Series Premier January 1, 2010

John Garcia - DOGTOWN

 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

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 #66 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

 

Abusers are losers!

The interview with Johnny O was a great time but we taped it at 6am! We both laughed at the fact that “it’s the middle of the night!” We sounded a little wrung out being that early but we had a good conversation and talked about the fantastic work these tough guys are doing together. Admittedly, the backgrouds of some these guys is not steller but what brings them together is the love of animals and banding together for a cause…rescuing abused, helpless animals and giving them a chance. “Abusers are losers” is the battle cry of this small army of rough looking dudes, and they are not afraid to take on anything when it comes to saving animals. Don’t forget to check out their Web Site and also check out their book titled “Rescue Ink” which we will be reviewing right here at My Buddy Butch! 

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NATIONAL DOG SHOW UPDATE

Thanksgiving Day on NBC

The owners and handlers of over 150 breeds are getting ready for this big event! Kathryn Kirk was Rufus’s handler during the amazing winning streak of this lovable Bull terrier and she joins us to talk about how the handlers are “handling” the upcoming show and how you can become a handler also! There are great programs for kids that would like to enter the show ring also. Kathryn alsgives some important advice to all the handlers!  Check out our “National Dog Show” Page for our coverage leading up to this great event in Philadelphia! (There is also a tab at the top of this page.)

Kathy at Westminster with Rufus. Click Photo

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

 

This breed "Demands" to be with their Family!

I have an affinity to the “bully breeds” which is illustrated in my love for Butch! Butch is a Boston terrier which is a cousin of the Bull terrier as they both came from the same stock. The english bulldog and the english white terrier over one hundred years ago! I know what it takes to live with one of these “Bully” type breeds and can tell you to never mistake plain stubborness for stupidity in these types of dogs. They are one of the smartest  breeds around and they prove it every day! In honor of Rufus we continued with Rebecca Quigly who is the Chairman of the Tampa Bay Bull Terrier Club Rescue Committee. They are rescuing and placing Bull terriers around the country and have specific guidlines that must be met before they will let you adopt. Check out these other sites dedicated to the breed The Bull Terrier Rescue Network is run by the Bull Terrier Club of America and all prospective placements are checked out completely! These dogs NEED to be with their humans and demand to be part of the family. Please don’t adopt this breed as a “Fashion Statement!”

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

October is National Pet Wellness Month! This week we cover your pets oral health. Bad teeth, as in humans, can lead to many problems for your pet and if not treated, even death! Listen to our discussion as we talk about different things you can do to keep your pets teeth in good shape…and of course don’t forget to check out Dr. Patrick’s collection of continuing articles on his Web Site.

With all of the talk about the “Swine Flu” or the “H1N1 Virus” Dr. Patrick also offered information on if this will affect your pets. Check out his article here!

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OMISSION

Honoring your Pet for Eternity

After finding my sheet for Peternity that slid under the console last week, I wanted to apologize to Colleen Mihelich of Peternity.com  for forgetting to add her to the blog last week! What she is doing is very important to all that have pets of any kind that they love and I really wanted to let everyone know what a caring and sympathetic person Colleen is! She dropped by last week on the show to talk to us about some of the new things they are offering for pet owners to honor the lives of their best friend after its passing. Don’t forget to check out the Web site also for memorial ideas and items to help kids through the loss of a pet. Colleen is doing a truly wonderful thing!

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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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NEWS LINKS

Most Pet Owners willing to go Mouth-to-muzzle! – Denise Fleck of Sunnydogink.com was caught doing a CPR demonstration during a training course by the AP and MSNBC! Check out the interesting survey results!

AKC - American Kennel Club introduces AKC Canine Partners Program for mixed breed dogs & their owners.

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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #59 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.  

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