Steve Dale
Steve Dale, author of the syndicated "My Pet World" column, is widely known as the "Ann Landers of the pet world," offering animal lovers of all kinds the latest news and information on their furry, feathered and scaled companions.
Dale draws on the expertise of experts from around the country to produce his weekly Q&A, which delves into everything from the proper care and feeding of iguanas to feline litter box habits and Prozac for pets. His weekly feature column puts Dale's journalism skills to work covering developments and events of the day that affect pets and their owners.
In 2003, Dale received the Dog Writers Association of America's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award for exemplary conduct, public communication, professional excellence, promoting excellent in the sport of dogs and extraordinary achievement. In 2002, Dale won the American Veterinary Medical Association's prestigious Humane Award, the only AVMA award presented to a non-veterinarian. In 2001, "My Pet World" received Editor and Publisher magazine's first annual Feature of the Year Award, special feature category. Dale has also captured several awards from the Dog Writers Association and the Cat Writers Association. He was named Columnist of the Year for the Cat Writers' Association in 1998, and the Anti-Cruelty Society chose him as Chicago Media Person of the Year for 1997.
Dale is also host of the weekly radio program, "Pet Central," on Chicago's WGN Radio 720, senior columnist for "PetLife," and author of "DogGone Chicago: Sniffing Out The Best Places To Take Your Best Friend" and "American Zoos." He has appeared on PBS "Pets: Part of the Family," and has served as guest "pet expert" on radio and television around the country, including appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," WGN-TV, the Fox News Channel and "Animal Planet." He has spoken at numerous pet conferences.
Steve Dale Samples
Motion-Detecting Sprinkler Might Deter Never-Picker-Uppers
Q: It's a dog but its calling card is the size of a small camel. A: Of course you're entitled to a clean lawn. You can try posting a sign. Have you tried to reason with these people? Q: I was going to take my cat, Bo, on an airplane trip out East.
Don't Let Your Pooch Overheat In the Summer Sun
Spending time with our families is what summertime is all about. One problem is that dogs aren't as efficient at cooling themselves as people, Rubin explains. And there's more: Dogs with those pushed-in faces are called Brachycephalic.
Cat's Sudden Violent Behavior Calls For a Trip To the Vet
Q: What did I say to my cat? A: New York City cat behavior consultant Beth Adelman is right on target: "Going to the vet is supposed to be a way to care for your pet, not to punish her," she notes.
New Bill Bans Dogfighting Near Parks, Day Care Centers, Playgrounds, Schools
A day care center is probably the one place on the planet where you'd least expect to find dogfighting.
'Dog Whisperer' Has His Good, and Bad Points
Q: I listen to you on the radio, and feel that you don't agree with Cesar Millan's approach to animals. Q: I've been watching "The Dog Whisperer" for about two years and have been very impressed with Cesar Millan.
Stephen Huneck's Memory Very Much Alive On Dog Mountain
In her first in-depth interview since her husband, popular artist and author Stephen Huneck, committed suicide in January, Gwen Huneck says he did it to save their business.
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