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In this week's show Dr. Juli and Betsy chat with the director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse New York, Ted Fox.   Hear all about his fascinating and unconventional career journey that has led him to the prestigious position of Zoo Director. He has been instrumental in countless conservation efforts for species too numerous to mention, as well as many training opportunities that you too can take part in, Wild Ones.  The ladies also discuss a slithery trending story and play another round of "What Am I". Tune in to see if Betsy can stump Dr. Juli this week.  Something tells us it's all happening at the zoo! Learn more about Rosamond Gifford Zoo http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org   

In this week's show the ladies are joined by a very special guest that keeps the laughs coming and the smiles endless. The ladies shake things up with the one and only Fagsy Malone, who joins Dr. Juli and Betsy in-studio. They dish about everything from painting and dog cloning to podcasting and pets.  Hear all about his fascinating celebrity connections, and listen for his exclusive inside scoop about Barbra Streisand's dog!  Fagsy then stays with the ladies to join in another round of the world's favorite game "Animal or Appliance". It doesn't get more fabulous than this! Fagsy's Art: http://www.artbyb.netFagsy on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-bus-with-fagsy/id1048383715?mt=2https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-gay-gay-gay-gay-podcast-with-mr-malone/id1279056889?mt=2     

Happy New Year....again Wild Ones!  This time we are celebrating the Chinese New Year and everything has gone to the dogs -- the Chinese Zodiac dogs that is!  In this week's special Holiday episode, Dr. Juli and Betsy discuss the history of the Chinese Zodiac and the unique legends behind the animals in the Chinese calendar.  So it's time to say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and put your paws up for the Year of the Dog, because this is a New Year's firecracker of a show that you won't want to miss! https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5586616/chinese-new-year-zodiac-animals-which-am-i-meaning/  

In this week's special holiday edition, Dr. Juli and Betsy turn their thoughts to everyone's favorite subject -- love!  They share some heartfelt tips and novel ideas for including your fur babies in celebrating Valentine's Day -- or as we prefer, Pawlentine's Day.  The ladies also reveal exclusive details about Betsy's recent wedding and the special role her pets had in the ceremony!  So snuggle up with your favorite cuddly pooch and tune in for this super sweet show! What's Trending: https://www.boredpanda.com/penguin-valentine-day-22nd-love-animal-couple-romantic-dinner/

In this week 's show Dr. Juli and Betsy welcome a very special guest with a truly unique gift. Kristine, a renowned psychic medium, joins the ladies to discuss how she communicates with our beloved pets once they cross over the rainbow bridge.  Her special ability has comforted thousands, and helped Pet Parents reconnect and find peace after the loss of their furry and feathered family members. Kristine's fascinating and heartwarming story makes this an episode to remember! What's Trending: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/01/australia-green-sea-turtles-turning-female-climate-change-raine-island-sex-temperature/Contact Kristine at: http://www.psychicmediumreadingsbykristine.com

In this first mini episode Dr. Juli and Betsy introduce you to the newest member of the Wild World family - Katie the Intern!  Hear the voice behind this social media darling and what's going on in her wild world!  The ladies also answer a listener question that's purrrfect for your New Year's resolutions.  Mini episodes will now be sprinkled throughout the year to keep you Wild Ones  Fur- filled with lots of pawsome content! 

Happy New Year Wildones!  In this inaugural 2018 episode, Dr. Juli and Betsy discuss their New Year's resolutions and a trending story thats out of this world!  The ladies  then chat with  a very special guest and widely published cartoonist Maria Scrivan.  Maria is the creator of the nationally syndicated comic Half Full . Her  award winning work is featured in newspapers , magazines and on greeting cards through the country.  Dr. Juli then challenges Betsy with a new game that's sure to stump even the most knowledge animal lover! So grab your champagne or sparkling cider and join  us in ringing in a Wild New year! http://www.mariascrivan.comOrganization of the week : http://cawildlife.org  

