1 00:00:04,240 --> 00:00:22,519 Speaker 1: You're listening to Petlifradio dot com. 2 00:00:22,600 --> 00:00:25,640 Speaker 2: Welcome to Animal Toopia on pet Life Radio. I'm your host, 3 00:00:25,719 --> 00:00:30,000 Robert Simro. Thank you for joining us on today's abbreviated show. 4 00:00:30,199 --> 00:00:33,840 I'm going to introduce you to animal Topia, the radio show. 5 00:00:34,359 --> 00:00:36,280 I'm also going to share a little bit about myself 6 00:00:36,520 --> 00:00:39,560 and my best animal friends. So we'll be right back 7 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:42,600 with Animal Toopia Radio right after these messages. 8 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:49,000 Speaker 3: Sit, stay, We'll be right back after a short pause. Well, 9 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:55,840 for to be exact, Fluster, you're telling me my dog 10 00:00:55,840 --> 00:00:57,240 food products can't go on your show. 11 00:00:57,359 --> 00:00:59,359 Speaker 4: That's right, didn't pass one of my pet Co certified 12 00:00:59,439 --> 00:01:00,359 nutrition check Listen. 13 00:01:00,359 --> 00:01:02,000 Speaker 5: Sorry, went who made these checklists? 14 00:01:02,079 --> 00:01:02,679 Speaker 4: Geniuses? 15 00:01:02,960 --> 00:01:03,799 Speaker 5: Very smart guys. 16 00:01:03,880 --> 00:01:05,680 Speaker 6: Well it's good enough for most grocery stores. 17 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:08,879 Speaker 4: Do you see cheese puff, sumer shelves, mayonnaise soda pop? No, 18 00:01:09,159 --> 00:01:11,840 that's because I ain't running no grocery store. Wayne, your 19 00:01:11,879 --> 00:01:15,159 pets will get better nutrition. 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There you can listen to 31 00:01:57,599 --> 00:02:00,879 a sample of infoc Remember, only a limited number of 32 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:02,439 opportunities are available. 33 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:10,000 Speaker 8: Aquariums and pondkeeping are among the most popular of all 34 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:14,000 hobbies in the United States and throughout the world. In fact, 35 00:02:14,199 --> 00:02:17,879 fish are probably the most numerous pet in people's homes 36 00:02:17,919 --> 00:02:21,080 and in their businesses. In aquarium Mania, we'll learn more 37 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:23,680 about the secret and not so secret life of fish 38 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:26,840 and other inhabitants, the basics of good aquarium keeping, the 39 00:02:26,919 --> 00:02:30,599 complexities of the aquarium industry, and the science and art 40 00:02:30,840 --> 00:02:34,919 that's around this fascinating hobby. I'm your host, Royanong, and i'd. 41 00:02:34,719 --> 00:02:39,800 Speaker 3: Like to thank you for joining us. Aquarium Mania every 42 00:02:39,840 --> 00:02:52,319 week on demand only on petlifradio dot com. Let's Talk 43 00:02:52,400 --> 00:03:04,120 pets on petlife radio dot com. 44 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:07,360 Speaker 2: Welcome back to Animal Toopia on pet Life Radio. Let's 45 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:10,599 begin the show by talking about the show itself. Animal 46 00:03:10,639 --> 00:03:14,680 Topia brings together the inspirational stories and efforts of animals 47 00:03:14,719 --> 00:03:16,520 and the people who care for them. We're going to 48 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:19,680 shine a bright light on the inspiring and often amazing 49 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:23,680 animal world. The stories of triumph and dedication will certainly 50 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:26,879 warm the hearts of any animal lover. There are amazing 51 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:29,800 animals that shows how great the world can be, even 52 00:03:29,800 --> 00:03:33,360 when faced with extreme challenges. These animals show humans that 53 00:03:33,439 --> 00:03:36,319 not only can challenges be overcome, they can be the 54 00:03:36,319 --> 00:03:40,159 beginning of an incredible new chapter that benefits many others. 