Joey Villani Joins Animal Radio® Airstaff - ‘Animal Planet’ Star Now Part of the Zoo Crew

Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Starting February 6th, the charismatic and outspoken Joey Villani becomes a part of the Animal Radio® Dream Team. Joey will be answering listener questions during the weekly two-hour broadcast on 99 AM/FM stations and XM Satellite Radio.

Villani is one of America’s leading experts in grooming and pet care, with more than 35 years of experience. He’s a four-time nominee for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award and has appeared on numerous television shows, including Animal Planet’s ‘Dogs 101,’ ‘Groomer Has It’ and NBC’s ‘Today Show.’

“Joey Called me during the holidays and said he wanted to be part of all the fun,” said Animal Radio® VP Programming Hal Abrams, “it was a no-brainer… he fits in perfect with our family of neurotic animal loving broadcasters.”

Villani happily spends his time with his wife, Elaine; his three cairn terriers: Myles, Buster, and Simon; and his 29-year-old umbrella cockatoo, Gurney.

Joey Villani joins Animal Radio® Veterinarian Dr. Debbie White, Satirist Vinnie Penn, Animal Communicator Joy Turner, Fido Friendly Publisher Susan Sims, Animal Radio® News Director Bobbie Hill, Musician Britt Savage, Producer Judy Francis and Host Hal Abrams.

Hear Animal Radio® broadcast on XM Satellite Radio ch. 158 (America’s Talk) Saturdays at noon EST and rebroadcast Sundays at 5pm EST. Animal Radio® also broadcasts on 99 AM/FM radio affiliates, including KOST 103.5 Los Angeles. See more listening options at http://AnimalRadio.com

Animal Radio® is the ‘most-listened-to’ animal programming in the U.S. according to Arbitron; created to educate, reduce surrenders and to help animals live long, healthy and happier lives.

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