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The Animal House

Sat., 7 a.m. on WAMU 88.5; Sat., 7 p.m. on WAMU 88.5 HD Channel 3

Join us in The Animal House every Saturday at 7 a.m. If you have show-related recommendations or pet questions for Dr. Weitzman, you can reach us at 202-885-8827 or animalhouse@wamu.org. You can also share your questions on WAMU 88.5's social network, The Conversation.

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The Animal House is a weekly discussion that explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation. We hope to deepen human understanding of animals and explain the powerful bonds that link us to the animal world. Our goal is to be fun, substantive, and appealing to a broad audience -- both those with pets and those without them.

The Animal House will go from the bat caves of northern Virginia to the big game reserves of Botswana as we discuss the latest in animal-related news. And each week, you can count on expert advice about all your pet-related questions from Dr. Gary Weitzman, veterinarian and executive director of the Washington Animal Rescue League.

2010

March 20, 2010

  • Rewilding the World
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Jaguars
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

March 13, 2010

  • Dr. Nick Trout: "Love is the Best Medicine"
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Running the Baltimore Zoo
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

March 6, 2010

  • Turtle Facts
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Life of Lobsters
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

February 27, 2010

  • Year of the Tiger
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Monogamous Animals
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

February 20, 2010 (rebroadcast)

  • Kids and Therapy Dogs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Urban Beekeeping
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

February 13, 2010

  • It's A Dog's World
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

February 6, 2010

  • Healing Companions
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Disaster Relief in Haiti
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

January 30, 2010

  • Pets and Microchips
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Tasmanian Devils
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

January 23, 2010

  • Eavesdropping On Forest Elephants
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Friendship Between An Elephant And A Dog
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

January 16, 2010

  • Kids and Therapy Dogs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Urban Beekeeping
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

January 9, 2010

  • Animal Flu
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Pets and Women's Shelter
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

January 2, 2010 (rebroadcast)

  • Saving Cinnamon
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Wild Justice
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

2009

December 26, 2009 (rebroadcast)

  • Presidential Pets
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Koala Mating Calls
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

December 19, 2009

  • Species Specific Music
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Washington's Panda Heads to China
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

December 12, 2009

  • Holiday Travel
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Children's Literature
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

December 5, 2009

  • Inside of a Dog
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Canine Agility
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

November 28, 2009

  • Pet Insurance
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Stephen Alvarez
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

November 21, 2009

  • Pets as Presents
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Justin Roberts
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

November 14, 2009

  • Come Back Como
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Man Who Lives With Wolves
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

November 7, 2009

  • Saving Cinnamon
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Wild Justice
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

October 31, 2009

  • The Bug Guy -- Halloween Edition
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Saving the World's Coral Reefs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

October 24, 2009

  • The Hidden Life of Deer
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Inside the Smithsonian's Feather Identification Lab
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

October 17, 2009

  • Dogs in the Workplace
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Conservationist and Explorer Jeff Corwin

October 10, 2009

  • Presidential Pets
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Koala Mating Calls
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

October 3, 2009

  • Stem Cell Therapies for Dogs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Human and Animal Health in Africa
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

September 26, 2009

  • The Healing Power of Dogs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Healing Power of Horses
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

September 19, 2009

  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Dr. Jane Goodall
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

September 12, 2009

  • Dogs and Senior Citizens
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Alien Invaders of the Animal Kingdom
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

September 5, 2009

  • Dogs and Society: The Canine As King
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Dogs and Society: Inside Local Dog Parks
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

August 29, 2009

  • Inside the Human-Animal Bond
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Exotic Pets

August 22, 2009

  • Wild Cats of Africa
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Wild Cats of Washington
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

August 15, 2009

  • Rescuing Marine Animals in Peril
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Saving the World's Sharks
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

August 8, 2009

  • "Clicker Training" and the Animal Mind
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Coyotes in the City and Suburbs
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

August 1, 2009

  • The Dangers and Rewards of Wildlife Photography
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Gorilla Doctor Lucy Spelman
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

July 25, 2009

  • Parrots as Pets
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Philosopher and The Wolf
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

July 18, 2009

  • The Bug Guy
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Pets of Hurricane Katrina
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

July 11, 2009

  • Wildlife Photography Along the Appalachian Trail
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Creatures of the World's Coldest Climates
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

July 4, 2009

  • Unusual Animal News
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • The Horse Boy
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

June 27, 2009

  • Inside Dolphin Society
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Animal Forensics
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions

June 20, 2009

  • The "Neighborhood Nestwatch" Program
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
  • Demystifying Bats
  • Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions