Steve Dale's Pet World

November 8th, 2026, is the big day: International Human Animal Bond Day. Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod, Chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies in the UK, and Dr. Patrick Flynn, President of the Human Animal Bond Association, explain why that bond has grown stronger in recent years and why access to pet-friendly housing matters. The conversation also […]

Actress Stefanie Powers has devoted much of her life to wildlife conservation. As founding president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, she has helped support conservation efforts in Kenya for decades. The conversation covered everything from protecting the endangered Mountain Bongo antelope to helping educate local communities to protect their wildlife. She also explains why ecotourism […]

Dr. Rustin Moore is dean of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and author of a trilogy exploring the human-animal bond, joins to discuss his latest book, Restoring the Bond: Resilience Through Human-Animal Interactions. What does he mean by restoring the bond? We explore how dogs evolved alongside humans and why cats are enjoying a surge […]

KJ McGlinn has spent her career talking about cats on radio and television in Indianapolis, and you could say it all started when the first word she ever spoke was “kitty.” KJ is the author of Raised By Cats: Behind the Mic and the Meows, and she shares common myths and misconceptions people still have about […]

Wayne Pacelle, founder and CEO of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, shares updates on the closure of Ridglan Farms near Madison, Wisconsin, where more than 1,000 beagles have been rescued. He discusses the conditions the dogs faced, why animal testing is becoming obsolete, and the effort to find alternatives while reducing costs. Pacelle also […]