The Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

A Conversation with Paula Crow from the Constellation Cat Cafe - Imagine spending years renting a space until finally you can afford to buy a bigger space in a better location. Constellation Cat Cafe went from a mall in East Lansing with no anchor store and limited walk-in potential to Old Town, Lansing, right across the street from Preuss Pets. Tons of drive by and walking traffic and a lot more storage. But sometimes things happen. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with Paula Crow, Director of Operations and Outreach about the recent improvements that have popped up suddenly. Last week they had to close for a few days, investigate and resolve some issues that came up. Lucky for them, no cats or people were harmed. It also helps to have a great rescue partnership, a unique concept, great beverages and a loyal following!!! Result is they are back open and drawing a crowd daily as they approach the anniversary of their first year in Old Town. Learn all about their operations as a 501.c3 and the effort they support through product sales, donations and volunteers. Constellation Cat Cafe is right on Cedar/Larch and is inviting all to come in and check it out if you haven't previously. At the minimum, you can learn their whole story if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show. Tune in on the radio on 1320 AM

A conversation with Ana Heck who is the bee expert at MSU Extension. And new Bee keeper and friend of the show, Sally Babbitt, - Why is beekeeping so popular? It seems that more pore people are interested in keeping honey bee hives and seems to be accelerating in time. What makes them so special? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss this subject with Ana Heck who is the bee expert at MSU Extension. Ana will explain why people are choosing to get involved with beekeeping and what kind of homework needs to be done in advance to prepare for a successful hive. Which came first, the bee or the flower? How do you split a hive? What role to bees play in the food web and is that driving some of the popularity? If you did want to get started, what are the step by step instructions to do it? These are discussed in depth. Then former sponsor, Sally Babbitt, a recently retired attorney is on to discuss her journey of learning about bees along with her husband and having recently received her first hive of bees. What's it like? How have her Great Danes responded to the hive? Why did she choose to do it?

A conversation with Doctor Fredric Janzen, Ph D. who works with the State of Michigan DNR, as well as Michigan State University. - We are approaching the time of year in Michigan when turtles begin to pop up in numerous places in the wild. You might see them in the woods and trails where they belong or you might find them in the parking lots, street and on the highway. Places they shouldn't be, but they are going anyway during their annual migration. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the ten species of Michigan turtles from one of the worlds leading turtle researchers, Doctor Fredric Janzen, Ph D. who works with the State of Michigan DNR, as well as Michigan State University. Fred is a wealth of information about the basics of why the migration takes place, what to do if you encounter them and how to protect yourself (carry a big stick) from the snapping variety. Learn about the predators that are eliminating generations of turtles from existing. Learn about fast turtles and why they sometimes get a bad rep when it comes to how slow they move until people see them. Doctor Janzen will bring you out of your shell with amazing stories and experiences that he will talk about this week on the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show.

Mitten Misfits owners and founders Vick and Bob Worthy! - Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary is an amazing place in Grand Ledge, MI where hundreds of animals have survived and thrived with the help of a lot of people. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the people from the owners and founders Vick and Bob Worthy!

Lexus Ramirez and Eric Burnett from Michigan Clover Maine Coons Desiree Bobby from Beeblebrox Weirdo Cats who breeds Sphynx, Lykoi and Donskoy Cats. - When people think of getting a cat for a pet, how do you know what breed of cat to get? Some choose to adopt. Some want to choose breed specific so they go to a reputable breeder. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn about some different breeds you might not know about. First up are Lexus Ramirez and Eric Burnett from Michigan Clover Maine Coons in Okemos! Maine Coons are distinctive for their size, their fur, their paws and their personalities. Lexus shares the details of why she fell in love with Maine Coons and the trauma that made her the conscientious breeder she is. Eric, newer to them, has also taken to them and explains why their known as "dog" cats and his adventures living with and learning from Maine Coons. (Picture via John Bouwhuis) Then we have Desiree Bobby from Beeblebrox Weirdo Cats who breeds Sphynx, Lykoi and Donskoy Cats.

Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with Terri Delbridge, past president of the Arabian Horse Association of Michigan - What do you know about Arabian horses? Would you recognize one if you saw it? Have you ever spent time with a horse? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen ask these questions and more of Terri Delbridge, past president of the Arabian Horse Association of Michigan who also does instruction and is a judge of shows worldwide. Terri will share her journey with horses which began as a toddler and had her showing horses by the age of five! Terri shares what happens at horse shows and what makes Arabians so distinctive. Then she shares the details about the All Arabian horse show at the MSU Pavilion next week, The show will feature a few hundred horses and is FREE TO ATTEND!

Michigan's Hummingbird guy Alain Chartier - Do you like watching hummingbirds as they feed at your plants and feeders? If so, they are starting to arrive! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss in detail the flight of the hummingbirds back to Michigan from their winter destinations. Our expert is Alain Chartier who bands hummingbirds from a variety of locations with amazing technology you will hear all about. He is known as Michigan's Hummingbird guy! He will tell you what to do and what not to do when attracting hummingbirds. Most of the conversation is about the ruby throated, which are the large majority in Michigan. This may lead people to believe the hummer at their feeder is the same bird whereas you may have several. Some even think it is the same bird who is returning from last year. You'll hear why Alain suspects otherwise. Learn about how they fly here, what predators exist for them and how to prepare and maintain your feeders to keep the hummingbirds healthy. If you want a new arrival to choose your yard upon their return, you will want to listen on the radio,

