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
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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June 26, 2024 • 35 mins
Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training joins us to once again answer listeners' questions regarding their dogs' behavior. This time, Darryl tackles 'leash reactivity,' dogs who suddenly become aggressive, and when should crate your dog. Plus, Darryl shares some important tips on what to do if you ever find yourself in the midst of a dog attack. Book your appointment or get more info by calling (407) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectio...
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June 19, 2024 • 13 mins
Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us to talk about the continuing 'kitten season' and how you can help by adopting a kitten for National Kitten Day on July 10th. She also discusses Fourth of July safety for your pets and how to keep them calm. Learn more at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722,
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June 12, 2024 • 29 mins
Sgt. Jay Nix and former Orange County K9 Deputy Robert Ramos, along with retired K9 Drago, join us from K9s United to talk about their specialty license plate that is available for pre-order in Florida, and how the funds help smaller law enforcement agencies with the costs associated with having K9's on the force. Learn more and pre-order yours at k9sunited.org or call (904) 601.2220.
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June 5, 2024 • 13 mins
Zoo Teacher, Taylor Nelson, and Volunteer Coordinator, Sierra Dillard, join us from the Central Florida Zoo, and bring a lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec named "Pippin." Interestingly enough, although the word 'hedgehog' is in its name, Pippin more closely resembles a shrew than a hedgehog, and is actually related to an elephant. Taylor and Sierra also talk about how you can celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo, Sunset at the Zoo, as...
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May 29, 2024 • 32 mins
It's time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to stop by and answer listeners' questions. This time, he helps a listener with a beagle that whines when she doesn't get her favorite toy, to another dog who's just started stealing food off the counter, and everything in between. Schedule your training appointment by calling (407) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.
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May 24, 2024 • 13 mins
Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate with Save the Manatee Club, joins us to talk about National Safe Boating Week, which is May 18-25, 2024, and how you can help protect manatees while out on the water. She also shares what a mating herd of manatees looks like, and what you should, or should not do, if you see one. Learn more at www.savethemanatee.org or call (407) 539-0990 or toll-free at 1-800-432-...
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May 15, 2024 • 15 mins
It's time once again for Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to stop by, and this time she brought Fiesta, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois that is available for adoption. She also helps Jim figure out if getting a cat is a good idea, and how to protect our four-legged friends from the intense summer heat. To see photos of Fiesta, or to learn more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.
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May 9, 2024 • 15 mins
Lee Asher joins us from The Asher House nonprofit Animal Sanctuary to talk about what it's like to devote your life to rescuing our four-legged friends. Lee talks about that it's like to sleep with 40 dogs in one bed, and what inspired him to establish The Asher House. Learn more at www.theasherhouse.com.
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May 1, 2024 • 15 mins
Daisy Fiore coordinates the education programming for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida, and she brings along Sanford, a 13-year-old Eastern Screech Owl who resides at the center to talk about their upcoming Baby Owl Shower to raise funds to offset increased costs incurred during baby season. Baby season is their busiest season for bird care, sometimes caring for over 100 young birds in May alone! The fun ta...
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April 26, 2024 • 31 mins
It's that time once again for Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training to join us and answer listeners' questions. This time, he covers what to do when your new puppy treats your older dog like a chew toy and how old is a puppy before they become a 'teenager,' or adult? Darryl also discusses a really cool idea called a 'dig pit' that you can build for the dog that likes to dig. Book your dog's training by calling (407) 456-1066 or...
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April 18, 2024 • 14 mins
Miranda Nathanson joins us from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to talk about the arrival of ‘kitten season,’ and what that means. She also discusses how to become a foster for kittens of any age, and what they provide to help get you started. To learn more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.
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April 11, 2024 • 13 mins
Bree Burkett, Animal Services Program Coordinator for Seminole County Animal Services, joins us to talk about the importance of foster families for dogs. She says their shelter has been above-capacity for a while, and foster families allow the dogs to spend some time away from the shelter environment, making them more adoptable. And they cover all the costs! Learn more at www.seminolecountypets.com or call (407) 665-5201.
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April 4, 2024 • 15 mins
Ambassador Animal Keeper, Nathan Jordan, and Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, from the Central Florida Zoo, introduce us to Steve, a Florida Box Turtle, and talk about what it takes to be an animal keeper and work for a zoo. Celebrate Earth Day at the Central Florida Zoo at their Party for the Planet, and learn how to create the perfect backyard habitat for wildlife. And don’t forget about Brews Around the Zoo, a fun event for ...
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March 29, 2024 • 32 mins
It’s time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to come in and answer listener’s questions. This time, Darryl tackles issues like what to do when your dog jumps up on people, how much to expect when potty training a puppy, and can you train your dog to lift their leg higher? Get answers to your questions and set up your training appointment at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.
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March 21, 2024 • 16 mins
Robert Ramos, a former K9 deputy, now works for K9’s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines with vital equipment and training. K9’s United is encouraging Florida drivers to pre-order its specialty license plate before the October 15, 2024, deadline. Pre-order at www.k9sunited.org for $34.00, or from your local DMV for $33.00, and $25.00 from each plate sold will directly bene...
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March 14, 2024 • 14 mins
Angie Klein and Ciji Swanton bring along Gracie, a 3-year-old dog, and Icicle, an 11-year-old cat, available for adoption from the Humane Society of Lake County, a no-kill animal shelter located in Umatilla, Florida. We kick things off by talking about how they assess their animals to help them find their forever homes, and their upcoming fundraising events, including a Trivia Night on March 23rd, and Pedal For Paws bike riding eve...
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March 7, 2024 • 13 mins
Zoo Teacher, Justin Johnson, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Amanda Mossor, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens and bring along PT Cruiser, a prehensile-tailed skink. They share some fascinating features about this species of skink, including how they live in the trees of the Solomon Islands in large family groups. Plus, Justin talks about the Zoo’s upcoming events, like Hippity Hop Adventure and Brews Around T...
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March 1, 2024 • 32 mins
Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training joins us once again to answer listeners’ questions about their dog’s behavior, and to also share some funny stories about his time as a K9 officer at Buckingham Palace. To book your training appointment, go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (507) 456-1066.
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