Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Jamie & Jonny Toschi & Nibbles, Inspirational Youth

Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Wendell Morse, All American Dachshund Rescue

This month, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by Wendell Morse, Vice President, All American Dachshund Rescue. All American Dachshund Rescue is a Tennessee-based 501(C)(3) rescue group, whose mission is to protect the welfare of dachshunds, promote their humane treatment, and well-being. Wendell and his organization have seen it all - from the lows of the cruelty, abuse & neglect, to the soaring highs of placing an animal in a loving home, with a forever family. Wendell has done it all – including the actual transports themselves, so the term “Hands-on Rescuer” fits him well! During his visit with Bruce & Hobbes, Wendell discusses: All American Dachshund Rescue’s History & Mission The areas of the country AADR covers What a dachshund is like as a companion, and the type of person a dachshund would be a good fit for The types of dogs they are able to help Where the dogs come from, and some of the situations The transports Foster families, and how to adopt Home visits & donations AADR and the partnership with Bruce & Hobbes Contact Information: Wendell Morse Vice President, All American Dachshund Rescue E-mail: AllAmericanDachshundRescue@gmail.com Address: 2150 Highway 64, Lewisburg, TN 37091 Website: www.allamericandachshundrescue.org Facebook: All American Dachshund Rescue Twitter: @AADRescue

Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Jamie & Jonny Toschi & Nibbles, Inspirational Youth

This week, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by: Jamie & Jonny (Toschi) & Nibbles - Inspirational Youth, (his Mom) & his “best buddy” Nibbles In the Spring of 2013, Jonny & his family met “Daisy,” a female Rouen duckling. An instant friendship was created, and he took her almost everywhere. For the most part, where Jonny went, Daisy went too. When Daisy was about 4 weeks old, she started having seizures, and the family thought Daisy wouldn’t live. Jonny was heartbroken, but eventually, she recovered and the two friends became even closer. Daisy became a part of the family, and although she continued to have seizures, they slowed down, and became less frequent as she grew. Daisy had fun, and lots of love. Jonny’s family didn’t know if Daisy would have ducklings, but one day, Daisy met Daffy, a Rouen drake – and it was LOVE at first sight! Jonny & his family were hopeful, and Daisy laid 10 eggs, which they incubated. Out of the 10 eggs, seven hatched – and Nibbles was the last egg Daisy laid apart from the others. Nibbles was actually born a month after his brothers & sisters, and actually hatched in Jonny’s hand, and an instant friendship was born. Sadly, one month after Nibbles was born, Daisy died, leaving Jonny devastated. He took hold of his new friend Nibbles, & never let go. The two have been best friends from the start, and Nibbles forged an everlasting bond with Jonny, & helps him with some of the challenges he faces, like ADHD, & OCD. Jonny, on the other hand, is Nibbles’ caretaker, and the two would be lost without each other. Seeing as Nibbles prefers the company of humans, and sees himself as one, the relationship between the two is truly a special bond! During their visit, Jamie & Jonny discuss: How Jonny & Nibbles met How Jonny moved on from the loss of one friend, and made another How Jonny’s friendship with Nibble grew deeper What the two friends do together How Nibbles helps Jonny with some of the challenges he faces, from ADHD and OCD What Jonny does for Nibbles And MUCH MORE! Contact Information:   Jonny (Toschi) & Nibbles 1625 Howard Road, #108 Madera, California 93637 E-mail: blimper6@yahoo.com Phone: 1-559 718-0665 Website: www.theadventuresofjonnyandnibbles.com Facebook: The Adventures of Jonny & Nibbles

Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Amanda Rutter, Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists

