Hour 1 – Dean Potter is one of the world’s most renowned rock climbers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts who leaps off of cliffs and mountains while wearing a special “wingsuit” that enables him to soar like a bird before deploying a parachute to land. Now, Dean’s latest adventure, leaping off of Canada’s Mount [...]]]>

Hour 1 – Dean Potter is one of the world’s most renowned rock climbers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts who leaps off of cliffs and mountains while wearing a special “wingsuit” that enables him to soar like a bird before deploying a parachute to land. Now, Dean’s latest adventure, leaping off of Canada’s Mount Butte, a 9000 foot granite wall on the Pacific coast…after climbing it of course, and National Geographic Channel’s Explorer has covered it all. Dean joins Jeff to talk about this adventure and what he had to do to prepare for it. Also Dr. Patrick Mahaney joins Jeff to talk about a severely abused Pittbull and how it was nursed back to health but the story does not stop there! Now entities are fighting over the Intellectual property rights of the dog…where does the greed end UNBELIEVABLE! Also product review of Earth Heart Inc.’s “Canine Calm.”

Hour 2 – The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was this past week on Monday and Tuesday. Cindy Vogels was chosen to be the “Best in Show” judge for this historic event and Jeff had the chance to speak to Cindy about this honor and her background at the annual press conference call. TV host and friend of the My Buddy Butch Show David Frei also attended the call and Jeff had the opportunity to speak with him also and stirred up an unintended hornet’s nest! Jeff gives a rundown on the finalists, the AKC definition of the seven groups, and a congrats to the winner!

Hour 1 – We are heading into “Televised” Dog Show season in November and to kick things off Jeff talks with David Frei who is the well known voice of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day on NBC right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parage. David is also the host [...]]]>  

Hour 1 – We are heading into “Televised” Dog Show season in November and to kick things off Jeff talks with David Frei who is the well known voice of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina on Thanksgiving Day on NBC right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parage. David is also the host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that is also on TV. Now, It just happens that David has a new book coming out where he writes about many of his encounters that he has had as a founder/member of the Angel on a Leash Foundation. Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and regular contributor to the My Buddy Butch Show, Darlene Arden joins Jeff to talk about the “Loyalty Factor” in pets. Stemming from the movie “HACHI” that Jeff started to discuss last week, Darlene lends some insight to the human animals bond…Think cats are loners? Well think again!. News And Announcements. IAMS home for the holidays is starting again see how you can help on Facebook.

Hour 2 – Have you ever heard of the “American Heartworm Society?” Well they have been around since the 70’s and suprisingly many people…even in the pet industry, have not heard of them. Jeff was honored to speak with Dr. Shelly Rubin who was a President of the society that is helping the veterinary industry and educating pet owners on this highly preventable disease but difficult to treat once your pet contracts it. Do you know why it is important to give your pet the preventative year around? Well, Dr. Shelly Rubin tells us why and also clues us in on the other things that the preventative helps…well…prevent! Oh Yeah, by the way Dr. Shelly was also Oprah’s Vet before she moved to California to start her network OWN! Also Jeff discusses some halloween reminders about what your pets should NOT be eating. DON’T CHANGE ANYTHING as far as giving your pet new “TREATS” you don’t want a sick pet on top of a house full of people!
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Thanksgiving Day on NBC!

David Frei has been an expert analyst and commentator for the National Dog Show presented by Purina since the beginning 9 years ago. He has participated in every aspect of Dog shows over the years and is currently the Directoer of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club in New York City. [...]]]>  

Thanksgiving Day on NBC!

David Frei has been an expert analyst and commentator for the National Dog Show presented by Purina since the beginning 9 years ago. He has participated in every aspect of Dog shows over the years and is currently the Directoer of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club in New York City. David joins us this wee to talk about the upcoming Dog Show at the Philadelphia Expo Center which will be televised on Thanksgiving day right after the Macy’s Parade on NBC!

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This historical show happens only every 5 years!

Wayne Fergusen is the Show Chair for this historic Dog show and he is also the President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia which is the hosting club for the National Dog Show presented by Purina. He is also the Voice of the Dog shows who announces each individual dog as it enters the ring. You’ve heard him on TV and he is with us to talk about both of these grand shows.

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Wag’N Enterprises Contest Give Away With My Buddy Butch

Jane Eckinger of Ohio was week one winner! Listen to this week’s show to find out how to win an Emergency Response Bandanna for your pet! Wag’N is working with Pet Plan Pet Insurance on a program to donate Oxygen masks to a Fire Rescue Company that needs one to help save pets! You can also create an alert for free to put on your door if they ever need to come to your house.

