Take Me Home - Pet Adoption and Animal Rescue - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsTake Me Home is an animal & pet adoption and rescue podcast. When you're looking to add a pet into your life, consider adopting a homeless animal .
When you adopt a rescued pet, you are giving an animal a second chance at a new life. You also are bringing a new family member into your home, so it's not a decision you should take lightly. It's easy to look at pictures and find a cute dog or cat. But as with people, looks aren't everything. Having a good understanding a dog or cat's personality before you adopt is an important key to selecting the right pet for you.
Join host Angela Marcus as she talks to guests about some of their favorite adoptable pets. These pets might be "diamonds in the rough" that may have been overlooked, but still need a great loving home. We'll shine the light on these pets and share their personalities, quirks, and stories with you. Because each pet is an individual, we'll talk about their special needs and offer educational information so you can easily deal with common problems such as a dog that jumps on people or a cat that scratches the furniture.
Like people, no pet is "perfect." But the goal of Take Me Home is to promote happy adoptions. We'll showcase wonderful pets, tell stories, and even throw some pet education into the mix. So tune in and find out why the "pet adoption option" can be a great way to add a furry companion into your life.
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PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 81 Kale - An Anjellicle Cat Looking for a New Adventure
September 20, 2010 16:52 - 16 minutes - 7.5 MBSusan Daffron talks to Joseph Westerfield from Anjellicle Cats Rescue in New York City about a cat named Kale who is available for adoption. Anjellicle Cats is a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit rescue group that adopts cats in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). Although many Anjellicle cats are in foster care, right now, Kale is living at the "cat room" at Spoiled Brats, 340 W. 49th Street because his foster care situation became too crowded. Kale is a beautiful...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 80 Woofie - Ironic Name; Sweet Dog (No, She Doesn't Bark!)
September 02, 2010 17:04 - 19 minutes - 8.93 MBSusan Daffron talks to Michelle Marlowe from Mighty Mutts in New York City about a dog named Woofie who is available for adoption. Although she has been in rescue for a while, it's not because of any tragic flaw. Woofie just hasn't found the perfect home yet. A few of her foster homes have had major life changes that forced them to give her up. Woofie has pretty golden fur, perky ears, and soulful eyes. She is about 11 years old and weighs around 45 pounds. Even though she has a touch of arth...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 79 Boomer - Jack (Russell) of All Trades Seeks Fur-Ever Home
August 19, 2010 23:15 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MBSusan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue in California about a male, neutered Jack Russell Terrier (JRT) mix named Boomer. In a strange twist of fate, Boomer ended up in rescue after almost being run over. He was in the middle of the street and a Good Samaritan stopped to see if he was okay. His owners were there and told the Good Samaritan, "we don't want him." Fortunately, the Good Samaritan is the trainer for Ken-Mar and she took Boomer into foster care right then and there...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 78 Palomara - A Beautiful Quiet Bunny Looking for a Family to Love
July 30, 2010 16:35 - 17 minutes - 1.05 MBSusan Daffron talks to Inge Dehenin from Rabbit Match about a spayed female Dutch rabbit named Palomara. This sweet, quiet bunny was left abandoned in the back yard when her humans moved away. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the pretty black rabbit and called Rabbit Match. Palomara is only two years old and has a gorgeous shiny black coat, except for a little white spot on her nose and a white foot. She is litter box trained and is looking for an indoor home with a family who will give her lo...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 77 Blanche - She's Happy and Everybody Knows It
July 18, 2010 21:37 - 15 minutes - 6.96 MBSusan Daffron talks to Leigha Messick from the Humane Society of Charles County in Waldorf, Maryland about a dog named Blanche who is available for adoption. Blanche is a white pit bull mix who is between 1 and 2 years old. She ended up at the Humane Society after she was hit by a car. Fortunately, the Humane Society has a fund to help provide veterinary care for injured animals, so even though Blanche had multiple pelvic fractures, the Humane Society was able to give her the help she needed....
