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April Goodwin, an attorney and founder of Largo-based The Goodwin Firm, a law firm specializing in pet law services The post April Goodwin, attorney & founder of The Goodwin Firm first appeared on Talking Animals.

Singer-songwriter-animal champion discusses becoming a part-time St. Pete resident, dogs, siamese cats--and performs four songs. The post Kathleen Edwards: In-Studio at WMNF For Performance and Conversation first appeared on Talking Animals.

This morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song special—that is, a show entirely devoted to Holiday-oriented animal […] The post The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special first appeared on Talking Animals.

As we’ve done five times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are […] The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition first appeared on Talking Animals.

Tom Mustill, who’s a biologist, filmmaker, and author, discusses how he’s forever primarily identified by a 2015 incident: while kayaking with a friend, a humpback whale breached, landing on the pair. The post Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication” first appeared on Talking Animals.

Alexis Telfair-Garcia–a social worker recently hired at the Austin, TX animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!)—recalls growing up in a family that prized community service, perhaps telegraphing her pursuit of […] The post Alexis Telfair-Garcia, social worker at Austin Pets Alive! first appeared on Talking Animals.

Emily McCormack—the Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), a sanctuary in Eureka Springs, Arkansas housing 94 animals (mostly big cats, plus bears)—recalls being infatuated with tigers since childhood, […] The post Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge first appeared on Talking Animals.

Steve Koyle, who has two decades of experience working with elephants, discusses his experiences, including founding Elephant Care Unchained, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating elephant cruelty and improving their welfare across multiple countries. The post Steve Koyle, founder & CEO of Elephant Care Unchained first appeared on Talking Animals.

Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, who runs a medical clinic in Chattanooga, Tenn. called The Essence of Health Wellness Clinic, describes her plant-based, concierge-style medical practice. The post Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, plant-based doctor first appeared on Talking Animals.

Author Duncan Forgey discusses his inventive novel featuring a pelican hero and protect-environment themes. The post Duncan P. Forgey, author of “Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale” first appeared on Talking Animals.

Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, outlines some of the Festival's field trips, seminars, and lectures. The post Ann Paul, an organizer of the Florida Birding and Nature Festival first appeared on Talking Animals.

Dr. Eric Eisenman discusses founding International Veterinary Outreach (IVO), which provides veterinary services and training to rural areas in countries sorely lacking both. The post Dr. Eric Eisenman, founder of International Veterinary Outreach (IVO) first appeared on Talking Animals.

Father Andrew Heyes is the dog-loving Rector of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, an unusually animal-friendly church The post Father Andrew Heyes, Rector of St. Clement’s Church & Dog Nut first appeared on Talking Animals.

John Turner—the president of Project PUP (Pets Uplifting People), which, since 1984 has offered visits by therapy dogs to nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and other locales, […] The post John Turner, President of Project PUP first appeared on Talking Animals.

Allison Argo, a writer-director who, over the course of a 25-year career, has specialized in making often-acclaimed films about animals. The post Allison Argo: Director of Acclaimed Animal Films first appeared on Talking Animals.

Katrina Shadix is founder of Bear Warriors United (BWU), whose mission includes preserving and protecting bears in Florida The post Katrina Shadix, founder of Bear Warriors United first appeared on Talking Animals.

Ed Yong—a science journalist, staff writer at The Atlantic, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for his coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and author, most recently of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us The post Ed Yong, author of An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us first appeared on Talking Animals.

We reprised “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions for dog trainer Glen Hatchell to answer about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues. The post Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 5th Edition first appeared on Talking Animals.

Christina Thomas and Samantha Wishman are co-directors of “Free Puppies!,” a documentary examining rescue dogs being regularly transported from the South to the North for adoption, probing deeper into why the South is a repository for so many homeless dogs. The post Samantha Wishman & Christina Thomas, co-directors of “Free Puppies!” first appeared on Talking Animals.

Don Argott–co-director of “The Bond,” a four-part wildlife series streaming on DiscoveryPlus, examining the singular animal-human connection forged amongst four folks and critters (kangaroo, dolphin, goat, cheetah), from disparate backgrounds […] The post Don Argott, co-director of “The Bond” first appeared on Talking Animals.