The Pet Place Radio Show with Dr. Marie Hulett

Dr. Marie Hulett, Jeffrey Isbell, and Ariana Isbell discuss Halloween safety with Maryanne Dell.  Susan Keyes from the So Cal Animal Response Team invites Pet Place Listeners to a special wine tasting fundraiser to help support post disaster animal rescue efforts.  Animals in the News covers an abused and abandoned horse as well as a new California Law that prohibits makeup sold in the state from being tested on animals.  Chef Ariana Isbell teaches how to make felafel waffles. And of course, adoptable pets.

Marie, Jeff, and Ari discuss pet loss with special guest, Lisa Brambilla, founder of MyEternalFamilyTree.com. Ari cooks cauliflower steaks with a middle eastern flair in her humane kitchen, adoptable pets are showcased, plus animal news and events.

Host Marie Hulett along with her husband Jeffrey Isbell and her daughter Ariana Isbell discuss Halloween safety with Orange County Register Pets Columnist, Maryanne Dell.  Ariana shares her favorite, ghoulish vegetarian treat recipe.  Operation Jungle book leads to the arrest of wildlife smugglers.  New California las prevents puppy mills pets from being sold in pet stores.  Plus adoptable pets.

This week on the Pet Place Radio Show, Marie, Jeff, and Ariana examine the latest animal news including a giant bunny that dies during airline travel, illegal and deadly bird smuggling, pet adoptions, and a fun, new, pet-themed game that could possibly feature YOUR pet.  Guest: Michael Varma, game creator.  

Marie Hulett, Jeffrey Isbell, and Ariana Isbell take in the sights and sounds of America's Family Pet Expo at the Orange County Fiargrounds.  Guests include a pet psychic, creator of hair care products, volunteers from rescues, and more.  Ariana reports from Splash Dog competitions. 

From building 10 at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Marie Hulett and Jeffrey Isbell interview a 12-year-old who has developed a special emergency backpack for dogs, volunteers from rescue organizations, a natural pet healer/behaviorist, and more!  Pet Expo is a three-day event that features pet-related entertainment, pet productions, and adoptions of shelter and rescue pets.  If you weren't able to visit Pet Expo today, the event continues tomorrow.  Guests are encouraged to come visit the Pet Place booth and tell their pet adoption stories.

Marie Hulett and Jeffrey Isbell interview guests from Guide Dogs of America, a horse sanctuary, a pet portrait studio, a unique pet memorial  service (after care - non-traditional option), holistic pet health service, and more!  Young Filmmaker's Scholarship program is discussed and Pet Expo OC is the backdrop.

This week, Marie, Jeff, and Ariana talk about important bills in California that will protect animals if they pass including one that will require all pet stores that sell pets on their premises to get them from shelters and rescues to help put an end to euthanasia of healthy, friendly, adoptable pets, and another that will rrequire all police officers to get regular training on how to deal with dogs they encounter when responding to calls.  (To prevent shooting family pets.)  Ariana provides vegan cooking ideas, and Doug Poindexter talks about the upcoming Pet Expo at the Orange ounty Fairgrounds this weekend.  Of course, adoptable pets are featured and a bizarre story of a police officer attacked by a goose!  A fun show to be sure!

In this week's episode, find out how Trump policies harm animals, how a zoo goer tries to pet a tiger, how to cook mapu tofu, and more.  Adoptable pets are introduced and Maryanne Dell reviews a series of books about animals and children.

