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 - Episode 31 Toby - A Beautiful Weimaraner Who May be Blue Color-wise But Not Personality-wise
January 18, 2009 23:10 - 17 minutes - 8.19 MBSusan Daffron talks to Liz Krupinski from the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue in Colorado about a dog named Toby who is in foster care and available for adoption. MHWR places Weimaraners in homes that are within a four-hour drive of Denver. Toby is a beautiful 5-year old male Wiemaraner who came into rescue from a local area shelter. He is an extremely striking "blue" color, which is like a dark gray slate blue. MHWR didn't get much information about Toby from the shelter, but he was adopted and ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 30 Latte - A Dog Who Discovered the Housing Crisis Doesn't Just Affect People
January 11, 2009 16:32 - 16 minutes - 1.04 MBSusan Daffron talks to Sherwin Daryani from Operation Kindness in Texas about a dog named Latte. Operation Kindness was founded in 1976 and is the oldest and largest no-kill shelter in North Texas. Latte came to Operation Kindness after his owners abandoned him. He was left alone when the house he was living in was foreclosed upon. A kindly soul found him and took him to the shelter. Latte is a medium sized Labrador retriever mix with a brindle coat who weighs in at about 40 pounds. As you ca...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 29 Bear - An Easygoing Dog who Just Graduated from Obedience Class
January 10, 2009 04:45 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBSusan Daffron talks to Samantha Westbrook from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter about an American Staffordshire Terrier named Bear. This dog came in as a stray and has been at the shelter since August. He's a pretty boy with a brindle coat and a happy-go-lucky smile. Even though he's been at the shelter for a while, he hasn't lost one bit of his good humor and gets along great with other dogs and people. Bear also just graduated on November 21 from obedience class. The West LA Animal She...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 28 Maddy - A Quarterhorse Who Needs a Home with a Patient and Experienced Owner
December 26, 2008 15:47 - 18 minutes - 8.56 MBSusan Daffron talks to Rhona Melsky from Wildhorse Ranch Rescue in Gilbert, Arizona about a horse named Maddy that is available for adoption. Maddy is a gorgeous black quarterhorse who was saved at auction by volunteers from the rescue who outbid a kill buyer. After a bit of research it was determined that Maddy probably was a brood mare who had 9 foals. Unfortunately, at some point she was also abused, so Maddy is fearful of people. She needs an experienced owner who will be able to help her...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 27 Shady Girl and Grizzly - Two Big Mellow Great Pyrenees That Need New Homes
December 17, 2008 20:15 - 26 minutes - 12 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jody Chiquoine from North East Pyr Rescue (NEPR) about two Great Pyrenees named Shady Girl and Grizzly that are available for adoption. Shady Girl is a beautiful spayed female purebred Pyr. Jody says that they are thinking of changing her name to Lady Bug because there is nothing "shady" about this sweetheart. She is only about 2 years old and seems to love everyone (kids, dogs, and even cats). Unfortunately, Shady Girl is a dog who has been affected by the economic dow...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 26 Minnie - An Upbeat Girl Who Loves to Play and Snuggle
December 06, 2008 19:50 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBSusan Daffron talks to Steve Mitchell who is a fostering a dog named Minnie for the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Virginia. Minnie is a mixed Doberman (maybe), but is much smaller than a dobie at only 35 pounds. She is an upbeat and loving dog, who loves nothing more than to snuggle up with you after a rousing game of retrieving tennis balls. In fact, Minnie's adoration of tennis balls makes her extremely easy to train because as Steve says, "she'll do almost anything for a tennis ball." B...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 25 Ted E. - Throw the Tennis Ball for Him and He's Happy
November 24, 2008 06:22 - 15 minutes - 7.01 MBSusan Daffron talks to Rene Ruston from the The Brittany Foundation about a shar pei mix named Ted E. who is available for adoption. The Brittany Foundation is not just a rescue for Brittany spaniels; the name is thanks to the first dog the group saved. Most of the Brittany Foundation animals are located at the sanctuary in Agua Dulce, California and the group adopts pets to people living in the Southern California area. Ted E. is a sweet dog who had a severe injury that necessitated the remo...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 24 Grace - A Special Dog Who Adores People
November 11, 2008 21:57 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBSusan Daffron talks to Tamara Martin from the Blackhat Humane Society in St. John's Arizona about a three-year old blonde chow mix named Grace who is available for adoption. Although the Blackhat Humane Society deals with a lot of "rez dogs" from the Navajo Nation, Grace was actually found in downtown Los Angeles and was passed around to various rescue groups and kennels before being placed into foster care with Tamara. Grace's eyes have been surgically removed, but no one knows if they were ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 23 Max - A Big Love of a Dog
