Maria's Mutts & Stuff
Maria Milito is the voice of Q104.3 New York's middays and an advocate for animal rights. Now she's taking her passion for animals to on-demand audio and the iHeartRadio app! Remember to subcribe and, as always, #AdoptDontShop!
Episodes
April 25, 2024 • 26 mins
Maria chats with Bear Brook Feather Friend Rescue and Sanctuary founder Pete Lillo about his sanctuary in Newton NJ. Pete takes care of about 60 ducks and geese, all on his own!!
Most of us know about animal sanctuaries like horses or pigs, but this one is all about our feathered friends. Listen and Learn.
You can follow Bear Brook Feather Friend Rescue and Sanctuary on social media!
Most of us know about animal sanctuaries like horses or pigs, but this one is all about our feathered friends. Listen and Learn.
You can follow Bear Brook Feather Friend Rescue and Sanctuary on social media!
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March 29, 2024 • 29 mins
Maria chats with returning guest Sy Montgomery (who's been referred to as The Octopus Whisperer)
about her new book SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS!
Sy teaches us about octopus and their ways and why we are fascinated by them--they're shapeshifters!!
The book also has gorgeous close-ups of them in their environment. Listen and Learn!
about her new book SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS!
Sy teaches us about octopus and their ways and why we are fascinated by them--they're shapeshifters!!
The book also has gorgeous close-ups of them in their environment. Listen and Learn!
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March 2, 2024 • 46 mins
Maria chats with Dr. Phil Bushby, a veterinary professional at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bushby iis a trailblazer in his fight against animal overpopulation. He shares his vast knowledge about spaying and neutering, especially feline fix by five which means not the standard spaying/neutering after six months.
Listen and Learn!
Listen and Learn!
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February 15, 2024 • 41 mins
Maria chats with returning guest Pete Paxton about his latest undercover investigations; the upcoming puppy mill documentary Under Belly; and a new book about greyhound racing.
And Cailen LaBarge joins to talk about the fight for the Clean Water Act that SEED (Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development: ethicalstrategies.org) has been working on.
Lotsa info and lots for you to learn so give a listen!
And Cailen LaBarge joins to talk about the fight for the Clean Water Act that SEED (Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development: ethicalstrategies.org) has been working on.
Lotsa info and lots for you to learn so give a listen!
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January 24, 2024 • 19 mins
Maria chats with Founder & CEO McCauley Williams about the new tequila Alma Del Jaguar; an "exceptional tequila protecting jaguars" ! They keep it local, it's sustainable packaging and all for a good cause. As it says at almadeljaguar.com Jaguars are our mission. Not our mascot.
Give a listen and learn!!
Give a listen and learn!!
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January 3, 2024 • 11 mins
Maria chats with science writer and editor Jennifer Szymanski about Nat Geo Kids book Deadliest Animals On The Planet!
With stunning photos and fascinating descriptions, you can learn about the fearsome and dangerous animals and insects on the planet. Educational for adults as well!
With stunning photos and fascinating descriptions, you can learn about the fearsome and dangerous animals and insects on the planet. Educational for adults as well!
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December 15, 2023 • 18 mins
Maria chats with one of her favorites MUTTS Comic Strip creator Patrick McDonnell who returns to talk about the latest: If you follow MUTTS, Guard Dog (who's been tethered for years) was finally freed this week and ultimately adopted!! You can learn more at mutts.com/pages/guard-dog
Patrick is a huge animal advocate and uses MUTTS to spread the word.
You can also learn about Patrick and the books he's written; products to buy (wit...
Patrick is a huge animal advocate and uses MUTTS to spread the word.
You can also learn about Patrick and the books he's written; products to buy (wit...
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November 30, 2023 • 9 mins
Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing hobbies. Maria chats with Natalie and John White,
co-founders of Birda, the new birdwatching app! Become part of the community while appreciating nature by downloading the app!
***Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, this interview has clicks and drop-outs. I did my best to salvage it as I wanted to share Natale and John with you. I appreciate your patience listening...Maria***
co-founders of Birda, the new birdwatching app! Become part of the community while appreciating nature by downloading the app!
***Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, this interview has clicks and drop-outs. I did my best to salvage it as I wanted to share Natale and John with you. I appreciate your patience listening...Maria***
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November 21, 2023 • 14 mins
Maria chats with frequent guest veterinarian Dr. Amber Karwacki from Heart+Paw.
They discuss potential hazards for your dogs and cats with Thanksgiving approaching, plus info on the new mystery disease that's affecting dogs across the country. You'll learn what to look for!
Listen and Learn!
They discuss potential hazards for your dogs and cats with Thanksgiving approaching, plus info on the new mystery disease that's affecting dogs across the country. You'll learn what to look for!
Listen and Learn!
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November 9, 2023 • 19 mins
Maria chats with renowned cat behavior scientist Dr. Sarah Brown about her book The Hidden Language of Cats--How They Have Us at Meow.
