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Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us to talk about the continuing 'kitten season' and how you can help by adopting a kitten for National Kitten Day on July 10th. She also discusses Fourth of July safety for your pets and how to keep them calm. Learn more at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722,

Sgt. Jay Nix and former Orange County K9 Deputy Robert Ramos, along with retired K9 Drago, join us from K9s United to talk about their specialty license plate that is available for pre-order in Florida, and how the funds help smaller law enforcement agencies with the costs associated with having K9's on the force. Learn more and pre-order yours at k9sunited.org or call (904) 601.2220.

Zoo Teacher, Taylor Nelson, and Volunteer Coordinator, Sierra Dillard, join us from the Central Florida Zoo, and bring a lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec named "Pippin." Interestingly enough, although the word 'hedgehog' is in its name, Pippin more closely resembles a shrew than a hedgehog, and is actually related to an elephant. Taylor and Sierra also talk about how you can celebrate Father's Day at the Zoo, Sunset at the Zoo, as well as a Night Hike at the Zoo, a great way to visit the Zoo without the heat and humidity. Get your tickets at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

It's time once again for Darryl Payne of Pawfection Dog Training to stop by and answer listeners' questions. This time, he helps a listener with a beagle that whines when she doesn't get her favorite toy, to another dog who's just started stealing food off the counter, and everything in between. Schedule your training appointment by calling (407) 456-1066 or visit www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate with Save the Manatee Club, joins us to talk about National Safe Boating Week, which is May 18-25, 2024, and how you can help protect manatees while out on the water. She also shares what a mating herd of manatees looks like, and what you should, or should not do, if you see one. Learn more at www.savethemanatee.org or call (407) 539-0990 or toll-free at 1-800-432-5646.

It's time once again for Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando to stop by, and this time she brought Fiesta, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois that is available for adoption. She also helps Jim figure out if getting a cat is a good idea, and how to protect our four-legged friends from the intense summer heat. To see photos of Fiesta, or to learn more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.