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 76 Zada - A Fantastic Dog (with Her Own Fan Club)
June 02, 2010 16:43 - 17 minutes - 8.05 MBSusan Daffron talks to Katie Woolsey, the Public Relations Coordinator at the Escondido Humane Society in California about a dog named Zada who is available for adoption. According to Katie, if you were to ask the volunteers at the Escondido Humane Society who their favorite dogs are, Zada's name would be at the top the list. Zada is a 3 year old boxer mix with a pretty dark brindle coat and white markings. She has a fun-loving playful spirit, but also is a star at the volunteer dog training ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 75 Rusty - A Lucky Tri-Paw'd Pomeranian Looking for a New Family to Love
May 12, 2010 23:47 - 19 minutes - 8.78 MBSusan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from KenMar Rescue in Los Angeles about a three-year old Pomeranian Mix named Rusty who is available for adoption. Weighing in at about 20 pounds, Rusty is a bit larger than most Poms, so he's probably mixed with a slightly larger breed such as a sheltie. Rusty is actually lucky to be alive. He was hit by a car, which splintered his shoulder joint. After spending three weeks at an animal shelter on painkillers in medical isolation, KenMar Rescue pulled Rus...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 74 Mary Kate and Ashlee - Two Ferrets Mean Twice as Much Fun
April 29, 2010 14:35 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MBSusan Daffron talks to Kim Reynolds from the Oregon Ferret Shelter about two ferrets that are available for adoption. Mary Kate and Ashlee are 3-year old pure white spayed female ferrets. They are roommates and love to play together so the folks at the Oregon Ferret Shelter are hoping they can be adopted to the same home. Mary Kate and Ashlee are both social, playful, and sweet. Kim calls ferrets a great "working-person's pet" because they sleep about 20 hours per day. Although ferrets don'...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 73 Tula Rose - A Dog Who Will Make You Feel Special
April 16, 2010 05:26 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBSusan Daffron talks to Cathy Atkinson from EnchantMutts in New Mexico about a dog named Tula Rose who is available for adoption. Tula is a petite 37-pound 2-year old female Cattle Dog mix. She is a shy girl who bonds very closely with her human. (If you are that human, you will feel special; this dog is a great ego-booster!) Because Tula isn't outgoing, she will need a special someone who is patient, kind and appreciate what a wonderful dog she is after she gets to know you. Because of her Ca...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 72 Jasmine - A Lab with a Gray Muzzle, but a Warm Heart
April 07, 2010 00:53 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBSusan Daffron talks to Mike Fry from Animal Ark in Minnesota about a spayed female yellow Labrador retriever named Jasmine who is available for adoption. Jasmine is about 9 or 10 years old, so she's considered "mature" but she's ready for a lot more good times. Because she's an adult dog, you don't have to worry about issues like housebreaking. Jasmine is housetrained and even tells her humans when she needs to go out. She also already knows a lot of commands, including "sit," "lay," "shake,"...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 71 Camden - Paws-i-tively Gorgeous Gray Tabby Seeks Human to Love
March 30, 2010 16:01 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBSusan Daffron talks to Kim Nelson, the foster mom of a cat named Camden who is available from the Partnership for Animal Welfare in Maryland. Camden was one of a group of cats that were rescued from a semi-feral colony. He has completely adjusted to being an indoor cat and hanging out with people. In fact, he pretty much thinks people, his foster mom's small dog, and other cats are great and enjoys being in the middle of the household "action" wherever that might be. Camden is extremely soc...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 70 Danny & Eugene - Two Great Kitties That Go Great Together