Happy Pawlidays, Wildones!  In this week's show Dr. Juli and Betsy discuss their favorite gifts for your furry and feathered  friends, and the humans that love them.   From pet  portraits to matching Christmas jammies; the ladies have ideas for even the pickiest of pets.  And as always some quick tips and tricks to keep  your furry family safe during the Holiday Season.  So hop on your sleigh; grab your hot cocoa and jingle on over to iTunes for a listen.PET PILLOWhttps://www.lilipibrand.com/pages/pet-pillowsPET CANDLEhttp://rescuedwinecandles.comMATCHING PJshttps://www.pajamagram.com/matching-family-sets/view-all-matching-family-pajamasPERSONALIZED PET SOCKShttps://gopupsocks.com/CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH COLLARShttp://a.co/dmcFceGhttp://a.co/3myD0DJPERSONALIZED TREE ORNAMENTShttps://www.kodakmoments.com/shop/ornamentshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeInClevelandBARK BOXhttps://barkbox.comPERSONALIZED PET BOWLShttps://www.zazzle.com/cat_face_personalize_it_bowl-215147081966562226POOCH SELFIEhttp://a.co/c5gr76xHAMSTER CHEW TOYhttp://a.co/3dOT9kOGIFTS FOR ANXIOUS PETShttps://canna-pet.comhttp://www.thundershirt.comhttps://www.wimp.com/learn-how-to-make-diy-fabric-wraps-that-calm-your-dogs/http://a.co/2dekjn7CHRISTMAS PET THERAPY MUSIChttps://youtu.be/UQ1voyaLpaASYMBOLIC ANIMAL ADOPTIONShttps://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions.aspxhttps://www.seewinter.com/support/adopt-an-animal/CUSTOM PET PORTRAITShttps://www.pet-portraitartist.comDNA TESTS FOR DOGShttps://www.wisdompanel.comREPTILE MOM APPARELhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/518297386/reptile-shirt-mother-of-reptiles-t-shirt?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=mother%20of%20reptiles&ref=sr_gallery_2FARM ANIMAL MUGShttps://shop.farmsanctuary.org/product/Do-Unto-Animals-Mug-Set/200430INSTA DOG AND CAT COFFEE TABLE BOOKShttp://a.co/1t1k2ZGhttp://a.co/2NRNmt8FOR THE WINE LOVERShttps://www.etsy.com/listing/495181538/dog-lover-gift-its-not-drinking-alone-if?ref=shop_home_active_1https://www.etsy.com/listing/578879043/its-not-really-drinking-alone-if-the-cat?ref=shop_home_active_5DOG DOOR MAThttps://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/big-mutts-door-mat/1043278671?Keyword=dog%20door%20mats 

This week Dr. Juli and Betsy discuss the newest fitness  trend sweeping the nation... and its nothing to bleat about it!  The ladies are joined by Los Angeles Based Yogi  Kareem Mitha.  They discuss all things goat yoga from class size to animal training and all the amazing therapeutic benefits of having these animals as a part of the practice.  And in staying Zen, they also  also discuss a trending story that's sure to make you hoppy!   Baahmaste Wild Ones ! http://laughingfrogyoga.comWhat's Trending: http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/lifestyle/downward-rabbit-bunny-yoga-lands-at-b-c-campus-1.3304440

Happy Thanksgiving Wild Ones! In this special episode Dr. Juli and Betsy delve into the history of Thanksgiving and discuss the most important animals of the Holiday. The ladies discuss their personal traditions, fun holiday plans as well as some unique ways to celebrate this special day. And as always, they have some helpful tips and tricks to keep your pets safe during the festivities. So pass the tofurkey and pumpkin pie and dig into the show! https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/thanksgiving-safety-tips

This week Dr. Juli and Betsy talk all about vets... but this time it's not the kind that gives your pets their shots!  Today we salute the animals - and the humans - that serve in our military and protect our country.  Our special guest talks all about his relationship with the famous military dog Sergeant Rex, and the dramatic and moving book he wrote about their special bond.  The ladies also discuss a heroic and heartwarming trending story you won’t want to miss!  Organization of the Week: https://www.vatherightway.org/Ted Talk :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMeLHZjYOrI

This week Dr. Juli and Betsy are back with another special and spooky Howl-o-ween show.  As the temperatures are dropping and the spirits are rising, the ladies discuss all things costumes and Halloween.  They chat about everything from sparkling vampires to witches’ favorite pets and the many animals associated with Halloween.  Listen and learn how to keep your furry friends safe from all things that go bump in the night. This is a Bat-tastic episode you won’t want to miss! ASPCA Poison Control: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control     

 Cowabunga Wild ones!  Dr. Juli and Betsy share some exciting announcements after a crazy and tense few months of hurricanes, recovery and travel. In this weeks show they welcome a very special guest from the heart of the beautiful Florida Keys! Bette Zirkelbach, manager of the world-renowned Turtle Hospital, discusses the ins and outs of hurricane prep and gives us the inside scoop on how their patients and facility fared during Hurricane Irma.  Hear all about their most popular resident Bubble Butt, and how you can help protect our oceans' precious sea turtles. The ladies also discuss a very serious trending story, but don't worry it has a happy ending.  Another hydrant award nominee rounds out the show. So let’s dive right in -- but first don’t forget to head on over to itunes with a five fin review! Organization of the week: http://www.turtlehospital.org 

In this week's show Dr. Juli and Betsy kick things off with a trending story that’s nothing to quack at!   They then welcome the go-to guy for animal actors in the motion picture and television industry.  Mark Harden has worked with everything from dogs to sea lions and even a very special monkey made famous by The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He reveals some of the best-kept animal secrets of the silver screen!   Then the ladies bring back everyone’s favorite games,  Animal or Appliance AND What Am I?   We are so Pawsitive you will love this episode that you won't be able to resist trotting to iTunes with a 5 paw review! See all of the movies Mark has worked on: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362103/What's Trending: https://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/vflt/bradesposito/chuck-the-duck?utm_term=.xd9bLqdoW#.usXzn6pdyOrganization of the Week: http://www.humanesociety.org

