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PetLifeRadio.com - Pets In The City - Episode 27 Pink Pussycats Take a Swipe At Breast Cancer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:28:23 -0400

On September 13th, New Yorkers cheered on some 25,000 runners and walkers in the annual Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" in Central Park to raise awareness and funding in the continued fight against breast cancer in women and in a growing number of men. But lounging on couches and chairs throughout the country was another, even larger group of unlikely supporters -- those four-footed furballs we call cats. Since May of this year, Purina Cat Chow’s "Connected for the Cau" campaign has highlighted the special bond between people with breast cancer and their cats, and how these usually self-centered creatures are very much a part of the healing process for many facing this challenge. The campaign runs through October and has many fun ways any cat lover can donate to the cause, such as posting a photo of their cat on the site’s mosaic. Pets In the City spoke with one of these tremendous individuals, New Yorker Lara Pilla and her cat, "Mingo", and how Mingo -- in Lara’s words "gives her ‘little gifts’ throughout the day to help her on her journey to recovery". This interview will leave you inspired to find joy and laughter in every day.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pink Pussycats Take a Swipe At Breast Cancer with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Pets In The City - Episode 26 Ready To Pounce -- Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:30:34 -0400

There are relatively few songs in the world that bring a knowing smile to your face in the first few notes, and Ian Anderson of legendary band Jethro Tull has written and performed more than a few of them. From the gallows humor of ‘Aqualung’ to the urgent, demanding cords of "Locomotive Breath" Ian has sometimes been referred to as the ‘mad minstrel’ with a unique mix of hard rock, epic-poem lyrics, and, of course, the flute. Probably one of the few-- if only--bands that can described as ‘Renaissance Rock’, Jethro Tull has been playing nonstop, worldwide, for over 40 years, with Ian still at the helm. Pets In the City spoke to Ian just a couple of weeks before his trip back to the ‘colonies’ this fall, where he will be playing a mix of classic Tull favorites as well as some of his solo works. It turns out that not only does Ian love music, but cats as well. And we mean really loves them, both domestic and wild, devoting efforts to the conservation of some of these beasts in their natural habitats. You’re going to download this interview, featuring both Jethro Tull and solo Ian Anderson song classics mixed throughout, right on your playlist. Get ready, New Yorkers-- he’ll be at the Beacon Theater live on October 13th.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ready To Pounce -- Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Pets In The City - Episode 25 Mad for Animals -- Mad Juana

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:06:28 -0400

Mad Juana (sometimes used in literary circles as shorthand for “Juana the Mad”, the rather passionate daughter of Spain’s King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella I) is hard to describe. Rock, gypsy, punk, hypnotic, are just some of the adjectives that comes to mind. One can just as easily imagine them providing a haunting soundtrack to one of the “Kill Bill” movies or performing spirited, joyful dance music at a gypsy-esque festival. Karmen Guy, the sultry voice of Mad Juana, relishes in the idea of the band’s elusive description. Their many, diverse fans dig their sound, and that’s good enough for them. World travelers, the band’s hearts are never far away from The Tijuana River Valley Animal Rescue, an independent, small, grass roots animal rescue group founded in 2005 dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned dogs in the Tijuana River Valley, on the U.S. side of the border, as well as rescuing and rehabilitating abused, neglected and problematic horses and off track thoroughbreds. City Pound caught up with Karmen while the band set up camp in New York to talk about music, animals, and her veggie-powered car.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Mad for Animals -- Mad Juana with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 24 Crusaders Against Cruelty: New York City's Animals Have The Law On Their Side

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:37:53 -0400

The case of a kitten being put in a 500-degree oven and left to die in a Bronx, New York apartment last month left people throughout New York and the country outraged and asking one question: why would a pair of teenage girls do such a horrible thing under the guise of a 'prank'? For that matter, why do some people do cruel things to animals at all? This week, Pets In the City asks Officer Joe Pentangelo, assistant director of humane law enforcement at the ASPCA and frequent face on the popular Animal Planet show, Animal Precinct, this question and more. Officer Pentangelo, one of the first on the scene of the horrible crime involving Tiger LIlly the kitten and her teenage tormentors, gives us his personal insights and updates on the case, tips on how to spot signs of an animal in an abusive situation, and how to report it suspected cruelty to animals. He'll also tell us about the changing legal protections afforded to animals who are victims of cruelty and the penalties against those who do it.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Crusaders Against Cruelty: New York City's Animals Have The Law On Their Side with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 23 From Jailhouse to Oprah: How One Therapy Dog Program Helps Iraq War Vets Adjust To Life Back Home

