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Susan Daffron talks to Robert Shapiro from Social Tees Animal Rescue about two cats named Harris and Samuel who are available for adoption. Social Tees Animal Rescue (S.T.A.R.) is a non-profit 501c3 organization that takes abandoned animals from New York shelters and provides them with a safe haven and veterinary care until they are placed in a proper home. STAR rescues, rehabilitates and places more than 3000 dogs, cats, birds and reptiles every year. Like many cats, Harris and Samuel ended up in rescue through no fault of their own; their owner died leaving them homeless. These two kitties are about 10 years old and need to be adopted together. Harris is a black cat with beautiful green eyes and Samuel is a silvery tabby. They are both mellow easygoing cats that would be suitable for virtually any family. All they need is a home. Could it be yours? More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Harris and Samuel - Two Mellow Kitties Seek New Forever Home on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast:

Susan Daffron talks to Bobbi Allen, the Shelter Manager at the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine about a Labrador mix named Berkeley. Berkeley is a dog who was actually transferred from Georgia through the Paws Across America program. When the Animal Welfare Society has space available, they work with volunteers in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia to transport puppies and dogs from overcrowded facilities to Maine for a second chance at life. In Berkeley's case, a Georgia volunteer saw this 2 1/2 year old Labrador Mix and realized that as black dog, no matter now nice he is Berkeley might be overlooked for adoption simply because of his coloring. Berkeley was treated for heartworm and then made the trek northward to Maine. He is an energetic smart dog who is treat-motivated and eager to please so he'll be extremely easy to train. This loveable dog would be a great addition to almost any family, even if you're a new dog owner. If you've been looking to include a great dog in your life, Ber

Susan Daffron talks to Dian Setz from Diabetic Cats in Need about two 8-year old male orange cats named Beasley and Twinkie. Diabetic Cats in Need is a small, nonprofit rescue that helps diabetic cats and their people. In addition to helping and educating caregivers of diabetic cats, they also rehome diabetic cats. People who need help understanding how to treat a diabetic cat can receive a tremendous amount of support from either the Feline Diabetes Message Board and Diabetic Cat Care. DCIN is also on Facebook and Yahoo Groups. DCIN does not have a shelter facility and many cats are now in foster homes. Beasley and Twinkie were in a home, but their human "mom" went into a domestic abuse shelter and had to surrender her cats to an animal shelter where they were to be euthanized. But the caring folks at DCIN found out about the situation and are sponsoring the cats in their foster home. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Beasley and Twinkie - Two Orange Kitties that Might Just Wrap a Paw Around Your

Susan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue in California about a two-year old Tibetan Terrier mix named Lois who is available for adoption. Lois is a sweet tan and white "Benji look-alike" dog who ended up at the shelter after her owners turned her in. The claimed they had "no time" for Lois, who was not surprisingly sad and bit shy when the folks at Ken-Mar Rescue pulled her out of the shelter. After receiving love and attention in her foster home, Lois' true affectionate personality has returned and she is happily wagging again. At only 10 pounds or so, Lois is an extremely petite little terrier who loves going for walks and also sharing some quality couch time with her favorite humans. She gets along well with both her canine and feline foster siblings and will be a great addition to the lucky family who adopts her. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Lois - A Tiny Terrier with a Big Heart on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-me

Susan Daffron talks to Chase Inman and Nicole Cook from the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA in Southwest Virginia about two dogs who are available for adoption. Tattoo is a male neutered American Staffordshire Terrier mix with huge soulful brown eyes and a pretty reddish brown coat. He has a very round face, so he might have some bulldog in there somewhere too. Tattoos best canine buddy at the SPCA is another AmStaff mix named Elvira, who has a fawn-colored coat and white markings. These two wonderful dogs would fit in well in just about any home. The volunteer dog walkers all love these two friendly dogs -- fans and supporters range from elementary school age to retirees. Both Tattoo and Elvira are about two years old. The SPCA doesn't know too much about their history because they came into the SPCA from other facilities after being picked up as strays. If you're looking for all around great dogs who walk beautifully on leash, you won't find a nicer pair of dogs than Tattoo and Elvira! More details on this

