Ed
Asner
You may not associate Ed Asner with animal causes, but indeed
he lends his voice as an advocate for responsible pet ownership,
and has strong views on the importance of spaying and neutering
and shelter adoptions, with a lifelong commitment to the companion
animals with whom we share our lives.
Gary
Burghoff Corporal "Radar" O'Reilly of M*A*S*H
Gary Burghoff and "Radar"
O'Reilly are synonymous with the kind, lovable yet kindred spirits
we can all remember with fondness. The role of "Radar"
was tailor-made for Gary because of his obvious love of animals
and his extraordinary personality. Remember Radar's zoo in M*A*S*H?
This theme originated from his real life Animal Rehabilitation
Clinic in Southern California where he nurtured and cared for
many species of birds such as the brown pelican, and many other
animals including opossums, grey squirrels, raccoons and abandoned
creatures needing Gary's special and tender-loving care. In fact
Gary, once known as the "Bird Man of Malibu", was licensed
by the State of California to care for wounded animals.
Leslie
Nielsen
Listen as comedian Leslie
Nielsen shares his warm fuzzy animal side. Leslie starred as Frank
Drebin in Police Squad, as well as in The Naked Gun and its sequels,
Airplane and Scary Movie 3. He was awarded the UCLA's Jack Benny
Award for his comedic talents. Nielsen's impressive career includes
more than 200 films and television programs. See what he is up
to now.
Dr.
Joyce Brothers
Dr. Joyce Brothers is
a noted psychologist, columnist, author and one of America's 10
most influential women. Her legendary books have been translated
into 26 languages, with her daily column appearing in more than
175 newspapers. Hear what Dr. Joyce Brothers has to say about
pets coming between partners.
Dr.
Tracy Land
Pediatric
or Early Spay/Neuter
Pediatric, or Early Spay/Neuter,
refers to spaying or neutering pets at a much earlier age than
the old six to nine month standard. With today's anesthetics,
advanced monitoring equipment, and surgical techniques, not only
are these procedures safe in young puppies and kittens, the risk
of complication is lower and the recovery period shorter than
in mature pets. Concerns about adverse effects have now been proven
unfounded. The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane
Society of the United States, the Association of Spay/Neuter Veterinarians,
and the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia,
are among those that support early spay/neuter. Listen in and
hear some advantages of early spay/neuter.
Robert Yau - DateMyPet.com
Another dating site? No. A meeting
site for pet people? Yes. The idea for DateMyPet.com started during
a walk with my dog in our local park. As usual, folks will approach
us and comment on how cute he is. Typically this will lead to
a conversation. These conversations range from simple causal talk
to details about their lives. Total strangers and we'll be conversing
like old friends. That's the power of our pets. They provide a
common link, an understanding of who we are. So here we are, "if
you want to date me, you have to date my pet". That's the
drive behind this website. If you knew first hand that a person
is a pet lover, it would make things a lot easier. That is a strong
link that can be built upon.
Rae Ann Kumelos
All The Buzz About Bees
What do an 1842 exploration
to the Rocky Mountains, honey-tongued ancient poets, and an exhibit
in the National History Museum all have in common? Bees. Discover
how the bee helped shape the population of a nation, inspired
timeless poetry and gave special meaning to an ancient chunk of
amber.