55 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:43,439 Just as there are amazing animals that inspire, there are 56 00:03:43,479 --> 00:03:47,319 amazing animal loving people who care so much they make 57 00:03:47,479 --> 00:03:50,319 change happen. They work hard to improve the lives and 58 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:53,039 care of animals in ways that serve as an inspiration 59 00:03:53,439 --> 00:03:56,199 for other animal lovers. You know, the animal world has 60 00:03:56,199 --> 00:03:59,360 seen tremendous developments in many areas that have also been 61 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:03,439 inspiring and bring new joy. Technology and advances in knowledge 62 00:04:03,479 --> 00:04:06,680 and thinking aren't just for humans, they're also for the 63 00:04:06,719 --> 00:04:10,400 animals that humans love so much. Just as fun, we're 64 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:13,240 also going to bring to life your stories on this 65 00:04:13,400 --> 00:04:16,079 radio show. We've set up a toll free phone number 66 00:04:16,079 --> 00:04:18,839 for you the animal lover to call in and share 67 00:04:18,959 --> 00:04:22,319 your amazing animal tales. Give us a call and share 68 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:26,480 you're inspiring, you're funny, you're quirky, you're heartwarming stories. We'll 69 00:04:26,519 --> 00:04:29,199 have contests with giveaways for some of those best stories. 70 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:32,959 We all have incredible stories about our animals, so share 71 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:35,920 those with us at the following toll free number and 72 00:04:35,959 --> 00:04:38,319 you may hear your story on an upcoming episode of 73 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:41,639 Animal Topia. The toll free number is eight fy five 74 00:04:41,959 --> 00:04:45,959 two six y four six' two five. Eight, again that's 75 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:49,639 eight fy five two sixty four six' two, five eight 76 00:04:49,959 --> 00:04:52,199 or if, it's easier just DO what i do call 77 00:04:52,279 --> 00:04:56,439 eight five to Five. Animal topia life, is challenging yet 78 00:04:56,439 --> 00:04:58,600 those who meet and conquer these challenges can have a 79 00:04:58,639 --> 00:05:01,800 profound impact on. THE future i think that is certainly 80 00:05:01,839 --> 00:05:04,319 something that should be shared. With everyone if we all 81 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:07,600 lived in an, animaltopian world we'd be a much happier and. 82 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:12,279 Fulfilled society so who is? This, host well some of 83 00:05:12,319 --> 00:05:15,800 you may know me from my, professional Name. THE potographer 84 00:05:16,279 --> 00:05:19,399 i am the creative animal photographer who creates fantastic and 85 00:05:19,439 --> 00:05:22,759 whimsical scenes with sets, and props and then puts well 86 00:05:22,839 --> 00:05:26,560 dressed animals in the sets instead. OF children i have 87 00:05:26,639 --> 00:05:29,160 a lot of fun creating these scenes and then having 88 00:05:29,199 --> 00:05:32,160 people bring their beloved animals to, my studio which is 89 00:05:32,199 --> 00:05:35,879 devoted to. Animal photography i've created more than three hundred 90 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:38,600 different themes, and Scenes and i'm fortunate to have a 91 00:05:38,639 --> 00:05:41,600 warehouse full of props. And COSTUMES and i also have 92 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:44,519 a ton, of patients so we have something perfect for 93 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:48,639 almost any. Animal celebrities the media and animal lovers from 94 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:51,839 all over have sought out my unique photography and it's 95 00:05:51,839 --> 00:05:55,160 been very rewarding and a ton. Of fun in early, 96 00:05:55,199 --> 00:05:58,160 TWENTY twelve i have a new book being Released Titled Life. 97 00:05:58,199 --> 00:06:01,240 Is perfect it will feature some of my themed portraits 98 00:06:01,439 --> 00:06:04,600 along with some of my animal. Tinged wit in addition to, 99 00:06:04,639 --> 00:06:08,199 My photography i'm currently filming a new television Production Called Pet. 100 00:06:08,199 --> 00:06:11,120 World insider the show takes the viewer into the pet 101 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:13,480 world and shines a light on those things that make 102 00:06:13,519 --> 00:06:16,519 the pets life and the pet owning. Experience better the 103 00:06:16,519 --> 00:06:19,600 show will feature everything, from, dogs, cats reptiles and other 104 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:24,519 household animals, to, lions, tigers, camels alligators