Fri, 22 May 2009 14:31:37 -0400

Sounds bites and small video clips about the ongoing war in Iraq and Afghanistan filter into the airwaves and onto the Web everyday. But they don’t really convey the physical and psychological demands U.S. soldiers endure on a daily basis while serving in one of the most politically and culturally complex wars of our time. Pets In the City had the honor of speaking with Sergeant Allen Hill, an Iraqi war veteran whose therapy dog, Frankie, was trained by an inmate serving time for manslaughter at the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon, New York, just a commuter train ride north of New York City.

Sgt. Hill was joined by Gloria Gilbert Stoga, who founded the "Puppies Behind Bars" program to train guide dogs over a decade ago, and whose group recently added the "Dog Tags: Service Dogs for Those Who’ve Served Us" program to train therapy dogs for veterans like Sgt. Hill with post-traumatic stress disorder. All three recently appeared on a recent episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, joined by actress Glenn Close, devoted to the animals in our lives.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - From Jailhouse to Oprah: How One Therapy Dog Program Helps Iraq War Vets Adjust To Life Back Home with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 22 "The Choke" Visits "The City Pound" on Pet Life Radio's Pets In the City

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:31:34 -0400

If you're looking for a new band whose sound isn't hard to swallow, then you have to check out "The Choke", guests on this episode of "City Pound" with hosts Victoria Wells and Diane West. The Choke, a self-described 'punk and roll' band with a soft spot for animals filters the influences of Motown, soul, and garage rock through the attack of anthemic punk. Since the band’s debut in May of 2005, the New York-based foursome has performed for large audiences throughout New York and London, toured with the UK’s legendary Buzzcocks, enjoyed regular rotation and performed a live set on WFMU 91.1 FM (NYC/NJ). And their stage show--with hula-hoop dancers and other side-show entertainers, is something to see.

The animal-loving rockers also lend their talents to raise money and awareness for animal welfare efforts in New York City. Several years ago, the band performed at a special, sold-out NYC Animal Rescue Benefit by opening for Beastie Boys in an event that raised thousands of dollars for several animal rescue groups based in and around New York City. Come talk shop and rock with lead singer Cameron Eve, guitarist "Hott Deth", bassist Josh Machlin and drummer Jonny Napalm and hear their thoughts on music, life, and the future of all three.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - "The Choke" Visits "The City Pound" on Pet Life Radio's Pets In the City with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 21 Come On Down! -- The Price Is Right’s Bob Barker Visits Pets In the City!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:27:11 -0500

For fifty years-- just around the time television was born-- game show personality Bob Barker has been a guest in almost every home in the United States and, later, the world. And while this perennial, ever-friendly game show host always brought a sense of fun to every project he’s worked on, he couldn’t be more serious about animal rights. From throwing down the gauntlet 20 years ago at the Miss USA pageant with his very public anti-fur stance, to sending Price is Right viewers off with a friendly reminder to spay and neuter their pets at the end of every show, Mr. Barker has become an enduring part of American culture. Bob’s retirement from The Price is Right in 2007 has not slowed down his work on behalf of animal welfare, including continued work with the DJ&T Foundation (http://www.djtfoundation.org), a non-profit foundation he established in 1994 that subsidizes low-cost spay and neuter clinics and voucher programs for dogs throughout the country. Priceless Memories, a book recounting his favorite moments of his career in television, his life-long love affair with late wife Dorothy Jo, and their shared love of animals, comes out in April 2009.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Come On Down! -- The Price Is Right’s Bob Barker Visits Pets In the City! with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 20 New York City’s Animal Shelter System: Past, Present, and Hope for the Future

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:31:55 -0500

Tens of thousands of dogs and cats are surrendered to Animal Care and Control of New York City (NYCACC) from throughout the five boroughs each year by people who are no longer willing or able to care for them. The reasons why these pets end up in the city’s three shelters range from the heartbreaking to the bizarre.

