http://www.apr.org/pets.html Speaking of Pets with Mindy Norton is for people who care about pets and about humane treatment for animals in general, and who want to celebrate that special relationship between us and our animal companions. On Alabama Public Radio Saturdays at 8:59 a.m. (2 minutes). en-us Alabama Public Radio Sat, 21 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 04:19:31 GMT Public Podcaster 30 Mindy Norton Mindy Norton no pets, speaking of pets, mindy norton, cats, dogs, birds with Mindy Norton Speaking of Pets with Mindy Norton is for people who care about pets and about humane treatment for animals in general, and who want to celebrate that special relationship between us and our animal companions. On Alabama Public Radio Saturdays at 8:59 a.m. (2 minutes). Mindy Norton http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_350_small.jpg http://www.apr.org/pets.html http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1943924&pid=217 The mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is celebrating fifteen years on the job, which is pretty much his whole life. wual Sat, 21 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1016450/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1016450.mp3 00:00:00 no MAYOR STUBBS, TALKEETNA The mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is celebrating fifteen years on the job, which is pretty much his whole life. The mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is celebrating fifteen years on the job, which is pretty much his whole life. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1943481&pid=217 Keeping your dog on a chain might seem like the responsible thing to do, but it may be kinder and safer to find another way to restrain your best friend. wual Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1016049/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1016049.mp3 00:00:00 no CHAINING Keeping your dog on a chain might seem like the responsible thing to do, but it may be kinder and safer to find another way to restrain your best friend. Keeping your dog on a chain might seem like the responsible thing to do, but it may be kinder and safer to find another way to restrain your best friend. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1941971&pid=217 As the mercury rises to unseasonably high temperatures, the heat can cause problems for our pets! wual Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1015063/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1015063.mp3 00:00:00 no As the mercury rises to unseasonably high temperatures, the heat can cause problems for our pets! As the mercury rises to unseasonably high temperatures, the heat can cause problems for our pets! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1939760&pid=217 Training a cat? Okay, maybe your cat won't do parlor tricks, but it is possible to train your cat for some basic good behavior. wual Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1014486/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1014486.mp3 00:00:00 no Training a cat? Okay, maybe your cat won't do parlor tricks, but it is possible to train your cat for some basic good behavior. Training a cat? Okay, maybe your cat won't do parlor tricks, but it is possible to train your cat for some basic good behavior. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1938191&pid=217 The battle between cats and fleas turns into a minor skirmish if you use the right product to help your pet fight those bothersome little parasites. wual Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1014091/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1014091.mp3 00:00:00 no The battle between cats and fleas turns into a minor skirmish if you use the right product to help your pet fight those bothersome little parasites. The battle between cats and fleas turns into a minor skirmish if you use the right product to help your pet fight those bothersome little parasites. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1936136&pid=217 In order to have a great pet, you have to invest in it, but you are almost guaranteed to get a great return! wual Sat, 09 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013677/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1013677.mp3 00:00:00 no GREAT PETS In order to have a great pet, you have to invest in it, but you are almost guaranteed to get a great return! In order to have a great pet, you have to invest in it, but you are almost guaranteed to get a great return! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1934555&pid=217 You may think of your cat as your pet, or your friend, but teacher? Turns out you can learn a lot about life by watching your cat (so pay attention)! wual Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013254/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1013254.mp3 00:00:00 no You may think of your cat as your pet, or your friend, but teacher? Turns out you can learn a lot about life by watching your cat (so pay attention)! You may think of your cat as your pet, or your friend, but teacher? Turns out you can learn a lot about life by watching your cat (so pay attention)! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1932809&pid=217 There are lots of great things for pet owners to do this weekend, including the Dog Bowl in Frankenmuth, Michigan, but even in the midst of all the fun and games remember to keep your animal's safety in mind. wual Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012858/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1012858.mp3 00:00:00 no DOG BOWL There are lots of great things for pet owners to do this weekend, including the Dog Bowl in Frankenmuth, Michigan, but even in the midst of all the fun and games remember to keep your animal's safety in mind. There are lots of great things for pet owners to do this weekend, including the Dog Bowl in Frankenmuth, Michigan, but even in the midst of all the fun and games remember to keep your animal's safety in mind. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1930741&pid=217 Keeping your pet safe and healthy includes making sure you follow good practices for keeping eating and drinking utensils clean. wual Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012364/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1012364.mp3 00:00:00 no Keeping your pet safe and healthy includes making sure you follow good practices for keeping eating and drinking utensils clean. Keeping your pet safe and healthy includes making sure you follow good practices for keeping eating and drinking utensils clean. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1928350&pid=217 Once again salmonella is in the headlines as tainted pet food is posing a threat to both animals and their owners. wual Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1011628/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1011628.mp3 00:00:00 no Once again salmonella is in the headlines as tainted pet food is posing a threat to both animals and their owners. Once again salmonella is in the headlines as tainted pet food is posing a threat to both animals and their owners. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1926849&pid=217 The 26th Annual Genesis Awards have been handed out, and you can watch to see who receives the honors for helping improve conditions for our animal friends. wual Sat, 05 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1011249/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1011249.mp3 00:00:00 no GENESIS AWARDS, GENESIS AWARDS 2012 The 26th Annual Genesis Awards have been handed out, and you can watch to see who receives the honors for helping improve conditions for our animal friends. The 26th Annual Genesis Awards have been handed out, and you can watch to see who receives the honors for helping improve conditions for our animal friends. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1924938&pid=217 It can be painful to remember the devastating images after last year's tornado, but it's important that we take steps to be prepared for future disasters, for our sake and for the sake of our pets. wual Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010722/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1010722.mp3 00:00:00 no It can be painful to remember the devastating images after last year's tornado, but it's important that we take steps to be prepared for future disasters, for our sake and for the sake of our pets. It can be painful to remember the devastating images after last year's tornado, but it's important that we take steps to be prepared for future disasters, for our sake and for the sake of our pets. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1920780&pid=217 Not everyone can have a dog or cat as a pet, but there are other choices that may fit better with your situation or lifestyle. wual Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1009500/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1009500.mp3 00:00:00 no ALTERNATIVE PETS Not everyone can have a dog or cat as a pet, but there are other choices that may fit better with your situation or lifestyle. Not everyone can have a dog or cat as a pet, but there are other choices that may fit better with your situation or lifestyle. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1920762&pid=217 With the deadline looming for reporting individual income tax, you may wishing you could claim your pet as a dependent. What if your pet had to file its own tax return? wual Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1009490/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1009490.mp3 00:00:00 no PET'S TAX RETURN With the deadline looming for reporting individual income tax, you may wishing you could claim your pet as a dependent. What if your pet had to file its own tax return? With the deadline looming for reporting individual income tax, you may wishing you could claim your pet as a dependent. What if your pet had to file its own tax return? Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1919067&pid=217 Like small children, pets love to sneak a forbidden treat. If that treat is in an Easter basket, your best friend could end up with a tummy ache - or worse (much worse)! wual Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1008975/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1008975.mp3 00:00:00 no EASTER CANDY, EASTER HAZARDS Like small children, pets love to sneak a forbidden treat. If that treat is in an Easter basket, your best friend could end up with a tummy ache - or worse (much worse)! Like small children, pets love to sneak a forbidden treat. If that treat is in an Easter basket, your best friend could end up with a tummy ache - or worse (much worse)! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1917103&pid=217 Almost everyone finds the idea of holding a soft cuddly bunny or chick appealing, but taking one into your home as an Easter pet brings with it responsibility that lasts well beyond the holiday. wual Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1008209/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1008209.mp3 00:00:00 no EASTER PETS Almost everyone finds the idea of holding a soft cuddly bunny or chick appealing, but taking one into your home as an Easter pet brings with it responsibility that lasts well beyond the holiday. Almost everyone finds the idea of holding a soft cuddly bunny or chick appealing, but taking one into your home as an Easter pet brings with it responsibility that lasts well beyond the holiday. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1915301&pid=217 When we grieve the loss of a pet, we are grieving the loss of a special friend and companion that shared our life. wual Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1007484/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1007484.mp3 00:00:00 no PET LOSS, DEATH OF PET When we grieve the loss of a pet, we are grieving the loss of a special friend and companion that shared our life. When we grieve the loss of a pet, we are grieving the loss of a special friend and companion that shared our life. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1913423&pid=217 On St. Patrick's Day it seems everyone is at least a little Irish, but the Emerald Isle has given us more than a day - it has given us some great pets that are worth celebrating! wual Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006793/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1006793.mp3 00:00:00 no IRISH DOGS, IRISH PETS, IRISH CATS On St. Patrick's Day it seems everyone is at least a little Irish, but the Emerald Isle has given us more than a day - it has given us some great pets that are worth celebrating! On St. Patrick's Day it seems everyone is at least a little Irish, but the Emerald Isle has given us more than a day - it has given us some great pets that are worth celebrating! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1911541&pid=217 Heading out for Spring Break? If so, make plans for the care and well-being of your best friend while you're gone! wual Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006137/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1006137.mp3 00:00:00 no PET SITTERS Heading out for Spring Break? If so, make plans for the care and well-being of your best friend while you're gone! Heading out for Spring Break? If so, make plans for the care and well-being of your best friend while you're gone! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1909585&pid=217 Overweight pets suffer from the same problems as a result of the extra pounds, just as we humans do. But if you take the pledge and get motivated, you could have a healthier pet - and probably a happier one, too. wual Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1005475/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1005475.mp3 00:00:00 no MILLION POUND PLEDGE, ALISON SWEENEY, HILLS PET NUTRITION, PET WEIGHT LOSS Overweight pets suffer from the same problems as a result of the extra pounds, just as we humans do. But if you take the pledge and get motivated, you could have a healthier pet - and probably a happier one, too. Overweight pets suffer from the same problems as a result of the extra pounds, just as we humans do. But if you take the pledge and get motivated, you could have a healthier pet - and probably a happier one, too. Mindy Norton