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My Buddy Butch Show 2-18-2012

Jeff Marginean — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:49:46 +0000

Hour 1 – Dean Potter is one of the world’s most renowned rock climbers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts who leaps off of cliffs and mountains while wearing a special “wingsuit” that enables him to soar like a bird before deploying a parachute to land. Now, Dean’s latest adventure, leaping off of Canada’s Mount Butte, a 9000 foot granite wall on the Pacific coast…after climbing it of course, and National Geographic Channel’s Explorer has covered it all. Dean joins Jeff to talk about this adventure and what he had to do to prepare for it. Also Dr. Patrick Mahaney joins Jeff to talk about a severely abused Pittbull and how it was nursed back to health but the story does not stop there! Now entities are fighting over the Intellectual property rights of the dog…where does the greed end UNBELIEVABLE! Also product review of Earth Heart Inc.’s “Canine Calm.”

Hour 2 – The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was this past week on Monday and Tuesday. Cindy Vogels was chosen to be the “Best in Show” judge for this historic event and Jeff had the chance to speak to Cindy about this honor and her background at the annual press conference call. TV host and friend of the My Buddy Butch Show David Frei also attended the call and Jeff had the opportunity to speak with him also and stirred up an unintended hornet’s nest! Jeff gives a rundown on the finalists, the AKC definition of the seven groups, and a congrats to the winner!

Show #84 – Update on Animal News Headlines – John Laub of “Pet Steps To Heaven” and Steak Out A Home For Pets Benefiting Pet Finder Foundation – Casey Costa From Siberian Husky and Cocker Connection Rescues in California – Dr. Donna Spector for our Vet Topic of the Week

Jeff Marginean — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:24:34 +0000

ALRIGHT! We’re Back in the Saddle Again! After a rough week of a bad chest cold and not being able to talk we’re back! Love the warm weather…forgot about the spring bloom that seems to be aggrivating allergies more every year. I don’t recall being allergic to the various blooming plants and tree pollen but I guess everyone changes as we all get a little older every year! Anyway, great to catch up this week and take in the requests from around the countryfor our new syndicated daily feature. Thanks to all of the radio stations around the country that are interested and all the email!

Unique memorial for your Pet

John Laub of Pet Steps to Heaven joined us this week to talk about a fundraiser being hosted by them and “Seven” a 5 Star Restaraunt in Minneapolis Minn. on June 6th. They have teamed up to do their part to “Give Back” a bit to the pet community they they have served by hosting this fundraiser to benefit the Pet Finder Foundation. Click the link

Benefits the Pet Finder Foundation!

at right to get details if you live in the area or may wish to visit! I know I would definitley be going if I was in the area!

Also be sure to check out the Pet Finder Foundation Web Site for details on how you can help them help rescues around the country take care of needy pets until they can find good homes!

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of California

Casy Costa a volunteer for the Siberian Husky Rescue/Referral of California and also the Cocker Connection joined us on the show this week to talk about the responsibility of

Siberian Husky Rescue of California

fostering and the requirements of these two active breeds of dogs! The Cocker Spaniel is from the Sporting Group and the Siberian Husky is from the Working Group according to the AKC Guidelines for dog breeds so you have to know that these dogs are active! It’s because of the different traits for different breeds that we like to talk about the needs of the particular breed(s) so people will know what they are getting into if they are interested in adopting. It’s important for everyone to know what their potetial new best friend needs to be happy and healthy!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Dr. Donna Spector and "Morgan"

Dr. Donna Spector joins us to discuss exactly why giving heartworm preventative to your pet if it ALREADY HAS HEARTWORM DISEASE can potentially kill your pet, and why, even if you give your pet preventatives for heartworm it is still a good idea to have them tested at least annually. Listen in on our conversation.

NOTE! – Dr. Donna Spector is launching a new Web Site for consultaion and specialist care for your pet. This will augment nicely what your current Veterinarian is doing for you. We will keep you posted on her progress and when the site launches! We’re pround to have Dr. Donna on the My Buddy Butch Show and look forward to more from her!

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NEWS LINKS

$100,000 BOND SET FOR OHIO MAN FOR COW ABUSE CASE – (CBS/AP) - Another animal abuse case and this one was on a farm. I can’t believe how ridiculous some people are… They should make an example of this incident. We’ll see…

PILL POPPING PIT BULL NOW TAKING VIAGRA (NBC NY Affiliate) - Taking more Viagra than most men could afford on Long Island New York, this drug is saving this dog’s life!