Ten years ago, about 75 percent of the animals who came in through the shelter doors never came out alive. But thanks to combined national, state and city efforts, adoptions are actually up: more than half of the 40,000 animals turned in to the ACC eventually found adoptive homes. Jane Hoffman, President of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, leads over 140 community-based rescue groups in their efforts to find more animals ‘forever’ homes with the eventual goal of making New York City a ‘no kill’ city by 2015. Pets In the City interviewed Ms. Hoffman in a candid interview about some of the current and future challenges the city faces in achieving this goal, including what the oft-controversial term ‘no kill’ means--at least for animals in New York City.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - New York City’s Animal Shelter System: Past, Present, and Hope for the Future with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 19 Westminster 2009 "Best In Show" Winner -- "Stump" the Sussex Spaniel -- From Old Dog to Show Dog

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:14:42 -0500

Just call him the Comeback Canine. To everyone’s surprise and delight (including his owner and the show judge) "Stump", a ten year-old, a droopy-eyed, chocolate Sussex Spaniel, overcame a mysterious life-threatening illness to beat out more than 2,500 other dogs for the title of 2009 Best In Show at Madison Square Garden on February 10th.

This week Diane West takes you on a behind-the-scenes, all-access radio tour leading up to and through the event, from the Westminster kick-off party to the lobby of the Hotel Pennsylvania the final "Best In Show" announcement on Pets In the City this week--including a special surprise greeting from one of the ‘sexiest’ women in the world!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Westminster 2009 "Best In Show" Winner -- "Stump" the Sussex Spaniel -- From Old Dog to Show Dog with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 18 Kamikaze Geese Crash Plane Over New York!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:28:27 -0500

Can birds crash a plane? Absolutely, according to aviation experts who were watching the skies over New York City on the afternoon of Thursday, January 15th, just two weeks into the New Year. Minutes after take-off, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger of US Airways Flight 1549 made a dicey emergency landing in the Hudson River due to what is so far being called a ‘bird strike’ of both its engines by a large flock of Canadian Geese (DNA and other evidence pending.) Birds get caught in airplane engines more than most flyers want to think about, but modern design usually causes them to ‘bounce off’. This time, perhaps because of their numbers and size, they didn’t. Now local politicians and others are looking to cook the goose--by shooting, egg destruction, and tearing up nesting grounds. No one argues plane crashes must be prevented at all costs--but is there another way fix the bird problem other than massive extermination? Patrick Kwan, New York State Director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of the Humane Society of the United States, says yes. Pets In the City sat down with Mr. Kwan to talk about the geese, as well as dog fighting rings in pockets of the city, and the legislative process. Learn how animal lovers like you can become effective ‘citizen lobbyists’ for a wide variety of issues.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kamikaze Geese Crash Plane Over New York! with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 17 City Pound! (A New Monthly Feature of Pets In the City)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:33:11 -0500

Pets In the City turns into the City Pound! This special once-a-month treat will feature exclusive interviews and sounds from some of the music industry’s most well-known names, including performers, DJs, artists, and other notables--with an emphasis on rock n’ roll and punk rock! Why? Turns out some of the hardest-rocking talents are also the hardest-working advocates for animals--and many of them live in New York, of course. Hear some of your favorite bands and artists talk about their music, their views on life, and their work with animals. We’ll also be playing music for you--some of them heard for the first time, anywhere, only on PetLifeRadio! So get out that iPod and be ready to rock! On our first episode of City Pound, we talk with Tony Barber, longtime bass player of one of the most influential punk bands of all time, The Buzzcocks. Tony has played with a wide range of rock-and-roll and punk royalty over the last 30 years and has recently begun producing some up-and-coming bands in New York and beyond. He’ll be talking to City Pound about his life as a punk rocker, his perspective on the economy, and his fundraising work with fiancé Andrea Purcigliotti in support animal adoption in New York City. We’ll also here some brand new music from some of the bands Tony is currently working with, including The Choke, Easy Image, Airport and Swivel. Also this episode, we’ll be meeting Victoria Wells, a frequent face on Animal Planet, head of Wells Animal Services, and founder of AMP. She’ll join Diane West as a regular guest co-host of City Pound.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - City Pound! (A New Monthly Feature of Pets In the City) with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 16 The Scoop On Poop-- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe More) About New York’s Smelliest Subject

