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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Americans love their pets, so it's no wonder we have a month to celebrate our relationship with them! -
Frankenmuth, Michigan is the home of the annual Dog Bowl, a Memorial Day Weekend event and competition that highlights dogs' abilities to run, jump, dive and retrieve, with fun activities for pets and their humans! -
A pet might not get poison ivy, but it could carry the oil on its coat, and a member of the family might be affected - or your pet could ingest the toxic plant and become sick. It is best to keep your furry friend away from the toxic plant! -
The first Be Kind to Animals Week was more than 100 years ago in 1915, but the idea - and the message - still ring true, encouraging all of us to show compassion and kindness to our animal friends! -
May 3rd is National Specially-Abled Pets Day, a time to remember that pets with disabilities need homes and loving owners, too! -
World Veterinary Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in April, to celebrate veterinarians and their teams that help us care for our best friends! -
Happy Cat Sanctuary rescued hundred of cats, but many died in the fire March 31st. The cats that were saved and survived are now up for adoption! -
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance - they can pose serious health risks for our furry friends - mainly through transmission of diseases like heartworms and other viruses. -
Changing seasons is a time to consider what will change for your furry friend and how to keep your buddy safe and comfortable! -
When you care about something, you take good care of it - whether it's your pet or even your favorite public radio station!
