Talkin' Pets - Fun-filled Discussions About Pets - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Week of August 19, 2023

Jon Patch and crew talk about hip replacements and more.

Jon Patch and crew talk about the holiday season.

Jon Patch and crew talk about dog behavior.

Jon Patch welcomes Samantha Crowe from PETA.

Jon Patch & crew play The Lying Game.

Jon Patch welcomes Wow In The Wild author Mindy Thomas.

The powerful bond between humans and dogs is one that’s uniquely cherished. Loyal, obedient, & affectionate, they are truly 'man’s best friend.' But do dogs love us the way we love them? Jon Patch talks to Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns, who had spent decades using MRI imaging technology to study how the human brain works, but a different question still nagged at him: What is my dog thinking?

Jon Patch welcomes Phil Goodman from Suncoast Rescue in Florida.

On this episode, Jerry Grymek from Hotel Penn in NYC joins us to discuss the postponed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

On this episode we're joined by author Linda J. Wright, who talks about and gives away copies of her book Locked Down Cats Write Pandemic Poetry.

On this week’s show: Robert Duffy compiled and edited Which Dog? An Essential Guide to Britain's 20 Most Popular Breeds, and joins Jon and “Talkin' Pets” to discuss and give away the book.

On this week’s show: Jocelyn Kessler of Being-Animal joins Jon and Talkin' Pets to discuss her mission and challenge to redefine the relationship between animals and humans.

This week Betsy Brevitz, DVM, author of "The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook," joins Jon & "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book; then National Football League referee John Hussey, founder & CEO of Cuddly, comes on the show to discuss his animal organization.

On this episode, Carol Kaufmann, author of 97 Ways to Make a Cat Like You, joins Jon and "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book.

On this week’s show: Becky Robinson on COVID and cats. Becky is the President and Founder of Alley Cat Allies.

On this week's show: Melissa Stewart, author of National Geographic Kids: Ick! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings and Defenses, joins Jon & "Talkin' Pets" to discuss and give away her new book; Joe Roetheli, founder of Pets Best Life & Yummy Combs discusses and gives away his company's first and new product; and Dr. Kurt Venator, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer, Purina, talks about a breakthrough approach to cat allergens while home.

Jon Patch and crew take call in questions from listeners about their dogs and cats.

This week Jon welcomes Lise Hansen, author of The Complete Book of Cat & Dog Health, Jerry Grymek, Doggie Concierge at the Hotel Penn NYC on February's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and Hotel Penn being the host hotel; and Anthony Ferraro, sales director at Ecoclean Solutions Inc. talks about Green Gobbler Pet Safe Ice Melt.

This week Jon Patch talks to celebrity dog trainer,YouTube star and author of the book, Guide to a Well Behaved Dog… Zak George.

This week Jon Patch chats with producer, writer & director Kac Young, author of the book, The One Minute Cat Manager. This book is the work of forty years of adopting, loving, caring for and managing cats. The book is chock-full of great ideas and techniques so you can adopt and raise a happy, healthy, well-adjusted cat without breaking the bank or becoming a full-time cat nanny.

Jon Patch reports live from Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City with interviews from the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Guest include Jerry Grymek, the official 'Doggie Concierge' of the Hotel Pennsylvania, and Ada Nieves, co-founder of the New York Pet Fashion Show, also taking place in NYC.

This week Jon Patch and crew chat about a variety of entertainment and pet-related topics including The Oscars, Lady Gaga, and Betty White. They also cover the topic of Trap Neuter & Return for community cats and much more.

Jon Patch and crews chat about the upcoming holidays.

Jon Patch and gang are joined by animal communicator and host of Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio, Tim Link. Tim discusses the essential techniques that are necessary to communicate with animals including what animal communication is, breathing correctly to achieve the perfect state to communicate with animals, using guided meditation exercises as a method to communicate with animals, & sending information to & receiving information from animals.

Alice De Almeida, Executive Assistant at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC, joins Jon Patch to talk about their Cat Fashion Show & Animal Fundraiser. A group of feline fashion “mewdels” took to the runway (held safely in the arms of their owners) in one-of-a-kind outfits designed by certified animal fashion designer Ada Nieves, in celebration of Hamlet VIII, The Algonquin Cat, the hotel’s famous feline resident.