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RESCUE OF THE WEEK 

Check out the videos on rescue that Donna Paige is producing!

Donna Paige Executive Producer of the Animal Connection Show joins us to talk about the ongoing trouble from the BP oil Spill in the gulf! She went to New Orleans to investigate the situation and see the effect on companion animals as well as the wild life. 

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Dr. Donna Spector and "Morgan"

Dr. Donna Spector is the consulting veterinarian for HALO pet foods and has also made her valuable services and knowledge available to you! Listen in as Dr. Donna talks about her new consulting services and how they might fit in with your pet’s healthy life now and in the future.

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NEWS AND SHOW

Our news blog is updated several times each week as news stories come in. For all of our news topics and to LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S SHOW , join us at our MBB Radio home page the NEW MBB RADIO WEB SITE.

Have a news story or announcement? Rescue need specific type of help?Email us at news@mybuddybutch.com and we will try to get it posted for you and we may cover it on the show.

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Sign up for our FREE NEWSLETTER the “My Buddy Butch Chronicle”  I will be giving a run down on each weekly show, adding articles, and featuring one rescue organization each week. We will be adding more features as time goes on so subscribe and check it out! We also have a classified section and also have sponsorships available!

My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is now on Ebook for your favorite reader including the popular KINDLE! Click here for details and formats! Now available on Amazon.com for your Kindle reader!

RESCUE SHELTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY: Do you know of a reputable pet rescue shelter in your local area? Are you a Rescue Shelter your self? We would love to interview you on our Weekly Pet Rescue Shelter segment on the show and here on our blog! You can be big or small, breed specific or all breed, rescue dogs, and rescue other animals as well! Contact us at info@mybuddybutch.com and put “RESCUE” in the subject line!

MBB RADIO SHOW TOPICS: Do you have a favorite celebrity pet owner? Do you have an important topic that you would like us to cover on the show? Do you have a question about your pet’s care that you would like to ask? Don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know! info@mybuddybutch.com

PET OR ANIMAL SICKNESS IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY: Are you a Veterinarian that has noticed a particular problem or sickness in animals and pets in your part of the country? Let us know about it and we can announce it and/or have you on the show to talk about it! info@mybuddybutch.com

LOCAL FUNCTION HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA? We want to know about it and we will even announce it on the show! Email your announcement to us at info@mybuddybutch.com

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Rufus - "The King"

Barbara Bishop was kind enough to join us this week and tell us what Rufus has been up to in his retirement years from the show circuit. Rufus was the 2005 National Dog Show Winner and the 2006 Westminster winner just a [...]]]> RUFUS THE 2009 CANINE AMBASSADOR FOR THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Rufus - "The King"

Barbara Bishop was kind enough to join us this week and tell us what Rufus has been up to in his retirement years from the show circuit. Rufus was the 2005 National Dog Show Winner and the 2006 Westminster winner just a few months later. He is the only dog to accomplish this feat! Listen in as Barb talks about the numerous awards and  accomplishments that Rufus has under his coller! Rufus has been doing therapy work and visits retirement homes, children’s hospitals, and is slated for a visit to the Ronald McDonald house with the Westminster’s “Angel on a Leash Foundation” headed up by David Frei, one of the co-hosts for the TV broadcast of the National Dog Show. Barb and Rufus are also members of numerous organizations and charities benefitting canines, the Bull Terrier breed and the humans they love!

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Colleen Mihelich of Peternity.com dropped by to talk to us about some of the new things they are offering for pet owners to honor the lives of their best friend after its passing. Don’t for get to check out the Web site also for memorial ideas and items to help kids through the loss of a pet. Colleen is doing a truly wonderful thing!

 

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NATIONAL DOG SHOW UPDATE

Thanksgiving Day on NBC

The owners and handlers of over 150 breeds are getting ready for this big event! Listen in as Barb Bishop talks about what they need to do to prepare !  Check out our “National Dog Show” Page for our coverage leading up to this great event in Philadelphia! (There is also a tab at the top of this page.)