This weeks guest is Holly Guild, Director of ICAC. - Warm weather means the activity outside will increase. That means more people, more dogs and more work to be done by Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss details with Holly Guild, Director of ICAC. First up is the dogs who are not on a leash or in a fenced (invisible or otherwise) yard who leaves its property and instigates your dog. What do you do? For barking or noise calls, what can't ICAC do? How do you balance the roles between the enforcement and the animal welfare elements of the job? We talk about adoptions (besides kitten season), fundraising for facility needs and volunteering too. Not to mention, the chicken problem. Then Doctor Donahue returns to discuss some additional services for people in Lansing who may need them in the spring and fall. It is the Michigan Community Street Clinic. Veterinary students and supervising Veterinarians setup in parks and provide free or heavily discounted services in their neighborhood

Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with Kevin Baker, a recently retired pest removal professional - What do you think is causing the holes in your yard now that the snow has melted? It could be moles or groundhogs. It could be snakes or rabbits. It could be feral pigs, cats or skunks? How do you know and what can you do to remove them? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these questions and more with Kevin Baker, a recently retired pest removal professional with more then three decades of experience. Kevin will share why these critters and others need to be eliminated from your property. This can be harder to do then you think because of the many regulations regarding capturing and rehoming wild animals.

Doc and Lee talk with Katherine Donahue, DVM from Schultz Veterinary. - Katherine Donahue, DVM from Schultz Veterinary. Kay will discuss the changes in environment that have caused fleas and ticks to become a twelve month preventative problem instead of a "seasonal" problem. Learn about what you should help your pets avoid when they are outside so they avoid getting sick. What is growing in your backyard? Mushrooms? What is that liquid that is pooled in places? It may not be rain or melted snow! What about protecting their paws from hot surfaces as the warm weather increases?

Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in Lansing - Michigan weather means it can bounce between seventy and twenty degrees in the same week, even in the SAME DAY. The difficult, cold winter we had this winter created a lot of demand for products like FENCES this spring so you can let your pets outside without having to escort them on a leash. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in Lansing. Kate talks about how they evaluate the right type of fence for your specific situation. What type of dog? What age? Do you have kids? Kate will share her staff's expertise in asking the right questions to diagnose the right answers! Kate will also discuss the home show, happening right now, with Dewitt Fence on display! As people are thinking about their yards because of the home show, Doctor Schultz will also talk about health decisions that factor into your choice of fencing. What plants will your animals have access to? Do they have proper shelter and water access? Why flea and ticks still need to be guarded against year round even though your animal is fenced in. The perfect way to start your Saturday is listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

SPECIAL GUEST Jim McGrath, Co-owner with his wife of Nature Discovery in Williamston, MI. - Tomorrow morning, if you are awake at dawn, step outside and listen. What do you hear? Can you identify the noises and the creatures that make them? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen attend class with you and learn to identify the sounds of spring! Leading this instruction is Jim McGrath, Co-owner with his wife of Nature Discovery in Williamston, MI. Jim teaches private groups, school classrooms and even the audience of this show about the nature that directly surrounds us if we just take the time to listen. Learn the sounds of chickadees, robins and cardinals. Then it's Cranes, Herons and Pileated woodpeckers! We can't forget the Downy woodpeckers and the beautiful bluebirds before Jim changes our focus to the Frogs that are active in spring as well. This is a great learning experience that will make time spent outdoors much more enjoyable. To begin, listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Guest, Wendy Overbeck, Director of Horticulture at the Frederik Meijer Gardens talks all about the 31st annual Butterfly Exhibition. - Beginning this weekend and running sixty days, the Frederik Meijer Gardens near Grand Rapids is the 31st annual Butterfly Exhibition. A thousand butterflies per week have arrived for a month and the gardens are buzzing with sixty species most of which are flown in from tropical locations around the world. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the exhibition and the gardens from Wendy Overbeck, Director of Horticulture. Wendy will share the preparations and planning that goes into the exhibit including the inspections and requirements that they have to meet. Learn about the different types of butterflies and what they do to keep them from mating, to keep them warm enough and provide the plants and nectars they need to survive at each stage of their evolution. The exhibition is 5 stories high and fifteen thousand square feet of their natural environments and thousands of butterflies. To learn the details, listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

Dr Will Schultz, DVM and Lee Cohen acknowledge February as National Pet Dental Health Month with Doctor Colmery is a Board Certified Veterinary Oral Surgeon - When you get two veterinarians, with more then a century of practice in vet medicine talking shop, you might think it could get technical or be dull? Not a chance! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen acknowledge February as National Pet Dental Health Month by contributing to your education and enjoyment with a living legend in that specialty, Doctor Ben Colmery. Doctor Colmery is a Board Certified Veterinary Oral Surgeon and Dentist with six decades experience in Ann Arbor where he still practices today. This week, Drs Colmery and Schultz discuss the evolution of dental care for animals through their long careers and the changes in technology which evolved beyond just the quality of the output, but also the speed and efficiency with which things can be done. Doctor Colmery is also an on-call veterinarian for places like the Detroit Zoo where we discuss the root canal he did on a polar bear and other truly bizarre stories of animal dental care. Finally, Doctor Colmery concludes with the tips on how you should care for your own animals teeth. When and how to do it, what food, what toys or bones, etc to keep from your pets and give to them so you don't end up adding his clinic to your speed dial. It's incredible that it took so long to figure out that animals have teeth too which might require care!?! It's a joy to listen to two incredibly sharp veterinary minds, reflecting on such an important topic. Great stories and you are sure to laugh if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

