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Season 1

  • S01E01 Puppy Training

    • October 24, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Jen Reynolds from Training Tails about some tips and tricks on training your new puppy.

  • S01E02 Caring for Your Kitten

    • October 31, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Tina Conway from PawsWatch about tips on caring for your new kitten.

  • S01E03 Rhode Island Parrot Rescue

    • November 7, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Corrie Butler from Rhode Island Parrot Rescue about their mission.

  • S01E04 Handling a New Puppy

    • November 14, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Dr. Alison Elias from the Cranston Animal Hospital about tips for handling your new puppy.

  • S01E05 Heart of Rhode Island

    • November 21, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Tammy Gallo from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League - Heart of Rhode Island about animal adoption and their mission.

  • S01E06 Handsome Dan's Rescue

    • November 28, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Heather Gutshall from Handsome Dan's Rescue about the powerful story of Handsome Dan, a Pit Bull who was rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dog fighting ring, and Dan's journey to adoption into a loving home. Heather also talks about the mission of the organization.

  • S01E07 Integrating a New Puppy into Your Home

    • December 5, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Jen Reynolds from Training Tails about integrating a new puppy into your home.

  • S01E08 Potter League

    • December 12, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian visits the Potter League in Middletown, Rhode Island, to speak with Kara Montalbano about their mission to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island's companion animals.

  • S01E09 Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR)

    • December 19, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Pam Fisette from PawsWatch about the Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program as a humane solution to the state's feral cat challenge.

  • S01E10 Bird Care

    • December 26, 2022
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Corrie Butler from Rhode Island Parrot Rescue about food, toys, and other ways to care for your bird.

  • S01E11 Adoption Success Story

    • January 2, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Heather Gutshall from Handsome Dan's Rescue about a compelling adoption success story. Sesame, a dog fighting survivor, gets a second chance in a happy new home.

  • S01E12 Sweet Binks Rescue

    • January 9, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Pamela Hood from Sweet Binks Rescue about their mission to rescue and rehabilitate injured or orphaned wildlife.

  • S01E13 Puppy Safety

    • January 16, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with veterinarian Dr. Alison Elias from the Cranston Animal Hospital about what you should do if your puppy ingests something they shouldn't.

  • S01E14 Small Animal Adoption

    • January 23, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Kara Montalbano from the Potter League about adopting rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals.

  • S01E15 Integrating a Cat Into a Multi-Pet Home

    • January 30, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Dianne LaPointe from PawsWatch about how to integrate your new cat into a multi-pet home.

  • S01E16 Fawn Rehabilitation

    • February 6, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Pamela Hood of Sweet Binks Rescue about fawn rehabilitation, and what you should and shouldn't do if you encounter a fawn in the wild.

  • S01E17 Bird Health

    • February 13, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Corrie Butler from Rhode Island Parrot Rescue about bird health, and we meet "The Count," a 42-year-old, blind hyacinth macaw.

  • S01E18 Rabbit Care

    • February 20, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Kara Montalbano from the Potter League about ways to care for your new rabbit.

  • S01E19 Adult Dog Adoption

    • February 27, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian and Heather Gutshall from Handsome Dan's Rescue introduce us to an adult dog named Thomas, and talk about tips and the process of adopting an adult dog.

  • S01E20 Adult Cat Care

    • March 6, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Dianne Lapointe from PawsWatch about tips for adult cat care.

  • S01E21 Wild Bird Rehabilitation

    • March 13, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Pamela Hood of Sweet Binks Rescue about the process of wild bird rehabilitation and releasing it back into the wild.

  • S01E22 Rabbit Handling

    • March 20, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Kara Montalbano from the Potter League about ways to properly handle your pet rabbit.

  • S01E23 Bird Adoption

    • March 27, 2023
    • PBS

    From age requirements, to feeding, to bird size, host Karen Kalunian talks with Corrie Butler from Rhode Island Parrot Rescue about the information you need to know when adopting a bird.

  • S01E24 Loose Leash Walking

    • April 3, 2023
    • PBS

    Host Karen Kalunian talks with Heather Gutshall from Outbound Hounds about the different methods used for loose leash walking with your dog.

  • S01E25 Injured Wildlife

    • April 10, 2023
    • PBS

    Dark, warm, and quiet. Host Karen Kalunian talks with Pamela Hood of Sweet Binks Rescue about what you should do if you find an injured animal in the wild.

Season 2

  • S02E01 RI SPCA Tour

    • November 1, 2023
    • PBS

    Karen Kalunian takes us behind the scenes with RI SPCA President, Wayne Kezirian, before their grand re-opening.

  • S02E02 Senior Dogs Get a Second Chance

    • November 8, 2023
    • PBS

    In their golden years, the senior dogs at Vintage Pet Rescue are treated with love and respect by co-owner Kristen Peralta as she finds them the best families to spend the rest of their days with.

  • S02E03 Cows, Sheep and Pigs, Oh My!

    • November 15, 2023
    • PBS

    Karen Kalunian gets a tour of the beautiful grounds at West Place Sanctuary. Join her as she meets their eight-week-old calf, two potbelly pigs, and sheep saved from a cruelty case.

  • S02E04 West Place Sanctuary: Wendy’s Story

    • November 29, 2023
    • PBS

    Born out of heartache and grief, West Place Sanctuary is a beautiful oasis for neglected and abused animals. Wendy Taylor shares how she got started and her hopes for the farm's future.

  • S02E05 Wild Bird Care

    • November 29, 2023
    • PBS

    Sheida Soleimani takes a very compassionate approach to rehabbing wild birds. Join her as she cares for the various wild birds living in her basement and shares tips on what to do if you find an injured bird.

  • S02E06 Goatscaping Across Rhode Island

    • December 6, 2023
    • PBS

    Join Wayne Pitman as he introduces us to the twenty goats he lives with on a refurbished school bus and gives us an up-close look into goatscaping.