METROPOLITAN DOG CLUB IN NEW YORK HOSTING EVENT - Featuring speaker Rose Robischon President of the Steward’s Club of America on June 10th at the Mont Blanc Restaurant at 6:30pm 314 West 48th St. (8-9th ave) New York City. (212)957-0800.

“THUNDERSHIRT” – claims to help calm pets that are afraid of loud noises. Should I look into this for Butch? Yes and I’m going to get him one.

AT & T TO RELEASE PET COLLAR - Ever get a text message from your dog? Well now you can and he will tell you his location and that he is roaming outside of his designated area!

HEART OF A HORSE - (MBB Radio) Recieves their non-profit status. Check out the Web Site and see what April Horowitz is doing in Calfornia to help these magnificent animals and find out how you can help!

MORE FOOD BANKS HELPING TO FEED PETS ALSO – (NY Times) Animal shelters around the country are being flooded with hungry pets, and to tackle the problem, charitable organizations are setting up pet food banks, with products offered within regular food pantries.

CALIFORNIA PONDERING ‘ANIMAL ABUSERS REGISTRY’ – As reported in an article by Alison Stateman in LA on Time’s blog, California State representative Dean Flores introduced this bill in late February but during a time where not only the State has financial trouble but pet owners are also struggling, can it pass when it needs to be funded by tax dollars? Great idea for the registry…let’s watch this one!

ANIMALS TAUGHT ME THAT - Dr. Kim Bloomer’s New Book is now available– Dr. Kim is a great friend of our show and she is a veterinary naturopath.

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OUR PRESS

JEMAR ENTERTAINMENT INKS DEAL WITH TALK SHOWS USA - (Need Adobe Reader) Award Winning Author and Grammy Voting Producer Jeff Marginean will be producing Daily Radio Short Features made available to radio stations in the USA and CANADA.

SAAVY EXPLORER ARTICLE - FLYING WITH PETS on the Saavy Explorer about an experience my Dad had while traveling with Buttons to Florida.

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.”

Date Wanted – Must Love Dogs and Butch! - I was included in an article about Dogs and Dating! Two of my favorite subjects! Dating is tough enough for me with my schedule but now any girl I meet has to pass Butch’s test before we can go on a date!

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QUICK INFO

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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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Show #72 – Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Interviews With Contestants, Donald Helfrisch of the Doberman Rescue of New Mexico – Dr. Patrick Mahaney With his Top Five Favs of Westminster.

Jeff Marginean — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:54:31 +0000

Tournament of Champions

This week we discuss the happenings at Westminster. It was great to be in New York working again to see some old freinds and meet some new ones! This has always been a great event and this, being my second year, was no exception. As people are always willing to talk about their pets, few are as knowledgable as those that show their breeds at dog shows. I have learned much about many types of dogs from those who have owned them for many years and I talk to a few of those that I met this year at Madison Square Garden. Take a listen and maybe you might be interested in a couple day trip next year for Valentine’s Day!

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Rescue a Doberman!

Donald Helfrisch joined us from the Doberman Rescue of New Mexico for our Rescue of the Week segment. Doberman’s are a great breed and were very well represented at Westminster this year but this misunderstood breed often gets a bad rap. Don, as a long time owner of Dobermans, gives us the inside scoop on what this type of dog is all about and also what their rescue organization is up to in New Mexico. They have a great Web Site so check it out and see what they have to offer!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick talks about his first experience at the Westminster Dog Show. As soon as we met up he talked about his game plan and some of the information that he hoped to discuss with the owners of the specific past 10 breeds that have won “Best in Show” at Westminster and some of the breed specific ailments that have been bred out of the lines and some of the problems that still exist. Listen in to his findings as well as his top 5 favorite things about Westminster.

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NEWS LINKS

PET FOOD RECALL - Nature’s Variety announced a voluntary recall over possible Salmonella contamination. Read about this on the FDA’s Web Site!

2010 Pet Writers Conference in New York City - Pet Expert Charlotte Reed hosted this event and it was a great success. Look into next year if you have any interest at all about writing.

New iPhone App from Silver Lining Ideas - donates 100% of proceeds to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

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

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!

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.

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

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QUICK UPDATES

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 #72 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.

You can also get My Buddy Butch on EBook!

