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Episode 19: Pet History 101

Published by Tristan on August 13, 2008 in Episodes. 0 Comments

Family photo with dogsHave you ever wondered how animals became pets in the first place? Find out by listening to the newest episode of the Angie’s List podcast (below), as we talk to Katherine Grier, author of “Pets in America: A History”.

For more about the history of pets, read the Angie’s List Magazine story Pet-rospective: The history of animals as pets, and be sure to check out the virtual exhibition of the “Pets in America: A History” tour curated by Katherine Grier at Petsinamerica.org.

 
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Submit your garden, yard, and landscaping photos and stories!

Published by Tristan on August 8, 2008 in Future episodes. 0 Comments

Submit your photos and stories for an upcoming episode!We’re featuring Angie’s List member photos and stories in an upcoming podcast episode!

If you’re proud of your garden, yard, or landscaping, and have a good story and photos, let us know! Who knows — your lush landscape just might be the talk of the town!

Episode 18: PAWS Chicago: Pets Are Worth Saving

Published by Tristan on August 1, 2008 in Episodes. 1 Comment

Cattle dog in an isolation room at PAWS ChicagoPAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago, a “no-kill” animal shelter, helps Chicago Animal Care and Control save lives. Unlike most traditional shelters — which often euthanize adoptable pets — PAWS Chicago offers medical care and finds homes for all cats and dogs unless they’re vicious or terminally ill. How do they find families for so many adoptable pets? Watch the podcast to find out!

Have a good story you’d like to share about your pets?  Email us or leave a comment.

 
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Episode 17:
On the Job: Tree Service

Published by Tristan on July 16, 2008 in Episodes. 0 Comments

Tree service contractor in treeWhat have you done for your trees lately? If your answer is “Not much,” you might want to find a highly rated tree service company on Angie’s List for your trees’ health and your safety. In this episode of the Angie’s List podcast, watch as we go out on the job and climb 40 feet up into a tree with A-rated Simple Man’s Tree Service.

Do you know of a local service company with an interesting story? Let us know by emailing us or leaving a comment.

 
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Episode 16:
Browsers Welcome helps local teens gain professional experience

Published by Tristan on June 30, 2008 in Episodes. 5 Comments

Melvin SatterfieldMelvin Satterfield went from being homeless to running a successful business, Browsers Welcome, which has won the Angie’s List Super Service Award for seven consecutive years. Watch as we visit Satterfield’s furniture repair and refinishing shop and learn about the entrepreneurship program he runs for local youth.

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