Steve Dale's Pet World

Dr. Rustin Moore discusses the human-animal bond with pets

Dr. Rustin Moore is dean of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and author of a trilogy exploring the human-animal bond, joins to discuss his latest book, Restori

KJ McGlinn debunks cat myths while Joey Luthman seeks world record

KJ McGlinn has spent her career talking about cats on radio and television in Indianapolis, and you could say it all started when the first word she ever spoke was “kitty

Wayne Pacelle on beagle rescue, wolves and wild horses

Wayne Pacelle, founder and CEO of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, shares updates on the closure of Ridglan Farms near Madison, Wisconsin, wher

Andrea Dorn, JoAnne Worley talk animal welfare

Andrea Dorn, president of the Cat Writer’s Association, joins Steve Dale to explain the organization’s mission and preview its upcoming awards conference and gala, taking

Janis Bradley rethinks dog aggression

Janis Bradley helped pioneer research showing that a dog’s breed is not a predictor of aggression. In this conversation, she explains why many behaviors we label as “aggr

Susan Hartzler on the power of therapy dogs

Susan Hartzler, author of Teaming Up with Therapy Dogs: Skills to Build Healing Partnerships, shares the incredible impact therapy dogs have on people’s lives. Today, the

Saving animals and honoring service heroes

Mark Buchanon launched Grover & Pals, an ambitious non-profit organization to save dogs and cats in various countries where animal welfare resources are scarce. The task

Dr. Valerie Fadok separates allergy fact from fiction

Dr. Valerie Fadok, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and nationally recognized expert, clears up common myths about allergies in cats and dogs. She explains why

Inez rose on the power of therapy dogs

Inez Rose, membership chairperson for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, shares how the organization’s therapy dog teams make a difference throughout the Chicago area. With

Dr. Jennifer Quammen shares veterinary challenges

New American Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Jennifer Quammen tackles some of the biggest issues facing pet owners and veterinary professionals today, includ

Pilots to the rescue and PAWS Chicago Rescue Ranch

Michael Schneider combined his love of dogs and passion for flying to found the nonprofit Pilots to the Rescue 10 years ago. Since then, volunteer pilots have helped save

Paws, purpose and a second chance

Everyone at the Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is a volunteer—there is no paid staff. That means donations go directly toward caring for the homeless pets they ser

Rachel Geller shares cat behavior and how to fix it

Cat behavior and retention specialist Rachel Geller, author of All Cats All the Time: More of What I Know About Cats, joins us to discuss some of the most common challeng

How FIP became a treatable disease and what it means for cats today

The story of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has been filled with unexpected setbacks and breakthroughs. Dr. Brian Holub of the nonprofit EveryCat Health Foundation e

How books, laws and advocates are changing the lives of animals

This week, Dr. Nancy Kay, author of A Dog Named 647, joins the show to discuss her inspiring novel for middle-school readers and older audiences. Through the story of Mia

Wayne Pacelle on predator control and animal research

Wayne Pacelle, CEO and president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, discusses several major animal welfare stories that have received little n

Heart disease in pets, AKC under fire, and Ask the Dog

Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Chris Brennan offers the 4-1-1 on heart disease in dogs and in cats, and the latest on new treatments.  Dog trainer Zak George wonders out lou

The science of canine fitness and rehabilitation

Dr. Leilani Alvarez serves as Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service and leads the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the

Scott Simon’s cat tales and ice cream for a cause

Journalist, Radio Hall of Famer, and CBS News Sunday Morning contributor Scott Simon joins the show to discuss his book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known. Si

Why so many pets are overweight and what comes next

More than half of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese—but the reasons go beyond table scraps and too many treats. Dr. Ernie Ward, founder and president of the Asso