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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

Show #71 – Part 2 with David Frei of Westminster Kennel Club, Award Winning Author Jenny Pavlovic, Dusty Rainbolt of the Animal Allies of Texas – Barbara Bishop Owner of “RUFUS” past Winner of Westminster – Dr. Patrick Mahaney With The Weekly Vet Topic Past Winner Breed specific illnesses.

Jeff Marginean — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:05:27 +0000

Your Host David Frei of the Westminster Kennel Club Feb. 15th and 16th.

David Frei joins us again for Part 2 of our discussion as we take a closer look at the history of the Westminster Kennel Club and its origins as well as discuss the top dogs in the country heading into the Westminster Dog Show for this Tournament of Champions! The show will air February 15th and 16th from Madison Square Garden and will be televised on USA Network and CNBC. See listings for air times.

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"8 State Hurricane Kate" and the New "Not Without My Dog"

Award Winning Author Jenny Pavlovic joins us to talk about her book “8 State Hurricane Kate” and her new book to be released in March “The Not Without My Dog Resource and Record Book.” Based on her experience helping to rescue the animals that had to be left behind in the floods of New Orleans, Jenny has made it easy and fun to collect the information for your pet that can be used in the event of an emergency. This instructional manual will guide you through the steps to collect the most important information you will need if your pet is ever lost.

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RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

Animal Allies of Texas!

Dusty Rainbolt runs the adoption center in Highland Village, Texas and the center is based out of Garland. They help both dogs and cats, but since Dusty is a cat expert I thought we would focus on helping the cats this week. Dusty also talks about the “Phoenix Project” which has recently been established in which AAT has partnered with the local battered womens shelter to provide temporary housing for pets of women seeking escape from an abusive relationship. Check out their Web Site and see some of the great things they are doing!

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RUFUS - 2006 Westminster Best in Show!

Sometimes my mouth speaks faster than my brain is working! Must be the snow or the activity getting ready for Westminster but at the top of the show, after reading through a list of four Barbara’s one Bonnie and one Betty, I mentioned Rufus’ owner as Barbara Babikian. It’s actually Barbara Bishop and as David and I were talking I realized my mistake when he correctly mention Barb Bishop as Rufus’ Owner! I suppose I should read my schedule rather than trying to procede by memory! Anyway my apologies for the mixup. BARBARA BISHOP was kind enough to drop by and talk to us as an owner of a past Westminster Winner of Best in Show - RUFUS! Barbara’s passion for the Bull terrier breed is quite evident as she discusses the breed standard and how the responsible breeders are trying to breed out the “sharpness” or “aggressiveness” of the breed. She also mentions how some feel that breeders are doing a disservice to the Bull Terrier breed by doing this and that RUFUS is not a good representative because he lacks this aggressive quality. Well, as a HUGE fan of the Bullys (and RUFUS) myself, I think that is absolutely ridiculous and completely undefensable so I’ll tell those who feel this way that when one of the noted “Aggressive” Bull Terriers wins as many Best in Breeds as RUFUS has, and then Westminster on top of it, only then will I entertain that thought! Obviously the judges of the most prestigious shows in the world feel that RUFUS’ temperment is perfect! Barbara has done it right and continues her love for the breed in the proper fashion and I salute her! Looking forward to seeing you and RUFUS in New York Barbara!

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Vet to the Stars!

This week Dr. Patrick begins his discussion on his research into the past 5 breeds that have won “Best in Show” at Westminster and some of the breed specific ailments that can crop up. The responsible breeders that have dogs entered in Westminster are well aware of these particular problems that can arise in their respective breed and they do much testing and careful selection to try and breed issues out of their lines. These are the most knowledgable people on the planet with regard to their specific breed, which is why we always remind people to not purchase puppy mill dogs and to seek out a reputable rescue organization or breeder for the breed they are interested in. Search for the breed specific clubs which can refer you to a reputable rescue org or breeder in your area. You can do a quick Google Search and find the club for the breed you like or even go to the AKC website. These responsible breeders are more interested in the preservation of the breed standard and breeding healthy dogs than they are breeding for profit. They can help you with any questions you may have during the life of your new addition also!

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NEWS LINKS

2010 Pet Writers Conference in New York City - Pet Expert Charlotte Reed is hosting the annual Pet writing conference in New York at the Penn Hotel. If you have any interest in writing about animals this is a must attend event and it’s held at Westminster time every year so you can catch the dog show also!

New iPhone App from Silver Lining Ideas - donates 100% of proceeds to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

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 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!

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.

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

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QUICK UPDATES

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

______________________________

Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #71 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.

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