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In this episode of *The Animal Control Report*, hosted by Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop, we dive into a recent lawsuit filed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its alleged failure to properly regulate a notorious Iowa puppy mill. The lawsuit targets breeder Steve Kruse, whose facility has been the subject of countless violations of the Animal Welfare Act, yet continues to operate under USDA licensure. We'll explore the shocking details of the USDA's inspection reports, including the appalling conditions at Kruse's large-scale kennel and the repeated renewal of his license despite well-documented evidence of animal abuse and neglect. Our hosts will also discuss the broader implications of this case for the animal welfare community and the disturbing pattern of federal oversight failures that allow commercial breeders like Kruse to continue profiting at the expense of the animals' well-being. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the ongoing fight to protect animals from cruelty and the accountability gap in the USDA's enforcement of animal welfare laws. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animalcontrolreport/support

Learn more about Rey Ortega's at startaveganbusiness.com.  Rey Ortega is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, he founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavors, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Sodexo Marriott Food Service and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA).  Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you've ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn't know where to start, this Podcast is for you. For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Buy Me A Coffee” Donate Button⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vedgeyourbest/message

Talk with the creator of Flour Baking Co. : Rey OrtegaSeason 2 Episode 94In this informative episode, I introduce you to Rey Ortega who is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, he founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavors, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co-packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Sodexo Marriott Food Service, and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA). Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products.Enjoy the episode.*This Episode is also available on Spotify, Apple, and Google Play.Follow Avrora Vegan Fit PRESS HEREAVRORA's CONSULTATION PRESS HEREWWW.AVRORAPROFIT.COMConnect to  Rey Ortega  PRESS HEREto order your cookies HEREThank you! Stay healthy! TRY this and support Avrora's with 10% off SALE code “AVROFIT”:@goodcravings best protein bars @the_ambrosia_collective vegan supplements @drinkgreendaily better than coffee energy drink Mahalo for support

Today, I am joined by Rey Ortega, The Mad Cookie Man. Rey is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, he founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavors, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Continental Airlines, Sodexo Marriott Food Service, and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA).  Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products. To connect with Rey: sunflourbaking.comstartaveganbusiness.commsgreenfields.comFacebook.com/sunflourbakingcompanyInstagram @sunflourbakingcookies, @reyortega67X: @thecookiemanLinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/rey-ortega-5710652 YouTube.com/@reyortega67BOOKSThe Organic Adventures of Tucker the Tomato (2003)Benji Bean Sprout Doesn't Eat Meat (2004) To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2024 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-winters/message

My guest today is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, Rey founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavours, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Continental Airlines, Sodexo Marriott Food Service, and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA).  Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products.

JACKIE DUCCI - FOUNDER OF THE HUMAN ANIMAL ALLIANCE JOINS DAWN LIVE! CONSIDERING A PET FOR CHRISTMAS? MAYBE THINK TWICE... JACKIE REACTS TO THE AXIOS PROMPT BELOW, AS CONSUMERS LOOK TO PETS FOR HOLIDAY CHEER....  While pets are always a popular gift, shelter owners urge people to think long and hard before buying a dog or cat this holiday season. According to multiple media reports, pet surrenders are near an all-time high and shelters nationwide are overcrowded: Axios: Animal shelters are overrun with stray or owner-surrendered pets this year, leading to spiking post-pandemic euthanasia rates across the country.Why it matters: Animal intakes at both public and private shelters across the country are expected to reach a 3-year high this year, and adoptions or returns to owners are not keeping pace, according to the Shelter Animals Count database. Vox: From Rhode Island to Seattle and everywhere in between, shelters are reporting they're at capacity, forcing an increase in the number of dogs killed due to space constraints. Earlier this year, almost half of shelters surveyed reported an increase in euthanized dogs, while only 10 percent reported a decrease. Los Angeles Times: An overcrowding crisis has gripped animal shelters across the state and nationwide...Adoptions aren't keeping up with the number of dogs coming in, leading to higher euthanasia rates, according to Shelter Animals Count, a nonprofit that tracks shelter statistics nationwide. KTLA-TV: 1 in 6 dog owners surrendered a pet in (the) last year, according to a survey by Veterinarians.org. One issue: new pet owners underestimate how expensive it is to care for a dog or cat: USA Today: The average annual cost of owning a dog is $376 a month or $4,512 a year, according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. dog owners...The cost of owning a dog may be higher in the first year, with adoption or purchase fees, the cost of dog supplies and initial vaccines and vet treatment expenses. USA Today: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has quoted the average cost to own a cat as $1,149 per year, with the first year of pet ownership often being more expensive at an average of $1,904. Jackie Ducci (pronounced "DOO-chee") can explain what you should consider before adopting a pet this holiday. She is founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a nonprofit which creates opportunities for people to experience loving and life-changing relationships with animals.A successful entrepreneur, Jackie transitioned into nonprofit work in 2022 after a 17-year career in the recruiting industry. Her talent acquisition agency gained a national reputation for its astounding 90% success rate placing candidates in long-term positions with Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Jackie's love of animals (and firm belief in the profound ability they have to make human lives better) inspired her to leave her career in recruiting to found The Human-Animal Alliance and focus on her true passion: advocating for the value of the human-animal bond.   Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Rey Ortega is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, he founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Company. to create new flavors, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Continental Airlines, Sodexo Marriott Food Service, and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA). Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products. More about Rey and how to start a vegan business here.     It's Giving Tuesday! You can make a tax-deductible contribution to Responsible Eating And Living by clicking on this link.

