Woof Meow Pet Tip for June 15, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Pets and the 4th of July
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 15, 2026, where Don discusses pets, July 4th, and fireworks.
June 15, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for June 1, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Summer Pet Tips 2026
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for June 1, 2026, where Don discusses summer safety concerns for our pets.
June 1, 2026
BOOK REVIEW – Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian by Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell
Don reviews the book Beyond Belly Rubs: The Compassionate Pet Guardian by Niki Tudge and Louise Stapleton-Frappell. Don believes that if we want to ensure our canine, feline, and equine family members have the best possible life, pets, pet parents, and pet care professionals will
April 9, 2026
Why Your Pet Wants You to Read Beyond Belly Rubs
Don discusses some of the primary reasons your pet will want you to Read Beyond Belly Rubs. The post also includes a link to several short videos outlining some of the key concepts in the book.
March 26, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for FEB 1, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – UPDATE – Muppy & Don–Their Journey with Cancer
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for February 2, 2026, where Don provides an update on Muppy Hanson’s cancer status and what she’s taught him over the past few months
February 3, 2026
Muppy & Don–Our Journey with Cancer, An Update-JAN2026
Don provides an update on Muppy’s journey with bladder cancer and how it is affecting both of them, and what he’s learned during this time of caring for Muppy.
January 29, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for January 19, 2026 at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Pet Obesity & Treats
An audio excerpt from Star 97.7 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for January 19, 2026 where Don addresses the treats we give our dogs and how to make health choices when selecting treats used for training, enrichment, additional nutrition, helping to keep their teeth clean,
January 20, 2026
Selecting Healthy Treats for Your Dog
Don discusses the many uses for treats: as training rewards, to supplement nutrition from real food, to enrich our dogs’ lives while keeping them busy, to help keep their teeth clean, and to show affection or “just because.” He emphasizes the importance of being aware
January 20, 2026
Woof Meow Pet Tip for January 5, 2026, at Star 977 with Don Hanson – Pet Obesity
An audio excerpt from Star 977 discussing the Woof Meow Tip for January 5, 2026, where Don discusses pet obesity and what pet parents can do to help keep their pets fit and healthy
January 5, 2026
How and When We Grieve Matters, Finding Joy at a Stressful Time
Don discusses his dog Muppy’s recent diagnosis with bladder cancer and how it is affecting him, and his concerns about how his being distressed could detrimentally affect her. He shares how Muppy helped him understand that the best thing he could do for her was
August 3, 2025