March 15, 2010 16:12 - 21 minutes - 9.99 MBSusan Daffron talks to Asha Ellison from Cane's Crossing in Florida about two kitties named Danny and Eugene that are available for adoption. Cane's Crossing is a vet clinic that also rescues homeless pets. Danny and Eugene were part of a litter of 11 kittens that were left in a box on the clinic's doorstep. Although their feline siblings have been adopted, Danny and Eugene are still waiting. The pair has now been at the facility for more than seven months, so they are about a year old. Dann...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 69 Plex - Sure He May Look Macho, But He's a Sweetheart
March 02, 2010 20:28 - 17 minutes - 7.92 MBSusan Daffron talks to Eran Albrecht, the volunteer coordinator for the Humane Society of Williamson County in Texas about a dog named Plex who is available for adoption. Plex is a 3-year old American Stafforshire pit bull mx who is white with brown spots. His ears are cropped (one ear is white and one is brown) so he looks like kind of a macho guy. However, Plex actually is a quiet sweet-natured dog who likes nothing better than playing "ball" with people. He's friendly and gets along with ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 68 Alie - Gorgeous Young Dobie Seeks Active Family to Love
February 20, 2010 04:48 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBSusan Daffron talks to Don Helfrich from Doberman Rescue of New Mexico about a 10-month-old female Doberman named Alie who is looking for a new home. She has "natural" ears and tail, which means they aren't cropped. She came to Doberman Rescue after being found as a stray with two siblings (both of whom have been adopted). Alie was extremely thin when she arrived, but thanks to lots of TLC in her foster home, she has filled out and is now a gorgeous dog with a gleaming black and tan coat. She...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 67 Zola - A Sweet Cat with Expressive Eyes and a Mellow Personality
February 10, 2010 15:59 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MBSusan Daffron talks to Moira Monahan from the Friends of the Sacramento City Shelter Animals about a cat named Zola who is available for adoption. Zola is a beautiful spayed female short-haired black cat with big expressive yellow eyes. She came into rescue in early September 2009, when a hoarding situation arose (subsequently called the "Belinda Cats") and 140 cats were left abandoned in a home after the owners were evicted. Zola was one of those cats. Unlike many hoarding cases, the cats we...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 66 Sparkles - A Super Sweet Dog with the Most Amazing Ears You've Ever Seen!
February 04, 2010 22:35 - 18 minutes - 8.71 MBSusan Daffron talks to Sandy Boulton, the Public Relations Director for the Dearborn Animal Shelter in Dearborn, Michigan about a dog named Sparkles who is available for adoption. Right now, Sparkles is in a great foster home, but is looking for her perfect forever home. She is a two-year old white pit bull mix who weighs about 40 pounds and has the most amazing ears you have ever seen. Plus, as Sandy points out, Sparkles looks like she's wearing eyeliner, so when she looks up at you, her eye...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 65 Hoss - A Sweet Young Border Collie Bonanza
January 22, 2010 00:58 - 16 minutes - 7.79 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jo-Anne Dixon, D.V.M. from the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley about a dog named Hoss who is available for adoption. The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is a no-kill shelter located in Idaho near the Sun Valley ski resort. Hoss is a medium sized, neutered male border collie/heeler mix who is about 5 months old. Hoss and his brother were found as strays and brought to the animal shelter. Although Hoss' brother found a new home, Hoss is still waiting for h...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 64 Kaaz & Oscar - Two Small Dogs with Big Love to Give
January 07, 2010 16:57 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBSusan Daffron talks to Ellen Lockwood from the Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas about two dogs named Kaaz and Oscar. Kaaz is available for adoption and Oscar is in permanent foster care. Although Oscar has found a home, Ellen wanted to share his story because he represents the forgiving nature of the animals you often find in rescue. His story is on the Web site and involves terrible past abuse by a prior owner, which has left him with permanent medical problems. Even after all he has been t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 63 Rudy - This Orange Tabby Plays Fetch (Yes, He Retrieves Like a Dog!)
