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February 6th at 8pm on Animal Planet and Discover

I had a great time in California attending the Dog show and met some really nice people. This is quite an event! Being in California the weather is usually not a factor, but this year for the 9th annual show they had to deal with a bit of rain and cooler temps. Being from Ohio 55 degrees and rainy is like summer weather for me in December anyway. Never-the-less the show must go on and go on it did. We play a few of the interviews from entrants and also Jason Taylor of Eukanuba who is in charge of the event.

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Hosting the AKC Eukanuba Championship

Erin Wanner has been producer ast Animal Planet for a few years now and she is the producer for the AKC Eukanuba ChampionShip that will air on “The Night Before The Superbowl!” February 6th. Erin was nice enough to take time out of her schedule to give us a call and talk to us about what it takes to get a dog show as big as this one ready to be on TV!. She also gives a few words of advice for young people who want to get into producing!

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PugFest 2010 Ft. Meyers Florida

Karen Sloan of Lee County Library in Ft. Meyers Florida joined us to talk about the 2010 Pugfest. This is the 5th annual Pugfest that they have had and it couldn’t be for a better cause! This year’s theme is TOGA’s for the Pugs. Can’t wait to see the pictures! 

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick talks to us about “Hypothermia.” This time of year it is possible for animals to get Hypothemia in most parts of our country! Listen in to how it happens and what the symptoms are! Also hear how Dr. Patrick witnessed a rescue of a dog that had fallen into the LA River! 

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NEWS LINKS

I’M QUOTED IN ANOTHER ARTICLE - FLYING WITH PETS on the Saavy Explorer about an experience Dad had while traveling with Buttons to Florida.

DOG CAUGHT ON ICE FLOE TRAVELS 100 Miles - See the Video – this is incredible!

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!

AKC/EUKANUBA CHAMPIONSHIP  - I was in California to check out this Dog Show in Sunny California! Show airs on Feb. 6, 2010 on Animal Planet and Discover Channels!

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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