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MM PETS SHOW SEGMENTS - 2012
January 7th, 2012 -- 2 Year Anniversary of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show
Segment 1 -- Lee and Rick chat about what's coming up in this week's show
Segment 2 -- Jamie McAloon-Lampman; Director of the Ingham County Animal Control
Segment 3 -- Julia Palmer; Talking about the Capital Area Humane Society's progress in 2011, and their plans for 2012
Segment 4 -- Highlights and lowlights from the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show in 2011
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January 14th, 2012 -- A Potpourri of Topics
Segment 1 -- Lee and Rick talk about what we can expect in this week's show
Segment 2 -- Kathleen Goodman; Author of "Puppy Possibilities", and she'll talk about tricks for training your puppy during winter
Segment 3 -- Terry Walker; Sherriff Department's Liason to the Eaton Country Animal Control talking about next week's public hearing on ordinance changes
Segment 4 -- Sean Murphy; Inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records
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January 21st, 2012 -- What can be done to guarantee a next generation of vets with bigger debts on the rise?
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen prepare us for what's coming up on this week's show.
Segment 2 -- Dr. James Lloyd; Associate Dean for Budget, Planning and Institutional Research at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Segment 3 -- Dr Mark Williamson; DVM owner of the Lansing Veterinary Medical Center
Segment 4 -- Nicole; a third year student at MSU Vet school
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January 28th, 2012 -- Coral Growth and Restoration
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen introduce this week's show!
Segment 2 -- Kevin Gaines; Operations Manager of the Coral Restoration Foundation
Segment 3 -- Steve Oberg; Aquatics Manager of Preuss Pets in Old Town
Segment 4 -- Jim Watling; Hobbyist and Forum Owner of MichiganReefers.com
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February 4th, 2012 -- 2012 Great Lakes Equine Classic
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee introduce the show, and also talk with Terry Ketchum; Promoter for the Great Lakes Equine Classic
Segment 2 -- Chris Cox; Host of the TV show "Chris Cox Horsemanship" and special guest in this year's G.L.E.C.
Segment 3 -- Steven Taylor; Owner of Crest View Tack Shop in Mason talking about his shop, and being at this year's G.L.E.C.
Segment 4 -- Karen Waite; MSU Equine Extension Specialist and also part of the MSU Animal Science
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February 11th, 2012 -- The Westminster Kennel Club's 136th Annual Dog Show
Segment 1 -- Sue Sellers Rose; AKC Judge, and an avid expert/fan of the WKC Dog Show
Segment 2 -- David Frei; Director of Communications for the Westminster Kennel Club and co-host of the Dog Show talking about this year's show
Segment 3 -- Dr. William Schultz; Owner of Schultz Veterinary Clinic in Okemos. Also, an expert of breeding championship dogs.
Segment 4 -- Carol Bergmann; Owner and Breeder of Darbydale Kennels located in Williamston talking about the WKC dog show and her award winning dog which won Best Dog in Show in 2004.
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February 18th, 2012 -- Training Your Cat 101
Segment 1 -- Lee and Rick introduce this week's show on how you can better train your cat(s)
Segment 2 -- Cat Coach, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and author Marilyn Krieger; She's a frequent guest on Radio and TV including Cats 101 on Animal Planet and she writes monthly for Cat Fancy Magazine and Catchannel.com
Segment 3 -- Lee and Rick speak more with Marilyn Krieger
Segment 4 -- Carol's Ferals founder Carol Manos; Talking about the plight of Feral Cats and the TNR approach.
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February 25th, 2012 -- Fun With Guinea Pigs
Segment 1 -- Lee and Rick talk about this week's show, and gets you prepared for what they have in store
Segment 2 -- Jane Burt; President of the Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association, talking about the upcoming show which includes Guinea Pigs on March 3-4 at the MSU Pavilion
Segment 3 -- Hoax and Holly Hanzerik from Preuss Pets; Discussing all you wanted to know about Guinea Pigs
Segment 4 -- Hoax and Holly continue their conversation with Rick and Lee
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March 3rd, 2012 -- Paws With A Cause
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee prep us for this week's Paws With A Cause show
Segment 2 -- Deb Davis from Paws with a Cause; one of the most highly regarded service dog organizations in the country founded in Wayland, Michigan.
Segment 3 -- PAWS client Lynn with service dog, Caddy, about how her life has changed
Segment 4 -- Rick and Lee continue their conversation with Deb Davis, and also talk about Lynn and her service dog Caddy
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March 10th, 2012 -- Snakes On The Radio!!