December 24, 2009 19:12 - 19 minutes - 8.86 MBSusan Daffron talks to Anke from the Tails of Hope Sanctuary in Maryland about a cat named Rudy who is available for adoption. Tails of Hope is a network of foster care providers who save animals from shelters. Rudy is one of the cats Anke has in the foster care Cattery now. A two-year old beautiful male neutered orange tabby, Rudy is probably about two years old. Although Rudy was quite shy when he first came into rescue, he's turned into quite a character. Anke says he is the only cat she's...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 62 Dora and Roxy - Two Sweet Little Dogs; Two Very Different Personalities
December 11, 2009 03:45 - 20 minutes - 9.34 MBSusan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue in Southern California. The topic of the call is two small dogs named Dora and Roxy. Many people seem to think that little dogs are all alike, but as Martie points out, Dora and Roxy couldn't be more different. Dora is a high-energy year-old brown Dachshund mix who likes to be in the life of the party. She is great with people, kids, and other dogs. Although she may be small, Dora has a lot of energy and loves her walks. She would do be...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 61 Spike - Just an All-Around Great Dog
November 17, 2009 16:22 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MBSusan Daffron talks to Liz Keller from the Glen Wild Animal Rescue, which is based in Delaware County, New York. The topic of discussion is a 6-year old shepherd mix named Spike. Liz calls Spike the "Walter Matthau" of dogs -- kind of gruff on the outside when you first meet him, but then a total marshmallow once you get to know him. Spike ended up at a local animal control facility after his owner died. Glen Wild Animal Rescue took him in to help find him a new home. Spike is one of those al...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 60 Pipi - Let Her Wag Her Way Into Your Heart
November 02, 2009 23:04 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBSusan Daffron talks to Kunzang Drolma about a dog named Pipi who is available for adoption from Tara's Babies Animal Welfare, an animal sanctuary located in Northern Arizona. Tara's Babies was formed after Hurricane Katrina. A group of volunteers went to help and brought back 130 animals to the former ranch land in Dakini Valley. The volunteers realized that even after the Katrina dogs were adopted, the need for a sanctuary was not over. So today, 36 dogs live at the sanctuary. Rescued from t...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 59 Mickey - A Border Collie Mix That Will Steal Your Heart
October 07, 2009 18:02 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBSusan Daffron talks to Vicky Caponiti from the Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) about a tri-colored border collie mix named Mickey who is available for adoption. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, PAW is a non-profit group of volunteers who take homeless pets out of animal shelters and find them new homes. Most of the dogs are in foster care and attend adoption shows in the suburban Maryland area. Although his prior owner neglected him, after some medical help from the folks at PAW, Mick...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 58 Duchess - An Easygoing Gal Seeking a New Family to Love
September 24, 2009 16:41 - 15 minutes - 7.06 MBSusan Daffron talks to Christina Nestor from Mike's Dog House about a dog named Duchess who is available for adoption. Mike's Dog House is a rescue in Florida that specializes in saving "bully breed" dogs, which may include American Bulldogs, Old English Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshires, and others. Duchess is a 4 or 5-year old female pit bull who is a pretty "reverse" blue brindle color. She is a one of the stocky "low rider...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 57 Slammer - Former Racer Seeks New Career as Cherished Pet
September 12, 2009 19:11 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBSusan Daffron talks to Barbara Masi from the Florida Chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, which is the largest single breed adoption group in the world. The organization is dedicated to finding homes for racing greyhounds that have retired from the track. Slammer is a six-year old male dog who raced under the name MPS Goldfinger. After that, he lived at a veterinary clinic for a while as a "donor dog." Because greyhounds are "universal" blood donors, many retired greyhounds spend some time h...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 56 - China - A Laid Back Kitty Who Likes Belly Rubs
September 04, 2009 19:40 - 13 minutes - 6.37 MBSusan Daffron talks to Pauline Davis from the Murray County Animal Shelter in Georgia about a nine-year old spayed, female cat named China. This beautiful black long-haired kitty was dropped off at the animal shelter when her owner had a baby. Because she is declawed, China needs an indoor-only home. Although she gets along well with other cats, China likes her space, so she'd probably be happiest if she's the only cat in the household. Because of her age and color, it's been more difficult...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 55 Arbor and Spunky - Two Great Dogs That Go Great Together
August 26, 2009 05:12 - 19 minutes - 8.8 MBSusan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue in Southern California about two dogs named Arbor and Spunky. These dogs are a mother and son that were found as strays and taken to a shelter. Right before their time was up, Ken-Mar Rescue pulled the two dogs out of the shelter and put them into foster care. Both Arbor and Spunky are a mix of Norfolk and Yorkshire Terrier, so they are small "pocket pal" dogs who weigh in at only about 8 pounds when they're full grown. More details o...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 54 Macbeth - A Mellow Beagle Looking For A Loving Home
August 14, 2009 01:33 - 21 minutes - 9.77 MBSusan Daffron talks to Ewa Rurarz-Huygens from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland about a six-year old beagle named Macbeth. Although Macbeth is a sweet dog, he has been largely overlooked, and has been in in rescue for quite a while. It's not because he's a "wild child;" in fact, he's really quite the opposite. At six years old, this mellow guy is well past the puppy phase, but since beagles usually live to be about 15 years old, Macbeth is in his prime. His foster "mom" says Macbeth is just...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 53 - Gino - Who Would Leave This Sweet Dog Behind?!
