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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Funny holiday stories featuring the antics of our furry loved ones, staying warm and cuddly with our pets, and what holiday treats are good and not so…
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Celebrating the Festival of Lights with our pets. We'll get the scoop on the First Feline who will soon be moving into the White House, and listen to…
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Lots of things to make you smile - tips on celebrating Hanukkah with our pets, unique gifts for the pets and pet lovers in your life, and we'll have a few…
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Introducing the White House's new first rescue dog Major Biden and his older 'brother' Champ. Plus, we review the best dog coats according to…
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November 12th is Fancy Rat and Mouse Day. We'll learn what it takes to properly care for your pet rat. Pet Sounds - we'll hear different cat meow sounds…
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Pets on the Couch - the science of the similarities in treating mental health problems in pets and humans, also how pet pigs communicate with their…
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Scary dog tales, lucky black cats, a spooky childhood fable, and of course, safety tips. It's that time of year when darkness falls way too early, the…
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We'll learn about the best no-pull leashes for dogs, which nuts your dog should and should not eat, and the Humane Society's suggestions for safely…
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Halloween Trick and Tips. The ASPCA and Humane Society show us how to have a safe and fun Halloween with our pets, and a special report from National…
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We'll be reading from National Geographic, where we'll learn how dogs can warn us about toxic chemical exposure in their humans, why its important to…