and other unique, 105 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:28,399 exotic animals along with experts and products in. Many areas 106 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:31,720 i'm gonna have plenty of funny stories to share as 107 00:06:31,759 --> 00:06:34,959 filming is, currently ongoing so as you can, HOPEFULLY hear 108 00:06:35,399 --> 00:06:38,120 i love the animal WORLD and i know we can 109 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:41,879 Make Animal topia radio show something really Special and i'm 110 00:06:41,959 --> 00:06:44,360 really looking forward to this. New journey so let me 111 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:46,839 tell you two quick stories about my own dogs and 112 00:06:46,879 --> 00:06:50,360 my best friends before we wrap up this. ABBREVIATED episode 113 00:06:50,519 --> 00:06:52,839 i grew up, loving animals and when my WIFE and 114 00:06:52,879 --> 00:06:55,560 i finally bought, our home while she was thinking about, 115 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:59,160 school systems, paint colors, AND furniture i was thinking about 116 00:06:59,199 --> 00:07:01,800 when can we go and adopt. A, dog well my 117 00:07:01,839 --> 00:07:03,839 birthday rolled around and we were out looking for the 118 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:07,000 right dog. For us we searched the adoption websites and 119 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:09,240 went to some of the, adoption events but we just 120 00:07:09,319 --> 00:07:12,360 couldn't find the right dog. For us until at, one event, 121 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:15,319 we noticed through all the chaos and people grabbing at, 122 00:07:15,319 --> 00:07:19,399 different dogs there was this one particular dog perched peacefully 123 00:07:19,519 --> 00:07:22,360 in a, woman's arms and this dog just seemed to be. 124 00:07:22,399 --> 00:07:26,360 Observing everyone my wife commented, to me that's the type 125 00:07:26,399 --> 00:07:29,120 of dog that. WE need i agreed and went to 126 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:31,360 the lady to ask what breed of dog it was 127 00:07:31,839 --> 00:07:34,199 not realizing that this dog was in fact up. For 128 00:07:34,240 --> 00:07:37,240 adoption as we started to talk about, the dog she 129 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:40,279 let the dog down to stretch. Its legs she told 130 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:42,800 me the horrible story that it occurred with. This dog 131 00:07:43,199 --> 00:07:45,240 she told us that the dog had been thrown out 132 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:47,639 of a car at an outlet shopping center and left. 133 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:50,600 For dead some people had seen it happen and gotten the, 134 00:07:50,639 --> 00:07:53,879 security guard who happened to be this. Lady's husband he 135 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:56,480 rescued the dog and helped care. For it she said 136 00:07:56,519 --> 00:07:58,519 that they needed to adopt the dog out as they 137 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:00,800 had their own full house and this this dog needed some. 138 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:03,959 Special attention as SHE and i, WERE talking i noticed. 139 00:08:03,959 --> 00:08:07,879 Something amazing the dog was slowly walking her way through 140 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:10,959 the group of people and heading straight for where my wife. 141 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:14,040 Was sitting she laid down near, my wife who was 142 00:08:14,079 --> 00:08:16,199 looking at the other dogs that were up. For adoption 143 00:08:16,839 --> 00:08:19,879 the dog then proceeded to crawl a few feet closer 144 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:23,079 every minute, or two until she finally put a pall 145 00:08:23,120 --> 00:08:25,519 on my wife's lap and looked up to see if it. 146 00:08:25,560 --> 00:08:28,879 Was okay my wife melted and, said yes and the 147 00:08:28,959 --> 00:08:31,800 dog climbed into. Her lap the LADY and i looked at, 148 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:34,200 each OTHER and, i said we don't have to look for. 149 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:37,399 Our dog our dog just. Found us we all hugged 150 00:08:37,399 --> 00:08:39,360 and she helped us through the rest of. THE paperwork 151 