A Conversation with Donald Sturz, President of the Westminster Kennel Club. - Have you watched the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show yet? If not, check Fox Sports listings since they usually repeat it for a few weeks after the show. If you did watch it, what did you think? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the show with Donald Sturz, President of the Westminster Kennel Club. (SPOILER ALERT You will hear about the BIS winner so beware.) Don has held every job you can have with show dogs starting at age 10. Breeder, trainer, handler, judge including BIS in 2022 at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. He will share behind the scenes details of the planning for the show and the journey to the 150th show, the second longest running event in the United States, one year behind the Kentucky Derby! Don will also discuss the changes from Covid through changes in venues and seasons to the Tennis Center last year and finally for 150, back to Madison Square Gardens in Manhattan! Don is an amazing guy, very bright, and his conversation with Dr Schultz is worth your time if you love dogs! If you don't mind knowing who won or if you watched it and want to hear incredible post show analysis, listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

This weeks Guests The MSU Rodeo Club, as they put on one of the most successful student run professional rodeos in the country! - What fun it will be when the Spartan Stampede Rodeo returns to the MSU Pavilion next weekend (13-15)!! Coming to the campus of MSU, if you go, you will witness the work of the MSU Rodeo Club, as they put on one of the most successful student run professional rodeos in the country! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk all about the club and the show with the Faculty Director, Dr Brian Nielsen who is advising his last rodeo. Learn about how Doctor Nielsen has managed to accomplish so much over his years and some of the ups and downs (Covid) in his history working with the students in the club. Then the President of the club, Eliza Lefavers (Junior) discusses her background and how she got involved with the club along with the details about how the show has come together with great teamwork. She shares many of the details behind the show and demonstrates why she is a capable leader. Then Jordan Roberts (Senior) shares her background with the club and talks about her area of focus which is Youth day. It is a program in which many children from a variety of venues experience special presentations as well as see what is for many, their first Rodeo put on by the MSU Rodeo Club. Finally, we have the Queen, Cacey Hyde (Senior) who explains her background and what she did this year as queen of the club. Learn about the reading classes, parades and other appearances she made throughout the state helping represent MSU Rodeo Club and the whole concept of rodeo! Tickets are selling FAST with several shows likely to sell out so you need to act fast. But first, start by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

This weeks guests Marc Levenson founder of Melevsreef.com and Jim Watling, of Coral Expos and Rick Preuss - Some say the best way to cope with the cold is to imagine warm and tropical settings. No need to imagine it. It's coming to you this weekend in Lansing, MI! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Lee Cohen is joined by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets as they talk all about the world of corals and reef keeping with incredible guests. Doctor Schultz will return next week. First up is Marc Levenson from Arlington Texas. Marc is the founder of Melevsreef.com and is frequently seen on YouTube. He is also the Executive editor of Coral Magazine and he will be speaking live on Saturday afternoon at Preuss Pets and on Sunday at the 20th annual Coral Expo taking place at the Causeway Bay hotel in Lansing. Marc will explain his three decade long journey into reefkeeping and answers questions at every level in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. Next up in the studio is Jim Watling, the coordinator and energy behind twenty years of Coral Expos. Jim will share what you can experience, new big name vendors with fantastic displays and items for sale, experienced people who can share information and hard to find products and even some free stuff!! This is one reason why the swap turned into an expo and has doubled in size and attendance many times over. Based on Jim's description of what all you can see, hear, and buy this Sunday, you will be disappointed if you miss out. If you know anyone who is tired of Winter and wants to think tropical, tell them to start by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Winter dog care with guests Janice Milligan Peters from Doggy Daycare and Spa Stefan Pittsle Tech Care Pet Sitting. Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters - Its been dark, cold and icy so far this winter. Have your pets been getting the exercise and walks they need? If not, have you got the time to do it yourself or do you need help? If the latter is your answer, we may be able to offer a few suggestions. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with three local businesses that can help in some situations! First up is Janice Milligan Peters from Doggy Daycare and Spa with locations in Lansing and Okemos. Both offer indoor and outdoor play areas and lots of attentive staff members that give your pets the experience they want and anticipate! She also discusses the benefits of adding grooming and boarding to a daycare experience when you need help being a great pet parent. Then Stefan Pittsley is on to talk about his business, Tech Care Pet Sitting. Stephan is a former Vet Tech and he offers dog walking, dog watching, minor medical assistance etc in your home. His business is bonded and insured so you might want to get more information from his website. Finally, Mark Marquardt who owns Joey's Pet Outfitters in Williamston discusses how to properly fit dog boots and sweaters and allows you to try them on and sample before purchasing. He also talks about the outdoor private dog park that is available right behind Joey's! Mark and Doctor Schultz also will discuss products for proper paw and pad care on your pets feet after walking.

