DOG TALK® (and Kitties, Too!) originated on the only NPR station on Long Island, WLIW-88.3, where it has been on the air for 13 years and numerous consecutive shows. This Gracie® Award-winning show (for “Best entertainment and information program on local public radio”), is produced and hosted by pet wellness advocate Tracie Hotchner. Each show features Tracie’s interviews with authors and pet experts from around the world, discussing far-ranging topics involving practical and philosophical issues regarding our relationships with dogs and cats.
The show broadcasts from the East End and reaches all across Long Island, into Southern Connecticut and Westchester.
The show's theme song is "Mmm My Best Friend" by Sophie B. Hawkins from her album 
Pets are “Vehicles of Redemption” for Unsheltered People
Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) (02-27-2022) #768: Featuring Dr. Katherine Compitus, Dr. Loretta Potts, and Leslie Gang. Dr. Kathy Compitus, a psychologist who lectures at New York University, talks about her book The Human-Animal Bond in Clinical Social Work Practice, and her dedication to working on behalf of people who are undomiciled living with their pets; Dr. Loretta Potts, a semi-retired veterinarian who works part time at Dr. Dan’s Animal Hospital, a small private practice in Vero Beach, discusses the value of DVM’s stepping back in to share their knowledge and experience; Leslie Gang talk about “Pages for Paws” on Long Island through the end of April, asking people to send used children’s books to Hindi’s Library (go to GiveBackBox.com and look for “Hindi’s Libraries” for a low cost UPS label) and Redbarn Pet Products will feed an animal at a Long Island shelter in conjunction with Kids Adopt a Shelter, founded by an 11-year-old boy.
