Animal Radio Episode 985

Published: Oct. 19, 2018, 4:37 a.m.

Dr. Jane Goodall Visits With Animal Radio
World Renown Anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall tells us about her experience growing up around chickens and chimps. Even today she still lectures, with over 300 speaking engagements a year. Dr. Goodall also has her hands in the deodorant business, lending her name to environmentally friendly, cruelty-free and sustainable products. Serial Entrepreneur Michael Cammarata joins the conversation to talk about teaming up with Dr. Goodall to create Schmidt's Naturals Lily of the Valley deodorant.
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SOLVED: Selecting Pet Insurance
A common misconception is that pet insurance is similar to human insurance. Jason Hargraves breaks that myth with the truth about pet insurance. The editor of Insurance Quotes tells us what to look out for when picking a policy.
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Rainbow Bridge
If you've ever experienced the death of a pet, chances are you've heard of the Rainbow Bridge, a mythical overpass said to connect heaven and Earth. It's also a spot where grieving pet owners reunite with their departed pets. It is a single poem about the Rainbow Bridge, though its origins are disputed, that launched the myth in the 1980's. At least three men claim to have written it and it's hard to know who really did, since all three wrote similar books in the 1990's on pet loss after claiming to have penned "The Rainbow Bridge."
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Do You Love To Kiss Your Dog
Many people share the belief that dog saliva is cleaner than humans. Some even think your pet's saliva can heal cuts and scrapes. The truth is that dog's can carry a variety of germs and bacteria that can potentially make humans sick.
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Cat Found 18 Months Later - 900 Miles Away
Bobby, the cat, went missing from his home in Great Falls, Montana, more than 18 months ago. However, his 73-year-old owner, Kyle Peterson, never stopped trying to find him. That persistence has now paid off. Bobby had been found roaming the streets of Fallon, Nevada after being picked up as a stray by Animal Control. A scan of the Bobby's microchip revealed that he was more than 900 miles from home. With the microchip information, the shelter got in touch with Bobby's owner. Mr. Peterson, after hearing how far his cat had traveled, believes that Bobby wandered away from home and accidentally hopped on a train that passes across the street from his home.
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