Animals R Us with Jenni and Lisa

Ingrid Newkirk, founder and President of PETA, checks in to talk about her new book, Animalkind. We also hear about PETA's 40th anniversary. and Ingrid tells us why she doesn't like the word 'pet'. Plus, the week's best Animal Tales, Jenni's adventure taking care of seven dogs, and fun events for animal people to check out.

Jenni and Lisa share fun Valentines-themed Animal Tales and events; plus suggestions for 'Dinner & A Movie'; a rescue spotlight on Fairfax County Animal Shelter; and Erica Meier from Animal Outlook checks in with some news.

The big game between Kansas City and San Francisco is this weekend, and Jenni and Lisa are getting you and your pets ready for it with football-themed Animal Tales. Plus, easy ways to add plant-based options to your football party including wings, nachos and ice cream! Also, an update on everyone's favorite panda, Bei Bei; and special friends drop by from Crumbs & Whiskers Cat & Kitten Cafe.

Jenni and Lisa talk New Year's Resolutions for themselves and their pets, plus hero pet trackers Carmen Brothers and Jill Barsky share a success story; an update of the wildlife emergency in Australia; and fun Animal Tales and area events to get you set to tackle the new year.

Get ready for the holidays with animal lovers Jenni & Lisa! They talk with a couple who has crafted a healthy beer for dogs; plus Jenni reviews animal movies, Lisa gives Jenni an unusual gift, and Patti Stinson drops by from A Forever Home for a rescue spotlight.

Professional Pet Trackers Carmen Brothers and Jill Barsky share fascinating stories of how they find lost pets. Plus, Jenni & Lisa share their favorite Animal Tales, fill you in on Thanksgiving events, and check in with Terry Cummings from Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary to get the scoop on this year's 'Thanksgiving WITH the Turkeys.'

Jenni's alpaca mentor, Lynne Cherish from Baggy Britches Farm in Frederick, is our special guest. We discuss everything you'd ever wanted to know about alpacas! Plus, the week's top Animal Tales, and some November events to look forward to.

Veterinarian Jessica Romine checks in with tips on how to keep your pets safe this Halloween, plus Jenni and Lisa share the week's best 'Animal Tales,' and some fun Halloween events you can attend with your fur baby.

Dog trainer Janet Oquendo from Pawz for Health answers questions about challenges many of us have with our dogs; plus this week's top Animal Tales; and fun events happening around the DMV as we gear up for Halloween.

Christine Hajek from Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue drops by to talk about her organization and the upcoming Boots & Brews Festival in Frederick, to benefit the rescue. Plus, hear more Animal Tales, including a quiz to determine if you're a pet fanatic!

Melissa Martin, whose three dogs died within hours of playing near a neighborhood pond, warns us of the dangers of toxic algae, which has been found in various bodies of water in the DMV and is not always visible to the naked eye. Plus, Joe Wateski, author of the children's book, 'Frankie: The Biggest Dog That Ever Was' checks in, and we share the week's best Animal Tales.

Erica Meier from Compassion Over Killing gives us the scoop on the upcoming DC VegFest and updates us on the important work her organization is doing; plus we share more Animal Tales.

Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine drops by to talk about what his organization is doing to help animals; plus Brian Bullerdick checks in to tell us how he had his cat cloned; and this week's best Animal Tales and pet-related events.

Smithsonian naturalist Bruce M. Beehler talks about his new book, 'Natural Encounters,' and gives us tips on planning the perfect animal-lovers vacation; plus we spotlight area events, and this week's best Animal Tales.

Dr. Allison teaches us how to keep our pets healthy and happy through the summer heat, 4th of July, and in a natural disaster. Plus, we learn the amazing story of Rocky the cat, share this week's best Animal Tales, and pay tribute to a friend in the animal welfare community.

Valerie Pringle from the Humane Society of the United States joins us to talk about what's been happening to horses in the horse racing industry. Jenni also tells us all about raising alpacas, and we have fun with this week's Animal Tales.

Dani Rizzo from the Humane Rescue Alliance drops in to talk about upcoming events and initiatives; Jenni and Lisa share stories about their pets, and some of their favorite 'Animal Tales.'

Terry Cummings from Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary drops in to talk about the 16th annual Run for the Animals; plus we talk veggie options at restaurants, and sample vegan pork rolls as part of VegWeek 2019.

We chatted with folks from several area animal welfare groups about an upcoming fun, family event that pet lovers will have a blast at!