In part 2 professional pet photographer, Richie Schwartz, of Pets Photography Studio talks about his volunteer work, helping animals in rescue centres find loving homes, the future of pet photography and the responsibility of being a multi-award winner. Join us on his fascinating journey.

Have you ever wondered how a professional pet photographer connects with the animals (and we are also talking cats, chickens and pigs) in the studio or what happens behind the scenes? Top 25 Pet People honouree Richie Schwartz of Pets Photography Studio tells all in part one of his chat with us. Join us for a fascinating journey.

Part 2 releasing August 10.

Children’s’ Book Illustrator Penny Weber talks us through the process of working with some of the top publishing houses but also the exciting challenges of self-publication. Her early works have been signed by the likes of Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, the New York Rangers and Blue Lagoon’s Christopher Atkins. Penny shares her love of animals which are depicted in her illustrations and a secret wish (which may become a reality) with us. Join us for this fascinating and insightful chat!

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THAT saxophone solo in Billy Joel's 'New York State Of Mind' was performed by the incredible Richie Cannata! Richie takes us behind the scenes of his legendary career, setting up his recording studio Cove City Sound Studios with music greats walking through their doors and shares his personal connection and love for dogs! A raw and honest episode not to be missed.

Painting dogs, parrot, sloth and pig? It must be time for The Tripawd Foundation’s Kaiserin Cancer Care Packages Art Auction! This highly anticipated annual event is taking place online between OCTOBER 17 – 25, 2025 and we talk to some of their managers and clean up crews (mums) about their mesmerising works of art and artistic temperaments. All proceeds from the auction will go towards care packages for dogs and cats who have become amputees due to cancer. Join us for an unforgettable and extremely fun episode of Howling Talent with our 7 guests! You can find the link to the auction via www.howlingtalent.com

Mariclare Carey-Jones is a radio presenter for the BBC. She is also an independent film-maker with her own production company. In this episode we discuss the unethical breeding practises that lead to dog breeds such as French Bulldogs having severe illness such as BOAS and spinal problems as her own pup Pierre did plus she spills the behind-the-scenes details on making her other films relating to elephants in Laos and a vegetarian shepherd who breeds sheep for conservation and not the food chain. You can watch ‘Pierre’s Tale’, ‘Saving Gentle Giants’ and ‘The Veggie Shepherd’ between September 19 – 26 via sofafilmfestival.com

Want to understand what a Director and Animal Control Officer of a rescue shelter do? Join Chris Elton and Kristin Siarkowitcz from Babylon Animal Shelter as they explain their roles and talk to us about their TNR and educational programs and take us on a touching journey of therapy rabbits and their late mascot’s story.

Did you know how intelligent and curious parrots are? Today we talk with Gina Keller about two very resourceful parrots, Koa and Tekin who do everything from playing instruments to skateboarding to painting! Join us for this enlightening chat and see what a pet parrot can achieve.