On today's show, Jack Hubbard joins state of the nation to discuss that earlier this year, CEW launched the first phase of a sustained effort to expose the duplicity of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). As part of this effort, CEW released a bombshell report that details the disturbing truth about the ASPCA. CEW encourages donors to support local shelters and rescues. Later, Chef Theresa Navarro discusses the Culinary Institute of America Culinary tour across America with Mayors and public Food trends. GUEST OVERVIEW: Chef Theresa Navarro is a business owner at Confidence In Cooking. GUEST OVERVIEW: Bazed Lit. Analyzer is considered one of the most preeminent analysts of literature you will find creating fresh and inspired content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@BAZEDLITANALYZER  

Tonight on Your Legal Rights, we're resuming our conversation about animal law.YLR host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's co-host, Dean Johnson, are joined by Deborah Dubow Press, Esq., associate general counsel for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, former director of regulatory affairs for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Corey Page, the founding partner Of Evans & Page, and, courtesy of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Carter Dillard, formerly Director of Litigation for The Animal Legal Defense Fund.Questions for Jeff, Dean and their guests? Please call us, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

Moving Animals For The Rich And Famous If your last airplane flight had you sitting next to a baboon, it could've been for a client of Pacific Pet Transport, the latest company to get a Reality TV show. They move animals for the rich and famous. From rhinos to snakes, James Nelligan shares their travels and spills the beans on Alanis Morissette and several other big names. Listen Now Banned Pit Bulls Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has many up in arms over these ridiculous laws. What's the real story behind Lennox, the dog put to sleep simply because he was a Pit Bull in a county that outlaws them. Even big cities like Denver are saying "no" to Pit Bulls. Good laws or just plain arrogance? Tammy Crew tells you about an organization that has formed to fight BSL. Listen Now Rogue Turtle Searching for an escaped turtle requires more thinking than walking. Zeke couldn't have gone far. Driving that shell around town can't be easy, and top-speed is about 300 yards per hour. Still, after much searching, and a blast of publicity that has made him a North Shore celebrity. Listen Now Baby Boomers Giving Up On Pets While we have heard about people abandoning animals because they couldn't afford them any longer, it's more likely the decline in ownership is due to people choosing not to bring new pets into their households after their old pets have passed away, Stephen Zawistowski, science advisor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), says that the aging baby boomer population may be part of the reason why fewer pets are in homes. Listen Now No More Fried Green Tomatoes While you shouldn't be feeding your dog table scraps anyway, now there is a warning to avoid green tomatoes altogether. The chemicals in un-ripe tomatoes and even raw potatoes can easily cause your dog to go into seizures. Dr. Debbie has what you need to know to protect your pup. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Today's episode features Whitney Baker reading her piece, Put Down. Whitney is the founder of Totem Macro, which leverages extensive prior buyside experience to create unique research insights for an exclusive client-base of some of the world's preeminent investors. Previously, Whitney worked for Bridgewater Associates as Head of Emerging Markets and for Soros Fund Management, co-managing an internal allocation with a dual Global Macro (cross-asset) and Global Long/Short Financial Equity mandate. The Best Investment Writing series features top research pieces that we've shared via The Idea Farm in the past year. Subscribe here so you get these sent to you each week. Check out the past series of The Best Investment Writing below: Volume 5 Volume 4 Volume 3 Volume 2 Volume 1 ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Stream by AlphaSense. Stream is an expert transcript library used by people just like you to quickly perform preliminary diligence on new ideas related to their target companies in the tech, media, telecom, healthcare, consumer and industrial sectors; avoiding the time, hassle, and cost of traditional expert network calls. With over 15,000 on-demand expert call interviews, 100+ new transcripts added each day, AI smart search technology, and 70% of our experts unique to our network, it's no wonder the world's leading financial firms choose Stream. Sponsor dollars for the entire Best Investment Writing series are being donated to the charity of the guest's choice. Today's sponsor dollars are being donated to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on behalf of Whitney Baker. ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here! 

In Episode 204, I converse with Rachel Herman, Executive Director of Paws NY. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for 15 years, and prior to transitioning to PAWS NY full-time in January 2012, she worked in Development at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).During her time at PAWS NY,  Rachel has been named “New Yorker of the Week” by NY1, “Holiday Hero” by The New York Times, “40 Under 40 Rising Stars in the Nonprofit World” by NYN Media, and most recently, “Young Social Impact Hero” by Thrive Global. Rachel received her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Crime and Justice from the University of Michigan and her Master of Public Administration from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.She  lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two young daughters, and their cat Milo. Rachel's five-year old daughter is already excited to work for PAWS when she grows up, and both girls clearly love cats as much as their mom.We speak about hot spots in Ann Arbor, physical care for pets, resiliency, surrender protection, preemptive moves on and off the board, lessons on non-profit management, the upcoming Spring Benefit on May 23, 2022 and more. 