November 05, 2008 04:45 - 18 minutes - 8.45 MBSusan Daffron talks to Candice Kingrey from Greenhill Humane Society SPCA in Eugene, Oregon about a six-year old dog named Max who is available for adoption. Max had a great home for the first years of his life, but unfortunately his owner passed away. His owner's relatives couldn't keep Max, so he ended up at the Greenhill Humane Society. Max is a mix of Akita and Rottweiler, so he's a big guy who weighs in at about 99 pounds. Although he's definitely a large dog, Max is a serious "love bug"...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 22 Hannah - A Sweet Tortie Cat with a Big Purr
October 27, 2008 00:48 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MBSusan Daffron talks to Connie Butler from Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) in San Juan Capistrano, California about a three-year old cat named Hannah who is available for adoption. This striking tortoise-shell cat has a dark face, golden eyes, and a beautiful coat pattern that's reminiscent of a night time desert scene. Hannah is an extremely smart, playful cat who is often in motion. She was found pregnant and stray wandering the streets of San Juan Capistrano. Since then she had her k...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 21 Imelda - A Friendly Senior German Shepherd with Years of Love Left to Give
October 24, 2008 03:35 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jayne Nielsen from German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California about a dog named Imelda. Jayne calls Imelda "Miss Daisy on four-legs." Although Imelda was a bit shy when she came into rescue, this senior German Shepherd is spunky and full of life. Jayne points out that most dogs in rescue have been neglected, not abused. In Imelda's case, when she came into rescue, it looked like she hadn't been brushed once in her seven years. More details on this episode MP3 Podc...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 20 Maggie - A Sweet Young Jack Russell Terrier (Who Isn't a Terror)
October 17, 2008 15:12 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBSusan Daffron talks to Kris Kelly about a Jack Russell terrier that is available for adoption. Kris is the founder of the Kris Kelly Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving animals from abuse, slaughter, and neglect. Kris and her team pull animals from shelters, place them in foster care, and find them new "forever" homes. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Maggie - A Sweet Young Jack Russell Terrier (Who Isn't a Terror) - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRa...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 19 Jimmy Cosmo and Toes - A Pair of "Office Kitties" Looking for a New Home
October 08, 2008 03:56 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MBSusan Daffron talks to Aileen Walden from Best Friends Animal Society in Utah about two cats named Toes and Jimmy Cosmo. These two cats are actually Aileen's office mates at Best Friends where from the sounds of it, they keep her continually amused. Both Toes and Jimmy were rescued from Pahrump, Nevada, after Best Friends was called in to aid approximately 800 cats in an institutional hoarding situation where cats had been suffering from neglect. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 18 Big Daddy - A Big Love of a Cat
September 26, 2008 19:57 - 17 minutes - 7.92 MBSusan Daffron talks to Amanda Casazza, the Alley Cat Allies (ACA) Atlantic City Fieldwork Coordinator about a cat named Big Daddy. This plus sized tuxedo kitty is a real "lover" who likes to snuggle up with people. He was found living along the Atlantic City Boardwalk by Alley Cat Allies volunteers, and was so friendly the group decided to put him up for adoption. For many years, ACA has had a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats along the boardwalk, and also have placed adoptable cats i...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 17 Cheerio - A Happy Dog Everybody Loves to Be Around
September 18, 2008 18:44 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBSusan Daffron talks to Joyce Hutchinson from the Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary in Ohio about a dog named Cheerio. This sweet yellow Lab mix was found abandoned and starving on the streets of Cincinnati. Although Cheerio was in bad shape, he still trusted people enough to earn his name, since he was lured into a car by his rescuer with Cheerios. When he came to Safe Haven, Cheerio's ribs were sticking out because he had been starved for so long. He also had cigarette burns on his legs and his ea...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 16 Juno - Formerly a Stray; Now Just a Schipperke Enjoying the Prime of Life
September 09, 2008 19:55 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBSusan Daffron talks to Mary Cox of Midwest Schipperke Rescue about a Schipperke named Juno. Established in 2005, the Midwest Schipperke Rescue is based in Michigan and works to help dogs in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Juno is a 6-7 year old male Schipperke who was found as a stray. Now he is enjoying the good life in a foster home where he's receiving a lot of TLC. When he was found, his fur was a reddish color and it appeared that he'd been licking, probably b...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 15 Lindi - A Beautiful Young German Shepherd Who Loves People