This week, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by: Amanda Rutter - DVM, Emergency Medical Director - Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists No matter how hard people try to protect the animals in their lives, accidents & emergencies happen. While those situations are frightening, it’s a fact that being prepared, and having a plan, can save an animal’s life. How does one prepare, and what type of plan should a pet parent have? Bruce & Hobbes reached out to an expert in veterinary medicine, to get answers. Dr. Amanda Rutter is the Emergency Medical Director at Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists in Williston, Vermont, and since 1999, the hospital has been using cutting edge technology to help animals, and save lives. Widely regarded as one of the best hospitals in New England, the facility provides state-of-the art medical care to companion animals, including 24 hour emergency & critical care. During her visit, Dr. Rutter discusses: The capabilities of Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists, and the reasons the facility is widely regarded as one of the best in New England. The importance of being prepared for a “Pet Emergency.” Some of the common emergencies pets have. How the types of emergencies may differ in different areas of the country. How someone can begin preventing, or preparing for, pet emergencies. Pet proofing your home - should you do it, and if so, how? Having a pet first aid kit in your home. The “ABC’s” of being prepared for pet accidents or emergencies. Signs than a pet might need emergency care. Pet first aid classes. Contact Information: Amanda Rutter - DVM, Emergency Medical Director - Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) 200 Commerce Street Williston, Vermont 05495 E-mail: a.rutter@bevsvt.com Phone: 1-802-863-2387 Website: www.bevsvt.com Facebook: BEVS Pinterest: Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists

Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Kristine Steiner, Because You Care, Inc.

This week, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by: Kristine Steiner - Executive Director, Because You Care, Inc. “Because You Care,” Inc. is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue group founded in 1981, in northwestern Pennsylvania. Their incoming cats & dogs initially reside in foster homes with volunteer families. There, the animals receive any needed vet care, including vaccinations, testing, & spaying or neutering, as well as socialization. Once they are deemed healthy, and ready for adoption, the pets move to the Adoption Center, where potential adopters can visit with them. In the Cat Center, feline residents range freely through a home-like setting, complete with comfortable furniture and a view of bird feeders. In the Dog Center, each dog has a spacious kennel with access to an outdoor run, as well as access to one of three large exercise yards.  “Because You Care” also has an indoor playroom where the dogs can play & socialize in inclement weather. “Because You Care” is concerned with companion animal overpopulation and works to reduce the number of unwanted stray pets. To this end, all pets in their care are spayed and neutered, and the dogs, microchipped. They rely solely on memberships and donations and the efforts of volunteers to carry out our mission. “Because You Care,” does an incredible amount of lifesaving work, & Kristine joins Bruce & Hobbes to talk about it! During her visit, Kristine discusses: The organization’s history, and mission. Where they operate, and the area of the country they cover. Where the animals they help come from. How the organization works with foster homes. How “Because You Care” works to curb companion animal overpopulation, and unwanted stray pets. How the organization works with on-line partners and veterinarians. Frankin’s Fund and Franklin’s Pets. How the organization utilizes their website, www.becauseyoucare.org, to disseminate information and share the stories of the animals they are seeking homes for. How people can shop, and help “Because You Care,” at the same time. Adopting from the organization, or becoming a foster family. Contact Information:   Kristine Steiner - Executive Director, Because You Care, Inc. 6041 West Road McKean, Pennsylvania 16426 E-mail: kris@becauseyoucare.org Phone: 1-814-476-1212 Facebook: Because You Care, Inc. Website: www.becauseyoucare.org

Bruce & Hobbes Podcast: Siobhan Brenda Johnson, GetALong Dachshund Rescue

This week, Bruce & Hobbes are joined by: Siobhan Brenda Johnson, Co-Founder, Vice-President - GetALong Dachshund Rescue. GetALong Dachshund Rescue (GADR) is a Dachshund rescue helping animals in over 20 states. The organization steps up for senior dachshunds, and those with severe medical needs. GADR also rescues young dachshunds. GADR’s main purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dachshunds in forever homes, where they can live their lives in safe, loving environments. GADR even sometimes finds itself providing loving arms, and safe foster homes, for the severely ill to live out their last days, being loved and cherished. Many of the dachshunds they work with are abandoned in shelters because they can no longer provide their “owners” with healthy puppies to be sold. The other reason is they have gotten old, and are in need of medical attention that the “owners” don’t want to pay for. Sadly, in many instances, the only medical care these dogs have ever had, was their first shots as puppies. GADR does an incredible amount of lifesaving work, and Siobhan joins Bruce & Hobbes to talk about it! During her visit, Siobhan discusses: How the GADR works The organization’s mission Where the dogs come from What it’s like to have a dachshund as a companion animal How many dachshunds they help annually The issues they face Mobility or special needs dachshunds The adoption process, and how people can get involved! Contact Information:   Siobhan Brenda Johnson, Co-Founder, Vice-President - GetALong Dachshund Rescue PO Box 1394 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 E-mail: adopt.gdxrescue@gmail.com Facebook: Get Along Dachshund Rescue Website: www.getalongdachshund.org