Steve Dale's Pet World Petcast from 720 WGN Chicago
Latest episodes
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Stefanie Powers discusses Kenyan wildlife conservation
Actress Stefanie Powers has devoted much of her life to wildlife conservation. As founding president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, she has helped support conservation…
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Dr. Rustin Moore discusses the human-animal bond with pets
Dr. Rustin Moore is dean of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and author of a trilogy exploring the human-animal bond, joins to discuss his latest book, Restoring the Bon…
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KJ McGlinn debunks cat myths while Joey Luthman seeks world record
KJ McGlinn has spent her career talking about cats on radio and television in Indianapolis, and you could say it all started when the first word she ever spoke was “kitty.” KJ is t…
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Wayne Pacelle on beagle rescue, wolves and wild horses
Wayne Pacelle, founder and CEO of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, shares updates on the closure of Ridglan Farms near Madison, Wisconsin, where more tha…
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Andrea Dorn, JoAnne Worley talk animal welfare
Andrea Dorn, president of the Cat Writer’s Association, joins Steve Dale to explain the organization’s mission and preview its upcoming awards conference and gala, taking place Nov…
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Janis Bradley rethinks dog aggression
Janis Bradley helped pioneer research showing that a dog’s breed is not a predictor of aggression. In this conversation, she explains why many behaviors we label as “aggressive” ar…
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Susan Hartzler on the power of therapy dogs
Susan Hartzler, author of Teaming Up with Therapy Dogs: Skills to Build Healing Partnerships, shares the incredible impact therapy dogs have on people’s lives. Today, therapy dogs…
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Saving animals and honoring service heroes
Mark Buchanon launched Grover & Pals, an ambitious non-profit organization to save dogs and cats in various countries where animal welfare resources are scarce. The task seems over…
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Dr. Valerie Fadok separates allergy fact from fiction
Dr. Valerie Fadok, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and nationally recognized expert, clears up common myths about allergies in cats and dogs. She explains why food aller…
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Inez rose on the power of therapy dogs
Inez Rose, membership chairperson for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, shares how the organization’s therapy dog teams make a difference throughout the Chicago area. With more than…
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Dr. Jennifer Quammen shares veterinary challenges
New American Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Jennifer Quammen tackles some of the biggest issues facing pet owners and veterinary professionals today, including why ve…
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Pilots to the rescue and PAWS Chicago Rescue Ranch
Michael Schneider combined his love of dogs and passion for flying to found the nonprofit Pilots to the Rescue 10 years ago. Since then, volunteer pilots have helped save more than…
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Paws, purpose and a second chance
Everyone at the Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is a volunteer—there is no paid staff. That means donations go directly toward caring for the homeless pets they serve. Louise…
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Rachel Geller shares cat behavior and how to fix it
Cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller, author of All Cats All the Time: More of What I Know About Cats, joins us to discuss some of the most common challenges facing…
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How FIP became a treatable disease and what it means for cats today
The story of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been filled with unexpected setbacks and breakthroughs. Dr. Brian Holub of the nonprofit EveryCat Health Foundation explains ho…
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How books, laws and advocates are changing the lives of animals
This week, Dr. Nancy Kay, author of A Dog Named 647, joins the show to discuss her inspiring novel for middle-school readers and older audiences. Through the story of Mia and a res…
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Wayne Pacelle on predator control and animal research
Wayne Pacelle, CEO and president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses several major animal welfare stories that have received little national at…
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Heart disease in pets, AKC under fire, and Ask the Dog
Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Chris Brennan offers the 4-1-1 on heart disease in dogs and in cats, and the latest on new treatments. Dog trainer Zak George wonders out loud how and w…
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The science of canine fitness and rehabilitation
Dr. Leilani Alvarez serves as Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service and leads the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzma…
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Scott Simon’s cat tales and ice cream for a cause
Journalist, Radio Hall of Famer, and CBS News Sunday Morning contributor Scott Simon joins the show to discuss his book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known. Simon shares…