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

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

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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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #64 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

Devine Messengers of Wisdom and Compassion

Author Linda Anderson joins us to talk about this award winning book that she and her husband Allen put together. This outstanding book is comprised of over 60 individual stories about pets and how they formed extraordinary bonds with their new or prospective owners. These stories are a touching collection which make you think of your pet from a spiritual level and clearly illustrates the bond that absolutely does form between humans and animals. You can pick this book up and start reading from any page and get something out of every sitting. The “Meditations” at the end of some of the chapters allows you to think about your relationship with your own pet! Simply outstanding! See the web site for Angel Animals and check out all of the books that Allen and Linda have to thier credit!

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK 

Oshkosh Wisconsin

Cheryl Rosenthal joins us from the Oshkosh Wisconsin Area Humane society. Many of the shelters we interview participate in community events in their areas and this organization is no exception. They are teaming up with their local YMCA to host a great family event in one of ther local parks. Now, some parks are not open to animals on a regular basis but occasionally they open ther hearts, minds, homes, and wallets to help the cause of giving a deserving animal a life long home! Check out the web site and try to visit some of the great activities they have planned before the snow flies again! Snow? I can’t beleive I even said that! I should be slapped!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Dr. Jeannie Thomason

Do you know what a luxating patella is? No…it’s not a new type of fuel efficient car, it’s not a vacation desination in Europe, it’s not a racing style sail boat but it is a painful condition that many small breed dogs can suffer from and it appears that Butch’s Mom has this condition. What can we do about this? Dr. Jeannie Thomason of Animal Talk Naturally joins us to discuss this. Dr. Jeannie Thomason VND, is a doctor of veterinary naturopathy, certified in small animal nutrition & aromatherapy with 30 years of practical experience in animal health, she has worked with animals holistically since 1984. Having been a licensed Veterinary Technician and later graduating from with her doctorate in veterinary naturopathy, she is qualified and adept at consulting and educating. Dr. Jeannie has written numerous peer reviewed articles which appear in Animal Wellness magazine, Natural Horse, and in the National Breed Magazine for The Boston Terrier Club Of America, Coast To Coast. She is a host (along with her friend and colleague, Dr Kim Bloomer)for the popular internet radio show, Animal Talk Naturally and is currently working on her first book.  A natural rearing breeder of Champion Boston Terriers, she is known to colleagues and friends as one who “walks her talk,” Dr Jeannie has positively influenced thousands of animal owners, sharing her knowledge of natural and holistic animal care. See more about Dr. Jeannie at the Animal Talk Naturally Web Site and The Whole Dog Website!

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QUICK UPDATES

My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad WILL be released on Ebook for your favorite reader including the popular KINDLE! Stay tuned for upcoming details!

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

SPCA exec’s Dog Dies in Hot Car- This poor lady must be devestated. It’s a mistake any one of us could make if we are not thinking so take heed!

ART SHOW TO BENEFIT THE RESCUE OF ANIMALS HERE IN OHIO - Artist? Enter your work and make a few bucks!

NBC Sports reports Michael Vick’s plan to pay back 20 million ok’d in court - There is a gnawing question that I have about the whole Michael Vick issue. Now, I know that Joe doesn’t care much for the whole topic because he is neither a football fan nor a Vick admirer, but guess what…I am a football fan and I HOST THE SHOW so HA! There is an underlying moral and spiritual issue here that I’m sure will arise again in time so like it or not we will have to address it again now that he is playing for the Philadelphia Eagles!

Metropolitan Dog Club Hosts an Evening and Discussion with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary - Seems that I’m not the only one that is still interested in the Michael Vick situation and the dogs of the Bad Newz Kennel because this will be the topic of discussion on September 16th, 2009. 

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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #51 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 request an “Autographed” copy!

DOVE FOUNDATION AWARD FOR “FAMILY FRIENDLY” CONTENT ALL AGES 

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 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