Rick Yount and service dog Cooper from Warrior Canine Connection join us in studio; plus Jenni and Lisa share pet-sitter horror stories, the week's favorite Animal Tales, and details on some of the best animal-related events in March.

Episode 28: Ingrid Newkirk from PETA, Animal Tales and Jenni's 7-Dog Adventure

Feb 25th, 2020 52m 9s

Ingrid Newkirk, founder and President of PETA, checks in to talk about her new book, Animalkind. We also hear about PETA's 40th anniversary. and Ingrid tells us why she doesn't like the word 'pet'. Plus, the week's best Animal Tales, Jenni's ad

Episode 27: Valentine's Day Episode with Dinner & A Movie, Erica Meier from Animal Outlook, Animal Tales

Feb 10th, 2020 44m 47s

Jenni and Lisa share fun Valentines-themed Animal Tales and events; plus suggestions for 'Dinner & A Movie'; a rescue spotlight on Fairfax County Animal Shelter; and Erica Meier from Animal Outlook checks in with some news.

Episode 26: Big Game Episode, Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe, Plant-Based Football Party Ideas

Jan 30th, 2020 39m 59s

The big game between Kansas City and San Francisco is this weekend, and Jenni and Lisa are getting you and your pets ready for it with football-themed Animal Tales. Plus, easy ways to add plant-based options to your football party including win

Episode 25: Pet Resolutions, Veganuary, Hero Pet Trackers, Australia Wildlife Emergency, Animal Tales & More

Jan 13th, 2020 44m 48s

Jenni and Lisa talk New Year's Resolutions for themselves and their pets, plus hero pet trackers Carmen Brothers and Jill Barsky share a success story; an update of the wildlife emergency in Australia; and fun Animal Tales and area events to ge

Episode 24: Christmas Episode with Dog Beer, Animal Tales, Gift Ideas & Movie Reviews

Dec 19th, 2019 42m 41s

Get ready for the holidays with animal lovers Jenni & Lisa! They talk with a couple who has crafted a healthy beer for dogs; plus Jenni reviews animal movies, Lisa gives Jenni an unusual gift, and Patti Stinson drops by from A Forever Home for

Episode 23: Thanksgiving Episode featuring Professional Pet Trackers, Animal Tales & Holiday Events

Nov 20th, 2019 54m 10s

Professional Pet Trackers Carmen Brothers and Jill Barsky share fascinating stories of how they find lost pets. Plus, Jenni & Lisa share their favorite Animal Tales, fill you in on Thanksgiving events, and check in with Terry Cummings from Popl

Episode 22: All About Alpacas, Plus Animal Tales & Pet Events

Nov 4th, 2019 44m 30s

Jenni's alpaca mentor, Lynne Cherish from Baggy Britches Farm in Frederick, is our special guest. We discuss everything you'd ever wanted to know about alpacas! Plus, the week's top Animal Tales, and some November events to look forward to.

Episode 21: Halloween Episode with Dr. Jessica Romine, Animal Tales & Spooky Events

Oct 22nd, 2019 32m 32s

Veterinarian Jessica Romine checks in with tips on how to keep your pets safe this Halloween, plus Jenni and Lisa share the week's best 'Animal Tales,' and some fun Halloween events you can attend with your fur baby.

Episode 20: Dog Trainer Janet Oquendo, Animal Tales & Fun Events for Your Pet

Oct 11th, 2019 52m 4s

Dog trainer Janet Oquendo from Pawz for Health answers questions about challenges many of us have with our dogs; plus this week's top Animal Tales; and fun events happening around the DMV as we gear up for Halloween.

Episode 19: Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue & Animal Tales

Sep 23rd, 2019 35m 44s

Christine Hajek from Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue drops by to talk about her organization and the upcoming Boots & Brews Festival in Frederick, to benefit the rescue. Plus, hear more Animal Tales, including a quiz to determine if you're a p

Episode 18: Beware of Toxic Algae Killing Dogs, Author Joe Wateski, Animal Tales

Aug 17th, 2019 40m 6s

Melissa Martin, whose three dogs died within hours of playing near a neighborhood pond, warns us of the dangers of toxic algae, which has been found in various bodies of water in the DMV and is not always visible to the naked eye. Plus, Joe Wat

Episode 17: DC VegFest with Erica Meier and Animal Tales

Jul 31st, 2019 37m 38s

Erica Meier from Compassion Over Killing gives us the scoop on the upcoming DC VegFest and updates us on the important work her organization is doing; plus we share more Animal Tales.

Episode 16: Dr. Neal Barnard from PCRM, Man Clones His Cat, Animal Tales

Jul 19th, 2019 37m 50s

Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine drops by to talk about what his organization is doing to help animals; plus Brian Bullerdick checks in to tell us how he had his cat cloned; and this week's best Animal Tal

Episode 15: Naturalist Bruce Beehler, Summer Vacations for Animal Lovers & Animal Tales

Jul 9th, 2019 46m 49s

Smithsonian naturalist Bruce M. Beehler talks about his new book, 'Natural Encounters,' and gives us tips on planning the perfect animal-lovers vacation; plus we spotlight area events, and this week's best Animal Tales.

Episode 14: Pet Safety In Summer, Rocky's Story, Animal Tales

Jun 28th, 2019 53m 41s

Dr. Allison teaches us how to keep our pets healthy and happy through the summer heat, 4th of July, and in a natural disaster. Plus, we learn the amazing story of Rocky the cat, share this week's best Animal Tales, and pay tribute to a friend i

Episode 13: Horseracing Integrity Act, Alpacas R Us, and Animal Tales

Jun 20th, 2019 55m 1s

Valerie Pringle from the Humane Society of the United States joins us to talk about what's been happening to horses in the horse racing industry. Jenni also tells us all about raising alpacas, and we have fun with this week's Animal Tales.

Episode 12: Humane Rescue Alliance and Animal Tales

Jun 7th, 2019 31m 21s

Dani Rizzo from the Humane Rescue Alliance drops in to talk about upcoming events and initiatives; Jenni and Lisa share stories about their pets, and some of their favorite 'Animal Tales.'

Episode 11: Run for the Animals 2019 and Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary

Apr 30th, 2019 28m 9s

Terry Cummings from Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary drops in to talk about the 16th annual Run for the Animals; plus we talk veggie options at restaurants, and sample vegan pork rolls as part of VegWeek 2019.

Episode 10: Spotlight on the Mid-MD Petapalooza!

Apr 17th, 2019 12m 29s

We chatted with folks from several area animal welfare groups about an upcoming fun, family event that pet lovers will have a blast at!

Episode 9: Dr. Mark Olcott of Vitus Vet

Mar 12th, 2019 28m 49s

Dr. Mark Olcott, veterinarian and co-founder of Vitus Vet, talks with Jenni and Lisa about an exciting new technology that can help us take better care of our pets and improve the relationship with our vets.

Episode 8: Montgomery County Humane Society

Mar 1st, 2019 20m 22s

Rachel Rosen, Marketing and Events Manager for the Montgomery County Humane Society, tells us about fun upcoming events, including Paws in the Park! Plus, we hear about some amazing, adoptable fur babies.

Episode 7: Save The Rock Creek Park Deer

Jan 15th, 2019 16m 11s

Anne Barton from 'Save the Rock Creek Park Deer' updates us on what's been happening to the deer in Rock Creek Park since the National Park Service has allowed killing of the deer in recent years.