The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle

Manatees..."Sea Cows" these peaceful mammals are ost often individually identified by their scars from boaters.  Pat Rose one the worlds leading experts on Manatees joined us. What a treat...Pat has been working with Manatees since the early 70's and the stories he has to tell !!! and  Jimmy Buffett was " instrumental " in raising money to help them and educate us starting in 1981. Most of us have...

Chimpanzees...critically endangered..just think about that...  Jenny and Jimmy Desmond are doing more than thinking about it...it has become their lifes work. Their organization Liberia Chimpazee Rescue and Protection is saving these beautiful Great Apes.. You know they are the closest in DNA to humans..right??? Can you guess what is the biggest reason that they are endangered...that's  right... t...

Your kids are sick and at home but you need to get your pet to the Veterinarian... In todays crazy, busy world with so much going on... what to you do? Sound familar?? In this episode Dr. Katie Eick founder of Rollin Vets discusses the advantages of having a mobile vet come to your home. As she tells us, there are so many advantages to having a Veterinarian come make a house call... when you hear...

Beautiful beaches, beautiful people and lots of stray animals..... Aruba, known for its beauty also once had a problem with stray animals. Imagine 105,000 people and at one point over 40,000 strays??  Today with the leadership of people like Zoey Conijn Berkel the founder of " Luna Foundation " the situation of strays has immensely improved. Zoey tells us her unique approach, her love of animals a...

Have your ever noticed that your dog flinches like you do everytime you see a car coming towards you out of your peripheral vision ever since you were in that car accident? Just like other forms of depression and anxiety, PTSD is not limited to us humans, our best friends can suffer from these too.  While we are dealing with our problems, if you are like me, you probably never thougtht that coiuld...

World reknown dog photographer Christian Vieler has created a sensation with " Dogs Catching Treats".  Listen to his journey on how he got here and how he travels the world catching dogs in that exact moment for pet owners all over the world. His photos can't help to make you smile. We all try to capture that perfect "moment" of our pets... and usually we just miss it... he does not. This episode...

If you have ever lost a pet, you've probably felt that empty feeling in the pit of your stomach or the overwhelming emptiness in your heart. In the first part of our episode, Reverend Kaleel Salakeeny of Animal Talks joins us to discuss Pet Grief and Loss and some options to help you cope with the pain of the loss of your best friend. One of very few ordained ministers and an expert in Pet Grief h...

Cabo San Lucas!!  What does it make you think about? Beach and Margaritas? Probably not about the abundance of stray dogs and cats..... Did you know that Mexico is ranked Number 1 for over population of dogs and cats? In this episode Aida Trujillo of Pet Los Cabos and Paula Myer s of SNAP Los Barriles joins us. Wait to your hear their inspiring stories and the determination both women and organzia...

Your furry friend has an issue that traditional treatment is only helping marginally. They are your best friend and you want the best for them.... In this episode two of the top Integrative Veterinarians, Dr. Angie Stamm and Dr. Adam Lassin , join us and they eplain, just what "Integrative Veterinarynot Medicine" is and some benefits you may not have ever known were available. We want all of the t...

Imagine being a female inmate in a prison because your past mistakes have put you there. You really have no direction for the future. Someone comes up to you and offers an opportunity you never even imagined. "How would you like to help train rescue dogs that will in turn teach you empathy and greater responsibility? When you complete the program and are released from the prison, you will have the...

  Uncover the untold truths about wolves in this week's episode of Fur Real as we dive deep into the world of these majestic creatures with special guest Lauren Gualding from Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary. No fiction, just pure facts! Lauren unravels the myths surrounding wolves (canis lupis)  and sheds light on their fascinating history, debunking common misconceptions along the way. Explore the v...

Discover the cost-effective and accessible world of pet insurance as explained by Dr. Abel Lera. Learn how pet insurance allows you to prioritize your pet's health over financial constraints, providing options that align with your budget and your furry friend's well-being.  Gain valuable insights from a veterinarian's viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of providing choices for optimal pet care....

Acupuncture???...yes, you read it right..... Acupuncture for animals...it really works......wait to you hear some of their stories... they are informative and a bit funny... Humans have pain clinics...and guess what? There are pain clinics for our best friends!!!!! So why not give them some these choices??? It is all about options and in todays episode,, both leaders in their field, Dr. Brian Voyn...

Ellie Laks, since she was a young girl, had vision of a life surrounded by animals, bringing her vision to reality, she works each day to create a gentler world by rescuing animals, giving them rehabilitation and sanctuary, and then welcoming anyone who is looking for hope, and by doing so the Gentle Barn is  opening people’s hearts to the intelligence, affection, and magic of animals. This episod...

Did you know that Dogs can play and intergral part in your emotional well-being? Did you know that Dogs can warn you before you have a seizure and can tell you that your blood sugar level is too high or too low? In todays episode Kelsey Burton of Medical Mutts details all about the rescues dogs they train to be your guardian angel and the wonderful things they are doing. Then, Michelle Genzardi di...

Has your beloved pet mysteriously slipped through the back door, leaving you in a state of panic? We've got a solution you might not have considered, and it's all business in this episode. Meet Bonnie Hale, a Certified Missing Animal Response Technician , who will walk you through an alternative approach to finding your lost pet. There's no need for theatrics here, just straightforward advice to h...

"You are what you eat, and that applies to animals too! Christie Bailey of Lucie's Legacy offers a fantastic opportunity to provide your pets with a healthier and more fulfilling life. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for enhancing the quality of your beloved furry friends' lives." www.furrealpodcast       www.lucies-legacy.com . . . Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @...

South Korea dog farms... for now they still exist... Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas is doing something about this. Dani Roth and Toni Gonzales two women with huge hearts and completely driven to change this.....inform us what they are doing to save these puppies from the plate and bringing them to our homes. When you hear their stories ..... it will bring smiles and goose bumps..guaranteed!! www.fu...

We all play music to our emotions. Can music be created for animals to their emotions? David Teie a cellist with the National Symphony Ocrchestra, a third generation musician, joins us and tells all about creating music for animals. Can music be therapy for animals? Join us for this enlightening and facinating episode and see what the magic of music can do for our furry friends! www.furrealpodcast...

Your pet has been diagnosed with the big "C"... never would you have thought about your best friend having cancer.   What are the options... What are the tools? Dr. Kendra Pope one of very few Integrative Oncology Veterinarians in the US, a recognized expert in the field, talks all about the options, both new and traditional ways of giving your pets their best treatment. You seen and heard working...

TMTRD.org  ... The Man Who Rescues Dogs ( Best name ever of a rescue organiziation!) Michael Baines joins us and wait to you hear his story. He moves  to Thailand to be a Chef and ends up starting and  running a Dog "Sanctuary" and feeding over 1150 dogs every day. He does not believe in euthanasia unless it is the very last option. He has a special needs group with close to fifty dogs that cannot...

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