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, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mon, 28 May 2012 19:19:24 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=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 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1907626&pid=217 With the mild winter comes an early spring. In the animal welfare world, that means more litters of pet animals and still not enough homes. World Spay Day reminds us to make sure our pets do not contribute to the continuing tragedy that is pet overpopulation. wual Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1004847/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1004847.mp3 00:00:00 no WORLD SPAY DAY, WORLD SPAY DAY 2012 With the mild winter comes an early spring. In the animal welfare world, that means more litters of pet animals and still not enough homes. World Spay Day reminds us to make sure our pets do not contribute to the continuing tragedy that is pet With the mild winter comes an early spring. In the animal welfare world, that means more litters of pet animals and still not enough homes. World Spay Day reminds us to make sure our pets do not contribute to the continuing tragedy that is pet overpopulation. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1905778&pid=217 It seems impossible to select one dog to be Best In Show from among 2,000 dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors, but the judges at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show make it look easy - and of course, they have a system that has worked for more than 100 years! wual Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1004225/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1004225.mp3 00:00:00 no WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW, 2012 WINNER It seems impossible to select one dog to be Best In Show from among 2,000 dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors, but the judges at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show make it look easy - and of course, they have a system that has worked for more than It seems impossible to select one dog to be Best In Show from among 2,000 dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors, but the judges at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show make it look easy - and of course, they have a system that has worked for more than 100 years! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1903531&pid=217 Recognizing what's happening when your pet has a seizure is one thing, but at least as important is how you respond during and after the seizure. wual Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1003485/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1003485.mp3 00:00:00 no SEIZURE RESPONSE Recognizing what's happening when your pet has a seizure is one thing, but at least as important is how you respond during and after the seizure. Recognizing what's happening when your pet has a seizure is one thing, but at least as important is how you respond during and after the seizure. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1901332&pid=217 When a pet has a seizure, it can be a scary experience for both the animal and the humans who love it. wual Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1002808/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1002808.mp3 00:00:00 no SEIZURE STAGES When a pet has a seizure, it can be a scary experience for both the animal and the humans who love it. When a pet has a seizure, it can be a scary experience for both the animal and the humans who love it. Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1898792&pid=217 It's showtime for the cats as they compete in the Birmingham Feline Fanciers Annual Cat Show! wual Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1001863/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1001863.mp3 00:00:00 no CAT SHOW, BIRMINGHAM FELINE FANCIERS It's showtime for the cats as they compete in the Birmingham Feline Fanciers Annual Cat Show! It's showtime for the cats as they compete in the Birmingham Feline Fanciers Annual Cat Show! Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1896100&pid=217 Sharing your life with a pet can bring a lot of rewards - companionship, comfort, even entertainment. But should you share your bed, too? wual Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1000890/mp3/arts/podcast/350/1000890.mp3 00:00:00 no SLEEPING WITH PETS, SHARING BED WITH PET Sharing your life with a pet can bring a lot of rewards - companionship, comfort, even entertainment. But should you share your bed, too? Sharing your life with a pet can bring a lot of rewards - companionship, comfort, even entertainment. But should you share your bed, too? Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1893440&pid=217 If you will be bringing a new baby into a home that already has a pet, a little planning and pet-training will help to make the introduction smooth and safe for everyone. wual Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mindy Norton http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/999858/mp3/arts/podcast/350/999858.mp3 00:00:00 no NEW BABY, PLANNING FOR NEW BABY If you will be bringing a new baby into a home that already has a pet, a little planning and pet-training will help to make the introduction smooth and safe for everyone. If you will be bringing a new baby into a home that already has a pet, a little planning and pet-training will help to make the introduction smooth and safe for everyone. Mindy Norton