August 03, 2009 14:34 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBSusan Daffron talks to Gail Montgomery from Almost Home Animal Rescue in Michigan about a six-year old Bichon Frise named Gino who is available for adoption. Gino was found wandering as a stray. His home had been foreclosed upon and his family left him behind. But a kindly neighbor brought Gino to Almost Home where they groomed this fuzzy little white dog and cleaned him up, so he looks like a Bichon again. In the process, they noticed that Gino's hair was thin and that he was constantly hung...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home - Episode 52 Bailey - A Small Dog With a Big Personality
July 25, 2009 18:26 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBSusan Daffron talks to Kate Carpenter from Pet Zone in Georgia about a three-year old black pomeranian mix named Bailey who is available for adoption. Pet Zone saves dogs from euthanasia from animal control facilities in Walton and surrounding counties (this area of Georgia has an 85% euthanasia rate). All the dogs at Pet Zone are temperament tested, animal friendly, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and obedience trained. The facility is set up like a doggie daycare just for rescu...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home- Episode 51 Sting - Sending Out an S.O.S. For A New Home
July 18, 2009 23:18 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBSusan Daffron talks to Dawn Konrad from Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue about a dog named Sting who is available for adoption or even a foster home. Sting was turned into a shelter in Maryland when his owner died. The shelter called MAGSR who have been working to find him a foster or adoptive home. Although they don't know much about his previous life, Sting is probably about 5 or 6 years old. He's a little shy and learning how to trust people again. At this point, Sting also is very thin...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home- Episode 50 Inky & Amber - Don't Judge Kitties By Their Coat Color
July 12, 2009 15:39 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBSusan Daffron talks to India Powell from Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends about two cats named Inky and Amber. These two kitties came into rescue as kittens about 3 years ago and have been in foster care ever since. They are extremely well-adjusted sweet cats who have adapted to multiple foster-care environments over the years. The reason they have been overlooked for so long is simply because of their coat color. Both black dogs and black cats are often last to be adopted, which is unfortunate ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home- Episode 49 Turbo - A Sweet Low-Key "Velcro Pug"
June 29, 2009 18:48 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBSusan Daffron talks to Cindy Gagnon from Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption about an 8-year old fawn-colored pug named Turbo. Because Turbo has diabetes, he needs special food and two insulin shots per day. However, Cindy (his foster mom) says that even though some people may be concerned about taking care of a diabetic dog, "it really is not that hard." Turbo just needs to receive his medications on a consistent schedule and you have to pay attention to his appetite. These are things any cons...
PetLifeRadio.com - Take Me Home- Episode 48 Blue - A Sweet Special Dog
June 18, 2009 21:23 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBSusan Daffron talks to Christy Thomson from the Seattle Humane Society about a dog named Blue who is currently in foster care. Contrary to what you might think from her name, Blue is not a merle or blue gray-colored dog. She's actually a deep chocolate brown color with a white stripe up her muzzle. Blue is 10 months old, so she's still a bit of a puppy, but she loves everyone. Kids and dogs are both okay with her! Because Blue is deaf, she will need someone who is willing to train her with ha...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 47 Teddy - An Outgoing Smart Bichon with a Big Smile
June 09, 2009 05:31 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBSusan Daffron talks to Marti Colwell from Bichon FurKids Rescue in California about a bichon named Teddy who is available for adoption. Teddy is a well-adjusted fluffy white bichon who had a great life until his "Mom" lost her job and then her house. (The current economic situation doesn't just affect humans!) Although she had owned Teddy for 11 years, when she could no longer afford to care for him, Teddy's Mom brought him to Bichon FurKids to help find him a new forever home. Teddy is in fo...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 46 Flo - A Sweet Tripod Dog With a Huge Smile
