ARL For Love of Animals

13: How to introduce a new dog or cat to your family

This week Carol and Dan discuss cat or dog introductions with your current household pet, the upcoming Raise Your Paw fundraiser, and a newly discovered species of bat. 

12: Barking & Jumping & Digging - Oh My!

In this week's episode, Dan and Carol are joined by special guest Mick McAuliffe! Dan starts the episode by sharing another newly-discovered species, then Mick shares his expertise on some common dog behavior questions: barking, digging, separation anxiety and more! Carol tells about the ARL's annual Raise Your Paw auction. They conclude the episode by learning, once and for all, what it means if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow.
 
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11: Sorry, I Have Plans (With My Dog)

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan start by chatting about dogs unencumbered by critical thought and leaving events to go spend time with your pets. They're then joined by Bernie Lettington from the ARL Humane Action Network to discuss forming relationships with your legislators. Dan's newly discovered species this week is not easy to look at or to pronounce. They finish up the episode by answering one of our most commonly asked behavior questions: how to stop your dog from jumping. 
 
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10: Runaway Rooftop Goats!

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss bringing pets in from the cold and a helpful orca, then chat with Stephanie Filer, Executive Director at Shelter Animals Count, about her organization and their work. Carol and Dan also respond to listener questions and give advice on what to do if your puppy is tugging on your clothes. To wrap up, Carol shares about the ARL's Raise Your Paw Basket Party and Dan describes another newly discovered species!
 
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9: Real Life Cinderella Mice

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss vulnerable zoo animals, tidying mice and lifesaving cats! They also answer listener questions, including one about getting pets friends. Dan wraps the episode up by sharing about a newly discovered species and raving about the ARL's Gourmet Apples.

8: A New Building???

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss their destiny to do this podcast forever! They also discuss unique whale communications and the vastness of the ocean, and the fun story of the week: therapy llamas in the Portland airport. Carol goes into depth about introducing new cats to established cats, and the similarities between cat, dog and human interactions. They wrap up the episode by announcing the new Des Moines Animal Services building opening soon and the ARL's Gourmet Apples and Basket Party events coming up.

7: Which animals are smarter than you?

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss unique species of animals like the Coatimundi and Blue footed Booby and the discovery of a new species, the Lightbulb Anemone and Nautilus. The two also talk about fun animals in the news like African Painted Dogs being adopted by a Golden Retriever and a cat video being sent via laser. Carol and Dan answer listeners' questions about a cat not drinking water from a bowl and introducing a kitten to older cats in a house. They wrap things up with six animals who actually change colors in the winter and the ten smartest animals in the world.

6: Lending a Paw at the ARL

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan are joined by the ARL's Volunteer Manager Molly Applegate and Volunteer Assistant Chloe Bald! They discuss all the volunteer opportunities available at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and various ways to get involved. Carol and Dan speak on their personal experiences volunteering at the ARL and the impact it makes not only on the community, but themselves. Then, Carol and Dan discuss how it is now scientifically proven cats can play fetch and the most popular dog breeds in each state, with the most popular breed in Iowa coming as a surprise to them both. The two wrap things up with Raise Your Paw coming up, and a short story on how a midwestern zoo is helping the rare, and endangered, species of African Spotted Dogs. If you would like to submit a question, or comment, go to ARL-Iowa.org/Podcast or call (515) 461-5079.

5: What Should I Get My Pet for the Holidays?

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan begin with a Cute Kick-off by discussing a Northern Sea Otter pup that was rescued in Alaska and a very rare Leucistic Alligator born recently in Florida. The two then utilize their cat behavior knowledge and help someone who was having issues acclimating a new kitten with their current older cats. They wrap things up with a fun kangaroo story in Canada, and the top gifts for your cats and dogs this holiday season.

4: Every Office Needs a Benny

In this week's episode, Carol and Dan discuss the importance of listening to your pets if something irregular happens at home. Carol discusses a Bernese Mountain Dog at the University of Iowa, and the benefits of bringing pets into the workplace. The two also discuss a rare blond raccoon sighting in Iowa, which animals can recognize their own reflections and a new animal has been rediscovered for the first time in 86 years! They wrap up the episode discussing which holiday movies to watch with your dogs and upcoming events happening at the ARL.