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Talkin' Pets News - October 10, 2026
Host - Jon Patch / Co-Host - Marcus Porter, Vet-tech at Blue Pearl, Tampa Bay, FL / Producer - Philip Staub / Network Producer - Sydney Hubbard
Talkin' Pets News - October 3, 2026
Host - Jon Patch / Co-Host - Jasmine the Dog Trainer, Tampa Bay, Florida / Producer - Devin Leech / CRN Producer - Sydney Hubbard
Talkin' Pets News - September 26, 2026
Host - Jon Patch
Co-Host - Leigh Toborowsky - Training and small animal advice - Tampa Bay, Florida
Producer - Devin Leech
Network Producer - Sydney Hubbard
Special Guest - Susan Hartzler - "I'm Not Single, I Have a Dog" she joins us at 5pm ET and will autograph books for give away
HABRI ANNOUNCES HUMAN ANIMAL BOND INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS
Dogs on Deployment: Public Service Category
The Arizona Pet Project: Public Service Category
Unspoken Bond Documentary, KTF Films and Jackie Ducci: Media Category
The City of Albuquerque, Animal Welfare Department: Pet-Inclusive Culture Category
Roehl Transport: Pet-Inclusive Infrastructure Category
Lovedogs 360 Foundation: International Category
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: International Category
Las Vegas, Nevada (August 13, 2026) – The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, recognizing those who offer innovative programs, policies and initiatives to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society.
“PetSmart Charities is proud to support the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards and celebrate the organizations that are expanding what's possible for people and pets,” said Aimee Gilbreath, President of PetSmart Charities and Chair of the HABRI Board of Trustees. “This year's honorees are demonstrating that innovative ideas can strengthen the human-animal bond and create meaningful impact.”
The 2026 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award winners are:
Public Service Category: Dogs on Deployment
Dogs on Deployment is a nonprofit organization that helps ensure U.S. service members never have to choose between their military service and their pets. Through its free nationwide Hero Pet Boarding Network and financial assistance programs, the organization supports military families during deployments, relocations, training assignments and other hardships. Since its founding, Dogs on Deployment has helped save more than 3,000 pets from unnecessary relinquishment, connected over 44,000 volunteer pet boarders and provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance. By protecting the bond between service members and their pets, the organization provides peace of mind while America's heroes serve their country. Its innovative model has created a trusted support network for military families and their companion animals.
Public Service Category: The Arizona Pet Project
The Arizona Pet Project is transforming homelessness services by ensuring families never have to choose between accessing shelter and keeping their pets. Through a pioneering partnership with UMOM New Day Centers, the organization launched one of the nation's first comprehensive pet-inclusive shelter models, providing veterinary care and pet support services directly within a family shelter. In its first year, the initiative supported 111 pet-owning families, helping keep people and their companion animals together during times of crisis. By demonstrating that preserving the human-animal bond strengthens family stability and access to services, The Arizona Pet Project has created a replicable model that is inspiring communities nationwide.
The Public Service category
Media Category: Unspoken Bond Documentary, KTF Films and Jackie Ducci
Unspoken Bond, created by Jackie Ducci and produced by KTF Films, is redefining how media can advance understanding of the human-animal bond. Through compelling stories of individuals whose relationships with animals have supported healing, resilience and recovery, the documentary demonstrates the profound impact of these connections on human well-being. Designed to spark dialogue beyond the screen, Unspoken Bond is engaging audiences to consider how the human-animal bond can strengthen mental health, healthcare and community support. By combining powerful storytelling with a vision for real-world application, this work is expanding recognition of the human-animal bond as a pathway to healing and connection.
The Media category
Pet-Inclusive Culture Category: The City of Albuquerque, Animal Welfare Department
The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is advancing pet-inclusive workplaces through its innovative Employee Pet Care Membership program. The voluntary benefit provides City employees with affordable access to preventive veterinary care, including spay and neuter services, vaccinations and annual wellness exams. As the first program of its kind, it reinvests membership dues into the City's HEART fund to expand access to pet care for low- and moderate-income residents. By supporting both employee pets and the broader community, the initiative demonstrates how public-sector innovation can strengthen the human-animal bond and improve access to care.