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:42,159 i was over the moon in love with his dog 152 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:45,200 before we even finished signing. The paperwork it was clear 153 00:08:45,679 --> 00:08:49,320 this dog was a. Genius dog, after all she noticed 154 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:51,600 the SAME thing i did in just a. Few minutes 155 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:57,000 there was really something special about. My. Wife well we Named, 156 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:59,279 her sugar as all she wanted to do was be 157 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:02,120 in our laps and give us hugs. AND kisses a few, 158 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:04,919 weeks later in, a rainstorm my Wife and sugar went 159 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:07,200 out in the backyard So that sugar could go to 160 00:09:07,200 --> 00:09:11,279 the bathroom one, last time, And unfortunately sugar's leg gave 161 00:09:11,320 --> 00:09:14,639 away and it was. VERY severe i Scooped up sugar 162 00:09:14,759 --> 00:09:17,080 and we drove to the VET as i sang to 163 00:09:17,159 --> 00:09:20,600 keep her and my. Wife calm, once there the vet 164 00:09:20,639 --> 00:09:23,840 assured us she would, be okay though she may lose. 165 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:26,519 Her leg we didn't really care. About that we only 166 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:29,399 cared that she. Would survive we would love her no. Matter, 167 00:09:29,440 --> 00:09:32,639 what then in a, later conversation the vet told us 168 00:09:32,639 --> 00:09:35,559 about a practicing vet that he knew who was a 169 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:38,000 local who might be able to craft a titanium leg. 170 00:09:38,039 --> 00:09:40,440 FOR her i spoke to the vet and found Out 171 00:09:40,440 --> 00:09:43,200 that sugar was a good candidate for, the operation so 172 00:09:43,279 --> 00:09:46,559 we went ahead with. The surgery it, was successful and 173 00:09:46,639 --> 00:09:48,639 after a few weeks of me carrying her around in 174 00:09:48,679 --> 00:09:51,559 a baby carrier on, my chest she was healthy, and 175 00:09:51,600 --> 00:09:54,639 HAPPY and i had established myself as the crazy dog 176 00:09:54,679 --> 00:09:57,120 loving guy in. THE neighborhood i would go on business 177 00:09:57,120 --> 00:10:00,399 appointments and walks with my dog and her, casted life 178 00:10:00,799 --> 00:10:03,440 and people would. Just stare they would say, to me 179 00:10:03,600 --> 00:10:06,000 do you carry around photos of your dog and your wallets? 180 00:10:06,039 --> 00:10:09,639 As well that question would ignite my imagination in. Business 181 00:10:09,679 --> 00:10:12,639 sense in the, near future as, YOU'VE heard I decided 182 00:10:12,639 --> 00:10:15,919 i would open a photography business focused on, animal photography 183 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:19,080 with a desire to create creative heirloom portraits for. Pet 184 00:10:19,080 --> 00:10:22,120 owners i'd create those scenes, and themes but instead, OF 185 00:10:22,200 --> 00:10:25,120 children i would put animals into. The scene, You know 186 00:10:25,279 --> 00:10:26,919 sugar doesn't like to be in too many of THE 187 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,759 scenes i create or the outfits, we USE and i 188 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:32,720 never force any animal to do something they don't want. 189 00:10:32,799 --> 00:10:36,480 To Do but sugar inspired, me then and she inspires. 190 00:10:36,519 --> 00:10:39,759 Me daily sugar is my best friend and has had 191 00:10:39,879 --> 00:10:44,000 an amazingly positive impact in. My life she's a guardian for, 192 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:47,840 my family and she's gentle and playful. AS well i 193 00:10:47,879 --> 00:10:50,080 share the Story of sugar with YOU as i want 194 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:53,200 you to know this show comes from. My heart it 195 00:10:53,279 --> 00:10:56,480 is inspired by animals and cared for by. THIS human 196 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:59,480 i haven't shared the Story, of zoe my other, rescue 197 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:03,080 dog which is much funnier and involves me seven feet 198 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:05,879 deep in a freezing pool with, my dress clothes and 199 00:11:05,879 --> 00:11:09,360 shoes on and plenty of laughter at. 