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Show #66 – John Garcia of National Geographic’s DOGTOWN – Geralyn Pezanoski Director of the Award Winning Film “MINE” – Dr. Patrick Mahaney With The Weekly Vet Topic Canine Immune System and H1N1 Update

Jeff Marginean — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:54 +0000

Series Premier January 1, 2010

John Garcia - DOGTOWN

John Garcia joins us to talk about the new season of DOGTOWN on the National Geographic channel. John is one of the managers at Best Friend’s Animal Sanctuary in Utah and has had the opportunity to work with some of the pit bulls that were seized in the Michael Vick dogfighting ring. Pictured here with “Georgia,” John is just the type of gentle soul that it takes to rehabilitate these trained fighting dogs into loving, caring, docile pets. With the patience of Job, John cares for and evaluates these dogs with the hope and determination it takes to retrain them to enter a loving home. John has the poise and talent in this area that many people much older than him are still trying to master. He is truly gifted and has much to say (and teach) along with all of the other trainers in this new season of Dogtown. Fridays 10pm ET/PT on National Geographic channel.

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: What would you do? Mine – a must see film!

What would you do if forced from your home, not being able to take your pet with you, during a natural disaster only to find months or a year later that your pet has been rescued and sent across the country to be adopted by another family? Now What? Well that is exactly what happened to many of the people dealing with the aftermath of the Katrina Hurricane and flood in New Orleans. Director Geralyn Pezanoski joins us to discuss her new film “MINE” which gives us a better understanding of the trauma suffered by the people and animals displaced by this disaster and the painful steps of putting their lives back together. Imagine the circumstances you would be in if you had to sue someone to get YOUR OWN PET back! There are no right or wrong answers here but see the film and see just what takes place. Released for sale/rent on iTunes January 8th and premiering in San Francisco, ”MINE” with be aking it’s way to theaters across the country.

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick updates us on the problem that his dog Cardiff has had with his immune system. More on what “IMHA” is and how it can affect your pet as well as the foods that Crdiff is eating to help boost his immune system. Listen in to his comments and also check out Cardiff’s IMHA Blog where he talks about this ailment that required a 2 day hospital stay!

Also Dr. Patrick gives us an update on the H1N1 Virus and how it is spreading between Humans and animals. We are following this closely…

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NEWS LINKS

MINE – a new film about the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina and the flood that siplaces so many people and pets. OUTSTANDING film and you can buy or rent it on iTunes Here!

GRAMMYS – Well I votes on the Grammys again last week I can hardly believe it’s that time again. There was so much good material out there it took me a whole week to listen to all of it! It should be a great show this year on January 31st on CBS!

AKC/EUKANUBA CHAMPIONSHIP - I was in California to check out this Dog Show in Sunny California! We will be playing interviews on the show as the Air Date approaches!

ANIMALS TAUGHT ME THAT - Dr. Kim Bloomer’s New Book will be Released this month – Dr. Kim is a great friend of our show and she is a veterinary naturopath.

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.”

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICs DOWGTOWN - is starting a new season in January.

AKC - American Kennel Club introduces more new breeds to their lineup of over 170!

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QUICK UPDATES

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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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Show #65 – Kyla Duffy of Happy Tails Books – National Dog Show Interviews – April Horowitz of Heart of a Horse Rescue – Dr. Patrick Mahaney With The Weekly Vet Topic Canine Immune System – Tina Lambert with An A Cappella Noel

Jeff Marginean — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:20:49 +0000

Helping Rescues with donations from their book sales!

Kyla Duffy joins us to talk about “Happy Tails Books” in Colorado and the work they are doing donating to rescues around the country from the sales of their books. Beginning in Spring of 2009 they have already been able to donate over $3000 to help shelters find homes for worthy pets! They take submissions of stories about all breeds of dogs and add them to the book. Check out what breeds they are writing about now at their Web Site and see if you have a good story for them!

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

YOU can help rescue these magnificent animals!

April Hoirowitz is the President and Founder of Heart of a Horse. April was not originally a “horse” person but she tells us the touching story of how she came to have such compassion for these majestic animals. Domestic horses are NOT like the wild mustangs roaming the plains of our country, just like our house dogs are NOT like the wolves and cyotes that roam around in the wild! Domestic horses need love, care, and yes unfornately, rescuing also. Live in a city apartment? Don’t have room for a horse on your couch? Well, guess what, YOU can help rescue a horse! Listen in and find out how.

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick talks about a specific problem that his dog Cardiff has had with his immune system. Find out what “IMHA” is and how it can affect your pet as well as what some of the symptoms are. It’s a good thing Dr. Patrick is a Veterinarian as he knew exactly what was wrong with Cardiff and how to help him. Listen in to his comments and also check out Cardiff’s IMHA Blog where he talks about this ailment that required a hospital stay!

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An A Cappella Noel by Tina Lambert produced by Jeff Marginean!

Check more of Tina's Music!

I had the pleasure of working with Tina putting this album together and producing this project. Submitted for Grammy consideration last year, this collection of Classical Christmas songs shows not only Tina’s range and expertise as a vocalist but also her technical ability to get the tracks recorded! Tina is featured on two other Christmas CD’s where she is in the company of superstars such as Huey Lewis, Stephen Bishop, and Dennis DeYoung. Even William Shatner did a track. I am very proud of Tina as she also produced another CD herself, learning the steps that we took on the production of the first one. She definitely has what it takes and I look forward to working with her again in the future! Check out more of her music on her Web Site!

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NEWS LINKS

AKC/EUKANUBA CHAMPIONSHIP - I was in California to check out this Dog Show in Sunny California! We will be playing interviews on the show as the Air Date approaches!

ANIMALS TAUGHT ME THAT - Dr. Kim Bloomer’s New Book will be Released this month – Dr. Kim is a great friend of our show and she is a veterinary naturopath.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICs DOWGTOWN - is starting a new season in January.

AKC - American Kennel Club introduces more new breeds to their lineup of over 170!

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QUICK UPDATES

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

______________________________

Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #65 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.

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