Susan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue about a spayed female German Shepherd mix named Stevie who is available for adoption. Stevie was born in March 2010, so she's still a youngster, but she will probably be smaller than most German Shepherds at about 35 pounds when she fills out. Unfortunately, like a lot of dogs, Stevie ended up on "Death Row" because of over-capacity at the animal shelter. But Stevie beat the odds, was rescued by Ken-Mar, and has since been staying with a foster parent who is teaching her important things like housebreaking. In addition to looking like a small shepherd, she also has a lot of the great qualities of the breed. Stevie is intelligent, agile, loyal, self-confident, and protective of her home and property. She is an active smart girl who loves to learn and is fond of training and new challenges. Stevie is enthusiastic about everything and is eager to share that enthusiasm with a special family that will embrace her as their own in her new "fur-ever" home. M

Susan Daffron talks to Deb Edwards, the director of operations at the Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter in New Jersey about a Walker Hound mix named Daisy who is available for adoption. Daisy's story is somewhat sad. She was actually adopted from the shelter four years ago, but it had become difficult for her elderly owners to take Daisy for walks anymore because of health reasons. So Daisy is back at the animal shelter, hoping someone else will see what a sweet and wonderful dog she is. At seven and a half years old, Daisy is out of the puppy/young adult active, boisterous phase. Even though she does need daily walks, once you return to the house, Daisy is ready to just curl up, snuggle, and watch some TV with you. Because she's been in a family home for years, she has nice "house manners," walks beautifully on a leash, and even knows some basic obedience commands like "sit" and "down." If you're looking for a friendly, calm adult dog to join your family, you won't find a sweeter hound than Daisy. More detail

Susan Daffron talks to Mike Deathe from the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City about a dog named Turner who is available for adoption. Turner is a 2-year old sleek, beautiful Vizsla/Chocolate Lab mix with an expressive face and pretty light brown eyes. Mike is a trainer who has been working with Turner and other dogs at the humane society. He has taught Turner a lot of the basic commands like "sit" and "down" and some retrieval commands like "drop it." Turner has a lot of energy and loves to play, but he's eager to learn and Mike points out that after just 15 minutes of training work, Turner is like a different dog. Ideally, he'd do best in a home with an active human who likes to hike, run, or swim. Mike says Turner could even be a great "dock dog" (i.e. a dog that competes in running and jumping off a dock into a pool). Because Turner is such a high-energy dog, sometimes he lacks canine "social skills" so although he gets along with most dogs, he doesn't get along with all dogs. If you already have a d

Susan Daffron talks to Nadia Novik from the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley in Hailey, Idaho about a two-year old German Shorthaired Pointer mix named Shake. He's a striking white dog with cute brown patches on his head and a smile that you'll fall in love with. Shake also has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test with flying colors. The CGC is a certification program that rewards dogs with good manners and includes tests on basic obedience commands like "sit" and "down." Technically Shake is considered a "special needs" dog because he needs to have enzyme powder sprinkled on his food to help him digest it. Because Nadia thinks Shake is such a fantastic dog, she ran a marathon and raised enough money to pay for Shake's special powder for almost three years, so his adoptive parents won't have to worry about any extra financial impact when they adopt him. Shake is one of those all-around great dogs who would fit in well with almost any family. He's extremely smart, energetic, and social and g

Susan Daffron talks to Dusty Rainbolt about a spayed female black angora cat named Sweetie who is available for adoption from the Animal Allies of Texas. Dusty is Sweetie's foster "mom" and has already taught this smart little kitty a few tricks like how to shake hands. Sweetie is about two and a half years old and at the rescue, they refer to her as the "WalMart Greeter" because she's incredibly social and friendly with everyone. She loves attention and is great with kids and other cats. Sweetie has striking yellow eyes that stand out against her gorgeous long black hair. She is solid black, except for a small white "heart" on her chest and white toes on her back feet. Dusty says that Sweetie is one of the smartest, nicest cats she has ever fostered. (And she has fostered quite a few kitties!) Won't you give Sweetie a chance to show you how sweet she really is? More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Sweetie - A Gorgeous Angora Who Lives Up to Her Name with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a s

