Episodes

  • Operation Pawpulation Is A Non-Profit Spay Neuter Clinic

    Operation Pawpulation Is A Non-Profit Spay Neuter Clinic
    Mar 23 2026

    Maria chats with Operation Pawpulation Founder Temma Martin about her not-for-profit spay and neuter clinic in Utah. Less than a year old, this clinic has already spayed or neutered over 1500 pets!
    They discuss how spaying and neutering pets actually saves lives of pets as fewer animals wind up in shelters as a result.

    To learn more about Operation Pawpulation CLICK HERE!

    To find a low-cost clinic near you: United Spay Alliance

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    31 mins
  • Undercover Animal Investigator Pete Paxton Returns!

    Undercover Animal Investigator Pete Paxton Returns!
    Mar 12 2026

    Undercover animal investigator Pete Paxton returns in studio to discuss his latest focus on puppy mills and pet stores (specifically Petland). This interview was also shot for the upcoming documentary Underbelly, which is investigating the mass production system of the $3 BILLION dog breeding industry! Stay tuned for release date.

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    55 mins
  • If You're A Veteran Thinking About A Service Dog Operation K9 Beethoven Wants To Help!

    If You're A Veteran Thinking About A Service Dog Operation K9 Beethoven Wants To Help!
    Feb 23 2026
    Maria chats with returning guest Brian Reyngoudt, Co-Founder and Vice President of Operation K9 Beethoven, a non-profit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans!

    If you're a veteran and want or need a service dog, PLEASE reach out to them. You will get a dog an no cost to you!

    Learn more at OPERATIONK9BEETHOVEN.
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    30 mins
  • Do You Have A Plan For Your Pet After You're Gone?

    Do You Have A Plan For Your Pet After You're Gone?
    Feb 12 2026
    Maria talks with estate planning attorney Don Ford about a subject most of us avoid:
    What will happen to our pet(s) when we're gone?
    With over 60% of Americans not having a will, chances are very good that there isn't a plan for your beloved 4-legged family members!
    Don explains what to do so your 4-legged bff doesn't wind up in a shelter when you die!
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    18 mins
  • Chris Walters: Artfully United Filmmaker And Animal Advocate!

    Chris Walters: Artfully United Filmmaker And Animal Advocate!
    Feb 2 2026
    Maria chats with filmmaker Chris Walters about his documentary Artfully United, a film about art, transformation and the power of community.

    Chris's other passion is animal advocacy!
    He started The Christopher D. Walters Second Chances Fund-- CLICK HERE to learn more.

    Artfully United will start streaming on 2/20. LEARN MORE!
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    26 mins
  • Marie Geerman: Rescuing Pups From Aruba For over 30 Years

    Marie Geerman: Rescuing Pups From Aruba For over 30 Years
    Jan 21 2026
    Maria chats with returning guest Marie Geerman about her 30 years of rescuing pups from Aruba, as well as homing dogs and cats in the states!

    Learn about the spaying/neutering in Aruba, and all she's been doing (in spite of the recent hurdles from the CDC) plus Aruba Flight Volunteers and New Life For Paws.

    You can help! Foster; be a flight volunteer; adopt, donate: NEWLIFEFORPAWS.
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    31 mins
  • MUTTS Patrick Mc Donnell Returns During His "Gift of Everything" Book Tour!

    MUTTS Patrick Mc Donnell Returns During His "Gift of Everything" Book Tour!
    Dec 18 2025
    Maria chats with one of her favorite guests, MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell!

    Patrick took a few minutes from his book tour to chat about The Gift of Everything and The Gift of Nothing (20th Anniversary edition with a new cover!) Book Tour, plus all that he's been doing!

    Patrick and his wife Karen do so much for charities (check it out HERE) plus
    the Shop of " MUTTS stuff" is perfect this time of year!

    Patrick has new ideas that he'll be working on so you can count on him returning!

    Visit the shop and learn more: MUTTS!

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    14 mins
  • Learn About America's Vet Dogs and Veteran Russ and His Dog Service Jethro (Islanders Dog)

    Learn About America's Vet Dogs and Veteran Russ and His Dog Service Jethro (Islanders Dog)
    Dec 16 2025
    Maria chats with Russ Fincher, former FBI agent and first responder whose service dog Jethro was trained by the NY Islanders, part of America's Vet Dogs "Puppy With a Purpose" program.
    Jethro is the fourth Isanders dog; America's Vet Dogs also has puppies training with The Jets and The Mets!

    Hear how Jethro helps Russ with his ptsd and so much more!

    To learn about America's Vet Dogs and all they do, including how to donate: VETDOGS.ORG.

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    16 mins