This week Jon Patch and crew talk about pets & kidneys, urinary tract infections, the start of hurricane season, top pet social media influencers and Georgia has a story to tell.

Jon Patch chats with Robert Likins, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) about the new rule book for pets traveling with their owners or alone on United Airlines flights. The new rules, effective June 18, come after the Chicago-based airline suspended transportation of pets for a month while the carrier reviewed its policies in the wake of the death of a French bulldog after it was placed in an overhead luggage compartment on a three-hour United flight.

Jon Patch is joined this week by Dr. Thomas Edling to discuss stress and anxiety in cats, and how to alleviate it.

This week Jon Patch and gang talk about a variety of pet-related topics, take phone calls and much more!

This week Jon Patch welcomes back his brother, Environmental Ed Patchcoski to chat about what’s going on in the environment including Climate Change, Human Encroachment, Forests, and more!

Happy Holidays! This week Jon Patch chats with Anouska Jones, author of Spirit: A Book of Happiness for Horse Lovers. Horses are the epitome of grace, power and freedom. They also have an ability to touch our souls and connect with our hearts in a way that few other animals can. Spirit: A book of happiness for horse lovers is a compendium of enduring quotes and beautiful photographs that captures the essence of our affection for these magnificent animals.

Watch What Happens Live talk show host and Bravo TV producer Andy Cohen joins Jon Patch and crew to talk about Purina’s National Dog Show #DogThanking initiative. This November, Purina wants to thank the four-legged friends who make our lives so special. From now through the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina is inviting dog owners to log on to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tell the world why they are thankful for their dog.

This week Jon Patch is joined by psychic medium and animal communicator Mitchell Osborne. Mitchell Osborn is a Psychic Medium, Dream Interpreter, Animal Communicator, Hypnotist & Intuitive Soul Coach. He uses his abilities to help identify soul-level solutions for wellness, enlightenment & growth. He focuses on assisting his clients and students to recognize the world of energy around them & be able to make their own confident empowered decisions from an intuitively informed centered & balanced place.

This week Jon Patch chats with Jessi Burns, from the Mutual Rescue film, Jessi and Andi. Set against the majestic Rockies, the uplifting story of two lost souls whose life-affirming journey together brought them both back into the light.

Jon Patch welcomes Travis Brorsen, host of the new Animal Planet series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Animal Planet chose Travis Brorsen as their Pet Expert and Trainer to host the new series My Big Fat Pet Makeover. Travis is on a mission to address the huge issue of overweight pets in the U.S. as an estimated 59% of cats and 54% of dogs are overweight/obese (from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention). In the series, Travis begins a four-month long weight-loss and behavior modification journey with pet owners and their overweight animals with the goal that the pets (and humans) get to live a longer, healthier, and happier life together! Each story in this series provides a final weigh-in to see how far the pets and their owners have come with Travis’ help.

Journalist, author, and broadcaster, David Baron joins Jon Patch and crew to discuss the upcoming total eclipse on August 21, 2017. In vibrant historical detail, American Eclipse animates the fierce jockeying that came to dominate late nineteenth-century American astronomy, bringing to life the challenges faced by three of the most determined eclipse chasers who participated in this adventure.

In this week’s episode, Jon Patch chats with George Burgess, Director of the University of Florida Program for Shark Research about sharks! Why are shark attacks increasing? How do I avoid a shark attack? Should we euthanize sharks that attack humans? George answers these questions and more!

Jon Patch and crew chat about a variety of pet topics.

This week Jon Patch talks to Dr. Michael Petty, a world-renowned expert in veterinary pain management. He has lectured in both the U.S. and abroad; teaching veterinarians up-to-date techniques in the prevention and treatment of pain. He is on the advisory board of several pharmaceutical companies, helping with the development of new pain products.

Jon Patch talks with Dr. Richard Goldstein, Chief Medical Officer of the Animal Medical Center in New York City about Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is being seen in dogs in more and more places across the U.S. The bacterial disease presents with non-specific symptoms such as lethargy, lack of appetite, changes in urination frequency and vomiting. “We see leptospirosis every week,” said Richard Goldstein, DVM, chief of medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. The hospital is a referral center for dogs from the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area, including “dogs who never leave Manhattan.”

