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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If anyone ever thinks animals have no place in a Christmas celebration, remind them that there were certainly animals present at the first Christmas in Bethlehem!
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The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season can cause stress for all of us, including our furry friends!
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Taking a holiday photo with your pet may seem like a good idea - but it might take a bit of planning to get the picture you want!
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Traveling with a pet takes patience, practice and an understanding of what will make the trip better for your furry buddy.
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While the food we eat on Thanksgiving may be delicious, it also may be high-calorie and high-fat - things your pet doesn't really need - a taste or two is okay but not a whole meal for your furry friend!
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Life for a shelter dog is stressful, and the longer its stay at the shelter, the more stressful it can be.
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It is not easy to say goodbye to a long-time pet, even when they are elderly, but Bobi was in a class all by himself!
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We like to include our furry friends in our celebrations, but Halloween can be more than scary for our pets - it can be dangerous!
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Keeping our furry friend safe is a year-round job, but each season has its own challenges as we try to protect our pets!
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The final three acts were a magician, a dance troup and a man with his dog - when the votes were counted, it was a Hurricane!