The Pet-Inclusive Culture category
Pet-Inclusive Infrastructure Category: Roehl Transport
Roehl Transport is redefining pet-inclusive workplaces by creating infrastructure that enables professional truck drivers to travel with their companion animals. Through its Pet Passport Program, the company combines pet-friendly policies with dedicated amenities, including pet run areas and waste stations, to support drivers and their pets on the road. By recognizing the role pets play in reducing isolation and promoting well-being, Roehl has integrated the human-animal bond into its driver support programs. This innovative, scalable approach demonstrates how employers can strengthen the health of its workforce by making it easier for people to remain with their pets throughout their careers.
International Category: Lovedogs 360 Foundation
Lovedogs 360 Foundation is expanding access to companion animal care across Kenya through a combination of education, media and technology. The organization promotes pet ownership through community training, culturally relevant storytelling and accessible veterinary resources that strengthen the human-animal bond. Its AI-powered Lovedogs 360 app uses nose-print biometric technology to provide affordable, lifelong dog identification while connecting pet owners to trusted support services. By developing inclusive, community-centered solutions, Lovedogs 360 Foundation is shaping a more pet-inclusive future and demonstrating how local innovation can improve the lives of both people and animals.
International Category: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is advancing pet-inclusive housing for renters with pets in the United Kingdom by combining research, public engagement and policy advocacy to pass the landmark Renters' Rights Act. The legislation, enacted this year, gives tenants the right to request permission to keep a pet, helping remove barriers to pet ownership for an estimated one million renters in England. By championing practical policy solutions that preserve the human-animal bond, Battersea is creating lasting change for people and their companion animals.
“HABRI is grateful to Presenting Sponsor: said HABRI President Steven Feldman. “These organizations play a critical role in bringing the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards to life, enabling us to recognize and elevate the groundbreaking work being done to strengthen the bond between people and animals in communities around the world.”
For more information about these winners and the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, please visit www.habri.org/hab-innovation-awards.
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About HABRI
HABRI is a not-for-profit organization that funds innovative scientific research to document the health benefits of companion animals; educates the public about human-animal bond research; and advocates for the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.
Talkin' Pets News - June 13, 2026
Host - Jon Patch
Co-Host - Dr. Katy Meyer - Emergency Veterinarian - Tampa Bay, Florida
Producer - Michael Hambrick
CRN Producer - Sydney Hubbard
Special Guest - Hour 1 at 5pm ET - Author Scott Evan Davies of Queen Bea a remarkable children's book about belonging and bravery in the bee hive will join Talkin' Pets with autographed give away to listeners.
Movie Review written by Jon Patch with 2 out of 4 Paws
Strays
Universal Pictures, Gloria Sanchez Productions, Lord Miller, Picturestart and Rabbit Hole Productions present an R rated, 93-minute, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Dan Perrault with a theater release of August 18, 2023.
Movie Review by Jon Patch with 3 out of 4 Paws
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images present a PG, 100-minute, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, screenplay by Paul Fisher and story by Tommy Swerdlow and Tom Wheeler with a theater release of December 21, 2022.
Talkin' Pets News
October 15, 2022
Host - Jon Patch
Co-Host - Jillyn Sidlo - Celestrial Custom Dog Service - Roan Mountain, TN
Producer - Devin Leech
Network Producer - Jayla Green
Social Media - Bob Page
Talkin' Pets News
September 3, 2022
Host - Jon Patch
Co-Host - Jasmine the Dog Trainer, Tampa Bay, FL
Producer - Philip Staub
Network Producer - Ben Boquist
Social Media - Bob Page
Special Guest - Dr. Louis DelGuidice, The National Emergency Specialty Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners will join Talkin' Pets to discuss the transmission of MonkeyPox
Talkin' Pets News
March 5, 2022
Host - Jon Patch
Co-Host - Jasmine the Dog Trainer - Tampa Bay, Florida
Producer - Philip Staub
Network Producer - Ben Boquist
Social Media - Bob Page
Special Guest - Author Laurie Zaleski, FUNNY FARM: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals will join Jon & Talkin' Pets 3/5/22 at 5pm ET to discuss and give away her new book