DogsInDanger Radio Hour

Shelters are where dogs come home to die! Over two million last year did just that. But just who is in charge of these places? How do they make the decisions who lives and who dies? How are they able to do it day after day? This week for the first time the dogs in danger radio hour turns the microphone over to this nations shelter directors. Listen as they expalin the unexplainable and open their hearts!

Thousands of dogs are saved from needless death because kind people all over this nation take rescued dogs into their homes to foster --to care for them and love them-- until a forever home is found. Many do it over and over again! Who are these people? How do they do it? Why do they do it? Listen as we look into the phenomenon called Dog Fostering!

Rescue groups save the lives of thousands of dogs each year. But the human sacrifice it takes is beyond belief. This week the dogsindanger radio hour takes a close look at dog rescues. Does the bang for the buck make any sense at all. Could we end the killing of ALL dogs if we could just channel that energy in a new direction? Listen as we examine the logic of rescue groups. must listen to radio, if you love your pet!

There are four manufacturers of dog food in the US, each a part of a multi billion dollar company. Experts in marketing, they sell you the image of wholesome food in a bag, just made for your doggie. Listen as we dissect what you are feeding your pooch every day of the year. The scintillating review will widen your eyes and maybe make you think twice!

Are we really helping our dogs with vaccines, booster shots etc? Can vaccinations even be killing them? Listen as new research is revealed that will shock you and make you think twice when you get the friendly reminder that Fidos Booster Shot is due!

We all know millions of pets are put to death in this country each year, but how are they chosen? If you're a dog, failing a temperament test is the quickest way to death row. But are these tests accurate, effective and truthful? Listen as a panel of experts looks closely at these tests and discovers more than you want to know!

NYACC, is New York City animal care and control agency funded by taxpayers! Supreme controller of all animals living with over 15 million humans. Absolute power over life and death. unchallengeable. Irrefutable. and a cesspool of corruption and mismanagement according to insiders. This week for the first time, the DogsInDanger radio hour launches an investigative report of our animal control agency. Listen as whistle blowers expose and tell of the horrors lurking in the back yard.

Sanctuaries for animals, sounds like heaven where little scared animals can go to live out their lives in peace and harmony with nature. But in a country where over 4 million pets are killed each year, do sanctuaries make any sense? Are they just another -make me feel good- or do they actually do some good? The dogsindanger radio hour examines the logic behind animal sanctuaries.

The Bible, the Torah, and the Koran all talk about the role of animals in our world, but the message is mixed! Just what did God intend animals to be? The answers will surprise you and might change you forever! Listen as Jewish and Christian religious leaders join us for this show of Biblical proportions.

This show is ONLY about animals, specially dogs. But why should a show like this exist in the first place? Why are animals important to us, after all they're just dumb creatures? Do they bring anything else to humanity other than a bit of cuddliness and a lot of steak? Complex questions that The DogsInDanger Radio Hour tackles this week with our blue star panel.

One lady adopted 27 dogs she saw on dogsindanger.com, another divorced her husband because he would not sleep in bed with their four dogs! Crazy right? Some call them 'crazy dog ladies' women who go off the deep end for animals and never come back. Who are they? How does it happen? Do they do the animal cause any good? The dogsindanger radio hour analyzes crazy dog ladies.

Over 4 million homeless pets are killed in this country each year! Just how much would it cost to make the US a no kill nation? Way less than you might think! Just what are the costs? And if we can afford it, why is it not being done? Listen as the dogsindanger radio hour dissects the real cost of a no kill nation.

Leona left $12 Million, Oprah upped it to $30 Million...willed for their dogs that is! Admit it, It's crossed your mind "Scruffy is like my kid"... ridiculous? Not to millions of us, listen as The DogsInDanger Radio Hour tackles "Dog as Substitute Child".

Ever since they threw that first can of red paint on unsuspecting fur wearers twenty-five years ago, PETA has defined animal radicalism. But what's really going on behind the showmanship? Is there more to PETA than just red paint! Listen this sunday 6am as the dogsindanger radio hour unpeels PETA.

Doctor's visit a hundred bucks, lab tests another two hundred...and you don't even have insurance...ouch! well that's what happens to seventy million pet loving Americans every year. Will vet costs ever stop spiraling? and what do you do if the vet says scruffy needs a $10,000 operation and you don't have the money? do you go broke or let scruffy die? We and our experts take a deeper look into crazy vet costs.

They call it dog racing! Greyhound dogs running around a racetrack chasing a wooden rabbit. Bet on a dog and have some harmless fun right? If you knew what those dogs went through to get there and where they end up it might "untangle" your fun. Listen as The DogsInDanger radio hour uncovers the hidden truths behind dog racing.

Come on buddy, dogs cant feel love, not like humans do, or do they? Thousands that have lived with a dog swear they see "the look of love" on Fidos face. Scared to find out the truth? The DogsInDanger Radio Hour with Alex and Brenda on takes on the doggy cupid question!

In 2008 Oprah took on the story of America's puppy mills and the country listened - FOR A DAY that is! Has anything changed? And why exactly are they so evil anyway, after all are they not just some poor guy trying to make a living? The DogsInDanger Radio Hour with Alex and Brenda on 77WABC New York takes on Puppy Mills. Listen as our experts from The Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society untangle the puppy mill story. All the pieces fit as animal cruelty and human indifference combine to produce a horrific story. If you have ever loved an animal, you must listen to this episode!

You are the owner of your dog right? Now hold on there, are you owner of your kid? Of course not, you are his GUARDIAN! Well a lot of people think you should be guardian of your dog as well and that WILL change your life! We look at this seemingly innocuous issue and expose the mess that lies beneath the iceberg tip. Is it a sneaky attack on pet ownership in general or just a semantic change that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. Listen and be ready to be surprised!

