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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We humans do love our pets, so much so that we often think of them as our furry children. So the day before Mother's Day is officially National Dog Mom's Day! -
As the weather warms up, dogs do not need that heavy winter undercoat - so they shed it, which means suddenly there is hair everywhere! Brushing (or combing) your dog will help to remove the hair and make it (and you) feel better. -
Beau's Law is a newly signed Alabama law that strengthens protection for dogs. -
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Finding deductions on your tax return can be a challenge and unfortunately most of us cannot deduct our pet-related expenses! -
Pet safety at Easter includes making sure your pet does not have access to chocolate or high fat foods, or decorations which could harm your pet. Make it a happy Easter for the whole family, including the furry ones! -
Alabama Public Radio is not just a friendly media outlet - it is PET-friendly - just one more reason to support it during the current fund drive! -
National Poison Prevention Week is an effort to encourage safety and protection for all members of the family, including the four-footed ones! -
Your furry friend may have been enjoying the pleasant spring weather, but oops - here comes cold weather again! -
The phrase that helps us remember how to set our clocks for daylight savings time ("spring forward, fall back") doesn't help our furry friends understand why we are suddenly a little bit off when it comes to taking care of them!
