Maria's Mutts & Stuff

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.

Maria chats with Marie Geerman, founder of Aruba Flight Volunteers. Marie works with New Life For Paws and together they rescues puppies out of Aruba. You can become a volunteer flight volunteer as well and bring a pup to the states. Visit newlifeforpaws.org! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with zoologist Arik Kershenbaum about his book "The Zoologist's Guide To The Galaxy"...He explains how we can know what alien life must be like (not like creatures from The Twilight Zone!) just by looking around at the animals around us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Lisa Bast who invented The WoofPack; the perfect accessory for carrying bagged doggy poop whether you're on a walk, an errand, at the vet etc. You can carry your keys, your phone, treats and more while the poop bag stays separate in an antimicrobial lined compartment. Enter to win one at Q1043.com! Plus, Lisa is offering 10% off when you enter TAKE10 at woofpacktrails.com See omny...

Did you know that veterinarians are four times more likely to commit suicide?? Maria chats with author Sandy Weaver about her book "Happy Vet Happy Pet". Learn the 3 rules on how you can help your vet stay happy and healthy--and it's very simple! This is a must read for pet owners! Learn more at centerforworkplacehappiness.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blasko, Ozzy's bass player and manager of Black Veil Brides, chats with Maria about his work getting cats (especially black cats) adopted; LA's Kitten Rescue and his Black Cat Social Club (follow it on IG and buy merch!) Blasko also offers advice on adopting a cat or kitten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dagger aka DogVinci is known as "The Do Good Dog", whose message is education and community service"! Dagger is a world-renowned dog who paints for charity. He's featured in an upcoming episode of the award-winning PBS series "Shelter Me" in episode 9 "The Art of Kindness". Learn more about Dagger at dogvinci.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author (and veteran Broadway manager) Peter Bogyo about his book "A Dog's Life", a collection of humorous tributes celebrating a dog's life. These funny obituaries will make you laugh and cry and laugh again! (I'd like my obituary written in this style!) Learn more at adogslifebook.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Griffin's Heart is the debut book by actress Reagan J. Pasternak. This book is a keepsake for your pet with places for photos, journals, and tributes, letting you mourn your pet with no apologies. Reagan is still collecting stories at griffinsheart.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author, speaker, and animal advocate Carlyn Montes De Oca about her book "Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse" This guide not only helps you learn about your animals but it helps you learn about yourself, your health, and more! Give a listen and check out animalhumanhealth.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.