What happens when a turtle lives in a wishing well? Meatballs made out of eggplant?? Chickens as pets??? Find out about all this and more in this week's episode.  Interested in this week's recipe?  Here's the transcript for how to make it: This is a great recipe for the italian food lovers in the audience - today we are making meata ballas! Eggplant meatballs, that is. These meatballs were a big hit with my omnivorous friends as well my vegan ones. You'll need two eggplants, 6 cloves of garlic, two shallots, a pinch of salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 and a half cups of breadcrumbs, a teaspoon of oregano, and a half teaspoon of parsley. First and foremost, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Roughly chop the eggplant, garlic, and shallots then place them on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. You're going to roast these for 35 minutes in the oven, or, until the edges are golden brown. When you remove the pan from the oven, reduce the heat from 400 to 350 degrees. In a food processor or blender, combine all the roasted veggies with a half cup of breadcrumbs as well as the rest of the spices. Only blend until the ingredients are just barely mixed, because you don't want the meatballs' texture to become overly homogenous. Add the other quarter cup of breadcrumbs and finish combining. Remove the mixture from the food processor and begin forming into one or two inch balls, which you can then place on a well greased pan. Cook them for thirty minutes, rotating halfway through, on 350 degrees, and enjoy on pasta, in sandwiches, or on anything else your heart desires.

Marie Hulett, Jeffrey Isbell, and Ariana isbell report on a police shooting involving an officer and a dog; a K9 officer left in a hot car by his handler dies from heat stroke, and a veterinary intern saves a dog right before it is euthanized.  Ariana shares a vegan recipe for a tasty pasta salad; Maries interviews Lisette Goins from Lucky Paw Exchange;  a listener gets advice on how to deal with indoor marking behavior in a newly adopted dog; and adoptable pets needing homes are showcased.  

Host Marie Hulett, joined with her cohosts, Jeffrey Isbell and Ariana Isbell discuss the latest animal related news - a man jumps into an enclosure of lions, cruel veterinarian who kills neighbors' cat with bow and arrow continues to practice medicine, Rally Cat from the Angel's baseball game on the road to finding a fur-ever home.  Ariana prepares vegan stuffed cabbage, Marie talks with Prince Lorenzo who saves hundreds of dogs each month, plus info on the Super Pet Adoption Event at the Irvine Animal Care Center, and finally, adoptable pets showcased by Jeff, Marie, and Ariana.  

After a brief hiatus, the Pet Place Radio Show is ALL NEW with a fun format featuring Marie's family!  Marie, husband Jeff Isbell, and daughter, Ariana Isbell discuss animal news stories, including a world famous dog's bucket list, the dog meat industry in China, and a man who tried to steal a snake from a pet store by hiding it in the most unlikely, and highly unrecommended place!  Ariana, and accomplished vegan chef shares a weekly recipe for sushi lovers and Jeff Interviews Doug Poindexter from America's Family Pet Expo about its upcoming run at the Orange County Fair Grounds.  Finally, the trio introduce listeners to some wonderful, adoptable pets from shelters and rescues that need FURever homes! 

While the Pet Place is gearing up for it's new re-launch, Mike Johnson and Marie Hulett tackle a few topics that animal lovers want to hear about...summer safety with pets, urban wildlife, fleas, and the tragic killing of Cecil the Lion, along with thousands of other innocent big game animals that are killed each year by trophy hunters. 

Host Marie Hulett chats with Maryanne Buttner from Petrosexual about her designer dog-carrying purses; Documentary Producer Kim Sill shares stories about "Saved in America," her latest film. And big news!  Because most of our listeners catch the show online rather than during the live FM radio broadcast, we are switching over to online exclusively!  This will give us a lot of new options that we did not have when we were on FM.  We will be developing a call-in format so you can call in live and discuss the issues with us.  Jeff and Ariana Isbell will be joining Marie Hulett on-air with some extra special features that you won't want to miss.  We are very excited about the new format.  We should be ready to launch in the next few weeks, in the meantime, enjoy the final, pre-recorded, last show from KJAZZ, 88.1 FM.

Today, one of our long time Pet Place Friends, Terri Steuben will be stopping by to talk about her memories of rescuing pets in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina using her amazing animal communication abilities – she has just written a book about her adventures that commemorates the 10th anniversary of the natural disaster and all the heroes who helped save the many animals affected; then, after our half time break, Mike Johnson and I talk about his dog's recent adventures that weren't too pleasant.