August 25, 2008 22:11 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MBSusan Daffron talks to Monica King of the German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group of Georgia, which is based in Atlanta. The group rescues German Shepherds from shelters and places the dogs within the southeastern United States. Lindi appears to be a purebred black and tan GSD who is in foster care with a family that has helped socialize her with many people. (In fact, Lindi recently got to go on vacation and had lots of fun swimming in a lake!) Lindi is a sweet dog who is affectionate with people a...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 14 Aura - A Sweet Papillon with a Smile Anyone Could Love
August 16, 2008 17:23 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBSusan Daffron talks to Sheryl Gardner from the Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption, Inc. in Georgia about a six-year old female Papillon who is currently in foster care in Illinois. Aura is a tri-colored purebred Papillon who absolutely loves attention. Unfortunately, this little girl had a rough start in life. She ended up with Pap911 as a result of a puppy mill bust in March. She had been kept locked in a cage and repeatedly bred to produce puppies for pet stores. (Never get a puppy from a pet...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 13 Teddy - A Top Cat Tuxedo Cat
August 05, 2008 05:10 - 16 minutes - 7.41 MBSusan Daffron talks to Marcela Valdez from the Santé D'Or Adoption and Rescue group in Los Angeles. Teddy is a black and white "tuxedo" cat who was actually abandoned by another rescue on Santé D'Or's doorstep. Although he's been with the group for two years now, it's not because nobody likes him. Quite the contrary actually! Teddy is a big sweet, playful guy who gets along great with everyone. He even acts like "kitty Grampa" to the new kittens that come through the rescue. Teddy is an activ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 12 Goldie - A Former Racehorse Who Needs a New Home
July 20, 2008 20:07 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jo Deibel, the founder of Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue in Glenville, PA about a horse named Goldie. Angel Acres focuses on saving Thoroughbreds who can no longer race and are destined to be slaughtered for meat for human consumption in other countries. The rescue give these ex-racehorses a second chance and a second career by finding them new homes. Goldie, a 6-year old bay gelding was saved by being purchased at auction, so he wouldn't go to slaughter. At the time, h...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 11 Kane - A Handsome Retriever Who Loves People
July 12, 2008 18:50 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBSusan Daffron talks to Angie Platten, a volunteer for the Prince William SPCA, in Manassas, Virginia about Kane, a strikingly handsome collie, golden retriever mix. Kane was found wandering the streets as a stray and taken to the shelter. He is an extremely easygoing, friendly young dog. In fact, everyone who has met him is surprised no one came to claim him! Kane doesn't’t have an aggressive bone in his body and loves to play with other dogs. Although he doesn't seem to have much training ye...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 10 Sam - A Lab That Loves Everybody
July 04, 2008 23:11 - 20 minutes - 9.18 MBSusan Daffron talks to Bridgette Mongeon from the Homeless Pet Placement League in Houston, Texas about a one-year old black Labrador retriever named Sam (short for Samantha). Bridgette is Sam's "foster mom." She and her husband have been fostering dogs (especially puppies!) on a regular basis for HPPL, but Sam actually was a dog they found. Sam was wandering the street, in heat, with a rope wrapped around her throat, body, and trailing behind her. This dog obviously had not been well cared f...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 9 Raja - A Friendly Ferret That Loves to Cuddle
June 27, 2008 23:03 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBSusan Daffron talks to Christine Mathis from the Oregon Ferret Shelter about a four-year old female ferret named Raja. Sadly, Raja's former owner had to give her up because she couldn't afford Raja's veterinary expenses. The folks at the shelter took in Raja, and she had surgery for an adrenal tumor. She now is healthy and doing great. Raja actually would be great "first ferret" for someone because of her age and personality. Unlike some ferrets, Raja is not a biter and loves being around peo...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 8 Russ - Just an All-Around Great Family Dog
June 20, 2008 20:21 - 19 minutes - 8.75 MBSusan Daffron talks to Mary Wyman from the Humane Society Waterville Area in Maine about a Siberian Husky mix named Russ. Originally found as a stray, Russ has been at the Humane Society for a while and would be a great family dog. Unfortunately, his photo doesn't really do him justice. He's a striking dog with blue eyes and a beautiful fawn-colored coat. Although he's obviously part Siberian, he probably is mixed with another breed like Australian Shepherd as well. Both are "working" breeds,...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 7 Portia - Smiling Sweetheart of a Dog Seeks New Home
June 13, 2008 20:47 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBSusan Daffron talks to Lori Searfoss of the of the Poundhounds Adoption Welfare Society (PAWS) in Ohio about a 2-year old dog named Portia. When you look at Portia's photo, you can see what a happy girl she is! This dog was rescued from "death row" at a high kill shelter. Portia had been found as a stray when she was very young, and taken to the shelter. But she was such a happy, playful, affectionate dog, the dog warden just "couldn't do it" when Portia's time ran out. So PAWS was called in ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 6 Pepper - This Former "Junk Yard Dog" Doesn't Care That He Has Only Three Legs (So Why Should You?)
