Spare the Bear, Smarter Wolves, and When Your Dog Loses Joy
This week on Animal Party, Deb Wolfe dives headfirst into the wild world of animal news, ethics, and behavior—holding nothing back. From controversial puppy visits in prisons and the urgent call to “spare the bear” in Florida, to fascinating discoveries about koala fingerprints and wolves using human fishing traps as tools, Deb challenges the outdated idea that animals don’t think, plan, or adapt. The episode also shifts to heartfelt, real-world pet guidance as Deb walks listeners through how to recognize when a dog’s sudden emotional withdrawal could signal illness, loss, or environmental stress—and why a vet visit can’t wait. Along the way, she delivers laugh-out-loud stories (including pigs on the run and a dog confused by DoorDash) with the insight of a seasoned animal behavior expert. Smart, funny, and fiercely compassionate, this episode proves that animals—and the people who love them—deserve to be taken seriously.
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