May 23, 2009 21:03 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MBSusan Daffron talks to Brenda Pina from the Sanctuary Animal Refuge in Florida about a dog named Flo. The sanctuary rescued this sweet pit bull mix from an open admission shelter in Georgia where she was in danger of being euthanized because she had a problem with her back leg. A woman had wrapped duct tape around Flo's leg, cutting off the circulation and causing an infection. When the woman realized there was a medical problem, she dumped Flo at animal control. A kind person named Patsy pul...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 45 Bishop - A Sweet Dog Who Might be the Answer to Your Prayers
May 12, 2009 18:27 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBSusan Daffron talks to Cynthia Farrell from Pet Haven in Minnesota about a dog named Bishop who is available for adoption. Bishop is one of those "Heinz 57" dogs who looks like he has some American Staffordshire Terrier in him, but also probably a mix of other breeds too. He is a dark blonde with a cute white stripe on his note and light tummy. Bishop is around a year old now and has been in Pet Haven's foster care program since June of 2008. When he was just 4 months old, he was rescued with...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 44 Julian - A Gorgeous Orange Tabby Who Is Full of Love
May 02, 2009 16:56 - 16 minutes - 7.79 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jani Spiby from The Cat Posse in Burbank CA about a cat named Julian who is available for adoption. Julian is a male orange tabby who has undergone an amazing physical transformation thanks to the Cat Posse. He was found by a feral cat colony caretaker who trapped him and took him to the vet. Julian obviously wasn't feral, but he was quite sick. He had a terrible case of mange and a deep infected wound, which had been caused by his scratching. It took quite a bit of ski...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 43 Samurai - Maybe He's Just the Jindo for You?
April 24, 2009 23:49 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBSusan Daffron talks to Alaire Garrison from the SPCA/HS of Prince George's County in Maryland about a 3-year old dog named Samurai who is available for adoption. Samurai (aka Sam or Sammy) is a rather unusual breed of dog called a Jindo. These dogs actually originated from the Island of Jindo in Korea where they were bred as hunting dogs. Sam is all white with cream-colored highlights and weighs in at about 45 pounds. He has a curly tail and pointy ears, so he looks somewhat like a small, whi...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 Grover - A Silly Sweet Spotted Dog Who Loves to Play
April 16, 2009 05:35 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBSusan Daffron talks to Tabitha Hanes from the Richmond SPCA about a Labrador Retriever/Hound mix named Grover. This dog mix is one of those great goofy canines that everyone loves to be around because he just makes you smile. Grover is mostly white, but he also has a collection of really nifty black spots on his head, particularly around his muzzle and ears. He's a happy dog who just wants to be everyone's friend. Although he has an old healed shoulder injury, it doesn't slow him down at all....
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 41 Mimi - A Soft and Sweet Brown Tabby Who Loves Being with People
April 07, 2009 05:49 - 16 minutes - 7.74 MBSusan Daffron talks to Lori Wend from the Shelter to Home rescue in Canton, Michigan about a 2-year old brown tabby named Mimi who has been in foster care for awhile now and needs a new home. Mimi is a domestic shorthair cat with tabby markings and a cinnamon-colored tummy. She has striking green eyes and white fur on her mouth and chin. Like most cats, she likes being brushed, catnip treats, and dinner time. Mimi was pulled from the local pound after her owner dropped her off. When she arriv...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 40 Dakota - A One-of-a-Kind Dog Looking Forward to Her Independence Day
March 30, 2009 21:44 - 20 minutes - 9.29 MBSusan Daffron talks to Judy Price from Atlanta Pet Rescue about a three-year old Beagle-Pekingese mix named Dakota who is available for adoption. Atlanta Pet Rescue is a no-kill animal shelter in Georgia that often takes in animals from other shelters and animal control facilities.. Dakota came from a rural facility where her odds of being adopted were low, mostly because her back legs have badly formed knees, so she doesn't walk normally. It is a genetic defect, which will be repaired by a l...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 39 Spanky - A Dog Who Needs a Third Chance
March 19, 2009 20:08 - 20 minutes - 9.18 MBBideawee in New York about a dog named Spanky. Bideawee (pronounced Bye-Dah-Wee) is Scottish for "Stay Awhile." Founded in 1903, Bideawee is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the country. Spanky is a Rhodesian Ridgeback/German Shepherd mix who originally was adopted from Bideawee years ago. Bideawee works with the Town of Hempstead shelter, where Spanky was dropped off by his previous owners, so this is actually the second time Spanky has been rescued by Bideawee. More detai...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 38 Bay State Breeze - An Appaloosa Yearling Eager to Learn