Jon Patch talks to Dr. Richard Horowitz, author of the best-selling book, “Why Can’t I Get Better?” about his new book, “How Can I Get Better?” "How Can I Get Better?" is the book you have asked me to write. It contains brand new research on Lyme diagnostics and treatment, emerging Borrelia species and co-infections, EXCITING data on pulsing and persister protocols (which is working in many patients who have failed other regimens!), with important scientific updates in the 16 point MSIDS map that impact your health.

Jon Patch and gang spend this week's episode taking listener calls and answering questions.

Jon Patch and gang come to you live from the 2017 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The 141st edition of the premier dog show features nearly 3,000 dogs from 202 breeds, and they are competing for titles, including the Best of Breed award and the Best in Show honor.

Jon Patch chats with Dr. Allan Hamilton, author of the book, Lead With Your Heart. Award winning author and celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton combines his understanding of the human brain with his lifelong passion for horses in this collection of essays that treats working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional and spiritual growth. The results showcase wisdom on such universal themes as leadership, motivation ambition and humanity.

Jon Patch talks to Gail-Miller Bisher, new Director of Communications for The Westminster Kennel Club. She replaces David Frei, who has moved on to other opportunities but will be hosting his last telecast of the Dog Show in 2016 on CNBC (Monday, Feb. 15) and USA Network (Tuesday, Feb. 16) from 8-10pm ET.

Jon Patch and the gang are chatting about the goings on during the holiday season.

Jon Patch chats with Patti Lawson, author of What Happens to Rover When the Marriage is Over? Here is an engaging, informative, and no-nonsense look at the everyday situations and issues—and their legal consequences—that affect dogs and their owners. Dished up with a good deal of humor, heart, and pragmatic counsel, every chapter covers a different issue that dogs and their pet parents may face at some time. Author Patti Lawson presents these issues conversationally—not couched in legalese—so every pet parent, grandparent, or sibling will know what to expect. With real-life stories and real court cases, this book covers topics people rarely think to ask about or research—until it’s too late.

Jon Patch and crew chat with Sarah Hodgson, dog trainer and author of Modern Dog Parenting. Sarah is the real deal of dog trainers - she’s written all of the ‘For Dummies’ books on training and recently started blogging for Quick and Dirty Tips. You can read her most recent post here. She has also worked with many celebrities, including Chevy Chase, Glenn Close, and Katie Couric.

Jon Patch welcomes Gregg Oehler, Media Director for the Pet Hero Awards. et Hero Awards promote public awareness of the causes that protect our animals. The Pet Hero Awards celebrate individuals, associations, professionals, pets and business organizations that demonstrate a commitment to improving and protecting animal lives.

This week Jon Patch talks to Michael Wombacher, author of, Good Dog, Happy Baby: Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child. For years dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to prevent problems between dogs and children. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for the arrival of a new family member. In Good Dog, Happy Baby, Wombacher lays out a twelve-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives.

This week Jon Patch talks to Dr. Bo Brock, author of Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere. What do you do when you have a goat in your kitchen in the middle of the night? Why should you never put a pig in your mouth? With humor and heart, seasoned Texas veterinarian Bo Brock answers these questions and many more in his lighthearted collection of autobiographical essays, crowded in the middle of nowhere.

Jon Patch chats with Nancy Furstinger, author of Paws of Courage. Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion. Their touching stories are sure to inspire animal lovers everywhere.

This week Jon Patch chats with Dr. Aubrey Ross from the new Animal Planet show, The Vet Life. The Vet Life follows veterinarians Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Aubrey Ross and Dr. Michael Lavigne, who recently moved to Houston to open a full-service veterinarian hospital and animal shelter together. The series captures the doctors' lives as they juggle running a new business while managing their family life filled with spouses, parents, in-laws, children, pets and friends, as well as their intense moments saving the lives of animals at their clinic.

PetStaurant Owner and Founder of The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, Marc Ching, joins Jon and Talkin' Pets to discuss Japanese herbal and holistic nutrition for pets as well as his efforts to save animals - also Jillyn Sidlo will be on air with Jon all 3 hours to discuss pet behavior and training.

Jon Patch chats with Jeff Lazarus, author of Listen Like a Dog. Although they don't understand most of our verbal language, dogs listen with their entire being. They don't interrupt us, finish our sentences, offer advice, try to top our stories or text us instead of talking to us. Dogs pay extremely close attention by studying facial expressions, observing body language, watching eye movements and listening to our voice patterns. Now bestselling author Jeff Lazarus is returning the favor in his new book, Listen Like a Dog: And Make Your Mark on the World.

