Animal House w/Deborah Roberts
Love animals? Then Animal House is for you! We cover all things animal and pet-related, with experts, interviews and lots of fun.
Episodes
January 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, and Lead Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, introduce us to Roberta, a red-footed tortoise which is native to South America. Jifu gives us an update on the dates still available for the Asian Lantern Festival, and how the lanterns are created. She and Emily also share some fascinating facts about the red-footed tortoise, including the fact that they can also be carnivorous. To get your tickets to the Asi...
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December 18, 2024 • 15 mins
Kathy Burns and Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, bring along "Chi-Chi," a pup who just arrived from Puerto Rico, to discuss giving pets as gifts for the holidays. Kathy admits that, while the popular belief is that it isn't a good idea, several studies by large rescue organizations shows it CAN work -- if done correctly. To find your fur-ever friend, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.
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December 11, 2024 • 14 mins
Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Lead Zoo Teacher Josh Brandel, bring along Chipotle, a Savannah monitor that is native to Africa. They share some fascinating facts about Chipotle, including how they store fat in their tails for when food is scarce, to using its forked tongue to "smell" the air much like a snake. Josh and Christina also remind everyone of the Asian Lantern Festival, Into The Wild, taking pl...
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December 4, 2024 • 11 mins
Bree Burkett is the Program Coordinator for the Seminole County Animal Services and is also busy planning their 2nd annual Pet adoption event, "Paws & Claus," taking place Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fort Mellon Park and Sanford Riverwalk. There will be eleven rescue organizations with animals available for adoption, food trucks, $5 rabies shots and microchips, and, most importantly, your pet can t...
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November 20, 2024 • 15 mins
Kathy Burns, Director of Operations, and Kenny Tallier, Transfer & Cuddle Break Coordinator, from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, introduce us to Pearcy, a nearly 1-year-old pup who was dumped, along with his sister, at the gates of the shelter. Kathy reminds everyone how it's better to adopt and not shop. They also share the great news about finally breaking ground on their new shelter, replacing the one that burned down thre...
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November 13, 2024 • 14 mins
Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training joins us to once again assist listeners with solutions to their dog's behavior. In this episode, Darryl helps with dogs that jump, dogs that get aggressive with other people and pets, and when you should be concerned when you hear dogs playing, and it sounds kind of "ruff." Book your training appointment or get more info by calling (407) 456-1066 or go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.
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October 30, 2024 • 13 mins
Daisy Fiore coordinates the education programming for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, and shares how they are still recovering from Hurricane Milton that hit Florida just three weeks ago, destroying one of the aviaries, leaving some of their owls without a place to live. She also introduces us to Sanford, a red-morph Eastern Screen Owl. To help them meet their fundraising goal or to book a tour, go to www.cbop.audubon.org or ...
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October 23, 2024 • 34 mins
It's time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer listeners' questions regarding their puppy or older dog's behavior. In this episode, Darryl helps with dogs who suddenly won't eat or drink out of their bowls, dogs that only go potty in the house, and when, or if, it's a good idea to use a shock collar. Book your training by calling (407) 456-1066 or go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.
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October 16, 2024 • 16 mins
Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and their new Volunteer Coordinator, Kelly Hayn, join us today, along with 3-month-old puppy, 'Chocolate Creme Pie," who's available for adoption. We talk about how they made it through Hurricane Milton, as well as volunteer opportunities that are available, including for high school students looking for college credit. To find out more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (...
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October 2, 2024 • 15 mins
Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, joins us from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along some special "fear to fascination" animals, including a Mexican Redknee Tarantula named "Quentin Tarantula," and an Asian Forest Scorpion named, "Rue." They both share some fascinating facts about these amazing animals and how they differ from the ones in Florida. Emily and Christina also invite...
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September 26, 2024 • 33 mins
Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training once again joins us to answer listeners' questions regarding their puppy or dog's behavior. We cover the usual problems, like excessive barking, as well as peeing in the house. But we do cover one problem we don't believe we've ever had before: what to do when your dog "falls out of love" with you. Darryl also reminds everyone to go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com to get a $100.00 off vouc...
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September 18, 2024 • 15 mins
Angie, Ciji, and Daisy the dog, join us from the Humane Society of Lake County to talk about this weekend's Suds, Pups and Pints dog wash fundraiser, and how this money helps them cover their costs throughout the year. Angie shares how, despite having the word "Humane" in their name, they receive no money from the national organization and, instead, 100% of the money they rely on comes directly from the community. To learn more abo...
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September 4, 2024 • 14 mins
Team Lead Zoo Teacher, Jamie Ling, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Nathan Jordan, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to "Gordito," a Cane Toad, also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, another invasive species in Florida. Jamie shares how pet owners need to be on the lookout for these animals since the cane toad has poison glands, and the tadpoles are highly toxic to most animals if ingested. Its t...
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August 28, 2024 • 35 mins
Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training joins us once again to answer listeners' questions about their dogs' behavior. In this episode, Darryl covers what to do about incessant barking, how to help an animal that shows aggression after being at a shelter for a long time, when is the right time to spay and neuter your dog, and more. Plus, Pawfection Dog Training will once again be at the Second Annual 'Suds, Pups and Pints' on Sat...
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August 21, 2024 • 17 mins
Kathy Burns and Sally Edmonds join us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and bring along Giggles, a 4-month-old Calico kitten available for adoption. Kathy uses today's visit to explain how a cat's coat often determines its gender, and, more often than not, its personality traits, as well. To foster or find your fur-ever friend, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.
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August 14, 2024 • 15 mins
Jodi Carnevale, who founded Madi’s Mission along with Travis James, introduces us to Toothless the Sloth, and shares some truly interesting facts about this fascinating animal. She also shares the goal of Madi's Mission, which is to help environmental awareness and conservation. Learn more at www.madismission.org.
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August 7, 2024 • 14 mins
Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, and Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along 'Reptaur,' a Blue-tongued skink in honor of World Lizard Day. In addition to sharing some interesting facts about the Blue-tongued skink, Jifu and Emily also talk about their upcoming events, including the Zoo's fourth Sunset event of 2024, Sunset at the Zoo, as they proudly celebrate Native American & Alaska Nati...
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July 31, 2024 • 10 mins
Christin Burford is the Founder and Director of the C.A.R.E. Foundation (Creating Animal Respect Education Foundation Inc.) The purpose of this non-profit entity is to provide a permanent home for non-releasable exotic & wild animals. Christin brings along two of her residents from the refuge: Petey, the Opossum, and Fergie, a Ball python. She talks about the influx of animals to their Foundation, and the interesting reasons behind...
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July 17, 2024 • 15 mins
Kathy Burns and Rodney Purvis from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando bring along Jacob, a Frenchie, or French Bulldog, to talk about how, despite the breed's enormous popularity, they are often plagued by health problems, most often caused by irresponsible breeders. They also discuss how your local shelter can help you find your perfect pet and how becoming a foster offers you the chance to help a shelter animal without the full-...
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July 10, 2024 • 16 mins
Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, brings along Luna, an Eastern Screech Owl, to invite everyone to their Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show fundraiser coming up on September 7, 2024. Tickets are on sale now! She also updates us on the status of their construction project for their new facility. To get your tickets to the Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show fundraiser, or to report an injured wild animal, go ...
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