This week on Pet Owner Diary Podcast, we're talking about Adopt-a-dog month. Every October the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) sponsors Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The history began with the American Humane Society, and their campaign encouraging the adoption of shelter dogs in 1981. We'll talk about the importance of adoption and how life-changing it can be for dogs and their owners. Janel recently adopted two new fur babies and will be sharing her adoption journey. Tune in for this fun and informative hour with Pet Coach Janel Young.Guest Links: Web: petownerdiary.comIG: @petownerdiaryshowTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/petownerdiaryFB: https://www.facebook.com/PetOwnerDiary

Lobby Day in Tallahassee with Howie   Howie and Governor Crist   Dear Florida Humane Lobby Day participants,   Thank you for registering to attend the 2012 Florida Humane Lobby Day with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and GREY2K USA.  The day is going to be very exciting! We now have the opportunity to attend a press conference!  Registration has now closed. REMEMBER: If you cannot make it, please contact me as soon as possible. We're working very hard to set up meetings with your elected officials. In some cases, we may need to cancel the meeting if you are not able to attend, so please do let us know.   Tuesday, January 17, 2012  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Challenger Learning Center – Classroom A/B 200 South Duval Street  Tallahassee, FL 32301   AGENDA: • 8:30 am - Check In with coffee and snacks • 9-9:30 am – Introductions. Briefing on Greyhound Racing Decoupling Bill • 10 am - Press Conference • 11 am-12 noon - Briefing on other Humane Lobby Day bills • 12-1 pm - Working Lunch. Brief overview of the legislative process. Tips on successful lobbying and Q & A • 1-2 pm - Tour of Capitol (optional) • 2-4 pm - Legislative appointments I hope you are making your plans. Here are few tips for planning your trip!   LUNCH – Due to the morning briefings and your all-important meetings with your member's offices, we are budgeting 1 hour for lunch at 12 noon. We will be providing vegan pizza for lunch. We're arranging for this to be a “working lunch” with us, as well as your fellow advocates, so there will be time for questions. You may bring snacks to keep yourself going, and there is also a cafeteria in the Capitol. Lunch is a quick hour (12-1 pm) and then you're off on your tour of the Capitol. There may also be time during the afternoon between your appointments to hit the cafeteria, if you like.   ATTIRE - In order to be most effective and to fit in with the rest of the Capitol community, please dress in business attire (read: suits). If you don't have a suit, a nice collared shirt with a nice pair of slacks or a skirt and dress shoes will also work just fine. You may want to wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella, just in case it rains. Avoid loud prints or any clothing that makes too much of a statement, such as 'animal rights' or 'go vegan' type t-shirts. While it is a good idea to be clean and neat, please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or colognes.   PREPARATION - If you haven't already visited our Lobby Day FAQs page, you can do so by clicking here.  We're working hard to ensure you have an enjoyable and meaningful experience at Humane Lobby Day. Thank you again for making the commitment to be here. Finally, if you do need to cancel, but we hope you don't, please let us know as soon as possible for scheduling purposes.   See you on Tuesday, the 17th!  Heather Carpenter  Director State Grassroots Campaigns State Affairs  The Humane Society of the United States  2100 L Street NW    Washington, DC 20037 humanesociety.org I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  