Jon Patch chats with Laura Dash, Stuntwoman, Actress, Stunt Double For Kids, Dog Trainer and star of Second Chance Chihuahuas on NatGeo Wild. Follow Laura Dash and Jim Peterson as they run Dolittle's Ranch in California, where they have rescued more than two thousand Chihuahuas.

Does your dog have stinky breath? This week Jon Patch talks to Jacqui Rosshandler, President of Woofmints. Woofmints are super effective breath fresheners for your pooch. The organic peppermint and parsley oil dissolves in your dog’s stomach providing fresh breath from within. Results expected after approximately 7 days of consecutive use. The oils in the gel caps dissolve in your dog’s stomach and mouth providing freshness from within. They are all natural, vegan and gluten free.

Jon Patch talks to Jerry Grymek, the official 'Doggie Concierge' of the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City about what to expect at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Jon Patch welcomes back Environmental Ed to talk about environmental issues, Turkeys on planes, Star Wars and more!

Jon Patch starts off the new year chatting about service dogs on planes, Puerto Rico, new puppies and more!

Jon Patch welcomes Rick Woodford, author of the book Chow: Simple Ways to Share the Foods You Love with the Dogs You Love . Nobody keeps us company in the kitchen as faithfully as our dogs. As patiently as dogs wait, they are often disappointed by their same boring bowl of food, which is missing many important nutrients. The wait is over―here comes CHOW! CHOW shows you the benefits of more than 100 foods that can be simply added to the dog bowl or combined with a few other ingredients to make a quick meal loaded with real meat, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Each simple recipe is accompanied by information on the powerhouse of nutrients that work to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Jon Patch and gang talk to Dr. Pia Salk, author of The Total Dog Manual and is the spokesperson for www.Adopt-A-Pet.com. The Total Dog Manual has everything from how to choose and understand your pet as well as appropriate training methods and environments, to selecting the right food, toys, and care for your new family member.

Jon Patch talks with photographer Sophie Gamand about her new book, Wet Dog. Every dog owner knows too well the fun and misery of bath time: the wriggles, the poignant looks, the playful splashes. WET DOG, by photographer Sophie Gamand, is a stunning and touching capture of this intimate moment. Elevating dog photography to the status of art, these expressive portraits of our canine friends mirror our very own human emotions.

Jon Patch chats with Kate Smith, author of Don't Fart When You Snuggle: Lessons on How to Make a Human Smile. Meet Frank. His goal in life is to make humans smile. And that's exactly what he and his wisecracking pals do in this guide to living the good life- of a dog! From the creator of the popular greeting card line From Frank- , this playful book offers advice for dogs, by dogs, that's sure to brighten any human's day. Photographs accompany unfiltered insights into the weird and wonderful relationship that pets share with their loved ones. Anyone who follows Frank's advice is in for some extra belly rubs, guaranteed.

Jon Patch chats with actress and animal advocate Shannon Elizabeth about her upcoming film, Marshall's Miracle. Twelve-year-old Finn endures daily torment from the bullies at his school. But his life begins to change the day that he encounters a Labrador retriever named Marshall. He finds the dog being held in deplorable conditions, at the mercy of an animal hoarder who keeps 60 dogs penned up on her isolated ranch. The boy sees something of himself in Marshall: both are bullied, but both are brave. Finn pulls off a daring rescue, saving Marshall from the dogs that are attacking him. In the end, Finn and his family are able to get Marshall to the vet hospital, and it is the special bond between a boy and his dog that will ultimately save the brave Lab. Marshall has to have his front leg removed, but he is a fierce survivor and can outrun most four-legged dogs, while teaching everyone an important lesson: Don’t give up five minutes before the miracle.

Jon Patch welcomes Caryn Wolff, author of Puppy Socialization:: An Insider's Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness. "Puppy Socialization - An Insider’s Guide to Dog Behavioral Fitness" guides you and your puppy through the socialization process safely and effectively. Endorsed by trainers, owners, and veterinarians, this book gives tips to breeders, owners, and rescue groups on how to socialize puppies safely and effectively. This book dispels many untruths and myths about socialization, bases its recommendations on scientific evidence , offers hundreds of tips and suggestions for breeders, owners/guardians, rescue groups, and trainers on how to properly socialize puppies.

