Pets+Us
Weekly half-hour program, Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. on WXXI Reachout Radio
Pets+Us is a weekly program of information and stories about the companions in our lives – our pets. The program includes feature articles about the relationship between pets and their humans; useful tools and new products for pets; a “Don’t Eat That” segment that includes things that can be hazardous to your pet’s health; and stories from listeners about their own pets.
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Host Mary DeFranco takes a look back through the years and shares some of her favorite memories as Pets+Us signs off for the last time.
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We'll learn why a goat makes a great companion for a horse, and we'll hear about pets that make friends with animals from other species. We'll also hear…
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Should all pets live indoors, or are there some domestic pets that are happier living outdoors? What's better for them? What's the difference between a…
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We'll explore answers to questions about some of those odd quirks our pets have - like why dogs love to ride with their head out the car window, while…
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Spring has sprung and with it comes the anticipation of lots of changes. Whether you are preparing to return to working outside the home away from your…
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We'll get an update on how the White House's first dogs are adjusting to their new digs, and we'll learn all about the best ways to introduce a new pet to…
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We'll learn about the best pet song birds, how to improve your bird's immune system, how to identify when your cat is in pain, who needs to know when…
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We'll hear about a Seresto Flea Collar alert and a Pet Food Recall. Then we'll take a lighthearted look at how the status of cats has improved over time
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In this episode, we'll hear how you may be able to deduct expenses associated with your pets on your tax return. There's a Don't Eat That segment for…