The Animal House: July 18, 2009
The Bug Guy
Mike Raupp is a guy who really, really likes bugs. And that's a good thing, because he says we're in for a bumper crop of them this year. We talk with the University of Maryland entomologist - and bring some of the noisiest, most intriguing insects of summer into the studio.
Mike Raupp, Professor of Entomology, University of Maryland
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
Dr. Gary discusses cats that stray from the litter box and homeopathic remedies for anxiety in rabbits.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
The Pets of Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the gulf coast, thousands of pets were rescued from flooded homes and sent to shelters around the country. From there, many were adopted by new families - although their original owners were often still searching for them. We learn about the emotional and legal tug-of-war that resulted and hear about one man's years-long struggle to get his dog back.
Geralyn Pezanoski, Director and Producer of the documentary "Mine," about the fate of pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina
Jesse James Pullins, New Orleans resident whose story of his search for his dog J.J. was profiled in the film "Mine"
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
Dr. Gary offers tips for weathering summer thunderstorms with your pets and helping animals deal with loneliness. We also discuss dogs that act aggressively toward other dogs.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
Music on Today's Show
- The Toasters: Step Up
- Baden Powell: Coisa No. 1
- Barcelona: "Bugs" from Zero One Infinity
- The Fiery Furnaces: "My Dog Was Lost But Now He's Found" from Blueberry Boat
- The Swinging Tigers: Snake Walk