Jon Patch talks to Jeff Lazarus, author of Dogtology: Live. Bark. Believe. Dogtology is a humorous exploration of man's fanatical devotion to Dog. In this book, Lazarus makes the case that Dogtology has become a bone-a-fide belief system on par with the world's great philosophies and religions.

Jon Patch talks with Pet Life Radio host Tim Link about his new book, Talking with Dogs and Cats: Joining the Conversation to Improve Behavior and Bond with Your Animals. If you’ve ever wondered what your animal was trying to tell you with a bark, meow, or tweet, this is the book for you. Animal communicator Tim Link’s approach respects the personality and feelings of animals, and his simple, accessible methods can facilitate the understanding and communication that all animal lovers crave. Tim Link is the host of Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio.

This week Jon Patch chats with David Fung, co-author of Menswear Dog Presents the New Classics: Fresh Looks for the Modern Man. Bodhi, the Shiba Inu behind the beloved blog Menswear Dog, is here to show you how to dress like a man. Organized seasonally, The New Classics highlights the timeless, can’t-go-wrong items every man needs in his wardrobe—from a chambray shirt to a perfectly fitted peacoat (all modeled by Bodhi, of course)—and shows how to mix and match them all year long.

This week Jon Patch talks to Dr. Brian Hare, host of NatGeo Wild's Is Your Dog a Genius? Nat Geo WILD’s inaugural BarkFest weekend features the world premiere of the three-part series, Is Your Dog a Genius?, premiering Friday, May 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, with dog scientist Dr. Brian Hare using his groundbreaking research to help dog owners better understand their canine companions. He introduces at-home games that assess both dog and human, and he presents extraordinary dogs with remarkable problem solving abilities. The interactive series will help dog owners everywhere unlock their dog’s true potential.

Jon Patch talks to Kirk Miller DVM, Clinical Instructor at Oregon State University, and practicing veterinarian for the Portland Humane Society about faster, safer, and more effective spay methods.

Jon Patch talks to Kathy Smith, founder of a non-profit called Dog Tag Heroes to help veterans and their families with quality of life issues, which other organizations often overlook.

Jon Patch talks to Tristan Donovan, author of Feral Cities: Adventures with Animals in the Urban Jungle. We tend to think of cities as a realm apart, somehow separate from nature, but nothing could be further from the truth. In Feral Cities Tristan Donovan digs below the urban gloss to uncover the wildlife that we share our streets and homes with

Jon Patch and crew talk to Dr. Scott Sims, one of Hawaii’s best-kept local secrets. Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. Some clients live in hard-to-reach locations, but if an animal needs help, Dr. Sims always finds a way to get there, even if he has to walk, ride a horse, drive an ATV, fly a plane or swim. It’s a wild job that’s an adventure every day. AlohaVet airs Saturdays at 9 PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD.

Jon Patch and gang talk about the Global Pet Expo which was held in Orlando Florida, and the many cool pet products they saw. Jon takes a pie in the face from Jill Rappaport and much more!

Jon Patch welcomes David Frei, well known to millions of television viewers as the longtime co-host of USA Network's annual telecast of the popular Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, to chat about this year's show and winners.

Jon Patch talks to Debora Bresch, Senior Director of Government Relations for the ASPCA about the new NJ bill governing pet stores. The purpose of the bill, which the state Senate Economic Growth Committee approved, is to make consumers aware of whether their pets were born in "puppy mills" that house the animals in inhumane conditions. Under the bill (S1870), when selling a cat or dog, pet stores most post on its cage or enclosure the breeder’s name, address, phone number and United States Department of Agriculture license number. The information would be required in internet and print advertisements as well.

Jon Patch and gang talk about the New Year, the cold weather, the International Year of Light, pet health and more.

Jon Patch wraps up 2014 by welcoming Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks to the show to talk about his new book, Dog Bites with Steve Brooks. Steve shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind!) as rewards for good behavior! Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based reward training methods with terrific results and has been training dogs for over 20 years using "dog bites" to correctly train thousands of dogs with lasting results.