For all of you Empire TV show fans out there, you were probably all shocked when Lucious Lyon was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis (MG).  I first heard about this MG back in the early 1980s, when a young german shepherd puppy came into the veterinary hospital where I worked and displayed all the tell-tale symptoms.  With further testing, it was confirmed that this poor pup, who was as cute as a button, was suffering from MG, and at that time, there really was not an adequate way to treat him so the owners opted for euthanasia.  It was heartbreaking all around and I never forgot that little puppy.  Well now, things have really changed and MG is being managed and treated successfully... if it's diagnosed and treated early. To help talk about this wonderful change, I've invited pet parent Lois Rinehimer to the program to talk about her special dog, a goldendoodle named Joy. And  after our halftime break, Charleston Veterinary Referral Center's Dr. Katherine Crook, will talk about Joy's case from a veterinary perspective and explain what every pet parent should be aware of in terms of watching for signs of MG. 

Some of you may know that June was Adopt a Cat Month, and to shine the light on this special season, Paul Raybould, the Chief Innovation Officer for the American Humane Association is stopping by to talk about this along with some other fabulous news from his organization.  Then after our halftime break, animal communicator Nancy Gardner will share some of her insights on how to help our pets be healthy and happy.  

This morning, we've invited Melissa Palomo  the Founder & President  of Street Mutts to our show.  Her organization uses photography to shine the light on the problem of pet overpopulation and it is quite amazing. Then after our halftime break, it's bookreview time with Maryanne Dell and we all know she will be recommending some fabulous books as she always does. 

Today, we are going to get you all the information about dog flu – I'm sure you've been hearing scary news stories about a dog flu epidemic…Well, we've invited Dr. Jose Arce from the AVMA to give us the straight scoop on this story so that every pet parent can do what it takes to keep their furry kids safe and healthy.  Then after our halftime break, Tracy Mulder, marketing manager for PetSafe® will be stopping by to talk about a fun contest that could bring a fabulous new dog park to your community.  

I'm wondering how many of you have heard about or tried out those instant ride services.  You know, the ones that are alternatives to taxis?  You can actually track where you ride is, when it will get to you, who the driver is, and all the other cool features.  Well, did you know there is a similar service that has to do with dog walking?  I met the folks a ZINGY at pet expo and they offer this unique dog walking service.  But rather than try to explain it all to you myself, I've invited Tobi Skovron, the CEO of Zingy to come by and give us all the details. Then after our halftime break, Michael Wollner, the VP and Director of Marketing for RSQUE BRAND, Inc. is going to stop by and tell us the amazing story of Gustav, the miracle Rescue Dog and how this amazing canine inspires his business. 

Did you know that there are hundreds of mama cats and dogs with their babies in local shelters that need temporary fostering…just long enough for the puppies, kittens, AND their mothers to be ready to go into permanent homes -   Madeline Bernstein from SPCA LA will be by shortly to explain how YOU can help if you have it in your heart.  And after our halftime break, Carey Laubenberg will be stopping to talk about a book written by dogs…well, she may have transcribed it for them – but they are the authors!   

Some years ago, when I was a Lieutenant with Orange County Animal Control, I was asked to train deputy sheriff recruits in the area of dealing with protective animals at crime scenes or other emergency locations.  This came about after a beloved family pet was shot and killed by deputies who had responded to a burglary-in-process call at a residence.  That event made it painfully clear that many law-enforcement personnel had little to no training in dealing with protective animals and resorted to immediate lethal force when confronted with a family pet.  Of course, one of the best bits of information all emergency personnel can use before they arrive to the scene of an emergency is whether or not a pet is there.  And thanks to Smart911, a new service for pet owners, this information is being made available to emergency response agencies.  Jessica Rose from RAVE mobile Safety will be by shortly to tell us about all the details. Then after our halftime break, Ashley Cunningham, the president and founder of Barks of Love Animal Rescue will be checking in to talk about all the latest news from her organization and tails with happy endings.

Today, we will be speaking with Liz Davis of Pets Guide.  Liz has been on our show before.  She is the mastermind behind one of the best pet publications around.  If you need to know about any pet related activity, service, and news, Petsguide is your number one source for it.  And best of all, it's absolutely free.  And after our halftime break, Tamara Pitman the founder of Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles will be visiting with us to talk about some of the cutest dogs ever that are in need of good homes.