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:22:48 -0500

We really step in it on this week’s episode of Pets In the City. Chances are you have, too. We’re talking about dog poop, of course. That’s right-- a whole show devoted to the poop, the power, and the passion behind New York’s thirty year-old ‘pooper scooper’ law. Don’t laugh, it’s a subject that continues to have dog lovers, non-dog-lovers, political leaders, animal rights activists, and pretty much everyone in-between asking the same question: should you really own a dog in New York City? Author Michael Brandow dug into this debate in his new book: New York’s Poop Scoop Law: Dogs, the Dirt, and Due Process: (New Directions In the Human-Animal Bond) by Purdue University Press. What he uncovered was an unusual and intriguing commentary on life in New York City from the 1970s to present day, and how we all learned to get along-- or at least not kill each other--over this still-hot topic.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Scoop On Poop-- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe More) About New York’s Smelliest Subject with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 15 One Trick To Rule Them All And Small Dogs, Big Bite (In the Big City)

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:29:34 -0500

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and perhaps this is illustrated in no better way than in the love story between Rick Caran and his wonder Yorkie, "Jilli Dog." Little did Rick know that the wet, dirty and scared little dog abandoned not far from his Long Island, New York home would lead him on the adventure of a lifetime, taking him around the world for her poker-playing abilities and general above-average intelligence. But how did Rick, who never trained dogs professionally, teach Jilli to do such amazing things? Rick confesses to Pets In the City that there’s just one thing any pet lover can see in their pet, and once they see it, the sky’s the limit. Next- if you think setting up a dog park in the big city is easy, listen in as we talk to Laurie Light, one of the founders of the NYC East Side Small Dog Group in Manhattan. Her candid, cautionary tale is as funny as it is inspiring. You’ll never look at a little dog (or the person walking him or her) the same again! And, of course, we’ll give you the "Pets In the City" highlight of pet events in and around New York -- lets just say Santa ‘Claws’ is coming to town!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - One Trick To Rule Them All And Small Dogs, Big Bite (In the Big City) with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 14 Animals Were Harmed During The Production of This Show

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:21:07 -0500

People love pets. And, although not all of them admit it, people love reality television. So it was inevitable there would be a convergence of the two, and now animals big and small are common ‘characters’ on reality TV. But are some of these animals unwittingly getting pulled into the ‘drama’ that drives reality shows, and are they getting hurt or even abused as a result? American Humane, the 131 year-old animal group best known for giving movie and television shows the coveted "No Animals Were Harmed" seal of approval, says more and more animals are being harmed on reality shows, whether by the inappropriate use of devices to distort their faces or being eaten alive for the shock of it. Listen in on our exclusive one-on-one interview with Karen Rosa, director of American Humane’s Film and TV Unit, as she describes the dangerous ‘gray areas’ reality TV is treading into in terms of the safety of animals on these shows and the what her organization is planning to do about it in the coming year.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Animals Were Harmed During The Production of This Show with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 13 Beth Bites Back! -- Behind the Scenes Of a Dog ‘Reality’ Show & Is The Economy Forcing You To Cut Back on Your Pets’ Care?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:11:22 -0400

‘Greatest American Dog’, a ten-week reality series which showed dogs and their people competing for a $250,000 prize on CBS this summer, captivated pet lovers who wanted to see which dog/person team would ultimately demonstrate the strongest bond between each dog and his or her person. But relationships between the human contestants were another story. Strained, tense and angry confrontations were common in front of the camera and, according to one of the shows more controversial contestants, things were even worse than what they seemed. Whether you were a fan or foe of Beth Joy Knutsen (and her Bella Starlet Dog), listen in as she speaks candidly about what she saw behind-the-scenes, from bitterness between contestants to the questionable safety of the dogs themselves. This is part one of a two-part segment examining Greatest American Dog and other pet-related ‘reality’ shows. Next week, we’ll talk directly with American Humane, the 68 year-old watchdog group for the treatment of animals in movies and television, and the new challenges reality television has brought with it. Then, Pets In the City once again turns its attention to the economy’s effect on our pets and the way we care for them. Some argue that New York City pets are among the most pampered in the world, but there are many more pet owners struggling to keep their canines in kibble and their cats in catnip. What products and services are worth cutting back on, and what’s worth the splurge? We’ll talk with Rachel Swan, head of Pawsitive Productions and creator of "The Enlightened Canine Expo" coming up this November, to get her insights and advice.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Beth Bites Back! -- Behind the Scenes Of a Dog ‘Reality’ Show with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 12 Homeless Pets Up, Stock Market Down & Celebrity Dogs Unleashed!

