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Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts

The Animal Party starts with a bit of water-bowl talk covering the most explosive animal related news highlights and issues. Deborah gives her opinion along with the facts and stats you want to know to make up your own mind. Do you believe in allowing cats outdoors? What about removing their claws? Do pets make kids’ allergies worse? Have you ever thought about pit bulls? Get the facts and you’ll understand exactly why pit bulls have such a bad reputation and decide for yourself if banning breeds

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

23:14

Animal Party Episode 246 Spare the Bear, Smarter...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2026/01/05

This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives headfirst into the wild world of animal news, ethics, and behavior—holding nothing back. From controversial puppy visits in prisons and the urgent call to “spare the bear” in Florida, to fascinating discoveries about koala fingerprints and wolves using human fishing traps as tools, Deb challenges the outdated idea that animals don’t think, plan, or adapt. The episode also shifts to heartfelt, real-world pet guidance as Deb walks listeners through how to

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22:08

Animal Party Episode 245 From Pygmy Owls to Pet...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/12/29

On this wild episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe shares the late-night surprise visitor that swooped into her office—a fierce little northern pygmy owl—and what she learned about these tiny, hummingbird-hunting predators. She dives into quirky and troubling animal news, from Trailer Park Boys’ cat-loving Bubbles actor facing assault charges, to Tom Brady cloning his beloved dog and what it says about nature vs. nurture. Deb also spotlights a retirement “spa” for elderly penguins in New England, a pet

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21:49

Animal Party Episode 244 Wildlife News

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/12/29

Dogs fed Yogurt and wine on reality shows. Sea otters attack surfers and steal their boards in Santa Monica. Taylor Swift donates a sea otter tshirt for auction and raises 2 million for the Santa Monica Aquarium. Snoop Dog rescues a whole dog shelter in NYC. A Hawaiian humpback called ‘Astroboy’ gets rescued from fishing debris while ‘deadliest catch’ fishermen attack each other’s gear leaving debris to cause future problems for marine life. Trump tells Colorado to stop importing Canadian

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22:05

Animal Party Episode 243 How To Teach Pets to Not Beg...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/12/10

Deb Wolfe asks do you know What Jane Goodall’s favorite animal was? Ostrich farm update; the covid surviving birds and their fate. Marine Land Belugas are caught up in an international trade issue as they shut down the exhibit. Deb describes the American Dipper, and an old-fashioned American word cat lovers should like ‘Catawampus’. Deb Wolfe gives training tips on How to teach dogs not to beg and cats not to trick people into over feeding. EPISODE NOTES: How To Teach Pets to Not Beg For Food Plus

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21:58

Animal Party Episode 242 Mushroom Foraging with Dogs

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/12/09

Deb Wolfe teaches you How to train your dog to find valuable mushrooms or anything; dogs can find your car when you are lost hiking or find a child who wanders off or find edible treasures people forage for like chanterelle mushrooms. Deb breaks down the simplest easy way to teach a dog, any dog to find things and specifically how to find mushrooms. A big welcome to German listeners who sent me questions about this topic. Please keep in touch with more feedback and pet questions. Got some extra

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21:28

Animal Party Episode 241 Top Dog, Alpha Cat & Boss...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/11/24

A listener asks Deb Wolfe to explain some of the differences and similarities between dog, cat and horse pecking orders. EPISODE NOTES: Top Dog, Alpha Cat & Boss Horse: Who Really Rules Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support.

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20:49

Animal Party Episode 240 Pack Politics & Wildlife &...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/11/14

Deb Wolfe asks do you trust AI after it falsely identified a mushroom as a pork hock ‘? Krypto take me home” , Dog lovers must see the new superman movie. Who do you think wins the battle between crow vs seagull in a beach battle? And we have a tight race between a labradoodle and a chihuahua for worst dog at the beach and worst owner. A listener describes her two middle aged female dogs and how they steal food from their son’s one dog but not the other asking why this happens. Deborah explains

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22:11

Animal Party Episode 239 Deb Wolfe Asks ‘Why Don’t...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/11/14

A listener writes about their dog’s Vet bill after a stick was wedged in the roof of his mouth asking how on earth do you remove it yourself? Deb explains how force is needed when cats and dogs are in pain and need help. If you are showing your house, should you allow a potential buyer to bring their pet along? What type of measuring cup can hurt or even kill your dog or cat? EPISODE NOTES: Deb Wolfe Asks ‘Why Don’t the Chickens Cross the Road?’ Become a supporter of this podcast:

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22:35

Animal Party Episode 238 Why Dogs Lie Down to Say...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/11/10

A long-time listener asks “Why does my dog lie down to greet other dogs?’ Deb Wolfe explains 2 reasons for this greeting. Go Find is a great trick which can become a foraging asset with your dog. Deborah runs through how exactly to train a dog to find a treat or a sought after mushroom. Pet vaccines do not cause autism! An old Croatian proverb states that ‘two goats cannot walk on the same rope.’ Deb Wolfe points out that 2 cats can’t be walked with one rope either: but dogs? No

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24:39

Animal Party Episode 237 Volcano Goats, Bubonic...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/11/09

Deb Wolfe reports on how Italian goats can save us from volcanoes. Is Lake Tahoe spreading the bubonic plague? Stats show dog ownership in the USA has steadily been growing since the 40’s. Deb shares a quote from a TLC seeking sister wife cast member’s mom, and an easy dog bone recipe. Deb Wolfe points out the injustice of bad enforcement when it comes to support service dog rules; a certified support chihuahua gets in trouble at the beach while a fake service dog gets to stroll the Richmond