Did you know that hundreds of thousands of animals perish in the more than 1.2 million fires that occur every year in the United States?  It is an absolutely staggering statistic that breaks my heart.  Well there is a brand new technology that has been developed that will hopefully change these numbers for the better and I have invited Paul Graeve from Buddy Rescue to the program to explain it all in just a minute. Then after our halftime break, Maryanne Dell will chatting with me about springtime pet safety. 

If you missed Pet Expo last month, then you'll want to mark your calendars for next year because it is amazing. We 've invited our old friend Doug Poindexter to the show to elaborate on all the great attractions that were lined up this year…and of course, Pet Expo is absolutely famous for finding homes for hundreds of homeless pets that will be showcased by their respective rescue groups and shelters.  Doug will elaborate on all of this.  And after our halftime break, Teresa Ann Miller will be stopping by to tell the tale of how she trained dozens of dogs who acted in award winning and thought provoking film that has several messages about how we treat animals, and our fellow human beings.  It's quite something.

We've invited a very interesting gentleman to the program…It's Dr. Gary Weitzman. and he's just written a book entitled, “How to Speak Cat!”  If you've ever needed help trying to figure out your cat, then this interview is definitely for you. Then after our halftime break, we're going to be talking bunnies!  Yes – it is that time of year that we go over all the dos and don'ts of bringing a pet rabbit into your home.  Bunnies aren't for everyone and they definitely aren't supposed to be surprise presents for little kids…it's just way too stressful for them.  Caroline Charland from the Bunny Bunch will be stopping by shortly to explain everything you need to know about bunny care.   

We've invited Steve Wayland from PAWS LA to the program.  His organization just celebrated 25 years of helping people in need take care of their pets. I am a huge fan of PAWS LA and I can't wait to hear all the latest news from Steve.  Then after our halftime break, long time Pet Place friend, Aaron Reyes, going back to our early Television days, will be stopping by.  He's the Deputy Director of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control!  He always has some great stories and is one of those guys that always goes way above and beyond to get homeless pets into forever homes. 

Did you know that if you are over 50, that living with a beloved pet can actually keep you healthy?  Well it's true.  The list of benefits of having a furry family member go on and on and I've invited Kristen Levine, the president and founder of Kristen Levine Pet Living to the program to tackle this topic. Then after our halftime break, it's home pet food recipe time!  Christy Bright will be stopping by to talk about her new pet food recipe book.

Today on Pet Place Radio Show Replays, We've got truly though-provoking guests for you this morning.  First, if you've been hearing about genetically engineered pets and you're a little concerned about this whole idea, then you'll be very interested in what Dennis Meredith has to say about the topic. Then after our halftime break, our dear friend from the American Humane Association, Robin Ganzert has an alternative to the Academy Awards…move over Oscars and get ready for the PAWSKERS!  

Today, we're going to touch on the topic of saying goodbye to beloved pets who have passed on.  We cover this topic periodically because as much as we hope our pets will live forever, they are only with us for a short time and this can be very difficult, emotionally.  There are a whole lot of people out there who don't understand how difficult pet loss is, and will even try and make people feel bad for feeling bad about grieving over the death of a pet.  Well, to counter that whole mindset, we've invited Melody Jamali from Beautiful Life Urns to the program today.  She has some great ideas for celebrating the lives of our four-legged family members who pass on.  Then after our halftime break, Kim Sturla, the executive director and founder Animal Place will be checking in to discuss the very ironic practice of shelters and rescues having animals on the menus of their fundraisers!  It's a topic that is definitely worth talking about. 

It was Valentine's day when we recorded this show!  We hoped that you all gave the four-legged loved ones in your lives lots of attention on that day, and maybe even a special treat.  In honor of the beautiful day, we invited Lorien Clemens of Pet Hub back to the show to tell us all about an exceptional Valentine's themed photography contest!  You'll need to take notes so you can enter your pet's special photo next year.   Then after our halftime break, Dr. Andrea Sanchez gives you all the do-s and don't-s to keep your pet's smile shiny and bright! 