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:13:58 -0400

The unstable economy is not just hurting workers, but their families as well -- including their pets. Unlike our suburban neighbors, who may surrender their pets to shelters or abandon them if they lose their house in foreclosure, some city dwellers are giving up their pets because they lost their high-paying jobs and the only affordable place is a "no pets" building. Jenn Bristol, head of Animal Haven SoHo, a combination adoption center and pet boutique, is finding more and more people surrendering their beloved pets after the Wall Street crash.

Thankfully, even with the economy in the tank, some fundraising for pets (and people) remains strong. Come with us to Central Park South to the Jumeriah Essex House as we attend "Celebrity Dogs Unleashed", a fundraiser as unique as it is fancy. Famous people, from Robert Kennedy Jr., Menudo, and Rachel Ray (and everyone in-between!) were given the task of painting fiberglass Labrador Retriever models that best reflected their personalities with surprising results.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Homeless Pets Up, Stock Market Down & Celebrity Dogs Unleashed! with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 11 Blessings and Bicycles

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:55:51 -0400

The first weekend of October is generally filled with "Blessing of the Animals" ceremonies in honor of St. Francis Day, a saint who is thought to have had a particular affinity for animals in Europe many centuries ago. New Yorkers come out in droves to their local houses of worship, Christian and otherwise, with their pets to these simple, touching ceremonies to bless their pets for good health and long life for the coming year. This week we’ll talk with two experts in the field of blessing and honoring our pets in this life and the next. Edward Martin, caretaker of Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, talks to us about how one New York dog about 100 years ago started this beautiful, peaceful resting place for many of the city’s animals, and his thoughts on the types of people who lay their pets to rest here. Then, we’ll talk with the cemetery’s Chaplain, Reverend David James, and ask him the perennial, controversial question: do pets go to heaven, or is the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ just a myth we tell ourselves? Finally, we’ll talk to a human/dog duo who are very much alive, well, and rolling along the United States in their bicycle built for two: David Sylvester and his girl, "Chiva", to learn about and raise awareness about shelter dogs throughout the United States.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Blessings and Bicycles with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 10 The Great 'Flight' Way -- Birds Take Broadway

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:02:10 -0400

Many come to New York to see their dreams of fame and stardom take flight, but some visitors already have wings. WebVet.com, a new consumer-friendly veterinary question-and-answer site, invited creatures of the air to enter their 'Birds on Broadway' contest recently to sing, dance, and flap their way to stardom right on 47th Street. Pets In the City talks with WebVet.com president Hope Schultz about the unusual launch of this special contest for hopeful avian actors and the particular needs of our feathered friends.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Great 'Flight' Way -- Birds Take Broadway with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 9 Animal Planet’s "Groomer Has It" Is Now Casting For Season 2!

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:13:02 -0400

Diane chats with Erinlee Adamson, casting producer for Animal Planet’s hit show, "Groomer Has It." Groomer Has It is seeking competitive dog stylists who have what it takes to win! Listen and find out how to enter! Animal Planet’s newest hit show GROOMER HAS IT is a competition based reality show challenging dog groomers from around the country to be the next GROOMER OF THE YEAR and to win $50,000 cash!!" They are looking for Dog Groomers with skills, personality, competitive spirit and tons of passion for what they do. Last year’s amazing cast helped introduce America to the world of dog grooming and now they are on season two and looking for 12 new groomers! New groomer or years of experience, mobile or salon... THEY WANT THE BEST!!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Animal Planet’s "Groomer Has It" Is Now Casting For Season 2! with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 8 New York’s Pet Fashion Week 2008 - Intelligent Design or Humans Gone Wild?