Learn about the signals your cat is giving you just by its body language!
This book is delightful and full of info for the cat lover, new cat owner and anyone who wants to know more about our 4-legged pets!
Learn about the signals your cat is giving you just by its body language!
This book is delightful and full of info for the cat lover, new cat owner and anyone who wants to know more about our 4-legged pets!
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October 17, 2023 • 22 mins
Maria chats with Tricia Montgomery, founder of the non-profit Moose's March. The organization is in memory of Tricia's pup Moose whose life was cut short by cancer.
Moose's March provides support and education for early detection; like offering a FREE webinar on Nov. 2nd. Click HERE for more information.
Moose's March provides support and education for early detection; like offering a FREE webinar on Nov. 2nd. Click HERE for more information.
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October 3, 2023 • 26 mins
Maria chats with Dr. Marty Goldstein, a pioneer in animal health and nutrition for many years! His new book The Spirit of Animal Healing: An Integrative Medicine Guide to a Higher State of Well-Being is discussed, among many topics!
Dr. Marty was also the subject of The Dog Doc documentary, discussed on the podcast from March 13, 2020!!
DrMartyPets.com
Dr. Marty was also the subject of The Dog Doc documentary, discussed on the podcast from March 13, 2020!!
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September 22, 2023 • 13 mins
Maria chats with Nat GEo Kids' Kathryn Williams about the-over-300-paged National Geographic Kids Weird But True! WORLD 2024.
Learn about the world's strangest ANIMALS, NATURAL WONDERS and more!!
This info-packed hardcover book will fascinate adults as well (I love it!)
Learn about the world's strangest ANIMALS, NATURAL WONDERS and more!!
This info-packed hardcover book will fascinate adults as well (I love it!)
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September 13, 2023 • 16 mins
Maria chats with Shelter Animals Count (the National Database)'s Executive Director Stephanie Filer about the current crisis facing shelters across the country. Since 2012, they've been collecting and sharing data to help animals and communities. Shelters are still feeling the effects of the pandemic.
Give a listen and learn what YOU can do: Adopt, Foster, Volunteer, Donate.
Give a listen and learn what YOU can do: Adopt, Foster, Volunteer, Donate.
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September 1, 2023 • 10 mins
Maria chats with Nat Geo Kids editor Christina Sauer (who really really loves horses) about the Nat Geo Kids book Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff!
Yes it's aimed at kids but there's lots you can learn about horses, plus fun facts that you probably don't know! And take the quiz to see what horse breed matches your personality!
Yes it's aimed at kids but there's lots you can learn about horses, plus fun facts that you probably don't know! And take the quiz to see what horse breed matches your personality!
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August 25, 2023 • 14 mins
Learn all about the Purrfectly Clean Paws Ramp created by Kevin and Patti Weber.
It keeps cat litter and dust in the cat litter box and not tracked all over your house!
And it's only $28.99!
Give a listen and learn about its creation! And more at simplypawsdesign.com.
It keeps cat litter and dust in the cat litter box and not tracked all over your house!
And it's only $28.99!
Give a listen and learn about its creation! And more at simplypawsdesign.com.
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August 18, 2023 • 20 mins
Award-winning photographer and author Aliza Eliazarov discusses how to take photos with your phone or camera that will help get shelter animals adopted! (Simple things like taking the pic outside!)
Aliza shares her tips in honor of INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY which is tomorrow August 19th.
Aliza and her partner Edward Doty have a new book The Best Dog: Hilarious to Heartwarming Portraits of the Pups We Love coming out October...
Aliza shares her tips in honor of INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY which is tomorrow August 19th.
Aliza and her partner Edward Doty have a new book The Best Dog: Hilarious to Heartwarming Portraits of the Pups We Love coming out October...
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August 10, 2023 • 21 mins
Maria chats with S4EGlobal President and Board Member Robyn Beasley. Originally Stews 4 Elephants, Robyn founded the organization with fellow flight attendants to raise awareness about the ethical treatment of animals, especially elephants. As their website states "If an animal doesn't do it in the wild, don't pay to see the animal do it in captivity."
Listen to the interview and learn how you can help (we all can!) at S4EGlobal.org...
Listen to the interview and learn how you can help (we all can!) at S4EGlobal.org...
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August 4, 2023 • 17 mins
Maria chats with frequent guest Dr.Amber Karwacki (from Heart+Paw) about essential travel tips
when you take your pet(s) along on your summer trips!
I learned something, hope you will as well so you have a safe and fun trip with your pet this summer!
when you take your pet(s) along on your summer trips!
I learned something, hope you will as well so you have a safe and fun trip with your pet this summer!
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July 26, 2023 • 18 mins
Maria chats with author Jennifer Ackerman about her latest book What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Did you know that owls first appeared on Earth 56--65 MILLION years ago?? And an owl's ears are like a dog's nose?
Learn so much more about owls in this episode and in the book!
Learn so much more about owls in this episode and in the book!
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