More than 70% of all cats that are turned in to a shelter end up being killed! When it's a feral cat that number gets close to 100%. Why is this tragedy occurring right near main street, right next to the playground our children play in? For the first time DogsInDanger goes CATSINDANGER and discusses the plight of those little furry creatures. If you ever owned a cat, or loved a cat, you owe it to yourself to listen to the one radio show that won't compromise the truth!

An urban dog spends the entirety of his/her outdoor life tied to the end of a six foot rope. What did they do to deserve this horrible fate. Do they deserve our wrath for crimes commited or soon to be commited, or is it us just being our usual selfish Gods, omnipotent and omnipresent? A thoughtful dissection of a subject almost never discussed.

It happens every day, your partner walks in and says "honey, it's me or the dog"! And the nightmare begins, unlike other bad news ie "you are very sick", there is no clear enemy. The dog is just being a dog! You love em both and now you have to choose. Listen to our experts and real life stories as we delve into this painful time in many peoples lives.

The media is supposed to be the social conscience of a civilization. As our society has moved down the path of more humane treatment for our pets, what role has the media played in this drive? Guests from inside and outside the media explore the reasons and prejudices behind the medias shocking silence! After all, puppy mills, euthanasia and dog fighting happen every day, under their not so watchful eyes.

The country was shocked in 2008 as Michael Vick was arrested for dog fighting. He got convicted and served time but thousands of others keep this bloody "sport" alive and well. In the basements of America's homes innocent dogs are set to kill each other, for money and for fun. What kinds of people engage in this archaic behavior, why won't they stop? A former dog fighter gives us the inside view into a this dark American hole!

By some stats over 70% of the dogs in US shelters are Pit Bulls and over 40% of the killed dogs are of the same sad breed. Why? Just why has this particular breed become the poster child for the viscious, blood thirsty Kujo everyone fears? Listen as a group of experts discuss the truths and myths of being born a Pit Bull.

Over 4,000,000 (that's 4 MILLION) dogs and cats are killed in this nations shelters every year. Why? Because there are just too many pets out there right? Well you may want to rethink that. Listen to our esteemed guests and the lively debate as we discuss "Pet Overpopulation, a Reality or Myth".

Get a dog for your child and watch the magic begin. Myriad of studies have shown improvements in everything but the childs looks. Our experts look at the pros and the surprising cons of the child pet relatinship. A lively and fast moving hour and a must for any parent or soon to be mom.

Our self centered all consuming society has somehow come to the conclusion that it is morally acceptable to replace or dump a living, loving animal. All for the sake of expediency, even if the old model will have to be killed in order to fulfill our wishes. Listen to experts from PETA, Best Friends and other intellectuals as this intractable problem is tackled on the Radio Hour.

It started in West Hollywood, moved on to Austin TX and now its right here in New York, the movement to ban sales of ALL puppies in pet shops. Some of the movers and shakers in this effort join us for a riveting discussion on the hows and whys. Listen to the debate, make your own choice!

It is this forums opinion that the lives of dogs will not substantially improve without legislation, period! On the eve of a critical election we invite key lawmakers to discuss the prospects and hopes of pro anumal legislation. Some key acts that have been stalled are talked about with decisionmakers as is the legislative framework in getting new laws passed.

Over 60% of US households have a pet, most of the time a dog. We talk to our dogs, spend money on our dogs and genuinely love our dogs. But why? What is the source of this binding? Just why do we heal better and live longer when we are around animals (specially dogs)? Our expert guest helps us unravel and explore the complex fiber of the human animal bond. If you have ever loved a dog, you owe it to yourself to listen!

To be a black dog is to have two strikes against you at birth. They are maligned culturally and end up paying with their lives. There is even a name for their fate "Black Dog Syndrome". On the Radio Hour, shelter managers speak of how hard it is to get these dogs adopted and intellectuals talk about our built in bias towards the color black. Hear an informative discussion that goes beyond dogs, questioning this deep and unfounded human bias.

Breed bans have been around for decades. These days the Pit Bulls are in the crosshairs of the legislative activists. In many places such as Denver, CO if you have a Pit Bull, the police will take him/her away and kill it. A cause is not necessary. Scientist, legal scholars and our group take on this controversial topic with surprising results.

The No Kill Movement begun as a quiet revolution of the kind hearted. They repudiated the formulas for pet control that had been modus operandi for well over a century. These people had the audacity to suggest a new paradigm; a paradigm of life, hope and destiny. This week, listen to the words of this noble movement and make up your own minds.

US shelters report how many dogs they take in, how many they adopt and how many end up dead right? Seems obvious to everyone but the powers at be! Shelters report ONLY WHAT THEY CHOOSE TO REPORT and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Hear all about it on this weeks show!

Dr. Dorey and Best Friends co-founder Francis Battista join us for a lively debate on canine intelligence. The different forms of intalligence are reviewed and their applicability to animals is discussed. Societal concerns about how much humans really want to know about the intelligence and comprehension of animals is also looked at.

Veterinarians and cafe owners all chime in on this subject close to the hearts of so many pet owners. Health, dog to dog fighting, sanitation, all the angles are covered and some of the findings will indeed be a surprise to many of you. Join us for a thoughtful and fun filled hour!

Experts from both sides of this emotional issue join Alex and Brenda in an hour of thought provoking discussion. Both sides give examples of the successes and failures of such laws and their impact on our pet loving society.

Matt and Kerry of Pets Alive and NY Assemblyman Micah Kellner join Alex and Brenda in a thought provoking analysis of Oreo's Law. The idea that a dog is better off dead rather than be in the hands of a rescue is discussed and explored by the panel.