As many of you know, we regularly talk about pet-related books on the show with our book reviewer, Maryanne Dell.  But sometimes, it's fun to get an author on the show to explain first hand where his ideas came from.  Today, Michael Morse, the Author of Mr. Wilson Makes it Home, will be sharing a little about his journey in writing this book.  Then after our halftime break, Carolyn Merino Mullin, the founder and executive director of the National Museum of Animals and Society will give us the details on a museum animal lovers will truly enjoy. 

We've got a great lineup of guests this morning. First up, we'll be chatting with Aimee Gilbreath from FoundAnimals.ORG about some phenomenal projects her organization is working on to help lost animals get reunited with their families and to find homes for pets that need families. They've had some great successes and anyone who loves animals will be interested in hearing all about this. You might remember that Aimee was set to be on our show a couple weeks ago, but had some last minute scheduling problems. We're super happy she can make it today. Then after our halftime break, Zahra Nealy from the Pasadena Humane Society has some terrific news about fun animal events that her organization has planned.

This morning, host Marie Hulett chats with Sarah Timms from LoveAnimals.org who has great news about a special crowdfunding site that is helping countless organizations do great humane work...all because people everywhere are pitching in to help animals. It's a great success story.   Then, after our halftime break, our Pet Place Book Reviewer Maryanne Dell is bringing in a new batch of books that she said you will all love and she always picks out some great titles that animal lovers will enjoy cover to cover.  

Happy New Year!  And welcome to the first new edition of the Pet Place Radio Show on KJAZZ, 88.1 FM. I hope you've enjoyed the last few “best of” segments we aired over the holiday season and that everyone had a wonderful couple of weeks.  I'm your host, Marie Hulett, for those of you who are new to the show and I am thrilled that you've started off your day, and your new year with us.   The tradition of the Pet Place is to promote pet adoptions from shelters and rescues, so this morning, I've invited Anabell Cabrera from Bichon Rescue of Orange County to stop by and talk about what her relatively new group is doing to match older dogs with senior citizens.  She's got some great stories that you won't want to miss.  Then, after our halftime break, our Producer Mike Johnson and I will discuss some dog training issues that he is having with Amber Good Dog.  It's always fun chatting with Mike!

The very last Saturday of 2014. This year has flown by so fast, we just can't believe it. This morning, Marie Hulett talks with Jim Tedford, the Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives at PetSafe about a charitable gift giving program that benefits homeless pets that you can help with. Then, after our halftime break, our Pet Place Producer Mike Johnson will be chatting with me about some issues that have come up with his own dog due to the rainy weather. I think a lot of you might be able to relate to the problem he's having and we'll try to get to the bottom of it.

The holiday season truly does bring out the best, and unfortunately the worst in people.  Everyone must be on guard to protect themselves from scam artists that prey on those getting into the spirit of the season.  Some of those scams involve animals.  To help you determine what's legit and what's not, I've invited Derek Huntington, the president elect for the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association to the program. Then, after our halftime break, our very special Pet Place Veterinarian, Dr. Bernadine Cruz will be visiting with us and sharing some great tips for keeping out pets out of danger during the holidays, which believe it or not, is one of the most treacherous times of the year for animals.  

Host Marie Hulett talks with Christy Oldham about her new book, the "Manual to a Happy and Healthy Dog."  And after our halftime break, Professor Thomas Kelch from the GAL project talks about new website to promote international laws that benefit animals.

This morning veteran dog rescuer Sylva Kelegian visits the program.  She's an actress who you've probably seen in many of your favorite TV shows over the years and she is currently on stage in Los Angeles in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play called, “'night, Mother."  But in between acting on stage and screen and rescuing homeless pets, she's managed to write a very cool book called God Spelled Backwards and we're going to hear all about that shortly. Then, after our halftime break, Maria Dales will be sharing news about German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County.

The Irvine Animal Care Center's “Home for the Holidays” is coming right up so we have invited Craig Reem, the Director of Public Affairs & Communications for the City of Irvine to tell us all about what's in store this year.  And after our halftime break, Maryanne Dell, our resident book reviewer, will be checking in with either a new batch of books that she has reviewed, or some information about some cool holiday gifts for pets...she's keeping us in suspense about which direction she is going in this morning so we're all going to have to stay tuned to find out more! 

