Mindy Norton
Host, Speaking of PetsMindy Norton has been “Speaking of Pets” on Alabama Public Radio since 1995. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she has served on the boards of directors of four animal welfare organizations, serving as president of two of them. In 1979, Mindy won an Obelisk Award for her weekday “Pet Patrol” spot on Birmingham’s WBHM Pubic Radio. She joined APR in 1995 as a weekly commentator with “Speaking of Pets.” As a volunteer, Mindy feels she is so blessed to have a “soap box” with a microphone in front of it. “After all,” she says, “I get to talk about our best friends every week!” And she helps two of her favorite causes at the same time, animal welfare and Alabama Public Radio.
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When rubbing your pet's belly, check its chest and abdomen for any unusual lumps or bumps! If you find something, you can call your veterinarian for advice. -
Hurricane Milton strikes Florida on the heels of Hurricane Helene - and again, pets need protection! -
The loss of human life is great in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene - and lost of animal life in the area was also staggering! -
Rayne Beau was a happy California cat (the feline kind) until he got lost in a national park! The mystery is - how did he get back home?? -
Today is National Responsible Dog Ownership Day. it's probably not a coincidence that it falls in the middle of Responsible Pet Ownership Month! -
The K-9 Comfort Dog teams of Lutheran Church Charities were ready to minister to hurting people in Winder, Georgia, offering unconditional acceptance and peace for the heart and soul. -
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While there is only a slight chance your pet could catch COVID from you, it is very possible for it to carry the virus on its fur from one family member to another; so keep pets away from anyone in the household who tests positive for COVID. -
You may have noticed that adult cats rarely meow to each other, but rather mostly to their humans. One explanation is that they are mimicking the sound of a human infant, to get our attention. -
When Harley made a bad decision and snatched some goodies from the kitchen counter, her owner made the right decision and found immediate veterinary help for her four-legged buddy!
