Episodes

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
23: My Cat Knows My Neighbors
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this week's episode, Dan and Carol share about a porcupine who loves corn, an orca being reunited with his family, and exciting updates on Carol's community cats. They discuss the importance of bringing stray pets to the shelter, then answer listener questions about potty training puppies, a cat who demands to go outside, and more. They wrap up by sharing their excitement for the Raise Your Paw auction happening this weekend!
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
22: Let's Get Wild(life)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this week's episode, Dan and Carol start by discussing Carols' traumatizing skunk experience that ended with the help of a hero. They go on to talk about puppy and kitten behavior tips, dog intros, and an adorable cow and horse duo in Florida. Carol shares about the ARL's Raise Your Paw auction, then Dan wraps things up by showing support for an organization helping cats in a national park!
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
21: Foster Paw-rents Save Lives!
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
This week, Dan and Carol are joined by the ARL's foster team, Becca, Tristan and Bailey! They discuss all things foster, including how to become a foster home, the different types of fostering the ARL does, and Carol's many foster "fails." Tristan tells all about the ARL's upcoming Kitten Shower (a baby shower for kittens!) and Dog's Day Out Summer Camp. Dan and Carol wrap up the episode by sharing about the Raise Your Paw auction.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
20: We Brake for Squirrels
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss braking for squirrels, Carol's anxiety during animal documentaries, and caring for bunnies. They also share an update on a previous episode's behavior question! Dan and Carol wrap up the episode by sharing about pet behavior resources and the ARL's Raise Your Paw auction.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
19: March Meow-dness
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In this week’s episode, Dan is back! Carol and Dan are joined by ARL TNR Coordinator Megan Wiedmann to discuss Trap, Neuter, Return programs, kitten season and more! Carol shares tips for what to do if your indoor cat gets out and Megan shares resources for caring for indoor cats.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
18: The Podcat Origin
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol is joined once again by ARL Director of Development KC Routos! To start the episode off, Carol and KC tell the story of our podcat, Benny. They go on to discuss cat intros, nail trimming, and the ARL's Bonded Buddy program. To wrap up, Carol shares about what to do if you think you see wildlife in need of help and a library offering fur-giveness on damaged books in exchange for cute cat photos!
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
17: You Are What You... Adopt?
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol is joined by ARL Director of Development KC Routos! They discuss winning FuseDSM's Nonprofit of the Year award, the most affectionate dog breeds, and different ways to give to the ARL. KC tells the story of a hero hospice foster dog and Carol answers listener questions such as how to keep your cat our of your houseplants!
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
16: Who's your favorite TV dog?
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are joined by special guest Mary McCarroll to talk all things cats and cat fostering! They also discuss Gila monster bites, the best pets in pop culture and volunteering at your local animal shelter!
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
15: Spay-ghetti & No What?!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this week's episode, Dan and Carol discuss hero firefighters saving a cow and giving shy pets choices. They're then joined by special guest Tina Updegrove, an Animal Services Officer at ARL Animal Services. Tina shares about the new Animal Services building and how to speak up if you see animal abuse happening. Dan and Carol wrap up the episode by discussing upcoming ARL events and Dan's newly-discovered species!
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
14: My Pet is My Valentine
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this week's episode, Dan and Carol wish you a happy Valentine's Day! They discuss the best Valentine's Day gifts for your pets, the importance of microchips, and the ARL's Raise Your Paw Basket Party!
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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