My Buddy Butch Blog » Authors http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1 Amusing and insightful comments from Jeff! Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:04:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Show #80 – Author Suzanne Selfors of “Smells Like Dog” – Author Jacque Heebner of “First Person Cat” – Dr. Karen Johnson of Banfield Pet Hospitals on Flea/Tick Season – April Horowitz of “Heart of A Horse” in California – Dr. Patrick Mahaney for the Vet Topic of the Week “H1N1 Update.” http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/2010/05/05/show-80-%e2%80%93-author-suzanne-selfors-of-smells-like-dog-%e2%80%93-author-jacque-heebner-of-first-person-cat-%e2%80%93-dr-karen-johnson-of-banfield-pet-hospitals-on-fleatick-season-apr/ http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/2010/05/05/show-80-%e2%80%93-author-suzanne-selfors-of-smells-like-dog-%e2%80%93-author-jacque-heebner-of-first-person-cat-%e2%80%93-dr-karen-johnson-of-banfield-pet-hospitals-on-fleatick-season-apr/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 18:40:58 +0000 Jeff Marginean http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/?p=1048 Author Double Feature! Well, as promised I am trying get caught up on some really great books that we have had here for awhile! In anticipation of a FANTASTIC spring and summer that we are all looking forward to I want to get this information out to you so you can plan your summer reading. [...]]]> Author Double Feature! Well, as promised I am trying get caught up on some really great books that we have had here for awhile! In anticipation of a FANTASTIC spring and summer that we are all looking forward to I want to get this information out to you so you can plan your summer reading. We have great books for kids and adults alike and we will be getting authors in the lineup over the coming weeks. Good reading….

 

Great Read for Younger Audience!

Great Read for Younger Audience!

 

 Author Suzanne Selfors is a specialist at books for young people and her latest novel, “Smells Like Dog” is a great read for those at the 5th grade level and up. This would be a good book for the summer months to keep reading skills sharp during the school break. Listen in to our conversation on this week’s show and find out what the book is about!

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A Murder Mystery with a Cat!

A Murder Mystery with a Cat!

 

“First Person Cat” by Author Jacque Heebner is a unique adult murder mystery that is eventually solved by…. well guess what… I’m not going to tell you but you will enjoy this book. Very Well done! Jacquee has had a very interesting life working in the major motion picture business so she knows how to entertain and captivate an audience and does it well with this book. Great summer read for the Beach!

 

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 RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

YOU can help rescue these magnificent animals!

YOU can help rescue these magnificent animals!

 

April Horowitz joins us this week to talk about “Heart of A Horse” Rescue for horses in California. These fantastic animals need care and rescuing just any other pet would. Just because they are a horse does not mean that they can be set loose in the wild and be expected to survive any more than a house pet could!
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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

Vet to the Stars!

Dr. Patrick Mahaney of California Pet Acupuncture an wellness joins us to give an up date on the H1N1 Virus and if it is affecting more pets around the country. He also talks about the upcoming flu season in the fall and what may occur.

Dr. Patrick has a new web site! Check it out at PatrickMahaney.com

 

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NEWS LINKS

“THUNDERSHIRT” – claims to help calm pets that are afraid of loud noises. Should I look into this for Butch?

AKC NOW ACCEPTING MIXED BREED REGISTRATION - Have a rescued dog that’s a mixed breed? You can now participate in great AKC sanctioned events around the country!

AT & T TO RELEASE PET COLLAR - Ever get a text message from your dog? Well now you can and he will tell you his location and that he is roaming outside of his designated area!

HEART OF A HORSE - (MBB Radio) Recieves their non-profit status. Check out the Web Site and see what April Horowitz is doing in Calfornia to help these magnificent animals and find out how you can help!

MORE FOOD BANKS HELPING TO FEED PETS ALSO – (NY Times) Animal shelters around the country are being flooded with hungry pets, and to tackle the problem, charitable organizations are setting up pet food banks, with products offered within regular food pantries.

PET FRIENDLY HOTELS FROWN ON DOG POOP (Hariet Baskas MSNBC.com) – Really? They must be kidding. I thought dodging pet poop was part of the experience, part of the essence, and yes part of the BONDING process that makes hotels love it when we bring our pets! I don’t mean BONDING poop to the bottom of my shoes! I’m with you Hariet, if people can’t follow the rules of a hotel STAY HOME! It’s the few that make it bad for the rest of us.

CALIFORNIA PONDERING ‘ANIMAL ABUSERS REGISTRY’  – As reported in an article by Alison Stateman in LA on Time’s blog, California State representative Dean Flores introduced this bill in late February but during a time where not only the State has financial trouble but pet owners are also struggling, can it pass when it needs to be funded by tax dollars? Great idea for the registry…let’s watch this one!