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 23:47:34 -0400

Fashionistas, buyers, models and the pet--obsessed stormed several floors of the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea on August 23 and August 24 for New York’s Third Annual ‘Pet Fashion Week.’ While the name may be misleading (the ‘Week’ is really a ‘Weekend’) there were more awards, products, grooming demonstrations, professionals and stars of the pet business world packed into two days than you can shake a tail at. From the foot of the catwalk to the trade show floor, from industry professionals to the newest designers on the scene, this segment of Pets In The City will take you on a whirlwind tour through the 'styles in the aisles' of the most decadent pet products and services on the market today. But is it all a bit too much? Does a dog or cat really need a dress embellished with genuine Swarovski Crystal, a hand-carved marble food dish and a $300.00 GPS attached to their collar? We asked -- and got some candid opinions -- straight from the sources.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -New York’s Pet Fashion Week 2008 - Intelligent Design or Humans Gone Wild? with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 7 The Real Batman of Gotham City

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:29:29 -0400

If you think you know all about Batman and Gotham City, think again.=2 0While there may be someone running around in a cape making blockbuster movies this summer, you haven’t seen (or heard) anything yet if you haven’t gone on a nighttime bat expedition in Central Park with the real Batman and Batgirl of Gotham City, Bradley Klein and Daniellle Gustafson, who, in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History give annual Bat Tours each summer. Both Mr. Klein and his wife, Ms. Gustafson, are founding members of the New York Bat Group and strong supporters of Bat Conservation International. Hear the real sonic clicks and calls of bats in the night as we talk to Mr. Klein, Ms. Gustafson, and a special guest, author Marie Winn of "Central Park in the Dark"

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -The Real Batman of Gotham City with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 6 I Can’t Do A Thing With This Hair!

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:30:45 -0400

“Groomer Has It” may have been a hair-raising reality show on Animal Planet this season, but this week on Pets In The City we’re the ones that have the groomer—Mr. David, to be e xact. Jonathan beat out all other contestants on the show to make it to first runner-up in this fierce coffier competition. But well before “Groomer Has It” Mr. David had it all—as a well-respected groomer to the likes of Mariah Carey, Ralph Lauren, Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, Betty Buckley, Louise Lasser, John O’Hurley, Betsy Johnson and Ivana Trump, and many others. Listen in on a private consultation with Mr. David at Manhattan’s Prima Dog Cafe and learn how you can keep your dog cool and pretty during the summer in the city. You’ll also find out how you can get your hands on some of Mr. David’s fabulous, “human tested” products for dogs from his new product line, New York Canine Clean.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -I Can’t Do A Thing With This Hair!" with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 5 Give My Regards To Broadway; Animals Are the Best Medicine

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:45:11 -0400

"Pets In The City" travels to the heart of Times Square and into Shubert Alley, where the annual adoption event "Broadway Barks" takes center stage for it’s tenth straight year. Founded by world-renowned Broadway actress and singer Bernadette Peters and "America’s Sweetheart" actress Mary Tyler Moore, this annual event brings out all of the Broadway stars and some of New York’s most adoptable cats and dogs. We’ll talk with trainer and author Bill Berloni, who has worked with to some of Broadway’s most beloved animal stars for over thirty years, and Bernadette Peters, whose name has been synonymous with Broadway for several decades with classics such as "Annie Get Your Gun", "Gypsy" and many others. Then, we’ll travel downtown to bohemian paradise Tompkins Square Park on the lower east side of Manhattan, just a few steps away from New York’s historic "First Run", the first official dog run in the city. We’ll be speaking with key members of the therapy dog community and listen to some of their heartfelt stories of people who give their time and "paws" to patients in the hospital. Does your dog have what it takes to be a therapy dog? Listen and find out.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Give My Regards To Broadway; Animals Are the Best Medicine , with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 4 Homeless In the Hamptons and Doggies Who Brunch