A Conversation with Teresa Keiger, a judge for decades and a breeder for longer! Teresa is also the editor of Cat Talk Magazine - Have you ever been to a Cat show? Do you think you have a cat that looks and acts like it could win? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen spend the hour learning all about cat shows from Teresa Keiger, a judge for decades and a breeder for longer! Teresa is also the editor of Cat Talk Magazine and is Graphic Designer for Cat Fanciers Association. She knows a lot and will share all about how many breeds and what is the biggest category at most shows? She also discusses her world travels to judge shows and the popularity of cats worldwide. She even says there is a show coming up in the last city in the world many would think of to have one at this time. Teresa will share her great knowledge about cats and she helps you learn about how cats are judged and the different cat show steps you can see if you find one near you on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets to discuss a sample of the gifts that are available until they close Christmas Eve! First up, lots of gift items for your kids. - A familiar voice with a bunch of unfamiliar gift items that will surprise and amaze you, your children and your pets?! Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined in the studio by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets to discuss a sample of the gifts that are available until they close Christmas Eve! First up, lots of gift items for your kids. For stocking stuffers or an impromptu surprise during the season of giving, try the Frozen bubbles or the Axolotl stuffed animals or the sea gull with a french fry in its beak. If you like jumping spiders or a space for keeping roly polys? Maybe instead you want some enrichment toys? They have a ton for small animals, reptiles, fish, birds, rabbits, cats and dogs. For the humans again, lots of t-shirts, cats butt earrings, snail 3D printed with changeable shells. For your dogs, sushi mix to be inserted in puppy kongs and the best chews for your dogs to chew and help not hurt their teeth are available too! Whew! Lots to hear about on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Tasha Stielstra, owner of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures. Elizabeth Coons joins the conversation to explain about the dogs themselves. - The snowy Thanksgiving weekend in Michigan varied based on geography. A few inches of snow in Lansing was stressful to many. It snowed over a foot in the Upper Peninsula! No big deal, especially if you have sled dogs! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about sled dogs and sled dog racing in the Upper Peninsula. First up is Tasha Stielstra, owner of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures. Tasha will explain about the different breeds of sled dogs and their history. When did sled dog racing begin and how do the races work exactly? She will explain the UP 200 the Copper races and other events this winter. Or you can go for a sleigh ride yourself on a three hour tour! The Elizabeth Coons joins the conversation to explain about the dogs themselves. When, what and how much do they eat? How do they stay fit? When do they go potty while racing? Sled racing dogs are working dogs for most of their lives until they retire and are adopted as pets. Learn all about how to enjoy the winter and snow in Michigan by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Conversations with National dog show host David Frei. and Ken Sunden, CEO of Puppy Warmer. - What an exciting holiday weekend! Thursday is not just the Lions game, it is the National Dog Show broadcast from Philadelphia on NBC. Hundreds of great dogs and it is emceed by David Frei and John O'Hurley (of Seinfeld fame.) Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen as they discuss the show with David Frei. Learn about the different breeds and David's long history in learning about them and most importantly, how to pronounce them. If you miss the broadcast on Thursday, it will be repeated this weekend. Then, you can't forget the dog show taking place Saturday and Sunday at the MSU Pavilion. There will be hundreds of breeders there showing off some of Michigan's and the Midwest's best dogs. One man the breeders will eventually be appreciative of is our second guest Ken Sunden, CEO of Puppy Warmer. They manufacture the gold standard of Puppy incubators that are loved by breeders and veterinarians. They have them because they keep puppies alive by giving them the warm welcome they deserve! Listen as Ken explains why he created the product, how it works and the fortunate dilemma that equipment is selling faster then expected! Learn all about why they work so well and Doctor Schultz shares his real life experience with them on the Thanksgiving weekend edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Rabbits and Cavys, with guests Lisa and Elizabeth Leibrand, and Rabbit Breeder Paul Koppin - How would you like to see fifty breeds of rabbits and more then a dozen breeds of Guinea Pigs in a show where the cost is FREE!! Your chance is coming up next weekend at the MSU Pavilion on Farm and Mount Hope! You don't know a lot about rabbits or Cavys? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired)and Lee Cohen discuss the show and what it is like to breed these animals. First up is Rabbit Breeder Paul Koppin. You might assume that rabbits wouldn't be the hardest animals in nature to breed but there is more to it then you think. Paul will describe the showing of these rabbits and the proper way to care for and keep rabbits. He will also share the differences between breeds. Then to discuss Cavys, we have Lisa and Elizabeth Leibrand, a mother and daughter team that both happen to be royalty in the breeding community?!? First Elizabeth will share how she started with rabbits and evolved to Cavys the last few years. Not bad since she is 18 and started when she was 12. Lisa then shares her background and the family connection to 4-H and these animals going back generations. Learn about the different Cavys, why they are amazing to keep, some of their humorous behaviors and how they will be judged at the show. As you can see, Cavys are soft, furry and cute and you can see a bunch of them next weekend! First, you can learn about them by istening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

Dr. Schultz and special guests Rick Preuss and Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters talk protecting pet in the winter - Once again the forecast for the first week of November includes SNOW!! As if the clock change and the late afternoon darkness aren't a challenge enough to get your pets exercise. While it waited until November this year, it still brings to mind all the little details you need to think about for proper pet care in winter! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen are joined by Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets who will begin with information for outdoor fish in your pond. If you are keeping them outside for winter, Rick talks you through how to do it. If you are planning on moving them indoors, he will talk you through a few different ways to do it. Next up, Dr Schultz will talk all about the area for concern mostly with dogs and cats in winter. You will hear about how important it is to keep them safe with lights or reflective items, especially if you have a black dog. He also talks about protection from ice and salt, the importance of water and outdoor shelter where they can warm up if they are outside. Finally, Mark Marquardt from Joey's Pet Outfitters and Annabelle's is on the line to discuss all the items that doc mentioned and the options that are available and in stock! Jackets, gloves, collars, lights, sweaters and many other things that can keep your dog and cat warm, safe and happy this winter. Prepare to learn if you are listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Post Halloween animal care and Award winning author Milana Anderson joins Doc and Lee to discuss her 10th children's book. - Tonight is Halloween and I hope you, your children and your pets have a safe, bountiful time meeting neighbors and friends and exchanging candy. Please be careful that your pets don't get access to something they shouldn't eat and as the door opens and closes that cats and dogs don't get out. Also, is your veterinarian open Saturdays for walk-ins? You may want to find that out. If you listen Saturday at 9AM, Lee Cohen and Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) will talk about what to do if you discover that something seems wrong with your pet. Doctor Schultz will talk about the many things that happen and which situations will require immediate care. To cheer up the conversation, Award winning author Milana Anderson joins Doc and Lee to discuss her 10th childrens book. It is a book of fairy tales all about love, and all of the characters are animals. The illustrations are very cute and Milana's life story is not typical. Moving from Siberia to Florida is understandable. With an education in Biology and Chemistry, a law degree, and time at the United Nations, children's books about animals is a curious choice. Since you get an extra hour this weekend, why not spend it listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

