Animal Tales

Animal Tales


Latest Episodes

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 21: Are Good Intentions Towards Animals Actually Harming Them?
December 26, 2023

The hosts, Heidi and Tommy open the conversation by discussing the recent seizure of zoo animals in Virginia. They also discuss the ongoing bullying of a local animal welfare group that is trying to s

Animal Tales EPISODE 30: The Cavalry is Here! Protecting Animal Owners Rights
December 12, 2023

Mindy Patterson, President of The Calvary Group engages in an emotional and robust conversation about what appears to be the illegal seizure of animals including killing some of them from a small zoo.

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 20: Bullying in the Name of Animal Welfare; And, Aging Pets; When to Let Go
November 14, 2023

Hosts Heidi and Tommy discuss an issue that recently took place in Florida where the head of an SPCA created a partnership with breeders and pet stores. At face value, it might seem to fly in the face

Animal Tales EPISODE 29: Legislating Animals Out Of Our Lives
October 31, 2023

Tom Albert is a Government Affairs Consultant who is currently working with the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), one of the nations largest zoological associations. Heidi and Tom discuss the

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 19: Breed Specific Regulations & Legislation
October 17, 2023

Hosts Heidi and Tommy delve into a difficult topic with their guest Colleen Lynn who operates the website, dogsbite.org. She maintains statistics on dangerous dogs, dog bites, maulings and even deaths

Animal Tales EPISODE 28: R.O.D.E.O!
October 03, 2023

Scott Dorenkamp, Livestock Program & Government Relations Manager for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Heidi talk Rodeo. Everything from how rodeo began, self-imposed regulations,

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 18: Salon & At Home Grooming Tips From A Professional
September 26, 2023

Hosts Heidi and Tommy are joined by world-class dog groomer Donna Skura. A fun and informative conversation providing insight as to how to choose a groomer, what to expect, how to train your dog to ge

Animal Tales EPISODE 27: Stand Off in North Dakota
September 19, 2023

Missy Dassinger tells the story of her familys animals at their ranch in ND, and attempts by local officials, a veterinarian, and animal rights groups to confiscate their animals, or at least the one

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 17: Canine Confrontation at the White House!
September 12, 2023

President Bidens German shepherds are making news again. Listen in to hear what is getting the dogs, Major and Commander in hot water. Hosts Heidi and Tommy also welcome a guest professional dog tr

Animal Tales EPISODE 26: Conversation Not Confrontation
September 05, 2023

JJ Jones, Executive Director of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, believes it is healthier to have a conversation, not a confrontation regarding animal agriculture. Emotions run high as t