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Spokesdoctor throwaways you're Listening 229 00:12:48,799 --> 00:12:50,519 To petlife RADIO and i would like to tell you 230 00:12:50,559 --> 00:12:54,480 about our brand, new Show A Super. Smiley adventure our 231 00:12:54,519 --> 00:12:58,080 show explores adventures. With animals they can be traveling out in, 232 00:12:58,080 --> 00:13:00,799 the world trips or inner journeys where our animals lead 233 00:13:00,840 --> 00:13:04,799 us to inspiration and self discovery or just playing. Fun 234 00:13:04,919 --> 00:13:08,639 adventures join us here On Pet. Life radio on a super, 235 00:13:08,679 --> 00:13:11,559 Smiley Adventure, Good. 236 00:13:11,399 --> 00:13:16,080 Speaker 2: Boy let's talk. 237 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:19,440 Speaker 5: Past me let's pet talk About Radio, Headline. 238 00:13:19,120 --> 00:13:20,720 Speaker 6: Radio petlife Radio. 239 00:13:21,480 --> 00:13:22,080 Speaker 1: Dot com. 240 00:13:32,159 --> 00:13:35,720 Speaker 2: Welcome back To animal toopia On Pet. Life radio let's 241 00:13:35,759 --> 00:13:38,679 talk about my other, Rescue. Dog zoe ZOE'S what i 242 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:42,240 like to call our love. Shadow dog she is constantly 243 00:13:42,360 --> 00:13:45,000 in the nearest person shadow and just wants to give 244 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:48,639 love and Be lovedn she's so sweet and she really 245 00:13:48,840 --> 00:13:51,919 is great around my. Young Daughters after, sugar healed my 246 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:54,919 WIFE and i decided that we wanted to adopt another 247 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:56,759 dog So that sugar would have a friend and a 248 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:59,360 sister to care for and. Play WITH so i contact 249 00:13:59,399 --> 00:14:02,080 a few of the RESCUE agencies i knew and let 250 00:14:02,159 --> 00:14:04,799 them know we were looking For, a Labrador, a retriever 251 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:08,480 Or A, german shepherd something in. That. Breed well one 252 00:14:08,519 --> 00:14:10,559 of the rescue groups got back to me about a 253 00:14:10,639 --> 00:14:12,720 litter of puppies that had been abandoned on one of 254 00:14:12,759 --> 00:14:16,360 the most busy freeways In. Southern california we arranged for 255 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:18,240 her to bring the dogs over to meet and Play. 256 00:14:18,279 --> 00:14:21,159 With Sugar so sugar could help choose who her new 257 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:23,639 family member. Would be We knew sugar had to be 258 00:14:23,759 --> 00:14:26,440 the dominant dog and we wanted her to help pick that. 259 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:29,279 New dog so On, a sunday just after my WIFE 260 00:14:29,279 --> 00:14:32,039 and i returned, from church the lady brought the puppies 261 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:34,919 over and we watched as they Played. With sugar it was. 262 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:38,799 So sweet they were Black Lab german shepherd mixes and just. 263 00:14:39,080 --> 00:14:42,000 Incredibly adorable they all seemed to get along Well. With 264 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:45,120 sugar we noticed there was one dog who would run 265 00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:47,360 back to us and kind of check in with us humans, 266 00:14:47,399 --> 00:14:50,279 To say, i'm here so don't, go. Anywhere okay then 267 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:52,879 she'd hurry on back to. The group, you, know honestly 268 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:54,480 she was kind of the run of, the group a, 269 00:14:54,519 --> 00:14:57,399 little clumsy but a whole lot. Of cute the lady 270 00:14:57,440 --> 00:14:59,600 from the rescue asked us which one our family was going, 271 00:14:59,639 --> 00:15:03,039 to Choose since sugar clearly loved, them all so, did 272 00:15:03,120 --> 00:15:06,399 we and we really couldn't make. A DECISION then i 273 00:15:06,639 --> 00:15:10,399 jokingly said to, my, wife well whichever one jumps in the, 274 00:15:10,440 --> 00:15:13,159 pool first that's the one. We'll take so we had 275 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:16,519 this oversized pool in. Our