It's all about Alpacas with Gabrielle Feighner Baker. From Fieghner Family Farms in Haslett! - Some animals are amazing because of how cute they are. Some because of the colors they are. Today's conversation is about the animals that have the most amazing fur you may ever feel. They are called Alpacas and one of the places in Mid Michigan where you can see them and even acquire them is Fieghner Family Farms in Haslett! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about Alpacas from Gabrielle Feighner Baker. During the conversation, you will hear all about Alpacas and what makes them special. How are they different from LLamas? Why does their fur color sometimes differ from that of the parents? Why is it that you suggest having 3 at a time versus buying 1? How long do they live and are they smart enough to respond when their names are called? When is the fur cut and why is it so valuable? Finally, with Dr Schultz asking questions, his special interest in breeding as a veterinarian carried over into the conversation as you learn all about the breeding programs for Alpacas. These are amazing animals and Gabrielle is not only a smart and passionate advocate of them, she is well spoken and a positive trainer of how to succeed with them as pets! If you've never been around Alpacas, you will definitely consider it after listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Jenna Worthington from the Potter Park Zoo Then Kirbay Preuss from Preuss Pets this years Old Town Doggie Trick or Treating and Costume contest - October is one of the favorite months of the year for many people in Michigan. The weather. The colors. Football. Halloween. If you are an animal lover, how can you mix that with any of these things to make the month better? We have two suggestions. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the details of both suggested events! First up is Jenna Worthington from the Potter Park Zoo discussing the Boo in the Zoo dates this October. Go to the zoo and see all the animals and a bunch of fun entertainments that are available for kids of all ages. You'll find out about the vendors who will be there and the free candy and other treats you can collect along the way. Pick the right night for weather, and this checks most boxes (except football) on your list! Then Kirbay Preuss from Preuss Pets joins us to discuss this years Old Town Doggie Trick or Treating and Costume contest. You'll get all the details and ways you can participate. You will also hear about the ways you can avail yourself to all the treats being handed out that night for kids and dogs and Kirbay even shares her suggestion about what you can do to improve your chance of winning based on previous events. Then the conversation turns to the cool Halloween type animals you can see at the spooktacular. Snakes, spiders, dragons, rats and other animals that make great pets are on display for you to become comfortable with instead of fearing them. Make the best of halloween and this October by listening to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

A CONVERSATION with Nichole Brown, PhD who is the founder of Canines for Change - Have you observed the different types of places that are adding "facility" dogs to their daily staff? Schools, courtrooms, hospitals, senior care facilities and many others are using the calming influence of dogs to reassure the people they see and spend time with. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about this with Nichole Brown, PhD who is the founder of Canines for Change about the mission of their organization and how it came about. First you will hear about the process that organizations go through in order to get a fully trained facility dogs. What kind of dogs are the most successful at fulfilling roles like that? Why are so many places requesting these dogs and how is the supply keeping up with the demand? Nichole will also discuss the 12 schools in which they have dogs assigned and the types of functions they serve. She also discusses the extensive breeding, fostering and training programs the dogs go through before, during and after they are assigned. Nichole also discusses the psychology background she has and how useful it has been in assisting children and training dogs! You will also hear about the quantity of volunteers who are needed as the demand continues to grow each year. Anyone interested in volunteering and everyone else fascinated by these subjects should listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

the recent opening of the Constellation Cat Cafe Then Doctor Kerry Lewis, DVM from the Riverside Cat Hospital - Good news for cat lovers in Mid Michigan the last few months! Two businesses that specialize in cats have moved locations and expanded their operations to increase the amount of people and cats that can be served. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the recent opening of the Constellation Cat Cafe in Old Town from the new Executive Director Savannah Segueda. You will hear all about how the opening has gone and how the cafe operates both as a coffee shop and as a cat rescue operation. You will get a chance to understand all the processes behind the adoptions and even some of the benefits of the new location across the parking lot from Preuss Pets! Then Doctor Kerry Lewis, DVM from the Riverside Cat Hospital is on to talk about their new location that opened this spring on Jolly Road. With more rooms for examining cats, more veterinarians and assisting staff, Dr Lewis is working hard to handle the demand for service as one of the only cat specific offices in Mid Michigan. Learn a lot about caring for cats as Drs Lewis and Schultz delve down that path on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

a conversation with Allen Chartier, the Michigan Hummingbird Guy! - Hummingbirds are fascinating characters in nature. Small, colorful and fast. Their wings move so fast they create the humming sound that is distinct. If you have prepared a feeder properly, you will usually find it visited from "regular" visitors who will seek out the nectar source you provide. But more is going on then you may know! Listen Saturday at 9AM when Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen have a conversation with Allen Chartier, the Michigan Hummingbird Guy! Allen has specialized certification which allows him to band thousands of hummingbirds, and has done so every year since 2000. Allen is also certified to do songbird banding but is exclusive in Michigan and other midwest states for Hummingbirds. How many varieties are in Michigan? When do they arrive in Michigan and when do they leave? How do you band them? How long do they live? What does it mean when they fly in a u shaped pattern by the feeder? It might not be what you think!! If you have seen hummingbirds and watched them fly and eat, you will become fascinated with them and likely begin trying to attract them. Meantime, listen to one of the smartest guys in the state of Michigan on the subject of hummingbirds on this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

