Have a Safe, Happy, Warm, Holiday Season!

Trainer and Animal Expert Joel Silverman

Animal Planet’s Joel Silverman has been with us before, he’s fun to talk to and he always has something interesting to discuss. He reminds us how much there is to consider before adopting a pet especially around the holidays. Check out his web site for some free training information and to find out what Joel is up to next!

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Bil-Jac has been around for over 60 years!

Ray Kelly joined us to talk about Bil-Jac foods and treats. These treats are used by trainers that train pets for TV and movies and are available in a variety of sizes and flavors. They also have cat treats! Bil-Jac is also know as the “Dog Food of the Stars!” See their Web Site and find out why trainers like Bil-Jac and use it exclusively for their TV dogs!

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Please help these deserving pets find a home.

Anne Reel of The Humane Society of Elkhart Indiana joined us this week to talk about the tremendous overcrowding problem happening at the shelter. This is happening not only in Elkhart but in other areas around the country and unfortunately you know what happens when you get 600 to 700 animals each month and only have room for 300. It’s heartbreaking for the staff members as well as the community when animals need to be put down. Check out the article on MSNBC about this Humane Society trying to find homes for many animals.

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick gives us an update on the H1N1 flu. Did you know that it has now been found in a dog? Also he talks about the toxicity of plants that are pretty common this time of year. Listen in to his comments and also check out his article “Are holiday plants toxic to your pet?”

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QUICK UPDATES

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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

AKC/EUKANUBA CHAMPIONSHIP DECEMBER 12 & 13 - I will be in California next week to check out this Dog Show in Sunny California!

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 GEOGRAPHIC’s DOWGTOWN - has been nominated for a 2010 People’s Choice Award in a new catagory of Favorite Animal Show. Winners are determined by online voting – so Vote now and Vote often! Click Right Here to vote. Voting Ends Jan. 3, 2009.

AKC - American Kennel Club introduces more new breeds to their lineup of over 170!

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