The Animal House: January 16, 2010
Kids and Therapy Dogs
Abused and traumatized children often face the scary prospect of testifying before a judge and jury. Research shows a dog, cat, or even rabbit can make a child feel he has a trusted friend by his side. We learn about an American Humane program using therapy animals to help heal children as they move through the juvenile justice system.
Allie Phillips, Vice-President of Public Policy, American Humane
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
A listener's story about barking dogs in Guatemala, a very dog-like cat needs a companion, and a kitten that leaves his mark everywhere.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
Urban Beekeeping
The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC not only hosts guests, but keeps over 100,000 bees on their rooftop as part of their environmental stewardship program. We'll talk about the special challenges of beekeeping in an urban environment, and the pleasures of using ultra-local honey in the food and drinks served to hotel patrons.
Toni Burnham, beekeeper
Aron Weber, Executive Pastry Chef at the Fairmont
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
Two sight hounds in need of a change of diet, and how to care for feral cats.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
