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Calling All Pets
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Saturday
5/9/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell examine the negatives of "positive punishment" and also welcome a guest to talk about her work as a wildlife rehabilitator.
 
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Saturday
5/9/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell examine the negatives of "positive punishment" and also welcome a guest to talk about her work as a wildlife rehabilitator.
 
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Saturday
5/2/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell take a look at the ethics of horse racing in light of the tragic death of thoroughbred Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby. Also, a psychotherapist talks about the breakthroughs he's had with his patients... thanks to animals.
 
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Saturday
5/2/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell take a look at the ethics of horse racing in light of the tragic death of thoroughbred Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby. Also, a psychotherapist talks about the breakthroughs he's had with his patients... thanks to animals.
 
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Saturday
4/25/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, new research suggests some animals know how to self-medicate. And this week's guest helps us explore the detailed history of pets in America... from the first caged birds brought by early settlers, to today's beloved cats and dogs.
 
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Saturday
4/25/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, new research suggests some animals know how to self-medicate. And this week's guest helps us explore the detailed history of pets in America... from the first caged birds brought by early settlers, to today's beloved cats and dogs.
 
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Saturday
4/18/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell discuss whether wolf-dog hybrids make good pets. Author John Grogan joins the conversation about life after his bestselling book, "Marley and Me." Plus, another poem from cowboy poet Baxter Black.
 
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Saturday
4/18/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell discuss whether wolf-dog hybrids make good pets. Author John Grogan joins the conversation about life after his bestselling book, "Marley and Me." Plus, another poem from cowboy poet Baxter Black.
 
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Saturday
4/11/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
Would you "rent a pet"? On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell talk about new businesses cropping up that rent out pets by the hour. Also, find out why several amphibians are facing extinction.
 
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Saturday
4/11/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
Would you "rent a pet"? On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell talk about new businesses cropping up that rent out pets by the hour. Also, find out why several amphibians are facing extinction.
 
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Saturday
4/4/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell discuss why re-homing some pets may be the kindest thing you can do. And, find out what Shamu (shah-MOO) can teach you about life, love, and marriage. Plus, a special poem by cowboy poet Baxter Black.
 
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Saturday
4/4/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell discuss why re-homing some pets may be the kindest thing you can do. And, find out what Shamu (shah-MOO) can teach you about life, love, and marriage. Plus, a special poem by cowboy poet Baxter Black.
 
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Saturday
3/28/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why there's more than meets the eye when it comes to feather colors on birds. Plus, Larry and Tricia welcome an author to talk about the first panda to come to the U.S., and the unlikely woman who brought it here.
 
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Saturday
3/28/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why there's more than meets the eye when it comes to feather colors on birds. Plus, Larry and Tricia welcome an author to talk about the first panda to come to the U.S., and the unlikely woman who brought it here.
 
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Saturday
3/21/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
From “Lassie” to “Luke,” and “Baby” to “Brute...” After seven, on Calling All Pets, learn what it takes to name a dog. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic, and also welcome an author whose biography of honey would make Winnie The Pooh’s mouth water.
 
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Saturday
3/21/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
From “Lassie” to “Luke,” and “Baby” to “Brute...” After seven, on Calling All Pets, learn what it takes to name a dog. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic, and also welcome an author whose biography of honey would make Winnie The Pooh’s mouth water.
 
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Saturday
3/14/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why certain primates don't "monkey around" when it comes to keeping food from competitors. And discover the Singing Life Of Birds with author Donald Kroodsma.
 
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Saturday
3/14/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why certain primates don't "monkey around" when it comes to keeping food from competitors. And discover the Singing Life Of Birds with author Donald Kroodsma.
 
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Saturday
3/7/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why certain dogs aren't being adopted from animal shelters, and what you can do to help. Patricia McConnell and Larry Meiller take your calls and talk to an author whose runt of a piglet turned out to be a 700-pound local celebrity.
 
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Saturday
2/28/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why primates are the masters of imitation. And join Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell as they talk with an author about the blessings of toads.
 
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Saturday
2/28/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why primates are the masters of imitation. And join Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell as they talk with an author about the blessings of toads.
 
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Saturday
2/21/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell take you on a "Suburban Safari" to learn about all the exciting wildlife in your own back yard. Also, learn what makes male and female primates play differently from one another.
 
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Saturday
2/21/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell take you on a "Suburban Safari" to learn about all the exciting wildlife in your own back yard. Also, learn what makes male and female primates play differently from one another.
 
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Saturday
2/14/2009
3:00 PM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why male fish are some of the most caring daddies in the Animal Kingdom. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic and welcome a guest to talk about the lessons he learned from his free-thinking dog named Merle.
 
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Saturday
2/14/2009
7:00 AM

Calling All Pets
On Calling All Pets, find out why male fish are some of the most caring daddies in the Animal Kingdom. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic and welcome a guest to talk about the lessons he learned from his free-thinking dog named Merle.
 
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