Interview with Prof. Ernest Freeberg, author of “A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement” Today's show is all about animals in 19th-century New York City. Of course, animals were an incredibly common sight on the streets, market halls, and factories during the Gilded Age, and many of us probably have a quaint image of horse-drawn carriages. But how often do we think about the actual work that those horses put in every day? The stress of pulling those private carriages -- or, much worse, pulling street trolleys, often overloaded with New Yorkers trying to get to work or home? In the book, “A Traitor to His Species”, author Ernest Freeberg tells the story of these animals -- and of their protector, Henry Bergh, the founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). He ran the organization from the 1860s to the 1880s, and was a celebrity in his day -- widely covered, and widely mocked for his unflinching defense of the humane treatment of all animals, even the lowliest pesky birds or turtles. His story is full of surprising turns, and offers an inside account of the early fight for animal rights, and engrossing tales of Gilded Age New York from a new perspective -- the animal's perspective! Ernest Freeberg is a distinguished professor of humanities and head of the history department at the University of Tennessee. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that some of our favorite houseplants are actually toxic to pets? I was able to interview Anastasia from Leaf & Paw about Pets and Plants and how to be both a pet parent and a plant parent. Anastasia has a blog dedicated to her passion for collecting plants while caring for her two cats and a hedgehog. In this episode, she walks us through what we need to know about toxicity, how to style with pets in mind, and the top 10 best and worst plants for our pets. Let's dive in! -------------------------------------------------------------- Get on the waitlist for the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Launch -------------------------------------------------------------- Be the first to gain access and founding member discounts through joining our waitlist Snag your spot on the waitlist here ( https://bloomandgrowradio.com/community ) ----------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, ----------------------------------------- so you don't miss the amazing episodes we have coming up! ( https://plnk.to/BAGR?to=page ) ------------------------- In this episode we learn: ------------------------- * [03:41] What this episode has in store for you, plant friend! * [05:13] How Anastasia became both a plant parent and a pet parent, and how Leaf and Paw came to be * [07:19] Why it’s important to know how to have plants and pets together * [08:37] What is toxicity in plants? How do you approach toxicity when it comes to your pets? * [12:11] Are there levels of toxicity in plants? What should you do when your pet eats a toxic plant? * [13:38] How to prevent your pets from eating your plant collection: utilize your home architecture * [15:08] Why understanding your pet can help you keep them away from your plants * [16:02] How to style with floor plants while keeping them safe from your pets * [17:21] Do river stones and vinegar spray work for pet-prone plants? * [18:56] The best company after a day of gardening and propagating plants! * [20:57] Where to get organic and pet-safe potting mixes and gardening products * [22:45] What symptoms should you look out for if your pet has ingested a plant? 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***DISCLAIMER*** Please know that we here at GGNP and Lantern Light Studios are all animals lovers. We understand that a subject matter involving dog-fighting can be uncomfortable for some to even hear being mentioned. Because of this, we want to show our support for a great cause and you, our listeners can help too! Here's how... We will be making a contribution to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). For every 5-Star review given to us on Apple Podcasts we'll increase that contribution to the ASPCA! By showing your support, your hosts, Alex and Reno will also be matching that contribution! On this episode Alex and Reno will discuss and debate how things might have been different for Michael Vick's career had he not committed heinous crimes in 2007. Give them your take on social media and as always, thanks for being a part of the #GGNP community! Episode 8 Info: Podcasters: Alex Fitzsimmons - https://twitter.com/alexfitz44 (@alexfitz44) Reno Delmoro - https://twitter.com/ThekiddReno (@ThekiddReno) Like what you hear? Join our discussions and give us your takes on this and more by going to @GGNPPodcast on twitter! https://twitter.com/ggnppodcast (https://twitter.com/ggnppodcast)  Consider SUPPORTING Lantern Light Studios on Patreon at: patreon.com/lanternlightstudios Want to contribute to our show directly? Visit Glow.fm here: https://glow.fm/ggnp/ (https://glow.fm/ggnp/) and as always, thank you for your support! Producer: Anthony Zoccola - https://twitter.com/AnthonyZoccola (@AnthonyZoccola) Audio Engineer: Maria Lubanovic - https://twitter.com/MariaLubanovic (@MariaLubanovic) Theme by: https://www.lukemullet.com/ (Luke Mullet) Support this podcast

One silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic is that animal shelters and rescue groups are seeing record numbers of pet adoptions. In many cities, shelters are completely empty. If you’re stuck at home indefinitely, a big-eyed fluffball who promises to love you unconditionally sounds pretty good right now. But it also means veterinarians have never been busier. Among veterinarians, it’s a common joke that people join the field because they love animals and love avoiding humans, says Cherri Trusheim, DVM, a veterinarian who owns Urban Animal, a network of three Seattle-area clinics. Since the pandemic, though, she and other vets have found that the opposite is true. “You have to like people to do this job,” she says. “This is not a lucrative industry. Everyone works here because they genuinely care. And I think the heightened anxiety levels and emotions are making the job even harder right now,” Trusheim says. “I enjoy connecting with pet owners. I really like that human bond. … It’s harder to do without being face-to-face.” While her practice was always busy, her clinics have been at maximum capacity several times over the past few months, forcing them to hang signs in the windows asking clients to come back later. That had never been necessary in the Before Times. The network offers telehealth and regular services, but human owners aren’t allowed in-clinic except for euthanasia services. Instead, a team member picks up pets from owners waiting on the sidewalk outside, and the veterinarian calls the owner to provide reassurance that their dog will surely poop out that Lego soon. The lack of actual face-to-face is good for social distancing but more difficult for veterinarians. “It’s a much more challenging way to do the job,” says Trusheim. “It doesn’t feel as personal.” It’s also been harder to do the nitty-gritty of taking care of an animal. “How can you social distance while you put an IV catheter in a cat? You can’t,” Trusheim says. “We’re trying to find the balance to keep everyone as safe as we can and still do our jobs reasonably.” To keep her business running safely for her employees, Trusheim says she has had to stop offering some non-essential services, like dog nail trims. “That’s not worth putting our lives at risk for,” she says. It also cuts into their bottom line, just as hospitals are losing revenue by postponing elective procedures. Small Door Veterinary, a membership-based concierge clinic in New York City, is concerned about dogs and cats, especially recent adoptees, missing their regular vaccines during COVID-19. Certain canine or feline viruses are a threat to human health, such as rabies and leptospirosis. Each state has its own laws on animal vaccination, and most rescues are vaccinated before placement in a forever home. But many of these shots require follow-up boosters, which might not have been completed before the adoption. Pets also need an annual check-up, and just like humans, those visits might be postponed out of fear of going to the doctor’s office right now. Pippy Pelham, Small Door’s marketing lead, is concerned about future abandonments, with new owners unable to care for their new companions if they underestimated the amount of work a rescue takes, or if they fall ill themselves. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) told The Daily Beast at the end of March they saw a 70% increase in pets going into foster care in New York City and Los Angeles over the same period last year. Pelham is also concerned about people who think their familiars could give them COVID-19. “We’re received many queries regarding the potential risks [of animal-to-person transmission], whether and how they should change their usual routines, and what they can do to protect their pets,” she says. (Any infected domestic animal, of which only five cases have been reported, is more likely to get the virus from their human than the other way around.) But for those who have opted to become forever homes during the pandemic, feeling supported by their vets has only enhanced their experience of welcoming an animal to their home during unquestionably strange times. Marissa, 35, adopted a pit mix named Frannie when her city went on a stay-at-home order in March. “At first I was nervous about using a vet, but we found one in the neighborhood who will do pick-up and drop-off at the door and are such big fans of [Frannie’s] that I don’t even worry.” “The best part is obviously having another living, breathing being in my home. She’s such a snuggler,” Marissa adds. And it’s those bonds that owners feel with their animals that veterinarians love to help nurture — in person, when possible. “It’s no mystery that when times are hard, people get a puppy or a kitten because the comfort the human-animal bond provides is so incredible,” Trusheim says. “When times are hard, it’s a priority. And now, not only are we essential, but we’re in demand. … For us, the question is how do we help?”