Susan Daffron talks to Joseph Westerfield from Anjellicle Cats Rescue in New York City about a cat named Kale who is available for adoption. Anjellicle Cats is a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit rescue group that adopts cats in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). Although many Anjellicle cats are in foster care, right now, Kale is living at the "cat room" at Spoiled Brats, 340 W. 49th Street because his foster care situation became too crowded. Kale is a beautiful male, neutered black and white "tuxedo" kitty who is about 4 years old. He doesn't get along well with other cats and would do best as the only cat in the household. Although he likes to be the feline king of the homestead, Kale does enjoy being around people. And he is particularly fond of people who are carrying kitty treats! Kale is an outgoing curious fellow who has no problem reaching out a friendly paw to let you know he'd like a bit of attention. If you're looking for a beautiful and energetic kitty to share yo

Susan Daffron talks to Michelle Marlowe from Mighty Mutts in New York City about a dog named Woofie who is available for adoption. Although she has been in rescue for a while, it's not because of any tragic flaw. Woofie just hasn't found the perfect home yet. A few of her foster homes have had major life changes that forced them to give her up. Woofie has pretty golden fur, perky ears, and soulful eyes. She is about 11 years old and weighs around 45 pounds. Even though she has a touch of arthritis, Woofie loves going on walks. Because she's a mature dog, she is quiet much of the day and likes to get her beauty sleep. Woofie would do best in a home without other animals and can be a great apartment dog, as long as the apartment is on the first floor or there's an elevator (stairs aren't fun because of Woofie's arthritis). Ironically, despite what her name suggests, Woofie also almost never barks! This lovable girl is looking for a great home to spend her golden years. Maybe it's yours? More details on this e

Susan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from Ken-Mar Rescue in California about a male, neutered Jack Russell Terrier (JRT) mix named Boomer. In a strange twist of fate, Boomer ended up in rescue after almost being run over. He was in the middle of the street and a Good Samaritan stopped to see if he was okay. His owners were there and told the Good Samaritan, "we don't want him." Fortunately, the Good Samaritan is the trainer for Ken-Mar and she took Boomer into foster care right then and there. Boomer is a friendly cute little tan and white terrier who loves everybody. Like most JRTs, Boomer has a lot of energy and would benefit from a structured environment where he can have daily walks and plenty of exercise to keep him both physically and mentally fit. (Terriers need something do; if you don't give them something to do, they will find something to do...and it might not be something you like!) Boomer is only about 1.5 years old and is housebroken. He'd be a fantastic agility dog because he loves to learn a

Susan Daffron talks to Inge Dehenin from Rabbit Match about a spayed female Dutch rabbit named Palomara. This sweet, quiet bunny was left abandoned in the back yard when her humans moved away. Fortunately, a neighbor noticed the pretty black rabbit and called Rabbit Match. Palomara is only two years old and has a gorgeous shiny black coat, except for a little white spot on her nose and a white foot. She is litter box trained and is looking for an indoor home with a family who will give her lots of attention. At about 7 pounds, Palomara is a fairly large bunny and would do fine with kids that are older than about 6 years old, although it's important that kids and bunnies be supervised. Bunnies are fragile and they do require special care and attention. They are very social and Palomara will need exercise and playtime every day. If you're looking for an easygoing companion, Palomara might be just the bunny for you! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Palomara - A Beautiful Quiet Bunny Looking for a Fa

Susan Daffron talks to Leigha Messick from the Humane Society of Charles County in Waldorf, Maryland about a dog named Blanche who is available for adoption. Blanche is a white pit bull mix who is between 1 and 2 years old. She ended up at the Humane Society after she was hit by a car. Fortunately, the Humane Society has a fund to help provide veterinary care for injured animals, so even though Blanche had multiple pelvic fractures, the Humane Society was able to give her the help she needed. (Although Blanche is on cage rest during her recovery, she is welcoming visitors, so please do stop by!) Blanche is a favorite of staff members at the Humane Society because of her happy, happy personality. She is one of those velcro dogs that loves to be around people. Once she's back to full canine power in about a month, Blanche will be a fantastic companion who will be thrilled to share long walks and the sofa with the members of her new family. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Blanche - She's Happy an