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Contact the Bull Terrier Club of America for Rescue information

In honor of Rufus this week Barb and I talked about the Breed Rescue for the Bull Terrier and how to go about adopting one. The Bull Terrier Rescue Network is run by the Bull Terrier Club of America and all prospective placements are checked out completely! We discussed the needs of the breed and unfortunate mistake some people make by adopting this breed because of the “look” rather than really reaserching the breed and knowing how to be a responsible owner and properly care for this loving, energetic, family oriented companion. These dogs NEED to be with their humans and demand to be part of the family. Please don’t adopt this breed as a “Fashion Statement!”

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

October is National Pet Wellness Month! Listen in to a checklist of items that you can consider for helping to keep your pet in healthy condition! …and of course don’t forget to check out Dr. Patrick’s collection of continuing articles on his Web Site.

With all of the talk about the “Swine Flu” or the “H1N1 Virus” Dr. Patrick also offered information on if this will affect your pets. Check out his article here!

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QUICK UPDATES

My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is now on Ebook for your favorite reader including the popular KINDLE! Click here for details and formats! Also until 10/31/2009 enter Coupon Code VC86V for introductory discount price at the Smashwords site.

RESCUE SHELTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY: Do you know of a reputable pet rescue shelter in your local area? Are you a Rescue Shelter your self? We would love to interview you on our Weekly Pet Rescue Shelter segment on the show and here on our blog! You can be big or small, breed specific or all breed, rescue dogs, and rescue other animals as well! Contact us at info@mybuddybutch.com and put “RESCUE” in the subject line!

MBB RADIO SHOW TOPICS: Do you have a favorite celebrity pet owner? Do you have an important topic that you would like us to cover on the show? Do you have a question about your pet’s care that you would like to ask? Don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know! info@mybuddybutch.com

PET OR ANIMAL SICKNESS IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY: Are you a Veterinarian that has noticed a particular problem or sickness in animals and pets in your part of the country? Let us know about it and we can announce it and/or have you on the show to talk about it! info@mybuddybutch.com

LOCAL FUNCTION HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA? We want to know about it and we will even announce it on the show! Email your announcement to us at info@mybuddybutch.com

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NEWS LINKS

Most Pet Owners willing to go Mouth-to-muzzle! – Denise Fleck of Sunnydogink.com was caught doing a CPR demonstration during a training course by the AP and MSNBC! Check out the interesting survey results!

AKC - American Kennel Club introduces AKC Canine Partners Program for mixed breed dogs & their owners.

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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #58 now Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site.  

Purchase our AWARD WINNING BOOK at MyBuddyButch.com ! Or better yet use the Toll FREE number to order 800-247-6553! You can ask for an autographed copy if you wish! Read More Reviews of the Book HERE!

You can also get My Buddy Butch on EBook!

DOVE FOUNDATION AWARD FOR “FAMILY FRIENDLY” CONTENT ALL AGES 

BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALIST - FORWARD MAGAZINE  

WINNER – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD - ADULT NON-FICTION.

USA BEST BOOKS AWARD FINALIST - USA BOOK NEWS!

HONORABLE MENTION – NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL

My Buddy Butch is an Award Winning Book!

 My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a family friendly book and makes a great gift!   AMAZON.COM, BORDERS BOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE

Thanks to Barbara Babikian of Angel on a Leash for joining us and discussing the great work they are doing in hospitals to help put a smile on the faces of those suffering from medical issues of all types. Barbara is the Coordinator of the animal assisted Therapy program [...]]]>

The Westminster Charity for Therapy Dogs!

Thanks to Barbara Babikian of Angel on a Leash for joining us and discussing the great work they are doing in hospitals to help put a smile on the faces of those suffering from medical issues of all types. Barbara is the Coordinator of the animal assisted Therapy program for Angel on a Leash for New Alternatives for Children. Barbara and her Sheltie Lilli have been working together for years and she tells us how we can do it also! Like helping people? Love your dog too? This just might be something you are interested in! She also mentioned looking into the Delta Society.

Barbara and "Lillie" of Angel on a Leash

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PET SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Animal Ark is saving thousands of deserving pet's lives!

Mike Fry Executive Director of Animal Ark which is the largest No-Kill shelter in Minnesota joins us to talk about their organization. Mike is also a radio show co-host on Animal Wise Radio! The show is nationally syndicated so check out the web site for availability and they also podcast so you can get more great information on the No-Kill initiative! I think what they are doing is FANTASTIC! Don’t forget to check out some of the animals they have for adoption.