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 02:19:58 -0400

Weekend getaway season is in full swing in the city, and the Hamptons has been a favorite among city folk for a long time. By train (Long Island Rail Road), by plane (if you’re uber-rich) or highway (rental cars or the Hampton Jitney motorcoach) New Yorkers from every walk of life flock to the sandy shores seeking a break on the breakers. But even here homeless animals abound, from huge feral cat colonies drawn by the scent of fresh fish on the bustling boat docks to “vacation pets” left behind when the summer share is over. We’ll talk with Michele Forrester, director of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (http://www.arfhamptons.org) about this oft-hidden population of homeless pets in one of the richest resort areas of the country and how ARF and other organizations are trying to help. Then, Pets In The City has weekend brunch with The NYC East Side Small Dog People Group (http://smallbreeddogs.meetup.com/85/) at a great outdoor café and gets some cool tips for dining with dogs. Finally, we’re going to ask our listeners to help us in what we think may be the first-of-its-kind radio experiment. If you’re dreading your dog’s nervous breakdown when the fireworks go off on the 4th, this is a must-download episode.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Homeless In the Hamptons and Doggies Who Brunch , with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 3 Samantha's 'Sex And The City' Dog Spills Sexy Secrets; 'Law & Order' Star Recruits Citizens To A Special Cause

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:53:28 -0400

Think the presidential race is getting tough now? Wait until you travel with us to the Upper East Side of Manhattan to witness the launch of a historical "paws-idential" campaign by a very unlikely candidate. Seems that comedian Richard Belzer ("Law and Order", "Last Comic Standing") has thrown his hat into this year's presidential election to issue all United States citizens who love pets a special challenge, endorsed wholeheartedly by three big players: the North Shore Animal League, the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, and Animal Care and Control of New York City. Then...ever wonder how you train a dog to, er, "be amorous" on demand? 'Gidget' Gormley, the frisky little Yorkshire Terrier who plays Samantha's furry friend, "Baby" in this summer's blockbuster hit 'Sex and the City,' can do this and other unique tricks thanks to her 'person', Mary Gormley. This week we speak with Ms. Gormley about Gidget and her unusal role in the 'SATC' movie plus some behind-the-scenes dish on co-star (and animal lover) Kim Cattrall, Gidget's own private health battle, and her favorite charity, Friends of Snuffy .)

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Samantha's 'Sex And The City' Dog Spills Sexy Secrets; 'Law & Order' Star Recruits Citizens To A Special Cause , with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 2 - New York City Utility Company Sued for Electrocution of Dogs & It’s Raining Cats: June is National Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:56:06 -0400

It sounds like a bizarre urban legend, but unfortunately, it is not. An increasing number of dogs--and people--are being electrocuted by stray voltage from faulty streetlights or underground wiring throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The topic first gained national attention with the tragic death of a young college student named Jodie Lane, who in the winter of 2003 lost her life on a street in Greenwich Village while walking her dog. Since then, several other incidents have been reported. The most recent dog victim was a Husky named Sebastian in Long Island City, Queens. In this show we bring you to an emotional press conference where one grieving dog owner announced a lawsuit against Con Edison, the power company that supplies electricity to the city, for what she alleges was the wrongful death of her dog, Mushy. Then, in honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month, we speak with Kitty Kind, a member of New York City’s Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals, and the special challenges the city faces in finding homes for what seems to be an endless supply of cats coming from all areas of the city.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -New York City Utility Company Sued for Electrocution of Dogs & It’s Raining Cats: June is National Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month , with Diane West

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 1 - The Wilds of Brooklyn to The Wealth of Wall Street

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:27:50 -0400

The Brooklyn Bridge. The Cyclone. Coney Island. Brooklyn is home to all of these, but not many know that soaring high in the skies above Flatbush, Sunset Park, and other neighborhoods in this iconic New York borough are wild green Quaker parrots from Argentina. Join "Parrot Man" Steve Baldwin of www.brooklynparrots.com on an urban safari in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery and discover the mystery of how these exotic birds came to the big city. Then, take a downtown train to Wall Street with Pets In The City host Diane West to attend a star-studded fundraiser for Farm Sanctuary (www.farmsanctuary.org) and eavesdrop on some surprising and insightful chats with music industry mogul Russell Simmons, actress Emily Deschanel of “Bones” and actress Lisa Edelstein of “House.”

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -The Wilds of Brooklyn to The Wealth of Wall Street , with Diane West