Staff Picks: The Best the Internet Has to Offer as of 9.25.15
The Word of Mouth team shares some of their favorite finds from the past week that didn't quite make it to air...
View ArticleN.H. Gravesite Of Notable Dog Gets Nod From National Register Of Historical...
A New Hampshire school named to the National Register of Historic Places has an unusual feature on its grounds: the gravesite of a dog considered to be the father of the American Cocker Spaniel. The...
View Article5.11.16: A Cultural History of Nudism & The Essence of Dog
“Birthday suit”, “in the buff”, “wearing nothing but a smile.” Call it what you will, on today’s show we’ll strip bare the American nudism movement and we’ll explore the progressive-era origins and...
View ArticleTo Limit 'Puppy Mills,' Sununu Calls for Tighter Breeding Regulations
Governor Chris Sununu is backing stricter commercial breeding regulations. The move follows the rescue of 84 Great Danes from a suspected puppy mill in Wolfeboro earlier this year. Under current state...
View ArticleDozens of (Very Cute) Cats and Dogs Evacuated from Irma Settle In at N.H....
Ziggy, Ana, Ivy and Tuxedo, along with some of their animal buddies, were all up for adoption in Florida before the storm. But as families impacted by Hurricane Irma were forced to give up their pets,...
View ArticleWorks of Art, or Neglected Dogs? In Wolfeboro Animal Abuse Case, a Judge Now...
Lyric, Hamlet, ZZ and Spook. Fantasia and Joue. To Christina Fay, they were works of art, animals lovingly cared for in her Wolfeboro mansion. To prosecutors, these European Great Danes—75 in total—all...
View ArticleRye Considers Leash Law After Dog Shot at Park
Town officials in Rye are considering a law requiring dog owners to use a leash on public property. The proposal was spurred by an incident last month, in which a dog was shot at a public park in Rye...
View ArticleAnimal Cruelty Legislation Clears New Hampshire Senate
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill on Thursday that backers say would better protect animals from cruelty and neglect. The legislation comes on the heels of several high profile cases, including...
View ArticleVeterinarians On Their Profession
We sit down with veterinarians from around the state to talk about what a typical day looks like, what they wish pet owners knew, and how the opioid crisis, high costs, and other factors impact their...
View ArticleConcerns Raised Over Dog Breeding Bill Drafted After Wolfeboro Animal Cruelty...
Opponents of a bill that seeks to increase regulation of commercial dog breeders say the measure will do little to prevent cases of animal cruelty. During a public hearing on Wednesday, Jane Barlow Roy...
View ArticleAnimal Cruelty Bill Divides New Hampshire's Animal Lovers
One of the most high profile pieces of legislation moving through the New Hampshire Statehouse right now isn’t Medicaid expansion, or a gun bill, or potential repeal of the death penalty. It’s about...
View Article2.3.15: The Empathy Deficit, An Argument Against Pedigree Dogs, & Maps During...
Empathy, the ability to share in the emotions of another, has been on the decline since the 1980’s, with the steepest drop occurring in the past ten years. So what’s the big deal? On today’s show,...
View ArticleLaconia's Annual Sled Dog Derby Is Steeped In History, A Challenge For Mushers
Most people in New Hampshire associate Laconia with the annual summer Motorcycle Week Rally. But another event, equally important to the city’s history, takes place this weekend. The 83 rd Laconia...
View ArticleIncreasing Longevity Of Pets' Lives Has Some Owners Seeking Animal Hospice Care
Cats and dogs are living longer these days. And more old pets is giving rise to more options for pet owners looking for pet hospice and end-of-life care. Sharon Sernik shepherds her two greyhounds over...
View Article3.24.15: Death & The Dog, Redesigning The Dashboard, & GMO Mosquitoes
For most pet-owners, dogs are a symbol of love and loyalty . Throughout history though, man's bestie has also held darker associations. Today, we talk about death and the dog, from Greek mythologies...
View Article3.30.15: Breast Milk As Commodity, The Quest For A Perfect Night's Sleep, &...
With a market value up to $2.50 an ounce, and online sales on the rise, it’s been called liquid gold. On today’s show, a look into the breast milk market, and how the biotech industry is getting in on...
View Article4.30.15: Death And The Dog, Hiking Blind, & The Secret Shame Of Back Hair
For most pet-owners, dogs are a symbol of love and loyalty . Throughout history though, man's bestie has also held darker associations. Today, we talk about death and the dog, from Greek mythologies...
View ArticleStaff Picks: The Best the Internet Has to Offer as of 9.25.15
The Word of Mouth team shares some of their favorite finds from the past week that didn't quite make it to air...
View ArticleN.H. Gravesite Of Notable Dog Gets Nod From National Register Of Historical...
A New Hampshire school named to the National Register of Historic Places has an unusual feature on its grounds: the gravesite of a dog considered to be the father of the American Cocker Spaniel. The...
View Article5.11.16: A Cultural History of Nudism & The Essence of Dog
“Birthday suit”, “in the buff”, “wearing nothing but a smile.” Call it what you will, on today’s show we’ll strip bare the American nudism movement and we’ll explore the progressive-era origins and...
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