what impact does environment and social development have on making a puppy or dog into a great pet with Doctor Candace Croney, PhD at Purdue University. - Last week we talked about breeders vetting their dogs prior to breeding with tests to reduce genetic problems within the breed stock. But what impact does environment and social development have on making a puppy or dog into a great pet? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss this important issue with Doctor Candace Croney, PhD at Purdue University. Doctor Croney created the standards of care in 2013 and is director of Canine Care Certified which is administered by Purdue University. This program establishes extensive, science-based standards for breeders to ensure a higher, documented quality of care for dogs and puppies. Find out why breeder groups and organizations in many states are imitating elements of this Indiana program and are seeing similar patterns in the improvement of health and behaviors with the increased standards. It is also why the cost of purebred dogs have increased due to the additional costs that go into this care. When you divide a dogs expected life by what you pay to acquire them, makes sense to more and more people who want healthy, well-behaved and socialized pets! You will likely enjoy and appreciate this conversation if you tune in for this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

A conversation with Butterfly expert Doctor Elise Zipkin, Professor in Quantitative Ecology at Michigan State University. - Can you think of a more fascinating creature in nature then the butterfly? Turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly is the ultimate transition from one form into a new, beautiful form. The Monarch, a popular butterfly in Michigan, has been reduced in population the last few decades. What can be causing this? Can it be reduced or prevented? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen ask these questions and more to Doctor Elise Zipkin, Red Cedar Distinguished Professor in Quantitative Ecology at Michigan State University. Doctor Zipkin will share her background and how her studies are used to verify observations or disprove what is actually happening in nature. She will also share why it takes multiple generations for Monarchs to migrate from Mexico to Michigan. What events in nature are causing the falloff in population and what can humans do to help accommodate and maintain butterfly populations. You will be learn how to help the Monarchs if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. - Life shifted in Mid Michigan this week with the influx of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff moving into the area. Also, with the start of k-12 schools, schedules and responsibilities change for kids and parents. How does this affect your dogs? What can you do to replace the daily companionship and exercise you and your kids were providing during summer? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired), Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Lee Cohen discuss these questions and more. First up is Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. Janice will explain how daycare can be very productive for many dogs in creating their oasis of time each week where they can play and have companionship with other dogs and people in a safe and controlled environment. You will hear Kate explain how her dogs know when it is daycare day and wear themselves out to the degree that they tend to sleep well after they get home. Then Kate explains some unique examples of people creating fenced perimeters that are covered to allow more outdoor time. She also talks about the benefits of a fence with seasons changing. As circumstances change, what is your plan? For sound advice, give a listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

A conversation with CAHS President Julia Willson. - The Capital Area Humane Society has performed tremendous services for Mid Michigan's cat and dog owners. They provide what people need for caring for their pets including food, care products, etc and low cost medical procedures and medicines/shots that keep pet ownership affordable and populations under control. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the recent happenings at CAHS with the President Julia Willson. You'll hear about the new location for the Spay and Neuter Clinic replacing the location on Cedar which has been incredibly successful since opening in 2011. You'll learn about how much additional space will be available and how much it will increase the amount of animals that can be seen and will lead to additional opportunities to expand care for animals. Julia will also talk about the fall fundraiser coming up and other types of things CAHS does to keep the animals cared for properly. Volunteers, employees, learn how if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Doctor Terrie Malinak, DVM and Medical Director and Lisa Kremer, Practice Manager FROM Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos - What do you do when your pet gets sick on the weekend or you need something done at the vet but you have to work during the week? Thanks to the staff at Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos, now you can schedule an appointment or get urgent care on Saturdays from 8AM until 1PM. Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen hear about the change in hours that began in 2025 and learn what, why and how the decision was made and is being implemented. In the studio is Doctor Terrie Malinak, DVM and Medical Director and Lisa Kremer, Practice Manager who together make sure that all pets are cared for, humans are treated well and with respect and doctors and staff candy jars are filled!! Learn about the equipment that Schultz has on premises which allows diagnostics faster and lead to faster and better treatment. You'll learn how five doctors blend their unique skills into a team orientation to best treat a variety of animals. Even Doctor Schultz learned a few things as will you if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

This weeks Guest is Rich Wieske, President of the Michigan Beekeepers Association. - Do you realize how important honey bees are to the eco-system of many things in nature? How difficult is it to become a beekeeper in Michigan? Why are bee populations declining? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen ask these and other questions of Rich Wieske, President of the Michigan Beekeepers Association. Learn all about the bees in Michigan and some of the health benefits bees (and bee stings) can have on some people. Rich will also discuss some of the other products that can come from your hive. Besides almonds which require bees, there are fermented drinks that were common thousands of years ago and are still made by some today. Finally, you will learn why so many bees have died off and how to protect bee hives from these things. The buzz is that beehives can be a cool hobby if you have the time, money and patience to do it. If not, it's at least a fun conversation if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these topics with Mark Marquardt owner of Joey's Pet Outfitters i - How do you keep your animals safe this coming week with above average temperatures outside along with the booms, the noise and the partiers? Sounds like a nightmare for some pets and their owners. Want some help minimizing the problems? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these topics with Mark Marquardt owner of Joey's Pet Outfitters in Williamston. Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets will return next week. At Joey's Mark has many customers that use CBD's successfully to relax their dogs. Mark will discuss the details and give suggestions for people based on their particular situation. Joey's also has Thundershirts for dogs and cats which he also suggested along with a new bone or treat. With heat, a leap into the Joey's bark park pond if you are a member solves that! Then Doctor Schultz will switch from asking questions to answering them as he provides multiple suggestions for dealing with both excessive heat and air conditioning that can also harm your animals?!? Learn about the different drugs that are used by veterinarians to help get dogs through the fireworks orderal. Finally, keep them secure. Learn about how to help protect your pet since this weekend is the top weekend for runaways all year. Prevention is ahead if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show

