Well, now that our snow is starting to melt from a few days in the high 30’s the only memory I’ll have of it is a sprained back from too much shoveling! We’re not out of the woods yet as most of us here in Ohio and the Great Lake state know we could be dealing with the white stuff well into April or even May if conditions are right! I hope conditions are wrong! On with the show…

What would you do? Mine - a must see film!

Jessie Pullins did not expect to leave his long time friend and companion behind as he evacuated his large family in two vehicles to Houston as the water rose in New Orleans. 2 vehicles packed with too many people setting out on a 75 mile drive which took 12 hours to Houston would be too much for the large black lab. Leaving plenty of food and water for “JJ” Jessie knew he would return in 2 or 3 days to get JJ and reunite him with the family. It was not to be as authorities would not let anyone back in to their homes much less the city for months. Jessie discusses the heartwrenching ordeal he went through to find JJ and the legal issues that appeared during his quest.

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Pets and Seniors - There's no better combination!

Writer Marianne Thomas joined me to talk about the article she wrote regarding Pets keeping people younger! I was lucky enough to be quoted in the article based on my experience with my Father who is 85 years old and witnessing first hand the benefits that the eldely recieve out of caring for a pet .  You can read the article here!

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RESCUE OF THE WEEK

Partnership for Animal Welfare

Veronica Segovia of “Partnership for Animal Welfare” aka PAW covering the Washington DC, Maryland, and Viginia areas joined us to talk about the fostering and adoption shows that they have every week to help find homes for these deserving pets. They have a great schedule and event list so check out their web site!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick talks to us about burns that your pet can recieve from many different locations. Butch has a tendancy to want to walk under my truck in the garage right after we get out. The exhaust pipe and radiator and surrounding metal is still scalding HOT. Now my truck rides pretty high and Butch can almost stand up underneath but if he does it in the wrong place he will cook the hair and skin where he touches the hot metal. Listen in to this discussion and also check out this article that Dr. Patrick sent to us from a great source “Veterinarypartner.com.” This article tells you what to do if your pet gets burned.

Also Dr. Patrick gives 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.

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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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