Maria's Mutts & Stuff

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.

A return guest! Undercover animal investigator Pete Paxton (HBO's Dealing Dogs documentary) has been busy doing surveillance at dairy auctions and at greyhound training. What he has seen is shocking, and will inspire you to get involved. Pete's book "Rescue Dogs" makes an excellent holiday gift! Learn more at caps-web.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Nathalie Bibeau: Writer, director and producer of "The Walrus & The Whistleblower" documentary. This is the story of a Marineland (outside Niagara Falls) trainer turned activist, Phil Demers, who is still trying to rescue and save his walrus Smooshi. The film is eye-opening, heart-breaking and must-see for anyone who has empathy for animals in amusement parks. See omnystudio.com/l...

Maria chats with America's VetDogs: President and CEO John Miller; Service Dog Instructor Mike Devlin; and US Navy Veteran Joe Worley about their mission to help those who have served our country by providing a free service dog to both veterans and first responders! To learn more, visit vetdogs.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been to a Bon Jovi concert, then you know Lorenza--she's the violinist in the band! But she's also a bee farmer. Maria chats with her about how she got into bee farming, how important bees are to OUR existence, and so much more! Give a listen and learn more at LorenzaPonce.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with director Gorman Bechard about his documentary "Seniors: A Dogumentary" The film features Old Dogs Senior Sanctuary in TN; Dr John Pilley and his dog Chaser (who knew over 1000 words!!) and so much more, including Gorman's dog Springsteen! Available on DVD and VOD Sept 29th. Visit seniorsdogumentary.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author Kendra Atleework about her memoir "Miracle Country". Kendra grew up in Swall Meadows (pop 200) in the Owens Valley of the Eastern Sierra Nevada. The book is about love for her family and for the desert; climate change; conservation; and respecting the land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter who directed and produced the documentary "Space Dogs" The film focuses on a pack of street dogs in Moscow--from the dogs' perspective! And we learn about Laika, the first dog sent into space by the Soviet Space Program. The documentary premieres Sept 11th by Alamo on Demand, and worldwide Sept 18th. #AdoptDontShop See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Maria chats with veterinarian Dr. Caitlin DeWilde about how to protect your pets this fall; the coronavirus and your pets; how to spot a tick, and more! Learn more at protectyourdognow.com #AdoptDontShop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Stix from Steel Panther about their second virtual concert this Sunday 8/16: Rockdown In The Lockdown is raising money for local LA Animal Rescue and CrewNation! The show will include comedy bits and surprises too! They also talk about the upcoming drive-in shows in Sept, cats, Prince (!) and more. Get your tickets for Sunday (only $15!!) at SteelPantherRocks.com. See omnystudio.c...

Assuming he had a good time after all (and now has street cred), Maria's dog Fredo returns for an encore performance to chat on the podcast. A deeper insight into a dog's brain and why he does the things he does! #AdoptDontShop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an all new episode of Maria's Mutts & Stuff, Maria chats with an unlikely guest--her dog Fredo. Fredo talks about what it's like having Maria work from home, his fave foods, and more! And remember #AdoptDontShop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria's Mutts & Stuff has been on hiatus due to broadcasting from home. But I'm back to talk to you about Coronavirus and our pets; Tiger King, and the environment healing. It's a short one for now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plant-based foods are gaining popularity. Maria chats with Steve Gelerman, founder of Ians Natural Foods and CEO of Banana Wave, which is the first non-dairy milk made from whole bananas! Find a store near you at Bananawave.love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Marty Goldstein (the subject of The Dog Doc) practices holistic care for pets, often giving owners the joy of their pet living longer when he was their last hope. Maria chats with director Cindy Meehl about the making of the documentary "The Dog Doc", Find a theatre near you at DogDocTheFilm.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warrior Canine Connection's Executive Director Rick Yount returns to chat with Maria, along with Kevin Rumley, coordinator for Asheville's Veterans Treatment Court. Together they provide service dog training to vets involved in the legal process, while continuing the tradition of Warriors helping Warriors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Richard Louv about our attachment to the natural world; how there's a feeling of comfort around a wild animal; the different facial expressions each animal has, and most important? PAY ATTENTION! Read Richard's book "Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives-and Save Theirs". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.