In the first part of this week's episode Jon Patch welcomes W. Bruce Cameron, best-selling author of A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey and 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. Jon and Bruce talk about Bruce's book, The Dogs of Christmas. Later on in the show, Jon chats with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and top-charting female vocalist of the 1960s, Brenda Lee. Brenda talks about her song, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree and Parade of Trees, an attraction at the Gaylord Opryland Resort to raise money for charity.

Jon Patch and crew talk about after Thanksgiving, trivia, Adopt a Senior Pet Month, pet news and more!

Jon Patch chats with Kate Benjamin, co-author of 'Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!)'. Catification is about creating feline-friendly environments that cater to a cat’s natural instincts to climb, perch, rest, play, and own their space. Their 'Catification' column brings you helpful tips for enhancing your cat’s environment. They're here to tell you that you can accommodate your indoor cat’s need to climb, perch, play and relax - in a way that makes you both happy. Look at these great examples from cat guardians around the world who have created wonderful feline-friendly environments.

Jon Patch chats with Kasey & Brad Wallis. Kasey & Brad Wallis are conduits for an advanced intelligence ~JULIUS~ who offers messages of empowerment for an enlightened humanity. Kasey and Brad's mission is to bring people to a higher understanding of the universe and how it works. To provide the teachings that will help them have a better experience on this realm and to help resolve long standing issues of misunderstandings and misconceptions. Kasey channels higher entities and your higher soul. Brad helps with interpretation and to guide the conversations. Together they help you speak to your higher soul and with higher entities on all dimensions and realms. These conversations will change your experience here on this plane and provide vital information for your soul's existence and agenda in the universe.

Jon Patch chats with Fred Kaufman, Executive Producer of NATURE, who explains how a new documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle was created using cameras disguised as penguins, eggs and rocks. The filmmakers behind Penguins: Spy in the Huddle used 50 cameras dressed up as life-sized penguins, eggs and rocks to document the daily lives of three very different species of penguins: Emperor penguins in Antarctica, Rockhopper penguins on the Falkland Islands and Humboldt penguins in Peru’s Atacama Desert.

Jon Patch and crew are just talkin' pets this week, so tune in and hear the latest!

Jon Patch is joined by Rita Zoey Chin, author of Let the Tornado Come: A Memoir. From an award-winning poet comes this riveting, gorgeous memoir about a young runaway, the trauma that haunted her as an adult, and the friendship with a horse that finally set her free. When she was eleven years old, Rita began to run away. Her father’s violence and her mother’s hostility drove her out of the house and into the streets in search of a better life. This soon led her into a dangerous world of drugs, predatory older men, and the occasional kindness of strangers, but despite the dangers, Rita kept running. One day she came upon a field of horses galloping along a roadside fence, and the sight of them gave her hope. The memory of their hoofbeats stayed with her.

Jon Patch and gang chat with Alice de Almeida, assistant to Matilda the Algonquin Cat! On August 2, there was a feline fashion show and reception, hosted by Matilda the Algonquin Cat at the Algonquin Hotel, to benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, featuring On Broadway themed cat fashion show by Ada Nieves for Pets, where nine MEWdels will be dressed to the nines (for each of their lives), a special appearances by Tara the Hero Cat, who was captured on video saving her young human friend from a dog attack, and Vito Vincent, the formerly homeless feline star of Broadway’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s and television’s 30 Rock and The Colbert Report. Jon also speaks with Tara's parents, Roger and Erica Triantafilo.

Jon Patch talks to Zeb Hogan, host of Nat Geo WILD's popular series Monster Fish. Hogan, a researcher in the Department of Biology, travels the globe to find, study and protect the world's largest freshwater fish. Hogan's show, televised in North America, Asia and Europe, offers a mix of science, adventure, and exploration around the world, with challenges such as expeditions up the Amazon and the remote Rio Roosevelt, a rugged 400-mile-long river in western Brazil that has remained largely unexplored since Theodore Roosevelt first boated down it in 1913.

Jon Patch is joined this week by Akos Jankura from MyCoolGadgets.com to talk about K9 CarFence. The K9 CarFence is a legitimate, innovative car restraint solution that allows dogs and owners to drive together legally, freely and safely together. K9 CarFence is invented by a true dog lover Ira, who loves riding in cars with his dogs, Peanut & Little Bear.

