Episodes

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
63: YOU can help pets in need!
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
In this week's episode, Carol and KC discuss cat lounges, pets reunited with their people, a man who befriended a fox, and all of the ways that YOU can get involved the help pets in need in our community!
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
62: Reuniting with a Lost Pet
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this week's episode, Carol and KC are joined by a surprise guest! They chat about what to do if your pet becomes lost, a man who saved his dog from a bear, the ARL's Raise Your Paw auction and more!
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
61: Let's Talk Toe Beans!
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications KC Routos and Benny the Podcat! They share a happy update on an ARL rescue, then discuss cats with extra toes, ugly-cute creatures and more!
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
60: Houseplants and Platypuses
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In this week's episode, Carol and KC discuss the passing of Burt the crocodile, wildlife crossings, ARL happenings and more!
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Help keep the pod going: ARL-Iowa.org/Donate

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
59: New Year, New ARL Projects!
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications KC Routos and Benny the Pod-cat to celebrate 2025! Carol and KC discuss Benny's extensive wardrobe, New Year's resolutions, the ARL's new ranch, winter pet safety, and more!
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
58: Happy Howl-idays!
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol and KC wish you happy holidays! Carol brings her very own newly discovered species, then they discuss capybaras, keeping pets safe when it's icy, animals commonly associated with Christmas, and more!
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
57: 'Tis the Season to Give!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications to discuss ARL programs like Shelter Cat Getaway and our trap-neuter-return program! They also answer a listener question about cats chewing hair and share more ways to get involved with the ARL or your local shelter!
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
56: Hamsters for the Holidays
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development and Communications, KC Routos! They discuss a large group of hamsters who grounded a plane and their love of hamsters and other small animals as pets. Carol quizzes KC on some holiday movies. They chat about upcoming ARL events, then wrap up with a story of a 74-year-old bird who laid an egg after finding a new partner.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
55: Turkey Day Tips
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are joined by ARL Behavior and Enrichment Supervisor Cassandra Johnson to answer dog behavior questions and how to keep your pet safe and happy this Thanksgiving. They also play turkey trivia and Dan finally has a cute newly discovered species!
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
54: People Helping Pets and Pets Helping People
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
In this week's episode, Dan and Carol are joined by two special guests! First, ARL TNR Coordinator Megan Wiedmann comes on to discuss all things community cats and what to do if you want to help community cats in your area get spayed/neutered. Then, ARL TheraPets Coordinator Cat McAuliffe joins to chat about how people and their pets can become TheraPets teams and help bring joy to their communities. Dan shares a newly discovered species, then they wrap up by sharing some upcoming ARL events.
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About the Show
Join ARL Cat Behavior Counselor Carol Griglione and Dan Sterrett as they answer all your questions about pet behavior, share fun pet information, and keep you up-to-date on programs, happenings, and success stories from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa!
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Resources
This online library contains basic information about caring for different types of pets, as well as tried-and-true methods for managing many common pet behavior problems, pet-friendly businesses, pet-friendly housing, and more.
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Resources for pet owners
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Species specific information
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Pet behavior
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Community cats
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Seasonal tips
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All things adoption
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Wildlife