Dogs, Cats and Monkeys

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The World Cup event for canines takes place this weekend at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England and the US Team will be led by Celeste Meade of American K9 Country and her top dog Zoom, of Bedford. We'll talk with Celeste about the essentials required for competing in a British dog show.

We'll also visit the Cat Fanciers' Association's Exotic Cat Show in Baltimore County, Maryland. Producer Aaron Henkin brings us this story of truly dedicated cat owners via the Public Radio Exchange. To listen to this piece (and to share your comments on it), Click Here.

Every kid’s favorite monkey, Curious George, is causing mischief in movie theaters these days. But long before digital animation and surround sound, George’s creators, Margaret and Hans Rey, brewed up their ideas in book form. The rascally monkey has been delighting young readers now for over 60 years. We'll talk with a man who knew them well. Nat Scrimshaw is director of the Curious George Cottage in Waterville Valley, NH, and he joins us to talk about the people behind the monkey.