Guest guest Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 In today's show, Terry Gross interviews Temple Grandin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin) and Michael Shaffer. Animal Week on 'Fresh Air' continues every day this week, through Friday. Local showtimes (FM radio) are: KALW-FM 91.7 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM KQED-FM 88.5 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM KUSP-FM 88.9 Santa Cruz Mon - Fri, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM KALW-FM 91.7 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM KQED-FM 88.5 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM To listen to online recordings of the program, go to http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13 -- Mike ========================= [http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/09/01/animal-week-on-nprs-fresh-air/] It's Animal Week on NPR's 'Fresh Air' By Dr. Tony Johnson September 1, 2009 One of my favorite radio programs, NPR's " Fresh Air, " is running Animal Week this week. While not quite as gripping as Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, this comes in a close second by a whisker. They are spotlighting animal related articles and stories, and it's well worth tuning in. You can find showtimes at http://www.npr.org/templates/stations/schedule/index.php?prgId=13 I have already heard Temple Grandin (autistic animal advocate and consultant on the construction of animal-oriented slaughterhouses) and journalist Michael Shaffer (author of " One Nation under Dog " ). I was late taking my son, Connor, to pre-school because I was having one of those " driveway moments " where I just couldn't turn off the radio. I have my priorities, and the provision of excellent education to my son is high on the list, but some things just top it all at times. I mean, if the car was on fire, I probably would have just listened to the segment and not the whole show, but hearing how you would actually design a humane slaughterhouse had me riveted. Michael Shaffer discussed a lot of the pros and cons of dog parks, a subject I am still grappling with. He mentioned that the social interactions between people are an important and beneficial by-product of the dog park phenom. But, I have a hard time aligning this with the terrible carnage I see come into the ER as a result of dog on dog aggression from dog parks. I know that my perspective is skewed by what I do, and I acknowledge that there are many, many good things that can come of a well-run and cooperative dog park, but I still see so much tragedy come from these places that it is hard for me see the positive side sometimes. I would encourage anyone with an interest in pets and animal-related issues to give it a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Animal Week on Fresh Air continues. Terry Gross's interviews today are: (a) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) -- Gloria Gilbert Stoga is the founder of Puppies Behind Bars, a canine training program that partners puppies with prison inmates. At the end of their training, the dogs are placed in the outside world, either as bomb-sniffing animals or as service dogs, providing daily assistance to wounded veterans. ... [for complete summary, go to http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112479819] (b) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty -- Although assaults on animals were only declared felonies in 2000, Melinda Merck has been investigating animal cruelty for nearly 20 years. After years of legal and veterinary practice, she is now the forensic vet of the ASPCA. Her book Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigations is a guide for vets and police on analyzing and addressing cases of violence against animals. ... [for complete summary, go to http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112467796] © Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims -- In 2003, when the city of New Orleans was evacuated due to Hurricane Katrina, an estimated 40,000 animals were left behind. In the weeks following the hurricane's touch down, the ASPCA sent in animal relief workers to rescue those that survived. Margaret McLaughlin, the director of veterinary technicians in New York City's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, was one of the volunteers. She spent more than two weeks wading through chest-high water to find animals. ... [for complete summary, go to http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112468036] For showtimes on local FM radio stations, see below. -- Mike ___________ Sage, Mike Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:32 PM 'activistsforanimals '; ' '; 'BAARN'; 'Nathan Sage' It's Animal Week on NPR's 'Fresh Air' In today's show, Terry Gross interviews Temple Grandin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin) and Michael Shaffer. Animal Week on 'Fresh Air' continues every day this week, through Friday. Local showtimes (FM radio) are: KALW-FM 91.7 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM KQED-FM 88.5 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM KUSP-FM 88.9 Santa Cruz Mon - Fri, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM KALW-FM 91.7 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM KQED-FM 88.5 San Francisco Mon - Fri, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM To listen to online recordings of the program, go to http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13 -- Mike ========================= [http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/09/01/animal-week-on-nprs-fresh-air/] It's Animal Week on NPR's 'Fresh Air' By Dr. Tony Johnson September 1, 2009 One of my favorite radio programs, NPR's " Fresh Air, " is running Animal Week this week. While not quite as gripping as Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, this comes in a close second by a whisker. They are spotlighting animal related articles and stories, and it's well worth tuning in. You can find showtimes at http://www.npr.org/templates/stations/schedule/index.php?prgId=13 I have already heard Temple Grandin (autistic animal advocate and consultant on the construction of animal-oriented slaughterhouses) and journalist Michael Shaffer (author of " One Nation under Dog " ). I was late taking my son, Connor, to pre-school because I was having one of those " driveway moments " where I just couldn't turn off the radio. I have my priorities, and the provision of excellent education to my son is high on the list, but some things just top it all at times. I mean, if the car was on fire, I probably would have just listened to the segment and not the whole show, but hearing how you would actually design a humane slaughterhouse had me riveted. Michael Shaffer discussed a lot of the pros and cons of dog parks, a subject I am still grappling with. He mentioned that the social interactions between people are an important and beneficial by-product of the dog park phenom. But, I have a hard time aligning this with the terrible carnage I see come into the ER as a result of dog on dog aggression from dog parks. I know that my perspective is skewed by what I do, and I acknowledge that there are many, many good things that can come of a well-run and cooperative dog park, but I still see so much tragedy come from these places that it is hard for me see the positive side sometimes. I would encourage anyone with an interest in pets and animal-related issues to give it a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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