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Robert Semrow on Pet Life Radio


“An Amazing World… Inspired by Animals… Cared for by Humans”

Animaltopia brings together the inspirational stories and efforts of animals and the people who care for them.  We’re going to bring you the uplifting stories of animals overcoming serious challenges, as well as people making significant efforts to improve the animal world.  We’re going to share the quirky, the fun and the amazingly unique.  From household pets to wild animals to people making a difference, there are so many incredible stories that need to be heard; so we are going to share them with you.  We will shine a bright light on the inspiring and often amazing animal universe.  The stories of triumph and dedication will certainly warm the hearts of any animal lover. 

There are amazing animals that show us how great the world can be, even when faced with extreme challenges.  These animals show us that not only can challenges be overcome; they can be the beginning of an incredible new chapter that benefits many others. Just as there are amazing animals that inspire, there are amazing animal loving people who care so much they make change happen.  They work hard to improve the lives and care of animals in ways that serve as an inspiration for other animal lovers.

The animal world has seen tremendous developments in many areas that have also been inspiring and bring new joy.  Technology and advances in knowledge and thinking aren’t just for humans, they are also for the animals that humans love so much. Life is challenging, yet those who meet and conquer these challenges can have a profound impact on the future.  I think that is certainly something that should be shared with all and I plan on doing just that. If we all lived in an Animaltopian world, we’d be a much happier and fulfilled society!

Join my guests and I, as we explore Animaltopia and are inspired by those who are achieving great things in the animal world!

"Animaltopia" Theme Song Written & Produced by Mark Winter
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Episode 10 - Author and All Around Pet Expert Sandy Robins and 45 Dogs and Cats Flown to Safety After Hurricane Sandy!

In this episode we visit with the incredible pet industry expert, author and celebrity – the bipetual Sandy Robins and we also talk about a flight to safety for 45 orphaned dogs and cats. 


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Episode 9 - The Fairy Dogmother, A Baseball Legend and 104 Bears!

In this episode we visit with The Fairy Dogmother herself, Laura Nativo, a baseball legend and natural pet lover Steve Garvey and we'll finish with the plight of 104 Bears 


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Episode 8 - The Bunny Bunch at the Burrow & Angel Hanz for the Homeless!

In this episode we hop to it with our friends from The Bunny Bunch in Montclair, California.  We then shine a light on an Angelic organization, Angel Hanz for the Homeless, that is helping homeless pets and their people.


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Episode 7 - Star Eco Station, An Animaltopian Inventor, and Saved Dogs That Give Back!

In this episode we share a story about the unique Star Eco Station in Los Angeles and Sacramento California where they rescue and educate with a hands on approach.  We also visit with an Animaltopian inventor who has dogs rearing to fly for his invention.  We finish with some truly difference making people and dogs from the Dogs For The Deaf Foundation, including the heart warming story of Nelson, the black lab. 


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Episode 6 - Buying Zoos, Splashing with Dogs and Miracles that Happen and People that Have a Drive to Save Animals

In this episode we share some of the real story behind the movie, We Bought a Zoo.  We also spend some time flying through the air and splashing down with Dock jumping superstars from the Splash Dogs.  We finish with some fun Animaltopian stories including the dogs that were thought lost, but were found as well as some pets on journeys home with the aid of good Samaritans and we finish with my most memorable image from 2011. 


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Episode 5 - Team Jacob In The Studio!

A Freedom Flight to Salvation, The hero Rabbit, Rhinos Who Can Fly Upside Down and Haute Dogs in Costume.

In this episode we take you to the birthplace of Team Jacob, or at least the wolves that you know to be Team Jacob from the Twilight Series. We head up to the Wolf Mountain Sanctuary in Lucerne Valley, California and spent some time getting to know the wolves and the special people who care for them. We also sat down with Jan Folk, from Orange Dog who runs the Freedom Flights that fly dogs to adoptive homes from the United States to Canada. We finish with some fun Animaltopian stories including the Hero Rabbit, the black Rhinos that fly upside down and the wolrd's largest costumed dog parade.


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Episode 4 - Forever Wild, Cooking For Dogs & Patron Saints

On this episode of Animaltopia on Petliferadio.com we take a visit out to Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary.  The Sanctuary, seen on America’s Extreme Home makeover continues to provide a safe environment for exotic animals like Lions, tigers, servals, leopards; as well as deadly reptiles.  These animals found their way to the sanctuary after being abused or misused as people’s pets.  We also visit the first human grade kitchen built exclusively for dogs…. called Just food For Dogs.  We share a few Animaltopian stories including the Elephant and the Tortoise.  We finish with Robert having a grade school flashback to picking a patron saint.


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Episode 3 - Aquatopia

On this episode, we have some fun in the oceanic world.  We tell the real dolphin tale that has been adapted for the movie.  I share some insights given to me by one of the prosthetic designers of the dolphin tail, Kevin Carroll, Vice President of Prosthetics for Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc. We also hang twenty with some surfing dogs at two Southern California dog surfing events.  Next up is an Animaltopian inventor, Alex Andon, from Jellyfish Art.  Alex combined his love of jellyfish with his business savvy to bring jellyfish in to everyone’s home. We finish off with a fun Animaltopian story about a woman punching a bear; shared with us by a listener.  You can share your animal stories with us on our toll-free Animaltopian Share Your Story hotline at 855-264-6258 or if it’s easier, call 855-animaltopia.


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Episode 2 - 9/11 Heroes Then and Heroes Now

This episode is a very special tribute show.  We will speak with a few whose efforts on 9/11 and after have had a tremendous impact.  We share the story of the only dog to die at the Trade Center on 9/11.  We will speak with Alice Holmes from New Jersey Task Force One, who along with her live find search and rescue dog was on the scene without hours searching the rubble.  We will also speak with John Valvardi from Pa Recovery Dogs. John was the Assistant Incident Commander for the K9 Recovery Task Force at the Fresh Kill Landfill on Staten Island after the events of September 11, 2001.  We wrap up the show speaking with noted author Nona Kilgore Bauer, author of Hero dogs of 9/11, which chronicles 77 of the Search and Rescue teams.  She has recently updated the book with more than a hundred pages of new information.  Thank you to all who served our country so heroically on that tragic day and the long recovery afterwards.


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Episode 1 - Welcome to Animaltopia

This episode is a fun introduction to Animaltopia and what the show is about. We also unveil a toll-free listener hotline number to call in and share your amazing animal stories (855-264-6258). Share your stories and you may be featured on upcoming episode of Animaltopia. We also introduce you to the host of Animaltopia. Robert is a multifaceted talent who works in the animal world and is an animal parent. He shares his funny and touching stories about being adopted by his dogs Sugar (who has a titanium leg) and Zoey.


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