Animal Radio® Episode 512

Published: Sept. 27, 2009, 4:10 a.m.

National Geographic's Rescue Ink - Army for the Animals: 'Big Ant' is 320 lbs, 6'1" and covered with tattoos. He's part of a new group of renegade animal lovers that are doing anything to protect our furry-friends. His story is chronicled in the book Rescue Ink and the hit TV show of the same name. These guys make Michael Vick a little paranoid. 'Big Ant' guests this week on Animal Radio®. - Groomer of the Year - Artist Knox is cutting up the airwaves: What's Groomer of the Year doing a year later? He's got a TV show and cuts the locks of the rich and famous. You never know what he's going to say on Animal Radio®. "What did he say anyway?" Artist Knox tells us about being fired from his first groomer job. - Reptilian - Human Marriage: When I say she married a snake, I'm not saying she married a lawyer. She really married the reptile. Why would anyone do such a thing? Tax deduction? Britt Savage reports. - Separation Anxiety Peaks in Dogs:  It's the happiest time of the year....for parents - it's back to school time for kids which could mean separation anxiety for Rover. That's right, dogs do feel and react to a change in routine like kids going back to class. Dogs may begin to act out by barking, following the parents from room to room. Animal Radio® has tips for getting your pet used to being away from the kids for short periods of time. - You'll Win the Football Pool This Year: Football season has officially kicked off and so has the practice of betting on teams.  Few people have the accuracy of 81% when it comes to making NFL picks - but Princess the camel does. But this year, as a protest against the Philadelphia Eagles signing of convicted dog killer Michael Vick, Princess won't pick any games involving his team.  - SFSPCA Opposes Anti-declawing Legislation: The Uber Liberal City by the Bay - San Francisco is locked in a cat fight over proposed “declawing” legislation. The law would prevent the practice of declawing cats except in the case of medical necessity. Surprisingly San Francisco's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opposes the law saying veterinarians should make decisions involving animal care, not politicians. More at AnimalRadio.com.