Awesome Advocates- Pet Life Radio Original

Awesome Advocates- Pet Life Radio Original

If it wasn’t for awesome animal advocates Max A Pooch, the Canine Superhero to the Environment may have ended up like an estimated 5,000 dogs a day; euthanized and his body disposed of in a landfill. Luckily, Max was rescued, and Keith recycled (adopted) Max A Pooch from Orphans of the Storm Animal Rescue when Max was six months old. Keith Sanderson, award winning writer, animal advocacy chronicler, and sidekick to Max A Pooch owes a tremendous debt to those who advocate for animals. In gratitude he dedicates each episode to the awesome animal advocates who improve the welfare and save the lives of millions of companion, domestic, and wild animals yearly. Each episode Keith takes you into the world of an awesome animal advocate. The guest may be a celebrity, or a leader of national animal advocacy organization, or a passionate soul who is starting a new animal advocacy organization, or an animal advocate volunteer who dedicates herself to making life better for those who can’t speak for themselves. Whoever the guest is you will be fascinated by the dedication, the courage, and the challenges and triumphs of the people you meet on Awesome Animal Advocates. Make it a point not to miss an episode of Awesome Animal Advocates! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/awesome-advocates-pet-life-radio-original--6670186/support.

Episodes

Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 70 A Visit from Nick the Animal Advocate

December 15, 2015 • 5 mins
This Holiday Special dedicated to all the wonderful humans who volunteer for and work at animal shelters around the country. Please remember our furry friends who don't have forever homes. Contribute to your favorite shelter or rescue organization. After you enjoy this hopeful tale of what happened at one animal rescue, look online and see what is on their wish list. Many rescue and shelters need used towels, dog or cat food, beddi...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 69 Meet Tim Phillips of ADI who was Featured on ABC’ Nightline

October 21, 2015 • 34 mins
Between the two of them this will make the third appearance of either Tim Phillips and/or his wife Jan Creamer co-founders of Animal Defenders International (ADI) appearing on Awesome Animal Advocates. Listen as Tim Phillips brings us up to date on the success of the film Lion Ark, and what he and Jan are doing in Peru. When you do you’ll understand why ADI is a featured news item on a national network news program such as ABC’s ...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 68 Four Paws Food Pantry Provides a 100 Ton Solution to a Challenge

October 9, 2015 • 27 mins
Sometimes people rise to a challenge and find a way to help not only animals but humans. Linda Walter, founder of Four Paws Food Pantry and her colleagues are just such examples. Linda saw a problem and instead of complaining about it created a solution that has benefitted countless cats and dogs and their human companions in Eastern Tennessee. As of August of this year they have delivered almost 100 tons of pet food for the pets o...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 67 Elephants in Brazil?

September 28, 2015 • 34 mins
What happens when an elephant is rescued from a cruel existence performing in a circus or other entertainment venue? The size and social needs of elephants present big problems for those who rescue them. Scott Blais knows the challenges and better yet the solutions that face those who rescue and provide refuge for the biggest land animals on earth. In Elephants in Brazil? Scott shares with us how World Sanctuary for Elephants is me...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 66 Blood of the Tiger...Gourmands Drink Tiger Bone Wine and Sup on Tiger Cuisine

May 10, 2015 • 29 mins
Blood of the Tiger is a story set against China’s ascendance to power and the global fight against the forces of greed on behalf of tigers and other endangered species. Meet J. A. Mills, author of Blood of the Tiger: A story of conspiracy, greed and the battle to save a magnificent species. Hear her story about the greed and corruption of those who will and do exploit wild tigers and other endangered species. Listen as Mills tell...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 65 Practicing What You Preach

April 26, 2015 • 29 mins
A few weeks ago while preaching his sermon Br’er Dan said, "Animal abusers bother me more as I grow older." As he spoke those words it struck me that Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates had not invited a cleric to be a guest on the show. After 64 episodes I thought it was time to get a clergyman’s perspective on advocating for animals. Meet Br’er Dan and learn one preacher’s take on being kind to animals.

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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 64 Cities are Death Traps for a Billion Migrating Birds

April 7, 2015 • 34 mins
Bright lights and dangerous building designs in cities throughout North America kill an estimated one billion birds each year. Hear what is being done to reduce this carnage thanks to people like Chicago’s Annette Prince and her network of volunteers. On this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates Annette shares how she and her volunteers pluck the stunned bodies of these fragile creatures from the streets and sidewalks ...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 63 Flying to the Rescue

March 19, 2015 • 22 mins
Hear how Brad Childs and Jonathan Plesset melded their executive business skills along with their love of flying. The result was the formation of an extraordinary nonprofit that flies to rescue dogs and other animals and then carries them to safety. The Pittsburg Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) story is an inspiration for animal lovers and is further demonstration that animal advocates have a variety of background and skills. ...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 62 Old But Not Forgotten

March 10, 2015 • 27 mins
It is heartbreaking to hear how humans will frequently abandon a canine companion that has been loyal for years, simply because the dog is old. On this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates learn how an amazing organization of angels helps animal shelters and rescue organizations provide for the special care senior dogs sometimes need, and find homes for these dogs.

Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 61 Smoky Mountain Service Dogs

February 19, 2015 • 30 mins
This episode focuses on the unique bond between dogs and humans and how this bond is forged by groups such as Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Organization to a wonderful and symbiotic relationship between dogs and the veterans they assist.

Learn how Smoky Mountain Service Dogs are making far more differences in the lives of their disabled veterans than imagined and why these dogs live to love to help their veterans.

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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 60 Cats: Ancient Rodent Control Method has Cost Effective and Humane Benefits

February 6, 2015 • 35 mins
Anyone who hates rats and anyone who loves cats will enjoy this incredibly fascinating episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates.

The story of Cats and rat control is one of the oldest relationships between animals and humans. Ancient Egyptian art shows cats at royal granaries where they protected the grain from being spoiled by rats. Today volunteer organizations such as Chicago’s Cats At Work are again teaming up with ca...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 59 HSUS Spokesperson Answers Critics

January 26, 2015 • 29 mins
The Humane Society of the United States claims it is, "The nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization." Yet there are critics of the HSUS who claim, "The advertising of the Humane Society of the United States is false by implying it runs animal shelters when in fact only 1 percent of the donations the HSUS collects", that HSUS is charged with Federal racketeering and more.

Listen as Sarah Barnett, HSUS sen...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 58 Losing A Pet

January 16, 2015 • 52 mins
Death of a beloved pet is upsetting for millions of pet owners each year. Yet, many of their peers scoff at the idea of bereavement over an animal. Hear what Dr. Alice Villalobos has to say about the human/animal bond and why she developed the universal human animal bond scale.

Don’t miss this uplifting and inspiring episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates

Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petliferadio...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 57 Is No-Kill a Reality or Just a Dream?

December 29, 2014 • 35 mins
"Most immediately, our work is helping the animals and ending shelter killing. But on another level, this is about saving people. It’s about saving our relationship to the animals and the planet," says Francis Battista.

The carnage is truly astounding. Each day an estimated 5,000 to 5,500 dogs are legally euthanized in the United States by kill shelters that are supported by taxpayer money. Unfortunately even more cats meet their...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 56 A Visit from Nick the Animal Advocate

December 18, 2014 • 5 mins
Keith and Max read an original holiday poem, A Visit from Nick the Animal Advocate

Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petliferadio.com

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Visit from Nick the Animal Advocate on Pet Life Radio

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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 55 Guess What Bob Barker is Up To? Would you Believe Helping Animal Defenders International Save 30 Lions

December 12, 2014 • 26 mins
Bob Barker turned 91 years old the day this episode was aired. When I interviewed him I was inspired by his enthusiasm and support for animal advocacy groups. I am sure all our listeners will be equally inspired. I strongly urge anyone who loves and wants to help animals to listen to this interview.

Television Celebrity Bob Barker is one of the best friends animals have ever had. His love for them is heartfelt and generous. Hear ho...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 54 Darlene Arden Discusses that Doggie in the Dumpster, and Answers the Question, Do Pets Make Good Gifts

December 3, 2014 • 41 mins
Darlene Arden author, award winning writer and animal behaviorist shares a disturbing trend that includes people literally throwing their pets away in places such as trash bins, what she thinks about giving pets as gifts and more on this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates.

Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@petliferadio.com

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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 53 Exclusive Interview with the Preeminent UK Animal Behaviorist and Friend to Animals

November 21, 2014 • 34 mins
Dr. Roger Mugford, author, psychologist, inventor and preeminent UK animal behaviorist shares some interesting points of view in this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates. He also explains how humor is used in Wetnose Animal Aid, an umbrella charity which aims to raise awareness for all of the UK’s hardworking regional animal shelters that work tirelessly to help local strays and pets in need. Make sure you listen t...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 52 Building Better Trainers Through Education

November 21, 2014 • 30 mins
Is a well-trained dog really happier, healthier and safer? How do you find a good trainer for your dog? Can cats be trained? Mychelle Blake, CEO of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers shares her thoughts on these subjects and more. If you have a dog or are about to add one to your family make sure you listen to this episode of Max A Pooch’s Awesome Animal Advocates.

Questions or Comments? Email Max A Pooch: maxapooch@pet...
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Awesome Animal Advocates - Episode 51 Daisy to the Rescue

October 21, 2014 • 29 mins
In this episode of Awesome Animal Advocates you will learn how you can win a free portrait of your pet by Ramsey Beyer, the illustrator for the newly released book Daisy to the Rescue. You will also learn that animals are not only our companions, in many cases, true lifesavers as Jeff Campbell, author of Daisy to the Rescue, shares some of the amazing and true stories in Daisy to the Rescue.

Hear Jeff tell how wild African Lions s...
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