Susan Daffron talks to Katie Woolsey, the Public Relations Coordinator at the Escondido Humane Society in California about a dog named Zada who is available for adoption. According to Katie, if you were to ask the volunteers at the Escondido Humane Society who their favorite dogs are, Zada's name would be at the top the list. Zada is a 3 year old boxer mix with a pretty dark brindle coat and white markings. She has a fun-loving playful spirit, but also is a star at the volunteer dog training class. In fact, Zada has a special trainer who is preparing her to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and everyone is sure she'll get her CGC soon. Zada walks nicely on a leash, knows sit, down, and leave it. She even will "stay" at the end of a long line and knows how to come when called reliably. Zada can be a little shy and sometimes worries when new things startle her, but her training is helping her to become confident and more outgoing. Once Zada knows you, she is an affectionate and loyal companion who will be

Susan Daffron talks to Martie Petrie from KenMar Rescue in Los Angeles about a three-year old Pomeranian Mix named Rusty who is available for adoption. Weighing in at about 20 pounds, Rusty is a bit larger than most Poms, so he's probably mixed with a slightly larger breed such as a sheltie. Rusty is actually lucky to be alive. He was hit by a car, which splintered his shoulder joint. After spending three weeks at an animal shelter on painkillers in medical isolation, KenMar Rescue pulled Rusty from the shelter. Because of the damage to his shoulder, Rusty had to have surgery to remove his right front leg. Although Rusty is now a tri-paw'd dog, he doesn't care and it hasn't affected his attitude or his ability to run and play. He doesn't care that he only has 3 legs and he gets around so well, his foster mom says he could be a great agility dog. Rusty is one of those sweet-natured dogs who just gets along with everybody --adults, kids, and other dogs are all just new friends to meet. Martie says the only thi

Susan Daffron talks to Kim Reynolds from the Oregon Ferret Shelter about two ferrets that are available for adoption. Mary Kate and Ashlee are 3-year old pure white spayed female ferrets. They are roommates and love to play together so the folks at the Oregon Ferret Shelter are hoping they can be adopted to the same home. Mary Kate and Ashlee are both social, playful, and sweet. Kim calls ferrets a great "working-person's pet" because they sleep about 20 hours per day. Although ferrets don't require a lot of care, they do need to have about an hour of playtime every day with their humans. You also should be prepared to "ferret-proof" your house because they are very curious and like to explore. Ferrets require good quality food and can be susceptible to a type of tumor, so it's a good idea to be prepared for care and veterinary expenses, just as you would for any other pet such as a dog or cat. If you want to learn more about caring for ferrets, check out the Oregon Ferret Shelter Web site, which has lots o

Susan Daffron talks to Cathy Atkinson from EnchantMutts in New Mexico about a dog named Tula Rose who is available for adoption. Tula is a petite 37-pound 2-year old female Cattle Dog mix. She is a shy girl who bonds very closely with her human. (If you are that human, you will feel special; this dog is a great ego-booster!) Because Tula isn't outgoing, she will need a special someone who is patient, kind and appreciate what a wonderful dog she is after she gets to know you. Because of her Cattle Dog heritage, Tula does extremely well off-leash and loves to go hiking. She always keeps you within her sight and returns the moment you call her. She loves the outdoors and exploring the foothills, mesas, and wide open spaces of New Mexico. Tula is housetrained and when she's not out for her walks, she enjoys being a house dog so she can hang out with her human. Tula gets along with other dogs, but time with her human is most important to her. Cathy is hoping that Tula Rose finds a home where the humans in the ho

Susan Daffron talks to Mike Fry from Animal Ark in Minnesota about a spayed female yellow Labrador retriever named Jasmine who is available for adoption. Jasmine is about 9 or 10 years old, so she's considered "mature" but she's ready for a lot more good times. Because she's an adult dog, you don't have to worry about issues like housebreaking. Jasmine is housetrained and even tells her humans when she needs to go out. She also already knows a lot of commands, including "sit," "lay," "shake," "spin," and "leave it." Like any retriever, Jasmine needs exercise, but if you can't always take long walks, you can tire her out by playing "fetch." More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Jasmine - A Lab with a Gray Muzzle, but a Warm Heart with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/take-me-home-pet-adoption-and-animal-rescue-pet-life-radio-original--6670995/support.