Mary DeFranco
HOSTMary DeFranco combines her life-long love of animals with her love for writing, to bring listeners an entertaining, informative and often touching program. Mary is eager to hear and share some of your stories as well. Write to her at reachout@wxxi.org.
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Our dogs need a bath on a regular basis. But do our cats? What about birds, rabbits and other small pets? Reptiles? Or larger pets, like horses? We'll…
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We'll hear tips for winter pet care. We'll learn whether cats and dogs really need winter outerwear, and if so, which kinds for which types of pets.
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Are you prepared financially for a pet illness or emergency? Do you have pet insurance? Do you need it? We'll learn about how to prepare for the…
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We'll hear a review of the best self cleaning litter boxes, learn why dogs' paws can tolerate walks in the cold, and the reason cats like to hide.
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We take a look at the emotional connection between humans and our pets, from dogs and cats to horses. We'll learn the reason dogs bark at the mailman,…
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Is your pet as stressed out as you are with all the changes going on in the world? How can you tell? And what could you do about it? We'll find out in…
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Cat snoring, dog scooting, and healthy changes for the new year, including what foods are best for your dog's joint health.
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Happier New Year! January 1-8 is National New Year's Resolution week. We'll start fresh with some New Year's Resolutions for our pets. January is also…
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Let's have fun and stay safe with our pets at our side as we say a resounding goodbye to 2020! Listen to ideas to ring in the New Year, as well as general…
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We'll hear heartwarming stories about pets at Christmastime, including a slightly enhanced version of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.