder Alison Sawyer about the history, and recent eviction of Isla Animals shelter. Since 2001, they've helped hundreds of thousands of animals in Mexico. And as Alison explains "Caring is global"!!! To help Isla Animals build a new shelter: https://www.islaanimals.org/ Or their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-isla-animals-rescue See omnys...