Calling All Pets (Retired)

"Calling All Pets" with hosts Patricia McConnell and Larry Meiller aired weekly on Wisconsin Public Radio's Ideas Network for almost 14 years. It was also distributed nationally for several years and, at one point, was carried on 110 public radio stations. The last new show aired on May 10, 2008, however programs were repeated until June 2009. Audio archives are available here from January 6, 2007 through May 10, 2008.

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Calling All Pets show on 11/17/2007	Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7:00am	On Calling All Pets, find out what to look for in a good animal rescue shelter. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they take your calls and welcome a guest to talk about what birding was like in the days before binoculars and field guides.
Calling All Pets show on 11/10/2007	Saturday, November 10, 2007, 3:00pm	What can animal hibernation do for you? Explore that topic, after three, on Calling All Pets. Also, learn more about an animal that doesn't hibernate: The wolf.
Calling All Pets show on 11/03/2007	Saturday, November 3, 2007, 3:00pm	There's a new kind of assistance dog in town, and it's here to help your child learn to read. After three, on Calling All Pets, find out more about the new "literacy dog" program, and enjoy a conversation with a documentary filmmaker about the forgotten heroes of the Civil War, The Horses of Gettysburg.
Calling All Pets show on 10/27/2007	Saturday, October 27, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, Patricia and Larry look at the feral cat population and discuss some solutions for your community. Plus, a guest discusses how authors like Emily Dickson were inspired by their dogs.
Calling All Pets show on 10/20/2007	Saturday, October 20, 2007, 3:00pm	(WISCONSIN ONLY): On the next Calling All Pets, discover why positive reinforcement gets positive results for pets... and pledge drives. (ALL OTHER STATIONS): On the next Calling All Pets, we’ll find out what pre-historic fossils tell us about dinosaur behavior. Tune in for that topic and a conversation with an author and behavioral ecologist about what families in the animal kingdom tell us about our own.
Calling All Pets show on 10/13/2007	Saturday, October 13, 2007, 3:00pm	This week on Calling All Pets, we'll learn more about a great American wildcat that gets no respect: The cougar! We'll also talk with a retired military officer about the abandoned puppy he brought back from his tour of duty in Iraq.
Calling All Pets show on 10/06/2007	Saturday, October 6, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, discover whether your pup is "top dog" at the dog park, just by observing the way he plays. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic and also welcome an avian trainer to tell us how to raise the perfect parrot companion.
Calling All Pets show on 09/29/2007	Saturday, September 29, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, discover what chimps have in common with humans when it comes to hunting. Plus, a conversation with the man who rediscovered the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, a bird thought to be extinct for nearly sixty years.
Calling All Pets show on 09/22/2007	Saturday, September 22, 2007, 3:00pm	After three, on Calling All Pets, find out how to keep your pet safe during an emergency. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic and welcome a guest to talk about the Michael Vick scandal and who the true victims of dog fights really are.
Calling All Pets show on 09/15/2007	Saturday, September 15, 2007, 3:00pm	After three, on Calling All Pets, find out what role sleep plays for different animal species, and how we evolved to sleep in the first place. Plus, a conversation with a premiere animal photographer about her new book celebrating the American mutt.
Calling All Pets show on 09/08/2007	Saturday, September 8, 2007, 3:00pm	After three, on Calling All Pets, do humans have the ability to use echo-location, and what can be learned if they do? Also, a conversation with an author who tells us how her horse's troubled past helped her cope with her own.
Calling All Pets show on 09/01/2007	Saturday, September 1, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, we conclude the series, "For The Love Of A Dog," and find out why we love our dogs so much. Also, a conversation with bestselling author Jon Katz about the unpredictable border collie who changed his life.
Calling All Pets show on 08/25/2007	Saturday, August 25, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, we continue our "For The Love Of A Dog" topic series and learn how to know a dog's emotions just by reading its facial expressions. Plus, a conversation with Charles Darwin's great-great granddaughter about the last living wild tigers of Asia.
Calling All Pets show on 08/18/2007	Saturday, August 18, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, the first in a series, "For The Love Of A Dog". A look at whether animals experience emotions just like we do. Also, an author whose early morning swim turned into a whale of an adventure!
Calling All Pets show on 08/11/2007	Saturday, August 11, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, find out how prevalent and serious dog bites really are. Plus, Larry and Patrisha welcome a guest who talks about the fascinating history of the world's most revered... and reviled bird: The pigeon.
Calling All Pets show on 08/04/2007	Saturday, August 4, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, find out why male fish are some of the most caring daddies in the Animal Kingdom. Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they discuss that topic and welcome a guest to talk about the lessons he learned from his free-thinking dog named Merle.
Calling All Pets show on 07/28/2007	Saturday, July 28, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell discuss the social bonds within groups of giraffes and why they matter. And they also welcome a guest to talk about his quest to find rare and interesting wildlife on all seven continents.
Calling All Pets show on 07/21/2007	Saturday, July 21, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they introduce you to a mystery guest that probably lives in your backyard, but you don't know about. They'll also welcome a leading scientist to talk about the emotional lives of animals and why they matter.
Calling All Pets show on 07/14/2007	Saturday, July 14, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, a discussion of a study suggesting that elephants are one of the few animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror. Plus, a Florida researcher talks about Calvin, the first dolphin known to produce rhythmic vocalizations.
Calling All Pets show on 07/07/2007	Saturday, July 7, 2007, 3:00pm	On the next Calling All Pets, join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell to examine whether dogs have the complex ability to imitate other dogs! They'll also welcome two guests to celebrate the songs of insects!
Calling All Pets show on 06/30/2007	Saturday, June 30, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, discover why prairie dogs have a vocabulary all their own. Also, a children's book author shares her how-to guide for introducing kids to dogs.
Calling All Pets show on 06/23/2007	Saturday, June 23, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, find out if bigger is better when you’re a white-tailed deer hoping to be the Head of the Herd. Also, an author and conservationist talks about the birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Calling All Pets show on 06/16/2007	Saturday, June 16, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell put the debate about horses and colorblindness to rest. Plus, they'll take listener calls, and welcome a guest to talk about a special bison who helped one couple connect with the past.
Calling All Pets show on 06/09/2007	Saturday, June 9, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, find out why the flicker of a firefly isn't always such a pretty thing! Join Larry Meiller and zoologist Patricia McConnell as they explore that topic, take your calls, and welcome a guest to talk about the best ways to raise puppies and kids together.
Calling All Pets show on 06/02/2007	Saturday, June 2, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, discover what wild cats tell us about how social our housecats really are. Join Larry Meiller and Patricia McConnell as they explore that topic, take your calls, and welcome a veterinarian to talk about the best ways to stay fit with Fido.
Calling All Pets show on 05/26/2007	Saturday, May 26, 2007, 3:00pm	On Calling All Pets, there's a tale to be told about tail wagging in dogs. Find out if your dog is happy or frightened simply by observing the direction of the wag of its tail. Also, a flock of wild parrots that call San Francisco home.