This week – Hour 1: With the economy still in a rut and many people not being able to find jobs, many are starting their own businesses. Debby Lenning, President of Women in the Pet Industry Association joins Jeff to talk about what they are doing to help get businesses started in the [...]]]>

This week – Hour 1: With the economy still in a rut and many people not being able to find jobs, many are starting their own businesses. Debby Lenning, President of Women in the Pet Industry Association joins Jeff to talk about what they are doing to help get businesses started in the pet world. With over 200 companies joining just this year alone, the pet business shows no signs of slowing down and they can help you make important connections. Dr. Patrick Mahaney joins us to talk about a disaster preparrdness checklist. Did you know that people, children, and pets ALL swallow small items? REALLY? Things not meant to be swallowed can be bad but small disc batteries are among those things that are swallowed that can cause serious life long damage and can even be fatal to children and pets. Listen in for information and a web site you can view to see more about this and how it happens.
Hour2: Have you ever misinterpreted an email or a social media message? Me Neither…What…are you kidding me!?! EVERYONE has misinterpreted an electronic message of some kind at one time or another.

"An Animals Best Friend!"

 Dr. Kim Bloomer joins us to talk about the danger of this when communicating with someone about, most specifically, your pet’s health. Be careful (and objective) when reading something on-line! Denise Fleck of sunnydogink.com is the president of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter and is here to talk about some upcoming events and what they are up to. 2011 Coon Hound World Championships are being held this week. News and announcements – new website helps you track rescues and which ones you want to donate to and there is a great on-line dating service for “Farmers Only!” Don’t laugh..think about it…farmers do not have the opportunity to meet people like most do. This is a great idea and great for farmers who work during every waking hour! They need love too!
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This week – Hour 1: This week Jeff talks to Senior Editor of Sports Illustrated Jim Gorant about his New York Times Best Seller “The Lost Dogs – The Michael Vick Dogs – A tale of Rescue and Redemption” This is an outstanding book written by someone [...]]]>  

NY Times Best Seller

This week – Hour 1: This week Jeff talks to Senior Editor of Sports Illustrated Jim Gorant about his New York Times Best Seller “The Lost Dogs – The Michael Vick Dogs – A tale of Rescue and Redemption” This is an outstanding book written by someone who knows how to do it! The story is about the Michael Vick Dog Fighting incident and now that Vick has signed a $40 Million deal, many people are seriously angry about it. Jim, a serious dog lover, gives us a little perspective on the subject. This is not something that is going to go away any time soon… Stay tuned. Cassie of “OSCAR” One Step Closer Animal Rescue in New Jersey joins us for the Rescue of the week segment to talk about Hurricane Irene and how lucky they were to get through it and some of the activities they have going on for fund raising and adoption. Heard of the United Kennel Club? This club registers breeds in all 50 states and 26 countries! Listen in to find out more about them and a great event that Jeff (and maybe Butch will be attending.

Hour2: Pet Expert and safety advocate Denise Fleck of Sunnydogink.com joins Jeff to catch up on some things you may want to consider now that the kids are back in school. Fido probably doesn’t have much to do but sit around and wait for them to come home so there are some things you can do to help pass the time and brush up on some skills…for both of you! Dr. Patrick Mahaney , our Vet to the Stars, Joins us for the Vet Topic of the week – “University study finds that second hand smoke is found to produce tumors in pets.” You have to hear this one and if you smoke…if you don’t quit, at least go outside. Your pet has no choice but to breath in your smoke if you fill the whole house with it! News and Announcements.

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In the spirit of making the most of your summer, which is slowly dwindling away, Pete Fierly of the Pro Football Hall of Fame joins us to talk about the enshrinement festival in Canton Ohio. There are fun family activities going on all week during this national event including the Grand Parade. Check [...]]]>  

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In the spirit of making the most of your summer, which is slowly dwindling away, Pete Fierly of the Pro Football Hall of Fame joins us to talk about the enshrinement festival in Canton Ohio. There are fun family activities going on all week during this national event including the Grand Parade. Check out Pete’s Blog and also some videos of the Enshrinee Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on the web site. and also watch highlights from Deion Sanders’ Enshrinement speech. Jeff can personally recommend this for a destination for the whole family! Also Dr. Donna Spector joins Jeff again to talk a bit about summer safety for those people who encounter strange dogs. Been out for a walk or a jog and approached by a strange dog? Do you know what to do if that happens? Well, listen in for a few tips from Dr. Donna and Jeff. Butch has had his BOODA Squeakbottle for one week and Jeff reviews the progress. News – have a large dog that eats from an elevated food bowl? This can actually help cause a serious life threatening condition known as GDV!

Hour 2

Pet first aid expert and regular contributor to the My Buddy Butch Show, Denise Fleck of

See Denise at Sunnydogink.com

 Sunnydogink.com joins Jeff to catch up on her recent televison appearance on “The Doctors” show where she did a quick demonstration on Pet CPR See video below. Denise is also the president of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter in California. The Federal Government has redefined the “Americans With Disabilities Act” to include Dogs Only…don’t laugh when we tell you this but there is such a thing as a seeing eye pony…We are not kidding and they are being used in schools and other places. Also Sherri Franklin of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco tells us about the great work they have done in the past year. Michael Vick on Fox News is touring the country with Wayne Pacelle CEO of the Humane Society of the United States…a commentary from Jeff.

Here is part one of the interview with Michael Vick and Wayne Pacelle that aired on Greta Van Susteren’s Show on Fox News.