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Speaking For Spot - Dr. Nancy Kay DVM

Dr. Nancy Kay DVM, recipient of the American Animal Hospital Association 2009 Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award and  author of “Speaking for Spot:Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life” joins us for the Vet topic of the week. “More bark for your buck” – ways to save money on your pet’s healthcare. Great topic for these difficult economic times!  Visit www.speakingforspot.com to find a comprehensive list of organizations that may be able to offer financial assistance for veterinary care, to join the Speaking for Spot mailing list, and to follow Dr. Kay’s blog which assists pet lovers with health-care decision making on many levels!

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QUICK UPDATES & LINKS

Eagle Crashes through Truck Windshield on Freeway - This happened in Nevada on I-80

Here is the FDA link to our Peanut Recall info. (it’s at the bottom of the page.)

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Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #30 now Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site.  

We are trying to do what we can in this tough economy so we are extending the free Shipping for My Buddy Butch until March 31st at our site by entering the Code MD0908 at Mybuddybutch.com  Enter the code in the “Comments” box! Or better yet use the Toll FREE number to order 800-247-6553! Read More Reviews of the Book HERE!

You can also request an “Autographed” copy!

BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALIST – FORWARD MAGAZINE (Winner announced in May 2009) 

WINNER – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD – ADULT NON-FICTION.

USA BEST BOOKS AWARD FINALIST – USA BOOK NEWS!

HONORABLE MENTION – NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL

 My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a family friendly book and makes a great gift!   AMAZON.COM, BORDERS BOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE  

This show was so jammed with great guests that we actually could have done an entire show with each one of them!

The Westminster Charity for Therapy Dogs!

One very pleasant surprise was that David Frei, TV commentator for Westminster Dog Show and the NBC Purina National Dog Show called in [...]]]>

This show was so jammed with great guests that we actually could have done an entire show with each one of them!

The Westminster Charity for Therapy Dogs!

One very pleasant surprise was that David Frei, TV commentator for Westminster Dog Show and the NBC Purina National Dog Show called in for a visit. David is America’s foremost authority on all breeds of dogs and has been commentating for the Westminster Show for 20 years! He is truely a great guy to talk with and hope he will stop back again in the future. David shares his adventures with UNO the beagle, last years winner of the Westminster show, and other interesting facts. David also talks about Angel on a Leash, a great charity that champions working with therapy dogs in health care facilities, schools, rehab, extended care, correctional institutions, and crisis intervention. 

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Susan Sims, Editor of Fido Friendly Magazine joined us to talk about some of the exciting things coming up. My Buddy Butch has an ad in Jan/Feb issue and they will be doing a review of “My Buddy Butch Confessions of a New Dog Dad” in the upcoming March/April issue! Get your subscription it’s a great mag! She also talks about Fido Friendly Apartments and The Fido Friendly Travel Club.

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Great Natural, Healthy Treats!

Jennifer Wilner CEO and Founder of K9 Confections called in to talk about thier offerings on Valentine’s day treats for your pets! She has a great assortment of treats that they are offering for the holiday so check them out!

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Author Interview with Linda Caterine on her book “The Adventures of Songa the Savannah Cat”

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PET SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Abandoned Pet Rescue of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

 

We had Karen Judge of the Abandoned Pet Rescue of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida join us this week to talk about some of the rescue animals they have available and their procedures and policies to adopt. The organization has been in existence since 1996 and places many different types of animals every year. They do have many cats available and of course dogs, but they also have reptiles, small furry pets and other pets you may be interested in.

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Dr. Patrick Mahaney of California Pet Acupuncture and Wellness Vet topic of the week. Once again, since this is growing, we discuss Peanut Butter recalls for Salmonella poisoning and how it affects your pets and also “it’s happening in twos”in California! Great advice by the “Vet to The Stars” Dr. Mahaney!

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QUICK UPDATES

Darlene McCaslin of Pikes Peak Pet Pantry on last week’s show let us know that they have recieved thier non-profit status so your donations WILL be tax deductable. CONGRATS to Darlene.

AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL DOG SHOW will be on the air on ANIMAL PLANET on JANUARY 31st!

AKC Agility competition will air on Animal Planet on February 7th!

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Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #24 now   Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site.  

We are trying to do what we can in this tough economy so we are extending the free Shipping for My Buddy Butch at our site by entering the Code MD0908 at Mybuddybutch.com  Enter the code i the “Coments” filed Read More Reviews of the Book HERE!

You can also request an “Autographed” copy!

 My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a family friendly book and makes a great gift!   AMAZON.COM, BORDERS BOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE