Animal Tales

Animal Tales


Latest Episodes

Animal Tales EPISODE 17: Lolita, The Killer Whale Saga, Continued
May 02, 2023

Lolita aka Toki is living at the Miami Seaquarium. She is in her mid to late fifties, and there are plans to take her from the home and surroundings shes known for over 50 years and set her free. T

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 7: Planning a Trip or Vacation? Should Your Pet Come Along?
April 25, 2023

This is a common question/consideration. Should I bring my dog with me on my trip or vacation? Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey break down the pros and cons to help you decide. There is more to co

Animal Tales EPISODE 16: How did the Free Willy whale, Keiko’s story really end, and are we doomed to repeat it with Lolita?
April 18, 2023

In the 1990s there was a movie, Free Willy about a killer whale that returned to the wild. Subsequently, there was an attempt to free a real whale, Keiko, the whale from the movie, and it ended with

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 6: Emergency Planning. Do You Have A Plan For Your Pets Too?
April 11, 2023

How well would your family and pets fare in an emergency? Planning is the key! Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey go in depth on planning for your pets. How to prepare, what to consider, and ensurin

Animal Tales EPISODE 15: Seeing Is Believing…Ringling Bros. Circus Animals
April 04, 2023

The critics of circus animals, primarily the animal rights groups, certainly have a lot to say yet without any real experience. Heidi has a lively conversation with Megan OMalley, who was a member of

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 5: Decisions, Decisions! Am I Ready For A Dog? Where Do I Get One?
March 28, 2023

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey delve into how to know if you are ready for a dog, and, if so, where to get your dog from. Options include shelters, rescues, breeders, and pet stores (if not bann

Animal Tales EPISODE 14: Are Animals Being Legislated Out Of Our Lives?
March 21, 2023

Animals are important to so many of us. We care deeply and want them taken care of. Legislative Consultant Vanessa Gagne walks us through some of the pending legislation; the good, the bad, and the ug

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 4: ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ – Helpful or Harmful?
March 18, 2023

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey pull back the curtain on this popular marketing slogan that strongly encourages people to adopt/get their dogs only from shelters and rescues. There is so much mor

Animal Tales EPISODE 13: Circus Elephant Study Reveals Interesting Results
March 14, 2023

Dr. Ted Friend, a retired Texas A&M University animal behavioral scientist, initiated a study in the early 2000s on elephants and big cats traveling with circuses as he was intrigued with the informa

Doggone Good Information EPISODE 3: Training Methods Continued
March 10, 2023

Hosts Heidi Herriott and Tommy Fahey continue their discussion and breakdown of training methods/theories. Positive reinforcement training is one quadrant of Operant Conditioning. They also discuss LI