Segment 1 -- Lee and Rick prepare us for this week's topic: SNAKES!!
Segment 2 -- Jim McGrath; Founder of Nature Discovery in Williamston
Segment 3 -- Mark Rosenthal; Owner of Animal Magic in Detroit, which is a non-profit, 501 (C) 3 organization
Segment 4 -- Dr, Wayne Beasley; Owner of Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic in Williamston
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March 17th, 2012 -- A Picture Perfect Moment For Your Pet!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee introduce this week's show; photographing your pet!
Segment 2 -- Gary R. Miller; discussing his approach to animal portraits and his history with animals
Segment 3 -- Tom Phillips; uses photos to create images used for murals at Potter Park Zoo, Preuss Pets and other places
Segment 4 -- Nature Photo Journalist Dane Gussin of Danesworld
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March 24th, 2012 -- Backyard Ponds and Water Gardens
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get you prepped for this week's show
Segment 2 -- Eric Scarlotta; Works in Business Development for Pond Builder
Segment 3 -- Rick Wideman; Director of Business Development for Air Max Eco Systems
Segment 4 -- Rick Preuss; Elaborating on keeping fish and plants thriving in these environments.
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March 31st, 2012 -- Spring Has Sprung Early in 2012
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen prepare you with this week's topics of vet care, grooming, and exercise for spring
Segment 2 -- Dr Mark Williamson DVM from Lansing Veterinary Medical Center
Segment 3 -- Janice Milligan from Doggy Daycare and Spa
Segment 4 -- Derek Drushel from Joeys Pet Outfitters
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April 7th, 2012 -- What Pet Food Is Best For Your Dog And Cat??
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen will explore the topic of pet nutrition
Segment 2 -- Dr Sarah Abood DVM from Michigan State Vet School
Segment 3 -- Dr Erin Tepe DVM from Brown Mackie College
Segment 4 -- Holly Hanzerik from Preuss Pets
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April 14th, 2012 -- Allegan County Puppy Mill Seizure
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen discuss some details along with a status update on adoptions in Lansing
Segment 2 -- CAHS President and CEO Julia Palmer
Segment 3 -- ICAC Executive Director Jamie McAloon Lampman
Segment 4 -- Mid Michigan Cat Rescue Founder Sarah Vicary
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April 21, 2012 -- House Calls with Dr. Anne Rice
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen discuss a wide range of pet issues including nutrition, hygiene, environment and psychology
Segment 2 -- Dr Anne Rice is a practitioner of Holistic approaches in addition to being a DVM
Segment 3 -- The conversation continues with Dr. Anne Rice
Segment 4 -- Lee and Rick finish up their conversation with Dr. Anne Rice
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April 28th, 2012 -- Hear What The Specialists Have To Say!
Segment 1 -- Rick Preuss and Lee Cohen ask dentistry questions to some of the top professionals in the industry
Segment 2 -- Dr Ben Colmery DAVDC from the Dixboro Veterinary Dental and Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI
Segment 3 -- Dr Daniel Degner DACVS, Chief Surgeon for Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Auburn Hills, MI
Segment 4 -- Continuation conversation with Dr Degner
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May 5th, 2012 -- Talking About Nature Centers
Segment 1 -- Lee Cohen and Special Guest Kirbay Preuss prep you for what's coming up on this week's show
Segment 2 -- Dick Grant, Executive Director of the Howell Nature Center
Segment 3 -- Katie Woodhams, Program Director from Fenner Nature Center
Segment 4 -- Jill Fritze from the Human Society of the United States talking about a piece of legislation banning a cruel form of euthenasia in Michigan
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May 12th, 2012 -- Birds In Nature
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee Get you set for this week's show
Segment 2 -- Michigan Birder Kirby Adams in the studio
Segment 3 -- Bill Thompson III, publisher of Wild Bird Digest
Segment 4 -- Joyce Schultke, owner of Wildernest in Downtown Brighton
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May 19th, 2012 -- Starting Aquariums and Caring For Fish
Segment 1 -- Lee Cohen and Rick Preuss talk this week about aquaruims and fish, getting prepped for the guys from 'Tanked'
Segment 2 -- Lee and Rick continue their conversation
Segment 3 -- Lee and Rick keep talking fish and aquariums
Segment 4 -- Lee and Rick wrap up this week's show with a bunch of questions
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May 26th, 2012 -- Let's Talk About Horses!
