AnimalCentral

AnimalCentral is a show for animal lovers, all about the creatures we love. Ainsley Hay is a qualified veterinary nurse with over 12 years experience working with pretty much any kind of animal you can think of. She is passionate about wildlife and animal welfare. Ainsley is owned by two rescue pets, a French Bulldog called Gus and a cat called Nubbins.
English South Africa Natural Sciences
92 Episodes
12 – 32

AnimalCentral - Veterinary Nursing

Ever thought about Veterinary Nursing as a career? Well, if you or someone you know has a passion for healing and helping animals, Sr. Dalene Jansen van Vuuren from the Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa, has some advise on the pros and cons of Veterinary Nursing as a career…
6 Jan 2016 49 min

AnimalCentral - Animal/Human Training

Animal training is more about training the human than the animal, Michelle Moll from Animal Handling speaks about this, she's joined by her dwarf French bulldog. Then Anne, a puppy raiser from the Guide Dogs Association, talks about what it takes to raise dogs that will change people's lives.
23 Dec 2015 45 min

AnimalCentral - Christmas Cruelty

Along with this festive time of year comes the unfortunate reality of "Christmas Cruelty". It can be an especially terrible time for dogs, cats and the organisations that have to care for them. Joining Ainsley Hay to discuss these issues is Tanya Nel from K9 Best Friends and Dr Noline…
16 Dec 2015 48 min

AnimalCentral - Scotty Valadao & Stevie French

Renowned pet behaviourist Scotty Valadao tells you how to keep your pets calm during firework season. Also, actress Stevie French talks about her love of dogs, but in particular, for her Boston Terrier Samantha Martin who join the ladies in studio.
9 Dec 2015 49 min

AnimalCentral - What Happened to FreeMe SA?

Ainsley Hay addresses something that is very close to her heart. After seeing the rehabilitation centre that founded her love for rehabilitating wildlife close its doors after 18 years, she chats to Margi Brocklehurst about what has happened at the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Gauteng.
2 Dec 2015 43 min

AnimalCentral - Famous Dogs

Have you ever wanted to meet a famous dog? Well, it's your lucky day. Sue Green from Joy Dogs comes into studio and brings along Jazmine, Oscar and Yola who used to play the role of the "paint" dog but are now therapy dogs. Also joining the show is Andrew…
25 Nov 2015 50 min

AnimalCentral - Birding

Ainsley Hay talks about birding and what an exciting and fascinating hobby this can be. She is joined by John Kinghorn from Birding Eco Tours and Youth Africa Birding.
18 Nov 2015 46 min

AnimalCentral - Brainy Birds

"Polly want a cracker?" Dee Hendrickx from Brainy Birds joins Sharon Dale to educate animal lovers on proper parrot keeping techniques, she brings in a few of her feathery friends too.
11 Nov 2015 48 min

AnimalCentral 04.11.15

Nicci Wright from the African Pangolin Working Group talks pangolins and wildlife rehabilitation in South Africa.
4 Nov 2015 47 min

AnimalCentral 28.10.15

Sharon Dale talks to Tozie Zokufa, the Programme Manager for Humane Society International, along with actress and model Anji Woodley about the recently launched Green Monday, a global movement aimed at improving public health, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Then from TEARS, Tracey Gilpin tells us about the fantastic response…
28 Oct 2015 51 min

AnimalCentral 21.10.15

Sharon Dale speaks to Viv Elliot from Saints Animal Charity Shop and Dorette from Pawesome Wacky Whiskers. Dorette works in underprivileged communities to spay and neuter animals.
21 Oct 2015 53 min

AnimalCentral 14.10.15

Sharon's guest is Dayle Robyn, who will be talking about the upcoming Mutters Waterworks Day. Then Kloofendal field guide, Karin Spottiswoode, is back to talk to us about how to attract insects to your garden and how they help us.
14 Oct 2015 51 min

AnimalCentral 07.10.15

From Kitty & Puppy Haven, Samantha Berger discusses the sad situation at the Bunny Park in Benoni. Then from Ban Animal Trading, Smaragda Louw returns to talk about keeping exotic animals as pets.
7 Oct 2015 49 min

AnimalCentral 30.09.15

With the recent Carte Blanche exposé on keeping exotic animals as pets, Smaragda Louw from Ban Animal Trading talks about this issue, as well as the cruelty taking place against animals in circuses.
30 Sep 2015 55 min

AnimalCentral 23.09.15

Charmaine Booysens from The 9th Day Rescue and Rehabilitation talks about what they do and provides an update on Bismarck the bait dog who they are taking care of. Dr Sonja Maricevic also joins the show and talks about cat nutrition and how it can help improve certain health conditions…
23 Sep 2015 51 min

AnimalCentral 16.09.15

Renowned veterinarian and Veterinary Affairs Manager for Hill's Pet Nutrition, Dr Guy Fyvie joins Sharon Dale to discuss obesity, arthritis and dementia in dogs and cats. Then Beverley Schellings from 'Ride for a Reason' joins the show, they are going to attempt to break the world record with the most…
16 Sep 2015 52 min

AnimalCentral 09.09.15

Ainsley Hay from the NSPCA discusses the controversy surrounding 'Alldays' hunting. Lisa Visser, MD of 'My Most Beautiful' talks about their pet photo competition. Finally, Karin Spottiswoode is a renowned naturalist and field guide who provides insight into the birds that visit our gardens, how important they are in the…
9 Sep 2015 51 min

AnimalCentral 02.09.15

Sharon is joined by Hester Pescivolo and Garrick Wilson from Beagle Rescue SA. She then chats with veterinarian Dr Clint Austin about choking hazards for dogs and skin infections.
2 Sep 2015 48 min

AnimalCentral 26.08.15

Sharon is joined by one of South Africa's best dog photographers, Emma O'Brien. Emma gives back to shelter dogs by photographing them for social media and calendars. Then Elke du Bruy from Nordic Rescue talks about what they do, and provides tips on planning for the upcoming holiday season and…
26 Aug 2015 52 min

AnimalCentral 19.08.15

Sharon Dale chats to Dr Marlene Norton about a day in the life of a vet and how to become one. Then Jerry Selwane from the Soweto Animal Rescue & Advisory Centre talks about his new calendar fundraiser.
19 Aug 2015 52 min
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