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21:16

Animal Party Episode 236 Cat Tricks, Dog Tips &...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/10/21

What do you think is the most difficult animal to weigh at the London Zoo? The worst dog at the beach award this week is well earned by some extremely rude bulldog behavior! This 50 lb. snorting unleashed intact dog Beat out all other contenders with a stellar owner ignorance performance at White Rock pier. Like that old tomato song, ‘I say Meela you say Myla’ and the kid and dog say, ‘let’s blow the whole thing off’. Why not name your dog the same as your kid as on TLC 90-Day fiancée, and other

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18:04

Animal Party Episode 235 Ears, Tails & Ethics: The...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/10/15

On this episode of Animal Party, Deb Wolfe serves up equal parts laughs, heart, and hard truths. We kick off with the Wyoming “wolf suit” fiasco—a cautionary (and hilarious) PSA about why wildlife can’t be duped by costumes or club tricks. Then Deb unpacks the growing wave of legislation in Quebec, the U.S., and Europe restricting cosmetic pet surgeries (debarking, declawing, ear cropping, tail docking) and explains humane, effective alternatives. You’ll hear a feel-good rescue from Canada’s Bay of

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30:32

Animal Party Episode 234 Shell-ebrity Visitors &...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/10/14

Deb Wolfe catches you up on world animal news starting with the good and bad news about the incredible Indonesian leatherbacks who visit Canada. Next its politics feline style in Boston – Who would you vote for? A little dog was very naughty at a Cincinnati Reds Game playing keep away with the game ball. Deborah gives you her easy 2 ball drop trick so you can get your dog to fetch properly and perfectly. Bird news with the latest update on the avian flu surviving ostriches. Plus how did a bird

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18:30

Animal Party Episode 233 Chew-mergency! Peachy’s...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/10/03

What do you do if your dog bites a bone or stick and a piece gets stuck wedged between his canine teeth against the top of his mouth? Deb Wolfe describes 2 recent incidents and posted video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w4sTTt-pv2U and photos at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1308466991284881&set=pb.100063647777116.-2207520000 of ‘Peachy ‘the Doodle and her stick emergency. Algae can be a huge threat to dogs so be careful around water forbidden for human swims and lakes or water with

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27:19

Animal Party Episode 232 Lions & Dogs & Bears Oh My!

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/09/26

Deb Wolfe describes a few recent encounters between dogs and people with bears and lions. Deborah describes the scene and asks you which of the 5 doodle, poodle type dogs do you think stood up to the bear? Deborah gives some basic safety tips for walking in forests and living in bear country explaining from the wildlife perspective. Sometimes a pivotal moment can change a dog’s behavior suddenly and dramatically. A docile dog may become a hunter all of a sudden for example. But also a good

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28:02

Animal Party Episode 231 Parade Goats, Subway Dogs &...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/09/26

The President’s military parade (for Trump’s 79th birthday) featured 34 horses, 2 mules, 1 dog (a blue heeler like “Blue”) and one goat. Deb Wolfe explains the reason for the goat. Dogs are big In Toronto – even downtown and on the subway! A few Toronto dog pics are posted; Can you guess how much Tex weighs? Please send us your reviews of pet collars that trigger pet doors, GPS track the pet , stop barking or all 3 in one. Send reviews to deb@petliferadio.com please. If your dog is exposed to

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22:25

Animal Party Episode 230 The Cat That Loves Clothes &...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/09/08

Deborah Wolfe explains the weird habit like on TLC my strange addiction where people eat baby powder and bounce sheets, some cats (usually weaned early as kittens) suck on clothing which is a form of Pica, similar to humans who eat inedible things compulsively. How do you stop it and what do scientists know? A Missing 7-year-old girl followed the neighbors’ dogs into the forest. And a fed bear gets killed leaving searchers desperate to find her orphaned two 3.5 lb baby milk fed cubs in Whistler.

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27:12

Animal Party Episode 229 Lasers, CBD & Old Dogs: Dr....

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/08/20

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins Deborah Wolfe again to talk about laser treatments for rehab and old dogs. Dr. Fox recommends supplements but also CBD (cannabis product with no thc and no high effect) for dogs with arthritis, anxiety and skin allergies. See two old dogs do a pepsi/coke style test with a nutrivet vitamin vs a cookie for arthritis. Which do you think the old blue heeler and senior poodle will go for first? ‘What is the worst pet to face in a Vet

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29:57

Animal Party Episode 228 Paw & Order: Divorce, Pet...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/08/13

Do you need a pet custody agreement or a paragraph about pet custody added to your prenup? In Canada and soon in England you best get one together if you want your pets to be shared after divorce. The new law in B.C., Canada was applied in a companion animal pet custody divorce case to award sole custody. What did they consider and why not joint custody? Deborah Wolfe tells you about this new precedent setting case that will likely change the courts worldwide. Check out Deb Wolfe Pet Expert on

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29:42

Animal Party Episode 227 Big City Pet ER: Tales from...

Animal Party - Dog & Cat News, Animal Facts ·

2025/08/09

Dr. Carly Fox from Schwarzman Animal Medical Center joins award winning host Deborah Wolfe to talk about the emergencies she sees most with NYC dogs & cats. She describes how this Vet teaching hospital works, and what happens when a person can’t pay for care or when a guide dog or police dog is sick. Plus Dr. fox gives her product faves for flea prevention in cats its Frontline or Revolution and for dogs Simparica Trio Dr Fox explains the science behind why some cats land ok and others

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