This morning Marie is going to talk technology.  She loves reviewing new products that can help keep pets safe so she have invited Lorien Clemens from PetHub to stop by in a bit to give us all the details on a new product that will help locate a lost pet quickly. Then, after our halftime break, she'll be speaking with Dr. Matthew Wheaton, the veterinarian who treated a puppy who chewed off its foot after its owners left it tethered and unattended in the back yard.  This practice is unsafe and illegal yet it is still so commonplace.  It's a sad story that needs to be told, and fortunately, it has a happy ending.  

This morning, Marie chats with author Marc Bekoff about society's attitude toward wildlife and what we can do to happily coexist. Then, after our halftime break, our long time pet place friend, Russell Taylor, from Modjeska Ranch Rescue has some amazing tails to tell.  If you've never heard Russell's stories in the past, you are in for a treat.

Host Marie Hulett talks with Chris Ruben from adoptashelter.com, a great way to shop while supporting shelters.  Then, after our halftime break, Rich Avanzino, from Maddie's fund has some great news about the largest and most successful adoption event that I've ever heard of.  You won't believe how many homeless pets were placed into loving families. 

This morning, Marie speaks with Will Bowen the CEO of Go Go Dog Pals, a company whose mission it is to keep pets from getting bored and staying active. Then, after our halftime break, we'll be discussing the topic of ebola and pets with Dr. Doug Aspros.  I know there are a lot of concerns about this issue so we're going to address as many as possible during the time we have together.

We've got a great show planned for you today.  First up, we'll be speaking with Cheryl McNeil Fisher, author of a heartwarming children's story about the adventures of a young woman and her beloved guide dog!  It's actually her own true life story.   Then, after our halftime break, animal communicator and behavior trainer Terri Stuben will be stopping by to go over all the dos and don'ts for keeping your pets safe, healthy, and happy at Halloween. 

In this episode, Marie invited Current President Eric Kern of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center to share all the latest news from this organization. And after our halftime break, Maryanne Dell will be reviewing a few animal books by one of her favorite authors.

Today, we're going to find out about a lion cub that lived at the Plaza Hotel with a Russian Princess, among other famous and wonderful pets that are memorialized forever at the only pet cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Ed Martin, the Vice President of Hartsdale will be stopping by shortly to tell the tales of these wonderful animals and the love they shared with their human families. Then, after our halftime break, Justin Silver, host of TV's Dogs in the City, will be sharing a few tidbits from his new book, The Language of Dogs

In the past, I've mentioned that I support companies that take a cruelty free approach to their products and one of the most amazing companies in this regard in the John Paul Mitchell Systems salon products company.  The co-founder, John Paul DeJoria is a huge animal advocate, and his non-profit John Paul Pet Pal is making huge strides into helping to care for dogs of deployed military personnel so that no pets need to be given up.  It's a pretty amazing program and Gina Dial, the VP of Sales & Marketing for John Paul Pet, will be stopping by shortly to tell us all about it.   And after our halftime break, Robin Ganzert, the President and CEO of the American Humane Association will be sharing some terrific stories about the animal stars who are watched over and kept safe by her wonderful organization!

We've got a great show planned for you today.  First up,Host Marie Hulett will be talking to an amazing young woman (Christine Bonner), who is doing all that she can to rescue abused and neglected pit bulls and get them into loving, responsible homes while at the same time, doing outreach and education to help dispel the myth that these loyal, kind dogs are monsters…a story that the news media repeats over and over and over again. Then, after our halftime break, animal advocate Joe Fleishon will be stopping by to talk about how his organization is raising money to help all kinds of animal causes.

Guests: Lori Eckman from Puppy Up will be stopping by to talk about the 2 million dogs campaign.  If you haven't hear about this project before, you're going to be amazed by the full story.  And after our halftime break, Leesa Molina from California Pomeranian Rescue will be checking in to talk about all the great projects CPR has been up to since we spoke to them last!