  What began as one dog on an airplane several years ago has evolved into a team of over 100 volunteers who fly or drive animals from danger to safety. Founded in 2009 by pilots and friends Brad Childs and Jonathan Plesset, the organization become a recognized 501c(3) entity in 2012. Since then our teams have conducted a wide range of missions including hoarding cases, saving animals from dog fighting rings and natural disasters, and helping overcrowded shelters. We now have the capability to respond to a huge variety of rescue needs both near and far. During the devastating hurricanes in 2017, PAART made its first international journey, heading to the storm-ravaged island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands to rescue not only 42 animals, but two rescuers who had found themselves stranded on the island for weeks. Our reach stretches from Texas to Florida and all the way up the East Coast to Massachusetts. We have conducted rescue missions as far inland as the Mississippi River. While Pittsburgh is in our name, it actually makes up less than 10% of the area we cover. Our rescue partners are many, ranging in size from large organizations like The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and North Shore Animal League America, as well as small shelters in remote areas of West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia and beyond. One of our newer partners is St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. With an increasing population disparity in the northern states, St. Hubert’s serves as a hub for animals heading into New England where rescue dogs are scarce but people still want to have the fulfilling opportunity to rescue a beautiful, healthy animal who otherwise would have met a devastating fate.

We have just launched a new marketing podcast! It talks about the mindsets and strategies for winning ⁠— with a special focus on how you design, create and dominate market categories. It’s called LOCHHEAD ON MARKETING. Radical Generosity As Christopher is not a fan of self-promotion (which may sound crazy, coming from a three-time marketing guy), we have thought about how we’re going to market and promote the podcast. On one hand, we wanted to do some marketing that would feel comfortable without the overly self-promotional crap. This brings us to Christopher’s buddy and co-conspirator on category creation and design, and legendary marketing, Eddie Yoon.  He has this powerful idea that legendary category designers practice “radical generosity.”  “If you think about the word ‘creation’, in a lot of ways, you could argue creation is about bringing something to the world and Eddie says, if you wanted to create a design category -- having a radical generosity mindset matters.” - Christopher Lochhead We’re Gonna Spend A Bunch Of Money Legendary category designers and creators come from a place of generosity. So, to promote this podcast, we are going to spend a bunch of money.  Rather than buying a ton of ads, we thought we might include you. We’re doing it in a way that is radically generous. Here's the offer: we would love if you will rate and review Lochhead on Marketing, take a screenshot of that review, email it to blackhole@lochhead.com. For the next 7 days, we are going to make a $20 donation to four of my chosen charities.  “Were gonna divide up all the inbound and then divide it into quarters. Then, we will give it to the ASPCA,  Frontrow Foundation, 1LifeFullyLived and Donorschoose.org. We will publish on our website—with full transparency —how much money we raise and how much money we gave away. This is the result of you participating in helping us market the new marketing podcast.” - Christopher Lochhead The Beneficiaries What we were asking you to do is rate and review the podcast, share it on social media and email us at blackhole@lochhead.com. Once you do that, we will drop $20 in one of the following charities: 1. As we all know, Christopher loves animals. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is one of his chosen beneficiaries. 2. Frontrow Foundation is a charity that works with people, often kids, who are facing life-threatening conditions to give them one legendary experience. 3. If you’re a regular listener, we’re sure you know how much Christopher loves 1LifefullyLived.org. Founded by his buddy, Tim Rhode, this nonprofit has tried to put together programs and content around life planning and design, financial planning and design, and entrepreneurship. They try to do this as close to free as possible. 4. The fourth one is a non-profit called DonorsChoose. This is an extraordinary organization that allows school teachers around the country, to tell people what they need and people can go ahead and fund those things for their students and their classrooms.   Checkout Lochhead on Marketing on Lochhead.com or any of your favorite podcast players. Thank you so much for being a listener of Follow Your Different. Thank you so much for helping us become radically generous. We hope you think its a cool idea. 