Talking about French bull dogs and Silken Windhounds with Debbie Fazica and Kathryn Houghton - French Bulldogs are the most popular puppies in the United States in 2024. What makes these dogs so popular and why do they sell for more then other breeds? Listen Saturday at 9AM and learn the answers to these and other questions when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about them from a local breeder, Debbie Fazica. Debbie owns the Pet X Supplies and Tack location in Howell and has chosen to breed French Bulldogs as well. Learn what some of the concerns you should be asking about if you consider getting one. Then Kathryn Houghton will introduce you to a breed of dog that is so new, it is not yet AKC certified. They are called Silken Windhounds. Learn about why they were created and what makes them a special breed of dog. Finally, Doctor Schultz answers a listener question from facebook regarding proper feeding for pregnant dogs and cats and how food changes as they birth their litter. If you are interested in dogs, you'll probably like this show on if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

A conversationDoctor Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College about a hidden gem on Campus - If you walk around Downtown on Capitol, you likely know all about the LCC Shigematsu Japanese Gardens and the Pond with Koi Fish right? For something so beautiful and soothing, why don't more people know about it or go there? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn all about the gardens from the man who looks at it every night, Doctor Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College. Doctor Robinson will literally talk us through the contents as he and his wife are walking their dog to the gardens. You'll learn all about Doctor Robinson, his strong feelings toward LCC and his strong commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of the Gardens. You'll learn about the Japanese Koi and the food they eat that is available for any visitors to feed them for a quarter! Then Kirbay Preuss joins the show briefly to talk about the Koi festival beginning Saturday and running through the following weekend in Old Town. You will learn all about outdoor pond fish and lots of other interesting things if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

Rick Preuss, Doctor Will Schultz, and Lee Cohen discuss Gerbils as pets with Kirbay Preuss and her three year old daughter Arabella. - Children who care for pets learn responsibility and love of others often as a result. Pocket pets are frequently favorites. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss Gerbils as pets with Kirbay Preuss and her three year old daughter Arabella. Arabella will share her experience and feelings with her two gerbils. Kirbay then fills in the rest with all of the details regarding environment, food, enrichment, vetting and other details about gerbils as well as hamsters, rats, degus, sugar gliders and other small animals that are appropriate for the different ages, personalities and situations people have. Then Katie Ramp from Preuss Pets joins the conversation about the in-house animal reproduction program that she monitors and maintains for many of these animals and the USDA guidelines that Preuss adheres to for the sake of the animals and the people who buy and care for them. Learn the longevity of these different animals and other personality quirks that make doing your homework in advance a necessity if you want a successful journey with your child and their pets! Pets can be a joy for kids of all ages as you will hear about if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show -

The guys talk about the re-introducing of the Artic Grayling to Michigan waters by the DNR - dSrosptonea M P 01 a 0 u9 3 t tu019297i2t38i 3 gc1i a M ? 1c 0 0 1 : y f01 39 i 2 · As outstanding as the lakes rivers and streams are in and around Michigan, there are some fish species that were at one time flourishing that no longer are here. One in particular is the Arctic Grayling which ceased around the 1920's in Michigan. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the upcoming attempt to repopulate the species with Ed Eisch from the Michigan DNR. Despite several attempts to repopulate them, you'll hear how and why DNR is attempting to repopulate them as well as trout, salmon and other fish that makes Michigan such a prize for people who fish. Then Steve Oberg from Preuss Pets joins the conversation to share the newest information from the Salmon in the Classroom projects that continue to happen throughout Michigan schools. Learn how children are raising and caring for Salmon in the class until they are ready to be transplanted to a designated body of water. It's great stuff going on that you will hear about if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Turtle Talk with Tom Goniea with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Rebecka Creed from Preuss Pets - This weekend or in the next few weeks you might decide to go for a walk with your dog and have to yield to a turtle crossing your path. It might also happen in your car on the road. Why is this happening and what should you do? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen seek the answers to these and other questions from Tom Goniea with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Tom will give insight into not just when to intervene but also what and how to do it. Then Rick Preuss answers questions about Turtles and Tortoises as pets. What are the regulations and the requirements for doing so and what are the considerations you need to think about before getting a pet that will likely outlive you and possibly your children? Last Rebecka Creed from Preuss Pets shares the details of how to keep a turtle as a pet. How big of a tank, food, filtration, heat are all answered in great detail with many options to consider. It's a lot of information so we move more like the hare as we discuss turtles on this holiday weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

From Co-host to Guest, Dr. Schultz Talks Ticks and Fleas With Lee - Is it just us, or is the subject of ticks, fleas and mosquitos being discussed everywhere and with great emphasis! Is it warranted? If so, what do you need to know and do to protect yourself and your pets? Listen Saturday at 9AM when Lee Cohen and Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) discuss why the increase in interest in the subject and what the potential causes are for increased populations in colder climates. What kinds of parasites and diseases can be caused by bites on you and your pets. Doctor Schultz also discusses how you can protect yourself and your pets and discusses the risk/reward of spending quality time with your pets walking or playing outdoors. The doc did his homework on this one whether its biting flies or other pests (insects) so you will know what to do after tuning into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Rick becomes the guest expert on all about installing a backyard ponds including fish or not - Having access to lakes, rivers and oceans directly from your home is a hard to find proposition at times, especially if you don't live in a place that has many. It is possible, to have a pond or water garden installed either by a contractor or as a DIY if you have the talent given proper instruction. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen turn the tables and ask Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets all about installing a backyard pond including fish or not and all the different features you can add to enhance the experience. Rick shares all the details about how to build it in a way that prevents future problems and helps protect your fish from natural predators like Blue Herons and even allows them to winter outside and still survive. Best example of the joy it brings to Rick is his pond in front of his home in Williamston with falling water sounds that even appeal to the neighbors. Now is the perfect time and Rick has the answers if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio.