Segment 1 -- Steven Taylor; Owner of Crestview Tack Shop
Segment 2 -- Leesa Massman; Owner of Massman Stables
Segment 3 -- Continuation Conversation with Leesa Massman
Segment 4 -- Janet Depue; Founder of Chum Rehabilitation
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June 2nd, 2012 -- Live Remote For The Grand Opening of the Joey's Pet Outfitters Dog Park!
-- Due to technical difficulties, this show will not be uploaded right away; we are working on this. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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June 9th, 2012 -- Wild Birds; What Do You Know About Them??
Segment 1 -- Kirby Adams; From Preuss Pets
Segment 2 -- Bill Thompson III; Published of Wild Bird Digest
Segment 3 -- Joyce Schuelek; Owner of Wildernest
Segment 4 -- Kirby Adams; From Preuss Pets
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June 16, 2012 -- What Going On With Dog Food Recalls??
Segment 1 -- Scott Whipple; Co-Founder of Canidae Dog Foods
Segment 2 -- Continuation with Scott Whipple
Segment 3 -- Dr Erin Tepe; Nutrition Specialist at Brown Mackie College
Segment 4 -- Rick and Lee finish up the show
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June 23rd, 2012 -- Pet Insurance and Emergency Pet Care
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee kick off this week's show
Segment 2 -- Laura Bennett; CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance
Segment 3 -- Dr. Mark Williamson DVM; Owner of Lansing Veterinary Medical Center
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Dr. Mark Williamson
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June 30th, 2012 -- A Wide Array Of Dog Topics
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee kick off the show this week
Segment 2 -- Camilla Gray Nelson; Author of "The Lipstick and the Leash", and dog trainer of "DairyDell Canine"
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Camilla Gray Nelson
Segment 4 -- Rodney Partridge; President of Partridge Enterprises
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July 7th, 2012 -- Let's Talk More About Dogs!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get the show rolling this week
Segment 2 -- Page Yaxley; MSU Animal Hospital
Segment 3 -- Mike Morgan; Owner of Police Dog Training and Mid Michigan Kennels
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Mike Morgan
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July 14th, 2012 -- Places In Mid Michigan Where You Can Go For Animals
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get the show rolling this week
Segment 2 -- Kitt Rich; Harris Nature Center Coordinator
Segment 3 -- Angela Brown; Co-Owner of AnnaBelle's Pet Station in Download Lansing
Segment 4 -- Rick and Lee finish the show this week
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July 21st, 2012 -- Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road??
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee prep you for reptiles this week
Segment 2 -- Jim Harding; Specialist on Reptiles from MSU
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Jim Harding
Segment 4 -- Jason Bogid; Assistant Manager of the Reptile Department at Preuss Pets
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July 28th, 2012 -- Ingham County Animal Contol Helping Animals!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for what's coming up on this week's show
Segment 2 -- Julia Palmer; President of Capital Area Humane Society
Segment 3 -- Jamie McAloon Lampman; Executive Director of Ingham County Animal Control
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Jamie McAloon Lampman
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August 4th, 2012 -- Broadcasting LIVE from Joey's Pet Outfitters In Williamston!
Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to post the podcasts for this particular show. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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August 11th, 2012 -- Let's Talk About Puppies!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Kathleen Goodman; Author of Puppy Possibilities
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Kathleen Goodman
Segment 4 -- Michelle Dykins; Owner of Pet Granny
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August 18th, 2012 -- Cats, Cats, and more Cats!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Karrie Anne Lloyd; Animal Ecology Professor at Arizone State University
Segment 3 -- Bill Lee; Judge at the GLACE Cat Show
Segment 4 -- Susan Lee; Organizer of the GLACE Cat Show
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August 25th, 2012 -- Would You Like a SPIDER as a Pet?!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Jason Bogut; Reptile Department Manager at Preuss Pets
Segment 3 -- Amanda Lorenz; Zoologist at Preuss Pets
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Amanda Lorenz
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September 1st, 2012 -- Reptiles, Fish, and Blogs!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Frank Incoviglio; author of ThatPetPlace.com
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Frank Incoviglio
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Frank Incoviglio
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September 8st, 2012 -- Let's Talk Potter Park Zoo!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Dr. Tara Harrison DVM; Veternarian and Curator at the PP Zoo
Segment 3 -- Dennis Mockler; Education Curator at the PP Zoo
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Dennis Mockler
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September 15st, 2012 -- Who Let The Dogs Out?! Woof Woof!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Julia Palmer; President of the CAHS
Segment 3 -- Hector Hernandez; Owner of First Class Dog Training
Segment 4 -- Janice Milligan; Owner of Doggy Daycare and Spa
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September 22nd, 2012 -- All Right, It's Time To Stop Horsing Around!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Karen Waite; Apart of the MSU Equine Extension
Segment 3 -- Leesa Massman; Owner of Massman Stables
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Leesa Massman
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September 29th, 2012 -- Ponds & Water Gardens!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Jason; Representative of Pond Builder
Segment 3 -- Brian Babiasz; Garden Manager at Van Atta's
Segment 4 -- Rick Preuss; Owner of Preuss Pets
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October 6th, 2012 -- What Would You Do If You Had A Ferret As A Pet?!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped this week!