June 06, 2008 15:57 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBSusan Daffron talks to Janine Allan who is a trainer for RescueMeDog.org. As a trainer, she works with dogs at shelters throughout southern California and helps shelter staff and volunters improve dog behavior and increase adoptability. This time, she tells us about a 4 year old male Rottweiler mix named Pepper who is at the Humane Society of the Desert, Orphan Pet Oasis in Palm Springs, California. Pepper is a happy, friendly loving dog, who happens to only have 3 legs. (But Janine points ou...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 5 Casper - A Beautiful Young Quarter Horse
May 30, 2008 22:06 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MBSusan Daffron talks to Jennifer Williams of the of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society in Texas about a horse named Casper. This horse was originally seized by law enforcement and has been in foster care gaining weight and getting the care he needs to be a healthy happy horse again. Casper is a seven year old white quarter horse gelding who has no bad manners. He trailers, ties, and is good about having his feet handled. (Jennifer also says Casper wants everyone to know that he really LOVES ...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 4 Kane - A Smart Happy "Bully Boy"
May 25, 2008 15:13 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBSusan Daffron talks to Judy Hutnik of the Animal Orphanage in Voorhees NJ about her "Pet Partner" dog named Kane. As a volunteer Pet Partner, Judy has been teaching Kane basic manners and giving him lots of exercise. Kane loves people and particularly playing fetch and frisbee. Because he is a bulldog/pit bull mix, he will need a owner that is willing to provide leadership and guidance, plus give him the exercise he needs. Kane's original owner went to jail, and this dog never really the lo...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 3 Lucy - A Great Dane with a Great Heart
May 16, 2008 02:41 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBSusan Daffron talks to Sarah Quinn of the Humane Society of Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League about a dog she is fostering named Lucy. A 6 year old merle female Great Dane with natural (not cropped) ears, Lucy is a friendly girl who takes about 10-15 minutes to warm up to you and after that she's "Velcro dog." Lucy has been in foster care for a while and has made great progress. She is playful and loves her daily walks, but would do best in a home that has no small kids, dogs, or cats. Sh...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 2 Mila - A Dog Who Got a Second Chance, but Needs a Third Chance in a Forever Home
May 06, 2008 16:14 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBSusan Daffron talks to Laura Martin of the Humane Society of Davie County in Mocksville, North Carolina about a dog named Mila. All alone and having obviously been mistreated, abandoned, malnourished, wounded and missing most of her fur, Mila kept trying to get into peoples’ cars at a Humane Society of Davie County fundraising event. Her willingness to try once more to be accepted, loved and cared for, and hardest of all, to trust one more time, paid off. Through generous donations from a car...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 1 Riot and Lucy - Two Great Dogs Looking for a Great Home
April 30, 2008 23:49 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBSusan Daffron talks to Rhonda Hamerslough of Second Chance Animal Adoptions in Bonners Ferry, Idaho about a pair of dogs whose owner moved and had to leave them behind. Riot is an 8 month old terrier mix and Lucy is a 1-year old black lab. Both are in foster care and need a great new home. Riot is a "special needs" dog who is hard of hearing, but still eager to learn and easy to train with hand signals. Lucy is just a big happy black lab who loves everybody. More details on this episode MP3...
PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 0 Introduction - Welcome to "Take Me Home"
April 29, 2008 22:29 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MBSusan Daffron welcomes everyone to "Take Me Home" gives some background on herself and her pets and gives an overview of what to expect in upcoming episodes. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Introduction - Welcome to Take Me Home- with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com