Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and their new Volunteer Coordinator, Kelly Hayn, join us today, along with 3-month-old puppy, 'Chocolate Creme Pie," who's available for adoption. We talk about how they made it through Hurricane Milton, as well as volunteer opportunities that are available, including for high school students looking for college credit. To find out more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, joins us from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along some special "fear to fascination" animals, including a Mexican Redknee Tarantula named "Quentin Tarantula," and an Asian Forest Scorpion named, "Rue." They both share some fascinating facts about these amazing animals and how they differ from the ones in Florida. Emily and Christina also invite everyone to the Central Florida Zoo's Halloween party, the Zoo Boo Bash, and to the Asian Lantern Festival. For more information, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training once again joins us to answer listeners' questions regarding their puppy or dog's behavior. We cover the usual problems, like excessive barking, as well as peeing in the house. But we do cover one problem we don't believe we've ever had before: what to do when your dog "falls out of love" with you. Darryl also reminds everyone to go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com to get a $100.00 off voucher for in-home training. For more information, call (407) 456-1066 or go to www.pawfectiondogtraining.com.

Angie, Ciji, and Daisy the dog, join us from the Humane Society of Lake County to talk about this weekend's Suds, Pups and Pints dog wash fundraiser, and how this money helps them cover their costs throughout the year. Angie shares how, despite having the word "Humane" in their name, they receive no money from the national organization and, instead, 100% of the money they rely on comes directly from the community. To learn more about the important work that they do, or to get details about Suds, Pups and Pints, go to www.humanelake.com or call 352-589-7400.

Team Lead Zoo Teacher, Jamie Ling, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Nathan Jordan, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to "Gordito," a Cane Toad, also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, another invasive species in Florida. Jamie shares how pet owners need to be on the lookout for these animals since the cane toad has poison glands, and the tadpoles are highly toxic to most animals if ingested. Its toxic skin can kill many animals, both wild and domesticated, and cane toads are particularly dangerous to dogs. You can learn more about the Cane Toad and other animals at www.centralfloridazoo.org or you can call (407) 323-4450.