Segment 2 -- Jason Bogut; Reptile Department Manager at Preuss Pets
Segment 3 -- Dr. Michelle Hessel; Doctor of Vet Medicine at Cedar Creek Veterinary Center
Segment 4 -- Nanci Frazier; Founder of Motor City Ferret Rescue
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October 13th, 2012 -- Pigs And Service Dogs! Good Combo!
Segment 1 -- Lannette Cooper Amon; Owner of Winward Oak Farms
Segment 2 -- Continuation with Lannette Cooper Amon
Segment 3 -- Gary Spanski; President of For Better Independence
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Gary Spanski
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October 20th, 2012 -- Seasonal Vet Care For Your Pets!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get you prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Dr. Mark Williamson DVM; Owner of Lansing Veterinary Medical Center
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Dr. Mark Williamson
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Dr. Mark Williamson
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October 27th, 2012 -- Spiders And Bats! You Know You Want Them As Pets!
Segment 1 -- Stan Schultz; Author and Speaker, and also known as the Spider Whisperer
Segment 2 -- Continuation with Stan Schultz
Segment 3 -- Rob Miars; Executive Director of the Michigan Bat Conservation
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Rob Miars
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November 3rd, 2012 -- Let's Talk About Pigs, and Seasonal Vet Care!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Dr. Jim Kober DVM; Owner of Swine Veterinary Services
Segment 3 -- Alysse Cohen; Pig Owner, and Wayne State University Student
Segment 4 -- Rick and Lee talk about the ICAC Suggested Press Release
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November 10th, 2012 -- Let's Talk About Designer Dogs!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Rick Walker; Owner of Jubilee Labradoodles
Segment 3 -- Dr Will Schultz; DVM of Schultz Veterinary
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Dr. Will Schultz
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November 17th, 2012 -- MSRBA Rabbit Show
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Jane Burt; President of MSRBA
Segment 3 -- Meaghan Shannon; Education Coordinator with Preuss Pets
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Meaghan Shannon
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December 1st, 2012 -- It's the ICKC Dog Show!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Vickie Bovee; Cluster Chair of the Ingham Country Kennel Club
Segment 3 -- Sue Sellers Rose; AKC Judge
Segment 4 -- Lesa Bastow; Member of the Wolverine Great Dane Club
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December 8th, 2012 -- What's Up With Dog Smelling Experts?
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Terry Griffin and Shep; Area Manager of Rose Pest Control
Segment 3 -- Scott Reynolds; Owner of Envrionmental Canine Services
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Scott Reynolds
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December 15th, 2012 -- Let's Do Some Gift Giving!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- Rich Johnson; Owner of Invisible Fence Midstate
Segment 3 -- Wendy Cummings; Purchasing Preuss Pets
Segment 4 -- Mike Jupp; Sales Represenative at Wolverton
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December 22nd, 2012 -- What's Going On At The Potter Park Zoo!
Segment 1 -- Sherrie Graham; Executive Director of the Potter Park Zoo
Segment 2 -- Dennis Laidler; Education Curator at the Potter Park Zoo
Segment 3 -- Continuation with Sherrie Graham
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Dennis Laidler
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December 29th, 2012 -- Let's Talk About Fish!
Segment 1 -- Rick and Lee get us prepped for this week!
Segment 2 -- David Lass; The Fish Guy at Next Pet
Segment 3 -- Arie Dezwart; President of Ruinemans Aquarium Inc.
Segment 4 -- Continuation with Arie Dezwart
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