talking animals

Kari Bagnall founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, recalls the first monkey that entered her world.

Kelly McCormick and Glenn Maresca described the remote community of Duette, and what prompted them to settle there.

Michael Schneider, a pilot and founder of Pilots To The Rescue describes the career reinvention that preceded his taking flying lessons.

Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer."

Jessica Farrer, recalls growing up landlocked in Colorado, moving as soon as possible to Washington state. 

Howard Baskin recalls his reaction upon first  getting a close look at the details of Big Cat’s financial operation.

Hannah Shaw--recognized as an influential humane educator, recounts how she developed the expertise in caring for neonatal kittens.

Bobbi Brink recalls living in Texas, planning to open a restaurant, and seeing her first advertisement offering the sale of big cats.

Michael Hingson recounts how he had the brilliant idea for writing his book titled “Live Like A Guide Dog.”

Justin Barker recalls the family culture his parents cultivated that yielded a teen activist empathetic to zoo animals.

Today’s program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.”  

Jodie Wiederkehr, Executive Director of Chicago Alliance for Animals recounts details of how CAA was formed in 2015.