a whole hour with the Dean of the MSU Veterinary School, Doctor Kimberly Dodd! - Michigan State University is blessed with one of the best veterinary schools in the nation! The reason they will likely become higher ranked in the future is because of their quality of leadership. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen interview the Dean of the MSU Veterinary School, Doctor Kimberly Dodd! Doctor Dodd is the former director of the MSU lab before being named the Dean of the College. Doctor Dodd is in the studio and has some very candid ideas and opinions which are partially why she is in her current position. Learn about the new changes being considered and some which have already taken place. You'll also hear about Doctor Dodd's background and her views on many of the issues that today's students face including the cost of completing their degree and the time it will take to pay it back. Doctor Schultz and Doctor Dodd also get into a great conversation about vet medicine and ways to best go about teaching it. Meet the Dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine by tuning into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

A conversation with Doctor Kay Donahue, DVM from Schultz Veterinary in Okemos - Veterinary care is not the same around the world and pets and animals in the US receive medical care that almost mirrors human care. Some veterinarians and some university students are working to help animals in Mexico, for example to spay and neuter free roaming dogs and cats. Besides reducing the births, they are also saving the sea turtle population! Listen Saturday at 9AM when Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen learn about these care programs from Doctor Kay Donahue, DVM from Schultz Veterinary in Okemos. Learn about how the MSU students team up with other students and vets to operate on the stray animals that are impacting the environment in southeast Mexico along the beaches. You will be amazed at the way areas are triaged for surgeries and the commitment of the people doing them. It's a great story that you don't often hear about unless you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

All about Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary located in Grand Ledge, with Sophie Snow who is one of the founders and Casey Ehlert - Where do farm animals go to retire and live out their old age? Where do ducks and geese go when they can't live in the wild? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the day to day goings on at Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary located in Grand Ledge, Michigan with Sophie Snow who is one of the founders and Casey Ehlert who coordinates events, writes the newsletter along with the other "as needed" jobs that pop up! Learn about the variety of animals being cared for and how they arrive at Mitten Misfits by accident or on purpose. Learn about Bob and Vick, the founders who give up their home and property to house and care for hundreds of animals with the assistance of many volunteers who help where and when they can. Learn about the upcoming events and fundraisers that are happening this spring and you'll understand how important the funding is for keeping the food coming in as the animals keep increasing. It's an act of kindness repeated many times that will make you feel good if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

A conversation with Stephen Quandt Feline Behavior Associates, LLC, - What training can you do with cats? Why do cats behave in certain ways and how do you know what it means? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these questions with Stephen who is the founder of Stephen Quandt Feline Behavior Associates, LLC, and is a Feline Training and Behavior Specialist certified through the Animal Behavior Institute. reach Stephen at https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ He is also a recent author with the publication of his first children’s book, HAPPY COMES HOME available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. He is a professional feline behavior specialist with over 20 years of experience working with cats in private consultations, animal shelters and in the field. In 2019 he participated in a spay/neuter and research campaign to assist the animals that live in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, many of whom have descended from the pets left behind after the accident in 1986. You'll learn about cats and hear a fascinating story if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show -

Lee, Doc and Rick share the details on the Alligator recently found in Lansing and where it now Resides...in Battle Creek! - This week you are in for a real treat! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen hear the tale of what happens when a baby alligator gets abandoned in Lansing Michigan!?! First up is Kirbay Preuss! When Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter discovered this baby alligator, they went to Preuss Pets where it could be better housed and heated as Michigan isn't ideal for alligators...or is it? Preuss contacted Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in Athens Michigan who agreed to take it in and it was transported there. To explain the rest of the story as well as what, how and why an alligator sanctuary thrives in a cold weather climate we will speak with Lina Kelly, the Director and daughter of the owner. You will be amazed by what you learn about Critchlow from Lina. They have a 600 pound Nile Crocodile and a huge alligator named Godzilla who is trained to respond to his name being called! Learn how much they eat and all kinds of info you will love to discover if you tune into this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show - 1320 WILS on the radio

Patience Cole With Happy Feet and Jodi Schrader from Saved by Zade - April is usually when"kitten season" arrives in Mid Michigan each year. The increase in cats and kittens who are intact results in more cats and kittens. This keeps the Rescues quite busy. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk with two highly regarded rescues about this and upcoming events. Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets is away on business and will return next week! First up is Patience Cole from Happy Feet Rescue located in the same building as the Jolly Road Veterinary Hospital in Lansing. Very convenient during some of the wellness events they conduct and many other things they do, like sheltering animals. Learn about Happy Feet and the tremendous results they generate with zero paid staff. Also discussed is a situation in St. Johns where people are being fined for feeding outdoor cats and the alternative method to reducing the problem through TNR. Then Jodi Schrader from Save d by Zade is on to explain where the name comes from and how they do what they do with the volunteers and fosters they have. Learn how a school project turned into a successful pet rescue if you listen to this weekend's edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show on 1320 AM WILS on the radio.