Happy Shark Week!  In this week’s episode Dr. Juli and Betsy dive deep into the amazing world of sharks -- with a special on-location and#TBT interview with internationally published underwater photographer and marine scientist Steve McCulloch.  They dip their toes into all things "sharky", from Great White cage diving to Shark Rodeos and even chumsickles!  The ladies also share their thoughts about the controversial TV race: “Phelps vs. The White Shark”.  So grab your wetsuit and your snorkel, Wild Ones, for one underwater adventure you can really sink your teeth into!  Show Links: Aqua Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9G7gWyhmyoChanging Seas: http://www.changingseas.tv/202/experts_content.htmlOrganization of the Week: https://www.guyharvey.com/ocean-foundation/

Happy Summer, Wild Ones!  This week Dr. Juli and Betsy have a very special episode all about vacations with your pets.  The ladies review ten “ hot” topics you need to think about if you're traveling with your furry friends; and we'll make sure you're fully "pup-pared" for a summer of fun and adventure without the stress that vacations can sometimes bring. The dog days of summer are almost here, so grab your towel, put on your shades, pour a nice cold margarita -- and Stay Cool Wild Ones!  Organization of the week: https://www.pilotsnpaws.org

In this week’s episode, Dr. Juli and Betsy celebrate National Pet Month with some fun facts about the many ways fur-babies can enhance and even extend the life of their humans! In their "What's Trending" segment, they divulge even more fun facts, including some useful tips on how to survive an alligator attack. The ladies are then joined via Skype by special guest and veterinary technician extraordinaire Emily Wagner. Emily has worked all over the world with some of the most unusual and exotic animals you can imagine and even some that you can't.  You'll be fascinated by the ins and outs of Emily's unique career - as well as her special techniques for... training goldfish.  Happy Pet Month, Wild Ones!What's Trending:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/massive-sea-creature-indonesia-island_us_5915e11ee4b0031e737d59ae?ncid=engmodushpmg00000003https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/us/alligator-attack-florida.htmlFish Training:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTcxobgDHiUhttps://youtu.be/KneXKKux05Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99-xW_GTeDUVeterinary Technician resources:http://www.navta.nethttps://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Pages/Professional-Resources-for-Veterinary-Technicians.aspx

In this 2nd bicoastal -- and first-ever Easter Edition -- Dr. Juli and Betsy chat via Skype about all chicks, bunnies, and which came first in Easter traditions, the animals or the eggs. We've found a basketful of theories about how the world's most famous 'Bunny' came to represent this religious holiday and how decorated eggs have become a staple for Easter celebrations around the world.  The ladies also reveal the “ Top 5 Easter Toxins”  with tips on how to keep your pets healthy through the holiday, with a “spring” in their step, and a twinkle in their eye.  So, hop right on over to iTunes for an Easter treat and... subscribe to our Wild World!  2017 Peeps Dioramas: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/20858072/the-winners-of-the-2017-peeps-diorama-contestASPCA Poison Control: http://www.aspcapro.org/resource/shelter-health-poison-control/top-5-easter-toxins

In this week's very special episode Dr. Juli and Betsy take a break from their usual trending discussions and games to sit down via Skype with Colorado-based veterinarian Dr. Kathleen Cooney. Dr. Cooney is one of the first in the world to become a certified provider of animal hospice and palliative care. She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia, has authored two books on the subject, and is the founder of "Home to Heaven" in Loveland, Colorado, one of the world's first and largest animal hospice services.  Dr. Juli and Betsy have a heartfelt and wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Cooney on this difficult but essential topic:  the process of animal hospice.  How do know if it's right for you? And what resources are there for your pets?  You won’t want to miss this loving, uplifting and full-of-hope episode about caring for your ailing and aging pets. https://kathleencooneydvm.comspiritsintransition.orgbrighthaven.orgiaahpc.orginhomepeteuthanasia.orgaplb.orgiccfa.com/groups/pet-loss-professionals-alliance

In this week's episode, the ladies kick off the show with a history lesson thats "purrrrrrfect" for today's special guest!  Then the ladies head out on location to the amazing Los Angeles Natural History Museum, where they explore all the museum has to offer -- including a fascinating chat with the museum's big cat expert and wildlife researcher Miguel Ordenana.  He has worked as a wildlife biologist in California and was co-lead on a camera trap study of jaguars in Nicaragua.  His research techniques led to the discovery of Hollywood's most famous cougar.  Finally,  Dr. Juli surprises Betsy with a new "Pup quiz"!  It's a wild show that could only happen in L.A. Organization of the Week:https://www.nhm.org/site/Show Links:http://www.inaturalist.orghttps://thecatthatchangedamerica.comhttp://people.com/pets/watch-this-bird-sings-just-like-rihanna-could-be-her-backup-singer/