Hour 1

This week  Debby Lening joins us to talk about “Women In The Pet Industry Association” and what she is doing for not only women but businesses of all types that are involved in the pet product world. With the economy [...]]]> This just in 26% of married women did not like the way their husbands proposed to them.

Hour 1

This week  Debby Lening joins us to talk about “Women In The Pet Industry Association” and what she is doing for not only women but businesses of all types that are involved in the pet product world. With the economy the way it is many people are trying to start their own businesses. Rescue of the week is Paws For Life in Michigan and Courtney Sanders stops by to talk about the pets they are saving and what they can do for abandoned pets. Tick season is right around the corner and Jeff shares a tip from Dr. Nancy Kay author of “Speaking For Spot” on how to remove them from your pet. Also News and announcements…rabies vaccine pellets are working to reduce the number of cases they are seeing in NY so this will be spreading to more states.

Hour 2

 Jeff Catches up with Lisa Peterson – Director of Communications for the AKC who talks about the Oscars and the survey that they did on the favorite canine movie of 2010. Also the Top U.S. Airlines for traveling with your pet. Oregon Dachsund Rescue Inc., Patti Galle joins us to talk about their efforts and the breed. Catching up on National news stories from veterinarians and also other announcements.

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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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 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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I had the pleasure of speaking to Pat Callahan, the National Director of Development and Marketing for this outstanding organization! Canine Companions for Independence is celebrating 35 years of helping dogs help people. Pat joins us to talk about the breed selection, the process of training that the [...]]]>

Exceptional Dogs for Exceptional People!

I had the pleasure of speaking to Pat Callahan, the National Director of Development and Marketing for this outstanding organization! Canine Companions for Independence is celebrating 35 years of helping dogs help people. Pat joins us to talk about the breed selection, the process of training that the dogs go through, and gives examples of some of the situations where they are needed to help humans in daily life. We look forward to talking with Pat again in the future to let us know what is happening with them and if we can help. They have many different ways we can all help and I can’t think of a more worthy cause so check out the web site!

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I spoke with Gil Pimentel, VP of programming for the National Geographic Channel and Producer of the new summer series “World’s Deadliest!” I am personally amazed when I watch just about anything on National Geographic Channel and Gil takes some time to visit with us and talk about the great footage that is being shown in this series. Animals from Africa to Alaska are captured on film in this TV series doing what they do best – “SURVIVING” in the Wild. I highly recommend this series on the NATGEO Wild Channel and it’s running Monday night at 10pm through August 15th! 

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

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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

______________________________

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

Dr. Nancy KayDr. Nancy Kay is a great freind of the My Buddy Butch Show and she has been with us in the past for a few shows sharing tips from her book “Speaking for Spot.” This is a great one stop shop for information on how to take [...]]]>

Dr. Nancy Kay

Dr. Nancy KayDr. Nancy Kay is a great freind of the My Buddy Butch Show and she has been with us in the past for a few shows sharing tips from her book “Speaking for Spot.” This is a great one stop shop for information on how to take the best care of your dog and how to work with your Veterinarian for your pets benenfit. I keep this book handy and it has answered many questions I had while taking care of Butch in the last year! Great for new and expert dog parents alike. Dr. Nancy joined us to talk about her first hand experience with puppy mills. Often a sad ending and heartbreaking experience, as a Veterinarian, Dr. Nancy sees too much of this going on and she shares a story of a sweet little Boston Terrier that had to be put down because of a genetic defect that just could not be repaired by surgery. If you are planning on a new furry addition to your family you should listen to this conversation!

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by Connie Gotsch

Award-winning author Connie Gotsch’s  novel, Belle’s Star is written from a dog’s point of view. The story follows Belle, a young dog who has never met a kind human, as she is rescued by a young girl named Darcy. Belle is terrified, but other dogs and a cat teach Belle about trust, and she learns how to face the painful issues around her.
It was great to speak with Connie about this book because it centers around a theme that can help kids deal with abuse and perhaps teach them to trust and that not all people are cruel. It also can teach them how to care for another person and even a pet!

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RESCUE OF THE WEEK

Adopt a worthy canine! They have puppies too!

Check out Dynamite Products for your pet!

Callie Novak joined us to talk about this family business that has been around for years! They know what animals mean to thier owners and know that they want the best for them. Listen in as Callie tells us about Dynamite products and also gives us some winter tips on pet care.

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick talks to us about “Bedroom Safety for your pet!” Really… what possibly could be a problem in my bedroom? Well, Dr. Patrick has seen many instances where things laying around the bedroom have ended up in pet’s stomach. Listen in on what he has pulled out of a pet stomach you won’t believe it!

Also last week Dr. Patrick gave us a first hand look at a pet that suffered burns and how he is treating it. He has provided pictures but be warned they are graphic. Budda is a sweet little French Bulldog that suffered burns and is now going through treatments to help him heal. I wanted to keep this up again this week because it is important to keep your pet from under your car…and this is one of many reasons why!

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NEWS LINKS

WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB - has been gearing up for this year’s show in February. Mario Lopez has signed on as a co-host of the event. And we are gearing up to bring you some great interviews. Stay tuned!

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

GRAMMYS – Well I voted on the Grammys again this year and 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

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 #68 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. 

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

It’s a rare treat to talk to someone at length on the the show about their love of animals the way I did tonight. Thanks to Pat Whitacre of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and National Geographic’s “DogTown” Series for sharing his experiences and life changing visit to Best Friends.  With a bachelor’s degree [...]]]>

It’s a rare treat to talk to someone at length on the the show about their love of animals the way I did tonight. Thanks to Pat Whitacre of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and National Geographic’s “DogTown” Series for sharing his experiences and life changing visit to Best Friends.  With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in biophysics and genetics Pat is able to utilize his gift of knowledge to help troubled animals get ready for their “forever home” and the people that will love them. Pat knows first hand the techniques and patience it takes to help dogs with aggressive and behavioral problems find their way back to a happy healthy life. Pat feels the “Best Friends mission and environment provide an incredible opportunity for learning and growth for both homeless animals and those who seek to improve the quality of their lives.” Thanks again Pat you are welcome back any time! Also, thanks and congratulations to National Geographic for producing yet another fantastic series! Don’t for get to catch the season premier of DogTown on Friday March 20th at 10 PM on NatGeo!

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PET SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Unfortunately our Pet Rescue of the Week ran into a problem but we will try to have Tom Flynn of the National Dachshund Rescue rescheduled for next week if we can!

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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: “The Ten Commandments of Veterinary visits.”  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

Ohio Petland Pet Stores Accused of Scheme to Sell Sick Puppies - I try to be impartial until all the facts come out, but I have no reason to doubt the Humane Society of the United States.

OK OHIO Let’s get with the program!!!!!!!! This Ohio Law on the books that deems pit-bulls vicious is an OUTRAGE! As more of this goes on here it makes me SICK to even be here!!!!! How long is it going to take you “educated legislators” to realize that it is NOT THE DOG but the PEOPLE training and teaching these dogs to be vicious that are to blame!

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 #31 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  

 

 

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