This week: Hour 1 – The the rest of the interviews from the Global Pet Expo from Orlando Florida. Bill from the Playful Parrot in Florida and Interviews from businesses we all have heard of and many new ones with interesting products and services. Sauder wood working, Stella & Cheweys, Litter Kwitter, Quaker/Sherpa, Royal Pet, [...]]]>  

This week: Hour 1 – The the rest of the interviews from the Global Pet Expo from Orlando Florida. Bill from the Playful Parrot in Florida and Interviews from businesses we all have heard of and many new ones with interesting products and services. Sauder wood working, Stella & Cheweys, Litter Kwitter, Quaker/Sherpa, Royal Pet, Li Katt,Poochiepets. Hour 2 – Denise Fleck of sunnydogInk.com pet expert and regular contributor to the My Buddy Butch Show joins us to talk about Easter and some of the hazards for our pets…we’ve already seen the easter candy in the stores… Kumar Steels manufacturer of stainless steel bowls all the way from India. Rescue of the week is Sally Keller of the Northern Plains Boxer Rescue and Dr. Donna Spector for the Vet topic…”Renal Failure . What is it can and it be treated? Also Toby Keith is Nominated for Entertainer of the Year and guess what he is doing. We’re behind him all the way.

NEWS AND SHOW

Check out our news blog  each week as we try to keep items posted 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  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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My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is available on Ebook for your favorite reader ! 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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Shawn Heflick joined me to talk about one of the largest species of snake on earth that has invaded the Florida Everglades – the Burmese Python. Some of these giants can weigh up to 200 pounds and can reach 23 feet in length and [...]]]>

See Python Hunters on Nat Geo Wild!

Shawn Heflick joined me to talk about one of the largest species of snake on earth that has invaded the Florida Everglades – the Burmese Python. Some of these giants can weigh up to 200 pounds and can reach 23 feet in length and are crawling through a swamp near you…if you live in the Florida everglades that is! Some are abandoned pets, others are believed to have escaped en masse after Hurrican Andrew barrelled through south Florida. These snakes are reproducing new generations pythons so listen in as Shawn talks about how they are hunting them down and what to do if you run across one of these creatures!

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See Denise at Sunnydogink.com

Denise Fleck of Sunnydogink.com joined us to talk about some safety issues and some of the work she has been doing with the Burbank Animal Shelter. In addition some very important news for people in the western states that may have issues with Rattle Snakes! Her Akita “Bonzai” was bitten by a rattler in California and lived. Seems that Denise had the inkling to start Bonzai on a rattle snake vaccine program weeks before which no doubt saved her furry friend’s life. Listen in on how you can prevent a tragedy of this type for your pet.

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RESCUE OF THE WEEK

They are on the front line of the Gulf Oil Spill. Let's see how we can help!

Jeff Dorson of the Louisiana Humane Society has been on the front line of this oil spill disaster from the beginning. A veteran of the Huricane Katrina disaster, Jeff knows first hand every day what is going on in Louisiana. Even though the flow has been stopped, let’s not forget that we still do not know the extent of the damage done yet and the animal rescue causes in the Gulf will continue to need our help. Please think of them if you are considering donating to a worthy cause. 

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Rick Smith of the Great Lakes Emergency Response Team k-9 joined us to discuss some of the work they do when called out on a mission. He talks about the training of the dogs and types of emergencies that they get called on. They are a missing 
persons search,rescue,recovery unit with 2 bloodhounds on at this time and 
have associates we work with in the field. Their dogs are trained in cadaver,tracking,trailing, and they also have persons trained in cpr,first aid,amature radio,and more. They can be reached at 330 851 3106 Rick Smith President and at thier Web Site www.glertk-9.com

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NEWS LINKS

United Pet Group Voluntarily Recalls Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement -(FDA) This is the supplement for Dogs.

NATURAL BALANCE DRY DOG FOOD RECALL - (ASPCA) Sweet potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “best by” date of June 17, 2011, in 5- and 28-lb. bags

IAMS CAT FOOD RECALLED BY P&G - Proctor & Gamble announced Wednesday June 11th a voluntary recall of it’s Iams ProActive Health Cat & Kitten Food with a date stamp between Sept. 2011 and June 2012

MAN KILLED BY HIS OWN DOGS -  An Ohio man was killed by his own dogs ouside his home in broad daylight. No one is sure why or how this happened but anyone with more than a couple of dogs should heed this…

 HOME AGAIN IDENTIFICATION IMPLANT KIT

- You order this and have your veterinarian implant on your pet. You then register the information and your done except for the occasional update!

SONY HELPS CATS TWEET DAILY ACTIVITIES - Want to keep in touch with your cat while you’re away? Better yet tell your cat to keep in touch with you!

$100,000 BOND SET FOR OHIO MAN FOR COW ABUSE CASE – (CBS/AP) - Another animal abuse case and this one was on a farm. I can’t believe how ridiculous some people are… They should make an example of this incident. We’ll see…

PILL POPPING PIT BULL NOW TAKING VIAGRA (NBC NY Affiliate) -  Taking more Viagra than most men could afford on Long Island New York, this drug is saving this dog’s life!

“THUNDERSHIRT” – claims to help calm pets that are afraid of loud noises. Should I look into this for Butch? Yes and I’m going to get him one.

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.

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!

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OUR PRESS

JEMAR ENTERTAINMENT INKS DEAL WITH TALK SHOWS USA -  (Need Adobe Reader) Award Winning Author and Grammy Voting Producer Jeff Marginean will be producing Daily Radio Short Features made available to radio stations in the USA and CANADA.

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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QUICK INFO

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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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. 

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