Jon Patch welcomes Richard Pope, Co-founder and Executive Director of BrightHaven. BrightHaven is a unique and progressive animal care organization, providing sanctuary to animals in need of specialized treatment and elderly care. Brighthaven is also an education center for the community in holistic healing for animals and a rescue for animals most at risk for euthanasia.

This week Jon Patch chats with Larry Kay, author of Life's A Bark: What Dogs Teach Us About Life and Love. Long gone are the days when being "treated like a dog" was a bad thing. Today, our canine companions thrive under our encouragement and love, but surprisingly, we don't always treat other humans, or even ourselves, the same way. There's so much our dogs can teach us about living a fun, fulfilling life-if only we'd sit up and listen! In this charming book of woof wisdom, you'll discover how to play fair, chase adventure, love unconditionally, and unleash your awesomeness by treating yourself-you guessed it-just like a beloved dog.

This week Jon Patch chats with Nora Kramer, executive director of YEA Camp. YEA Camp (Youth Empowered Action) was founded on the belief that, from a young age, people are naturally idealistic and compassionate and want to help others. They can see the world for what it could be and instinctively want to take action to make the world a better place. Yet, despite thousands of hours in school, most young people do not learn skills, have role models, or receive encouragement to address some of the biggest problems in our society. Without being instilled with the tools and belief that they can make a difference, people can become resigned or cynical about having the power to impact the world around them. YEA Camp is committed to filling this gap - to ensuring that people who want to make a difference in the world have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to do so.

Jon Patch chats with Dr. Mitsie Vargas, owner and founding veterinarian of Orchid Springs Animal Hospital about National Pet Week. National Pet Week® is May 4-10, 2014. Always the first full week in May, National Pet Week® is dedicated to celebrating the more than 200 million pets that enrich our lives each and every day. National Pet Week® was created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA to honor the many important roles pets have in our lives and to promote responsible pet ownership.

Jon Patch welcomes Karen Patry, author of The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver: Your Questions Answered about Housing, Feeding, Behavior, Health Care, Breeding, and Kindling. Whether you're raising your rabbits as pets or for meat, you need solid, accurate, easy-to-access information to keep your animals healthy and happy. This Q&A resource from expert Karen Patry has the answers to all your questions about everything from housing and feeding to breeding, kindling, health and disease, behavior, and more. Jon also talks to Jan Creamer of ADI. Jan who serves as president and Tim as vice president have built ADI into one of the most successful animal protection groups in the world, with offices in Los Angeles, London and Bogota. ADI has a reputation for obtaining evidence, solid research as well as public and legislator education. getting animal abuse stopped and bringing abusers to justice.

Kevin Bachar, producer of Nature's My Bionic Pet joins Jon Patch and crew to talk about this show that airs April 9th on PBS. Animals that have met with misfortune, whether from a birth defect, accident, disease or even human cruelty, are now getting a second chance at life due to human intervention and technological advances. Left disabled without limbs, fins, flippers, beaks or tails, these creatures face a grim future, if one at all. But innovative prosthetics can change those survival odds if someone comes to their rescue.

Jon Patch chats with Jeffrey Masson, author of Beasts - What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil. There are two supreme predators on the planet with the most complex brains in nature: humans and orcas. In the twentieth century alone, one of these animals killed 200 million members of its own species, the other has killed none. Jeffrey Masson's fascinating new book begins here: There is something different about us.

Jon Patch and crew chat with Pet Life Radio's own Dr. Jones about his new organization A-Team for Wildlife. Dr. Jones, believes there is nothing more powerful, more universal than a child’s love for animals. That connection leads the way for motivating children to realize their ability to change the world. It also leads to wanting to save endangered species, their habitats, and eventually to preserving a healthy natural environment that can sustain us all. While those other programs include worthwhile social justice components, A-Team for Wildlife is focused on saving animals and their habitats - a theme more readily embraced by children of all ages. Our founder should know, he did nearly 1,000 school presentations while heading up the Tropical Rainforest Museum. A-Team for Wildlife includes a strong commitment to youth leaders in conservation, providing them with support and rewards for their achievements in the form of Exciting Educational Wildlife Experiences.

Jon Patch broadcasts live from Hotel Penn in New York City at the 2014 Westminster Dog Show. Jon’s first guest is Jerry Grymek, the official "Doggie Concierge" of the Hotel Pennsylvania.