Tag Archives: HSUS

What’s The Story With eBay Selling Dogs In Their Classifieds?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tracie

I received a mass emailing that came from a group called Change.org that expressed a call to action to sign a petition that it was critical for eBay to cease carrying dogs in their classified section. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Anyone Has the Right to Buy A Puppy

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Tracie

What I was venting about at the beginning of the October 22 DOG TALK: On the Oct 15th DOG TALK® show my first guest was the Official Trainer of the show, Allison Denlea of Paws 4 Positive Training — a … Continue reading →

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Switching to Petplan Insurance but…

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Tracie

You have heard me speak about one of my most astute listeners in Atlanta, Bob, who frequents the dog park with his good pal Smokey. Bob doesn’t let a thing get past him — he checks and double-checks every product … Continue reading →

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Wayne Pacelle on HSUS Support for Michael Vick Reinstatement

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Tracie

On CAT CHAT® (AUG 19, 2009) Wayne Pacelle explains why HSUS supports Philadelphia Eagles signing dog fighter Michael Vick.

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Man upset he won’t be able to declaw his cats

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tracie

I got the following long, intelligent and yet deeply disturbing letter from Dominick, a listener in Palmetto Florida, after I denounced declawing on CAT CHAT®, in a discussion about how some vet students at U.C. Davis vet school had defended … Continue reading →

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DOG TALK Guest Follow-Up Message

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Tracie

I got this nice note from Kori, who came on DOG TALK® to discuss her wonderful new family business of transporting pets from shelters where their days are numbered to those that can give them a chance at a second … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Cesar Millan Training Techniques Episode of Dog Talk

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tracie

Further Thoughts On The Dog Talk® Show About Cesar Millan’s Training Techniques (For a description of those who participated in this show on February 28th (MP3 file link), please go the bulletin board of TracieHotchner.com) It’s been a little while … Continue reading →

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AKC Breeder Who Think The HSUS Is Against Him

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Tracie

I recently sent a letter to some breeders who write columns for their magazine, the AKC Gazette. I invited them to come on DOG TALK®, to talk about their breed and also to show how dedicated and responsible proper breeders … Continue reading →

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Dead Dog Beach, Puerto Rico

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Tracie

I was moved by a letter about the horrible conditions for pets in Puerto Rico. While I commend her for adopting two satos, I do know that trying to jump into the animal welfare issue in another country is a … Continue reading →

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