FLORIDA TO ALLOW BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION - (From Pet Product news intl.)Here we go again. I’m getting really sick of talking about this… Senate Bill 1276, sponsored by Sen. Tony Hill, D-Jacksonville, allows “any local government [to place] further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dangerous dogs.” My Buddy Butch is a very dangerous and deadly dog… to squirrels….

ANIMALS TAUGHT ME THAT - Dr. Kim Bloomer’s New Book is now available– Dr. Kim is a great friend of our show and she is a veterinary naturopath.

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MY PRESS

SAAVY EXPLORER ARTICLE - FLYING WITH PETS on the Saavy Explorer about an experience my Dad had while traveling with Buttons to Florida. 

SENIORS FOR LIVING - I had the honor of being quoted in an article on this great web site for senior citizens. I had a very nice conversation with Marianne Thomas about how having a pet can help seniors with every day life. I have seen the effect having a dog has had on my 86 year old father, so I can speak first hand on the benefits for seniors that adding this new “family member” can bring to their lives! See the article “25 Reasons Why A Pet Helps You Stay Young At Heart.” 

Date Wanted – Must Love Dogs and Butch! - I was included in an article about Dogs and Dating! Two of my favorite subjects! Dating is tough enough for me with my schedule but now any girl I meet has to pass Butch’s test before we can go on a date! 

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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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Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #80 now Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and Zune as well as on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site. 

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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

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Darlene Arden is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant who is the “Go To ” person for various media networks and reporters around the country. She is also a highly respected author and joins us to talk about her latest book “Rover Get Off Her Leg! Pet Etiquette for the Dog Who Pees on [...]]]> Pet Etiquette

Pet Etiquette

Darlene Arden is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant who is the “Go To ” person for various media networks and reporters around the country. She is also a highly respected author and joins us to talk about her latest book “Rover Get Off Her Leg! Pet Etiquette for the Dog Who Pees on Your Rug, Steals the Pot Roast, and Poops in Improper Places!” We had a great time talking to Darlene about some of the “fun” of being a dog owner including the various quirks that our dogs can have. This was not your normal conversation about dogs and we had some good laughs during the discussion, but the serious topics of patience while training, “Thunder phobia,” and what to do about an eavesdropping (or just plain Staring) dog during your intimate love making moments lead us to some interesting conclusions. Not only does Darlene give us a lot of information in the book she also keeps it light with anecdotes about each situation throughout. I definitely recommend this book for anyone owning a dog. I just got into it and have already learned more about how to read “Butch’s” signals better.

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

"The Second Chance They Deserve!"

"The Second Chance They Deserve!"

Kip Altstaetter of the Houston Boxer Rescue joined us for our rescue segment. Kip was easy to talk to and was more than happy to tell us about the great work this young organization has been doing over the last two years. For the love of the Boxer breed and animals in general, they will rescue as many as they can and see to it that they get a second chance. This is a great breed and maybe someday Butch will need a body guard!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

Vet to the Stars!

Dr. Patrick joined us to talk about the problems they have been having with Coyotes in Hollywood! Yes that’s right Hollywood California! They are in other parts of the country also like Chicago and the outlying areas. I recently learned this while visiting my good friend Dave Deremer and his family. Coyotes need to be taken seriously, as they can snatch your pet from you in broad daylight. Dr. Patrick talks about how to take precautions and Jessica Simpson’s recent sad experience with her dog “Daisy.” 

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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

CAT SURVIVES ARROW THROUGH THE HEAD – From Learned MS. this lucky cat turned up at it’s house with a unique addition.

STARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTING “MUTT STRUT” 2009- We had a great time with everyone  Sunday, September 27th at the Mutt Strut. A little rain did not deter the crowd! The Mutt Strut is a 2-mile casual walk for dogs and their families. Registration will begin at noon. Walk will start at 2:00 pm.

PLANET DOG FOUNDATION AT H.H. BACKER SHOW in CHICAGO - On October 3rd, 2009 Bill Jurek, a graduate field representative for Guiding Eys for the Blind will make a presentation at the Planet Dog Booth #3811 and talk about the values of guide dogs!

PLANET DOG FOUNDATION WOOFMINSTER FUNCTION- Check out this great function Saturday September 19th from a great company helping Service dog rescue orgs with grants around the country!

METROPOLITAN DOG CLUB HOSTING a provacative short-Film about the effects of technology on the animal-human relationship! October 15, 2009 at the National Arts Club.

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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #55 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

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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!

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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Subscribe Today!

Subscribe Today!

 

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!
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  

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