This is Christopher and I sure hope you are enjoying some of the first episodes of Lochhead on Marketing. I want to tell you about a special offer we’re making and why. Radical Generosity I am not a fan of self-promotion (which may sound crazy, coming from a three-time marketing guy), so I have thought about how I’m going to market and promote the podcast. On one hand, I wanted to do some marketing that would feel comfortable without the overly self-promotional crap. This brings us to my buddy and co-conspirator on category creation and design and legendary marketing, Eddie Yoon.  He has this powerful idea: that legendary category designers practice “radical generosity.”  If you think about the word ‘creation’, in a lot of ways, you could argue creation is about bringing something to the world and Eddie says if you wanted to create a design category -- having a radical generosity mindset matters. We’re Gonna Spend A Bunch Of Money Legendary category designers and creators come from a place of generosity. So, to promote this podcast, I am going to spend a bunch of money.  Rather than buying a ton of ads, I thought I might include you. I’m doing it in a way that is radically generous. Here's the offer: I’d love it if you will rate and review Lochhead on Marketing, take a screenshot of that review, email it to blackhole@lochhead.com. For the next 7 days, I am going to make a $20 donation to four of my chosen charities.  We will publish on our website with full transparency, how much money we raise and how much money we gave away as a result of you participating in helping us market the new marketing podcast. The Beneficiaries What I’m asking you to do is rate and review the podcast, share it on social media and email us at blackhole@lochhead.com. Once you do that, we will drop $20 in one of the following charities: 1. As we all know, I love animals. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is one of my chosen beneficiaries. 2. Frontrow Foundation is a charity that works with people, often kids, who are facing life-threatening conditions to give them one legendary experience. 3. If you’re a regular listener, I'm sure you know how much I love 1LifefullyLived.org. Founded by my buddy, Tim Rhode, this nonprofit has tried to put together programs and content around life planning and design, financial planning and design, and entrepreneurship. They try to do this as close to free as possible. 4. The fourth one is a non-profit called DonorsChoose. This is an extraordinary organization that allows school teachers around the country, to tell people what they need and people can go ahead and fund those things for their students and their classrooms.   So thank you so much!

  Joel Schwartzberg has been teaching effective presentation and messaging techniques to corporate, group, and individual clients since 2006, and is the author of Get to the Point! Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter (October 2017, Berrett-Koehler). His clients include American Express, Blue Apron, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Comedy Central, the American Jewish Committee, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the Georgetown University Executive Global Strategic Communications Program. Joel returns to The Speaking Show to discuss with David the best practices of sending effective emails and conveying the right message over a medium of communication where much of our human interaction is gone!

        The vision of an animal sanctuary and a pit bull rescue were just two of the ideas of Bully Ranch, recently started by married couple Paul Hendrix and Diane Blastic.  Paul and Diance,  members of the Austin Facial Hair Club, have been working with pitbulls for sometime now and have nothing but love and admiration for the breed. They have invested considerable time into understanding the training and the demeanor of this often understood animal.   In our conversation about Bully Ranch, we touched upon how everything finally came together for this to happen and how the loss of their beloved Trejo was the final piece. “His death devastated us. It was also the catalyst for getting our butts in gear to follow our dream of opening a pitbull rescue and rehabilitation center with the intent of becoming a City of Refuge for all animals.  Welcome to Bully Ranch!”(-taken from Bully Ranch IG @bullyranchatx ).  We discussed the importance of training and understanding your dog and the signs it may show you of being in distress, as well as how to handle those situations with proper techniques.  They stressed that the importance of training is more for the human than it is for the dog. Understanding your dog’s trigger points and stress factors and how to adjust your approach to a situation is a good way gain your dog’s trust.   Paul also announced a partnership Bully Ranch had recently made and he broke the news with all of us in the beard community.  The Austin Facial Hair Club has done many charity events over the years to help raise money for the local animal shelter, such as their annual Dog Beard and Mustache Competition which is emceed by Paul.  The facial hair community has given a lot to animal rescues and shelters nationwide and are one of the more popular of charities donated to for many events.  It seems to me that beards and dogs go hand-in-paw when it comes to the nature of this community.   I hope that you enjoy this episode and learn more about Bully Ranch. If you feel compelled, check out bullyranch.org and make a donation or order a sweet shirt.  There was so much valuable information given by both Paul and Diane about their dreams for Bully Ranch and I very much enjoyed talking to them and learning about what they have planned!     Paul Hendrix https://www.facebook.com/paul.e.hendricks   Diane Blastic https://www.facebook.com/diane.blastic   Bully Ranch https://www.bullyranch.org/ https://www.facebook.com/bullyranchatx -FB https://www.instagram.com/bullyranchatx -IG   Austin Facial Hair Club austinfacialhairclub.com https://www.facebook.com/austinfacialhairclub/   Love-A-Bull http://love-a-bull.org/resources/the-history-of-pit-bulls/   Canine Good Citizen https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/   5th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition https://www.facebook.com/events/690191648006714/?active_tab=about   Come and Shave It #12 https://www.facebook.com/events/361590657631702/   2017 World Beard and Mustache Championships https://www.austinfacialhairclub.com/2017-wbmc   Beards In Review https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZdW1Uyp_Kfh0puTSegmRQ   Austin Pets Alive! https://www.austinpetsalive.org/   Schrodi Training Fund http://www.schrodifund.org/   Austin Animal Center http://www.austintexas.gov/department/aac   Corpus Christi Hairy Hooligans https://www.facebook.com/cchairyhooligan/   American Pit Bull Foundation https://americanpitbullfoundation.com/   Pit Crew https://www.texaspitcrew.org/#welcome   American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) https://www.aspca.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Visit my website for more fun “bearding” info: www.thebeardcaster.com Subscribe for FREE at: www.thebeardcaster.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thebeardcaster Twitter: @TheBeardcaster https://twitter.com/TheBeardcaster Instagram: @thebeardcaster https://www.instagram.com/thebeardcaster/ RSS: http://thebeardcaster.libsyn.com/rss Email: scott@thebeardcaster.com Google Podcast- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZWJlYXJkY2FzdGVyLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz I-Tunes link- http://ow.ly/OxAX30fvgD8 Spotify link-  https://open.spotify.com/show/6AMjdNRUeiNzyTguJyNvIP?si=Au6uyascTBKW34-ljxC-KA#upsell IHeart Radio link-  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beardcaster/id1071557714?mt=2 Stitcher link- http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-beardcaster?refid=stpr    

E5 - People Foods Dogs Should Avoid There's a rite of passage for every dog owner. It's that moment when you have to pry your dog's mouth open and fish out something that it shouldn’t have.  In fact, it happened to me just the other day when I had to pull an M&M out of my dog's mouth. Yes, there is that moment when you debate whether to dive in or just let them what they found. Since it started with me catching him chewing, I wasnt sure what he had and and wanted to play it safe. That’s ALWAYS preferable to a vet visit. So in this episode, we focus on seemingly harmless people food that dogs should AVOID because they could get very sick or even die. People food dogs should AVOID Grapes and raisins They seem so harmless, and green grapes are actually my favorite snack. But consuming grapes and raisins can cause kidney damage and even sudden kidney failure in dogs. When I do have grapes at home, I make sure to keep the bowl far from my dog’s reach. That means, I avoid sitting bowls on low coffee tables or on the floor during tv time. It's simply not worth the risk. And if you have small children, you know that when they snack -- treats land EVERYWHERE. So be extra cautious. If you listened to Episode 2 of this podcast, you know that we featured trainer Rachael Maso with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA.org). Rachel offered some excellent tips about dog-proofing your home. My favorite tips was to regularly check things out from a dog-eye level. That’s a good way to find potential dangers. In the case of those M&Ms, my nephews had paid a visit and the candy fell under a couch. No surprise that the dog would sniff out goodies. So the next time I have little kids visiting, I’ll be sure to sweep the house from Louie’s eye level.   Garlic and onions These are some of my favorite ingredients in savory dishes. But garlic and onions -- members of the allium family of plants -- can cause stomach upset for dogs. This means, avoid giving your dogs table scraps of goodies like salsa or pasta coated with pesto sauce. No one wants to clean up after a sick pet, especially if it’s from something preventable. Alcohol It seems like common sense to have your dog avoid alcohol. Again, this can be an issue when you have people over and beverages are within a dog’s reach. Be sure to exercise caution and keep beverages out of reach. This means you don’t leave an icy cold beer can on the floor where it can tip over. Same for those red SOLO cups filled with alcoholic concoctions. If you have guests visiting for cocktail hour, play it safe and give your dog some kennel time with a good treat. Consuming alcohol can cause vomiting, stomach upset and even death. Caffeine Again, watch where you sit those coffee mugs and soda cans. Caffeinated products contain a substance called methylxanthine, which may fuel your day, but can wreak havoc on a dog’s system. The list of side effects includes vomiting and diarrhea -- which is more than enough for me. Consuming caffeine also can cause excessive thirst, abnormal heart rhythm, seizures and even death. Chocolate Most dog owners know the dangers of chocolate and keep it away. But life happens -- just like with my dog and the M&Ms. Make sure you keep candy out of reach -- let guests know that chocolate is off limits -- and try to be extra vigilant during the holidays when chocolatey treats are most popular. In the US that means (February - around Valentine's Day, April - during Easter, and then entire month of October, which kicks off the holiday season with Thanksgiving in November on through to Christmas in December. gifts. Health hazzards are similar to consuming caffeine. Note: Dark chocolate is more dangerous than milk or white chocolate because it has higher levels of methylxanthines. Xylitol This isn’t a product you think about, but xylitol is a sweetener that can be found in several products, including gum, candy,

Episode 2: Training Tips Trainer Rachael Maso with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA.org), offers tips to tackle common training issues. Before you bring the dog home: Prepare your home for the new arrival. Young dogs explore the world with their mouths. Remove the temptation objects that may be dangerous -- or valuable -- by getting down on all fours and viewing your home at a dog’s eye level. This may give you a new perspective on loose cords, trash cans without lids, chewable shag rugs. Take it slow. Bond with the dog. Offer treats and let dogs explore and settle in before you start trying to teach basic manners. Set ground rules as a family. Determine who will feed, and walk the dog. Dogs like routine, so structure is incredibly important. For example, it’s important to have clearly defined times and tasks such as feeding times and potty times. Maso also notes that everyone should play a role in training the dog as a form of bonding with the new arrival. Enroll in a basic obedience course. House training requires routine. Sometimes shelter dogs are returned through no fault of their own, and they’ve mastered potty training. To kick start good behavior, Maso recommends maintaining a routine. Take adult dogs out every THREE hours during the early days, which may be more frequent than you normally would let an adult dog out. Make sure potty breaks happen in the SAME area again and again. The moment they go, have a treat ready to reward that behavior. It really needs to be immediate for dogs to make the connection between going outside and getting a reward. Create a safe space for the dog. A crate or confined space is considered the safe space when your dog -- or you -- need a retreat or a break. Use this space sparingly, just for a couple of hours at a time, when you know your dog has gotten proper exercise and has recently used the bathroom. This helps the dog settle down in your home and take breaks from exploring. Don’t use the crate as punishment. Instead, foster feelings of safety by feeding dogs in that space. Add a comfy dog bed or treats. Make sure that, every time they walk past the crate, there’s a nice surprise so that they don’t always associate it with being alone. Dogs don’t like going to the bathroom where they eat. The more frequently you feed in the crate, the less likely they are to have an accident in that space. This helps with house training well. Inappropriate chewing? Reinforce the idea of “condoned chews” by investing in safe items for the dog in place of your shoes or other valuables that may cause injury. Your vet or pet store can offer options. Be sure to actively monitor dogs when they are chewing on a new toy to avoid the risk for choking. Condoned chew toys help with boredom, provide mental stimulation and may even relieve some of the separation anxiety or other issues tied to the transitioning into a new home. With puppies, chew toys can provide pain relief caused by relieving incoming teeth while reducing destruction. If you do find that dogs keep returning to one “unapproved” item, try finding a chew toy that offers the same mouth feel. Target that need and they will be less likely to chew up your home. Excessive barking can be tackled. Dogs do acclimate to the sounds of a new home over time. Even if they bark initially, try to stay calm. (This, too, shall pass.) Try downloading a white noise app and put it near the front door or other source of noise to block the sound and give your dog time to settle in. If your dog is barking because it’s fearful of noises in the hallway or outside, giving food or treats at this time may help the dog associate odd sounds with yummy treats. Set up treat stations and be prepared. Over time, the dog may wait for the sound to happen and hope that treats rain down. This helps the dog feel better about the noises, and barking will start to dissipate. Have a trainer on standby.

Gary Kaskel, author of the new book, Monsters and Miracles – Henry Bergh’s America, is our guest on Cat Chat 51 with Carole Baskin.  Find out more about Gary at his website:  GaryKaskel.com Henry Bergh (August 29, 1813 – March 12, 1888) founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation against animal cruelty in the United States was passed into law by the New York State Legislature. Bergh also prompted the formation, in 1874, of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC).  Find out more at: http://bigcatrescue.org/cat-chat-51/

Reality TV If your last airplane flight had you sitting next to a baboon, it could've been for a client of Pacific Pet Transport, the latest company to get a Reality TV show. They move animals for the rich and famous. From rhinos to snakes, James Nelligan shares their travels and spills the beans on Alanis Morissette and several other big names. Banned Pit Bulls Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has many up in arms over these ridiculous laws. What's the real story behind Lennox, the dog put to sleep simply because he was a Pit Bull in a county that outlaws them. Even big cities like Denver are saying "no" to Pit Bulls. Good laws or just plain arrogance? Tammy Crew tells you about an organization that has formed to fight BSL. Rogue Turtle Searching for an escaped turtle requires more thinking than walking. Zeke couldn't have gone far. Driving that shell around town can't be easy, and top-speed is about 300 yards per hour. Still, after much searching, and a blast of publicity that has made him a North Shore celebrity. Baby Boomers Giving Up On Pets While we have heard about people abandoning animals because they couldn't afford them any longer, it's more likely the decline in ownership is due to people choosing not to bring new pets into their households after their old pets have passed away, Stephen Zawistowski, science advisor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), says that the aging baby boomer population may be part of the reason why fewer pets are in homes. No More Fried Green Tomatoes While you shouldn't be feeding your dog table scraps anyway, now there is a warning to avoid green tomatoes altogether. The chemicals in un-ripe tomatoes and even raw potatoes can easily cause your dog to go into seizures. Dr. Debbie has what you need to know to protect your pup. More this week