BACKYARD but i certainly didn't 276 00:15:16,519 --> 00:15:19,440 expect anyone to jump into the pool since it was 277 00:15:19,559 --> 00:15:22,840 early spring and the water was about fifty. Eight, degrees 278 00:15:23,600 --> 00:15:26,399 yet no SOONER had i said that than the little 279 00:15:26,440 --> 00:15:29,600 clumsy dog with a white stripe down her belly who 280 00:15:29,759 --> 00:15:33,279 checked in, with us lifted, her head ran over to, 281 00:15:33,360 --> 00:15:37,200 the pool and jumped into the. Deep, end now being the, 282 00:15:37,279 --> 00:15:41,440 FOOLISH husband i am dressed In my, sunday best, my, 283 00:15:41,639 --> 00:15:45,519 dress shoes, dress clothes, check book, cell, phone. WALLET everything 284 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:50,360 i immediately sprang into action as both ladies yelled dog in. 285 00:15:50,440 --> 00:15:53,720 THE water i sprinted and did My Best mark spitz 286 00:15:53,759 --> 00:15:57,399 IMITATION as i dove into the freezing pool water and 287 00:15:57,519 --> 00:16:00,039 swam over to the dog who was having no no 288 00:16:00,240 --> 00:16:03,960 trouble dog paddling her. WAY, in, i however was not 289 00:16:04,159 --> 00:16:06,559 so immune to the, cold WATER and i began to 290 00:16:06,679 --> 00:16:10,320 do my best human booey IMITATION as i. Floated there 291 00:16:10,679 --> 00:16:13,360 the ladies lifted the dog out of, the water while 292 00:16:13,440 --> 00:16:15,960 showing no restraint and laughing. At me by, THE way 293 00:16:16,639 --> 00:16:18,720 i started to make my way to the shallow end 294 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:23,320 while the, ladies laughed and this little dog stood there barking. 295 00:16:23,399 --> 00:16:28,200 At me then the little dog looked over at me jumped, 296 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:31,799 in again swam back over to me and grabbed at. 297 00:16:31,840 --> 00:16:35,639 My shirt, THIS time i scooped, her up looked at, 298 00:16:35,639 --> 00:16:38,720 the LADIES and, i said we found. OUR dog i 299 00:16:38,799 --> 00:16:42,159 thought this. Is. Great now i'm A CERTIFIED advance rescu, 300 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:45,639 scuba DIVER so i. LOVE swimming i love being in, 301 00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:48,279 the WATER and i really wanted a dog that would 302 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:50,720 go swimming. With me, You know sugar didn't like the 303 00:16:50,759 --> 00:16:54,000 water for. Obvious REASONS but, i thought here. We are 304 00:16:54,200 --> 00:16:56,720 this dog loves. The water it was meant. To be, 305 00:16:57,440 --> 00:17:00,840 you know that was the Last time zoe we joyfully 306 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:04,279 jumped in. The pool that. Little stinker she's had my 307 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:07,599 number since. Day ONE sometimes i come home from WORK 308 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:10,400 and I find Sugar and zoe's sitting in the calm 309 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:13,000 and comfortable spot during the warm, summer months and they 310 00:17:13,039 --> 00:17:15,440 would look at me as if, to, say whoops let's 311 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:17,240 hope he doesn't see us lounging here and think we 312 00:17:17,359 --> 00:17:20,680 actually like. The. WATER well i have lots of other 313 00:17:20,759 --> 00:17:23,079 fun stories to share about them and Other animals, i've 314 00:17:23,079 --> 00:17:26,079 OWNED but I think i'll Call The Animal topia radio 315 00:17:26,200 --> 00:17:29,839 listener phone line and leave those stories on that toll. Free, 316 00:17:29,920 --> 00:17:33,440 number remember you two can share your animal stories by 317 00:17:33,559 --> 00:17:38,079 Calling animal topia toll free at eight by five two 318 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:41,640 six four six two. Five eight you know your stories 319 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:43,759 deserve to, be heard so tell them to us and 320 00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:47,000 we'll share them in your, own words with your. Own 321 00:17:47,079 --> 00:17:51,839 emotions call us again at eight five Five, animal, TOPIA 322 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:54,480 folks i hope you've gotten a glimpse of the fun 323 00:17:54,559 --> 00:17:56,960 and inspiration this show is going. 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