It feels almost shockingly right to be trying to get this radio show off of the ground. The station is hanging by a thread, but thanks to Thomas Lawrence Toscano, the iconoclast musical conductor and former opera singer, it is till alive.

I hope dogs and me and the subject of pets can offer an injection into the station. I will certainly give it my best, and as many of you have told me, I don’t lack will.

All I ask of you pet lovers and blog and book followers is that you think of calling me between 11 a.m. and noon free of charge at 866 406 9286 or if you live in Vermont, 802 442 1010.

The show is live streamed everywhere, and I am thinking there is a large audience out there that wants to listen to some thoughtful talk about animals and get past the polarization and arguing that infects the animal world as well as the political world.

I like to talk about how to get a dog, how to train a dog, how to grieve for a dog, and I’ve also lived with cows, sheep, barn cats and chickens. There are so many things to talk about when it comes to animals, so if you want to talk about any of them or ask me a question about pets and animals, feel free to call.

This is an exciting new turn in my life and it feels very much in keeping with the work I have been doing since 2016. I want to help this station survive, in the Corporate Nation, we desperately need media  that is open to the average person, not just to billionaires and blowhards.

So yes, another cause I think is good for our times.

You can ask about anything if it relates to animals. And please remember, there is a seven second delay, please turn your radio down when you get to ask your question.

I want to take our right to speak back and help give voice to people who aren’t billionaires and blowhards. You can help by supporting this effort. I love talking about dogs and their lives, so call if you are interested. The station is WBTNAM.org and all you have to do is click on “live.”

The toll free number is 866 406-9286. 11 a.m. to noon. I hope to hear from you.