In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are joined by ARL Director of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Cates! They start by asking Dr. Cates all about how she became a shelter vet, then take a brief detour to chat about Fat Bear Week. Carol asks Dr. Cates listener questions, including what the best diet for your pet might be and when you should ask your vet about allergies. Also discuss pet dental care, wet food vs. dry food and a service dog who is a member of a marching band. They wrap up by sharing some upcoming ARL events!

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In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications KC Routos! They begin by discussing animals in the news, including Pesto the penguin and a cat who found a grenade in their family's home. They answer listener questions about moving with pets and cats having litter box issues. Carol and KC discuss chicken enrichment, including letting your chickens make a jack-o-lantern! They wrap up by discussing the ARL's plans for a new ranch and rescue intake facility and how YOU can help!

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In this week's episode, Carol and Dan welcome you to their AWARD WINNING podcast! They begin by sharing stories about black bears playing on a trampoline and a man saving a raccoon from choking, then discuss winterizing your chicken coop! They give more tips on keeping pets warm as the weather cools off, then read some fun facts about horses. The wrap up by discussing upcoming ARL events and Dan's newly discovered species!

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In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are recording bright and early under the supervision of Benny the pod-cat. They begin by sharing about animals in the news, including a dog who protected his human in a fire and a pygmy hippo. They discuss a list of dog breeds with the biggest hearts, then answer listener questions about teaching dogs to ride in the car and working on recall skills. Carol reads some tips on decorating your chicken coop, then Dan shares his newly-discovered species. They wrap up by talking about some upcoming ARL events!

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In this week's episode, Dan and Carol discuss animals in the news, including a new baby money in a Des Moines zoo and a rare orange lobster. They also chat about the ARL's Bonded Buddy program and children keeping hamsters as pets. They answer listener questions about helping your dog feel confident around other dogs and preparing your cat for a new baby. They share about the ARL's Pet-A-Porter Fashion Show and Dan's new species, then Carol wraps things up with a horse quiz for Dan.

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In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are joined by ARL Events Manager Kenzie Miller to discuss upcoming ARL events! They start the episode by covering recent animal news, including the birth of twin elephants, then Kenzie tells Dan and Carol about events coming up this month - including a motorcycle ride and a pet fashion show. Carol and Dan read a list of the smartest dogs, then answer a listener question about why cats stare at walls. Dan wraps up by sharing a newly discovered starfish species!

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In this week's episode, Carol and Dan begin by sharing stories of people being less than smart in national parks and zoos. They then celebrate Ginger Cat Day by reading some fun facts about ginger cats. Carol and Dan are joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications KC Routos and a special guest to discuss all things pet insurance! Carol shares some Labor Day safety tips, and Dan concludes the show with his newly discovered species - a fuzzy crustacean!

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In this week's episode, Dan and Carol reminisce about Dan's first chicken and their earliest memories of helping animals. They share about National Dog Day and read some interesting dog statistics, including what percentage of dog owners take their dogs to obedience training. Carol and Dan then share some resources you can find right on the ARL's website to help you with your pet, whether you're worried about their behavior or want to learn about adding a new pet to your family! Dan wraps up by sharing another newly discovered species.

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