March 10, 2009 02:18 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBSusan Daffron talks to Trisha Wooldridge from the Bay State Equine Rescue in Massachusetts about a horse named Bay State Breeze who is available for adoption. Breeze is a year old and was rescued as a foal along with her mother and father from an extremely neglectful situation where she was confined in an small area that wasn't cleaned. However with all the tender loving care and attention she has received at Bay State Equine Rescue, she is blossoming into a gorgeous young horse. Initially, s...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 37 Livi - This Maine Coon Mix Needs a Cat Lady
March 05, 2009 19:57 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBSusan Daffron talks to Lindsay Hood, the Communications Officer at the North County Humane Society & SPCA in Oceanside, California about a cat named Livi who is available for adoption. Livi was given up to the Humane Society by her owners after they had children. Unfortunately, this situation is not uncommon, and now Livi needs a new adult-only home. It's likely that Livi was particularly bonded to her former mom because she really loves women in particular. She has an incredibly loud "purr...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 36 Sapphire - A Gorgeous Turkish Angora Cat with Amazing Blue Eyes
February 26, 2009 14:36 - 16 minutes - 7.52 MBSusan Daffron talks to Carol Verigin from Divine Pet Connections about a cat named Sapphire who is available for adoption. Divine Pet Connections is a rescue based in Redding California that serves the Shasta county area. Sapphire is a absolutely gorgeous pure white Turkish Angora cat. She has medium-length hair and the most amazing blue eyes you'll ever see (hence her name). She was found as a stray and her kittens have now all been adopted, so now she's healthy and ready for a new home. P...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Wrigley - An Affectionate Little Fellow Who Adores Being Around People
February 13, 2009 23:05 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MBSusan Daffron talks to Donna Wilhite of the RatzenMauzers RMCA Las Vegas domesticated rat and mouse rescue about a seal point Siamese rat named Wrigley. He is a one-year old rat who is off-white with brown "points" on his nose and ears. Wrigley came into rescue from a family that had dogs. One of the dogs attacked him and although Wrigley was not seriously harmed, he was extremely scared when he arrived at RatzenMauzers. However, after spending time in rescue he's no longer afraid of humans...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 34 Garland - Sweet Cuddle Buddy Who Loves Belly Rubs
February 04, 2009 19:32 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBSusan Daffron talks to Laura McKelvey about a dog named Garland who is available for adoption from PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill shelter located in Decatur, Georgia. Garland is a 2-3 year old female plot-hound mix with a black and brown brindle coat. She has been spayed, microchipped, and is up-to-date on her vaccinations. Plus, her future owner receives one month free ShelterCare veterinary insurance. In December of 2007, Garland was found tied to a gate at PAWS Atlanta, and she has now spent two ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 33 Rocky - A Great All-Around Family Dog
January 30, 2009 00:36 - 15 minutes - 6.97 MBSusan Daffron talks to Carrie Harrington from the Marin Humane Society about a dog named Rocky who is available for adoption. Rocky is an 8-year old smooth collie mix who just loves people -- all people, even little kids. It's difficult to find a dog nicer than Rocky. Although he is friendly and playful, he also is happy to settle down at your feet or next to you on the sofa for some quality snooze time. Carrie calls Rocky, "a big goofball" who just loves to play with his toys. Plus, he's e...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 32 Mia - A Long-Haired Feline Love Bug
January 23, 2009 17:07 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBSusan Daffron talks to Angie Platten from the Prince William SPCA in Virginia about a cat named Mia who is available for adoption. Recently, the Prince William SPCA teamed up with the Prince William County Animal Shelter for a "Home for the Holidays" pet adoption campaign. From Thanksgiving through New Years Eve, 204 pets were adopted (94 cats and 110 dogs). Unfortunately, a beautiful cat named Mia wasn't one of them, so she is still looking for a home. Mia was dropped off because her previou...