Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria chats with photographer David Liittschwager about his book "Octopus Seahorse Jellyfish"; filled with amazing photos (like a male seahorse giving birth!!) that he took from all over the world They talk about his fascination with these creatures including jellyfish--which most of us hate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Undercover Animal Investigator Pete Paxton is back talking about his undercover work in pet shops and puppy mills across the country. We chat about internet breeders and sellers; an update on greyhound training ("live luring") and more. His stories are horrific and fascinating yet uplifting and hopeful. You can help support his work by donating to Companion Animal Protection Society at caps-web.or...

Did you know one grape can take down an 80 lb. dog?? Or giving a cat a bowl of milk isn't a good idea?! Maria chats with veterinarian Dr. Katie Pagan of Heart + Paw about what foods and plants are poisonous for our pets. *Keep the National Animal Poison Control Center's # on hand: 1-888-426-4435.* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Michal Harrison, a radio friend who's the editor and publisher of TALKERS. He's also a member (vocals and writing) of the classic rock group Gunhill Road--they're currently working on the band’s fifth album due for release this summer. His song “I Know You’re Real” (IKnowYouAreReal.com) is a tribute to one of his personal passions, animal welfare. You can hear the song at the end...

Maria chats with Dr. Amber Karwacki of Heart + Paw about our pets' dental health, plus foods that can be dangerous and/or fatal to our pets! And you'll learn some tips as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiosity Streams "Evolve" is a six part docuseries; Biologist Patrick Aryee shows us how biomimicry can help solve some of the world's biggest problems. Maria chats with Patrick about the series and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria read a piece in the NY Times "A Slaughter of Wolves Like This Hasn't Been Seen in a Century" then chatted with the author Thomas McNamee about the unnecessary slaughter of wolves in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Listen and learn how to stop the slaughter and #ReListWolves to the Endangered Species List. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with celebrity dog trainer and former host of Animal Planet's "Good Dog U" Joel Silverman about keeping your pets safe this holiday season and winter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Rosemary Mosco who wrote AND illustrated "A Pocket Guide To Pigeon Watching", getting to know the world's most misunderstood bird! You will learn many things about pigeons (did you know they have 3 eyelids?!) that you never knew before and you'll definitely be looking at them differently than you do now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with renowned Nat Geo Wildlife Photographer and Conservation Advocate Thomas Peschak (long-distance from South Africa!) about his latest book of breathtaking photos "Wild Seas"! They chat about how we can all get involved: With so much beauty present in nature, we cannot be complacent! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with rescue advocate Victoria Lily Shaffer about her debut book "Pup Culture"; a collection of valuable tips, stories, and even recipes for any dog owner--whether seasoned or a first-timer! Victoria shares her personal stories (and some friends' stories too) talks about the value of fostering and so much more! "Pup Culture" is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer! See omnystudio.com/li...

Maria chats with Co-Founder & CEO of Ageless Innovation Ted Fischer about animatronic pets and how they help seniors combat social isolation and loneliness. They're created to look, sound and feel like real pets so they provide many of the same benefits of pet companionship. Learn more and order too at JoyForAll.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with animal lover, police officer and Reiki practitioner Brandon Wainwright about his book "Tyson's Gift: How an 8-lb K9 Became a Man's Greatest Spiritual Guide" The story is fascinating and comforting. If you or someone you know has lost a pet, this is the book to get! Available on Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Dr. Sylvia Earle, one of the top experts in the world on ocean science and conservation. Dr. Earle's love letter to the ocean is out: "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OCEAN: A Global Odyssey" They talk about the book, the ocean, and what we all can do before it's too late. Learn more at mission-blue.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with IFAW's Director of Disaster Response & Risk Reduction Shannon Walajtys about how the organization works around the world constantly helping people and animals thru wildfires, earthquakes, the pandemic and more! Shannon gives tips on how easily you can prepare for your own safety. Learn more at IFAW.org! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with award-winning photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore about his work, his mission, and his two new books: "Photo Ark Wonders" which features 200 species new to his books; and "Photo Ark ABC" which pairs photos with poems to rep the letters of the alphabet. (Perfect for kids!) Joel is the founder of National Geographic Photo Ark, a project to help species and their habitats....

Maria chats with Heart + Paw's Founder Dr. George Melillo about keeping our pets safe on holidays, especially Halloween. Give a listen and keep your pets happy and healthy. Happy Halloween! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with journalist Michele C. Hollow about her articles on Leafscore.com, which is a website devoted to fighting climate change. They discuss the superpower of mushrooms; the dreaded Lanternfly; how to be kind to the environment with pet waste; and so much more! Read Michele's informative articles on Leafscore.com and follow Michele on Twitter @michelechollow See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Maria chats with musician and animal activist Moby about his new plant-based cookbook "The Little Pine." The book features his favorite recipes from the L.A. hotspot The Little Pine (Moby was one of the owners) They chat about food, veganism, animals and more! Get the book wherever you buy books and start eating healthier! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with PetSmart Charities President Aimee Gilbreath. They discuss how Pet Smart Charities helps people in natural disasters; their partnership with Feeding America; how Covid has affected shelters and more! Give a listen then learn how you can get involved at PetSmartCharities.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with world renowned conservationists, photographers and filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert about their brand new book "The Ultimate Book of African Animals"; their Big Cat Initiative; how we can help save these animals and more! This book can teach animal lovers of any age! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with lawyer, environmental activist and author Jennie Romer about her book "Can I Recycle This?: A Guide To Better Recycling and How To Reduce Single-Use Plastics" Christie Young illustrated the book which makes it a perfect guide to recycling! Remember the mantra: Reduce; Reuse; Recycle! Learn more at JennieRomer.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with director Joshua Zeman about his latest documentary "The Loneliest Whale: The Search For 52", now in theatres! It's a tale of loneliness, sadness, hope and compassion. And a must see as well! Give a listen and learn how we all can do our part to save the oceans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author Jon Biemer about his book "Our Environmental Handprints". Different from our footprint, our handprint is limitless by how much good we can do therefore making it greater than our footprint. It's actually easier than you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Doug Thron who travels around the world to disaster areas with his drone and helps find animals! It's all been captured in the 6-part series "Doug To The Rescue" on CuriosityStream. Learn more at DouglasThron.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.