2008-04-10 20:59:02 - Animal Radio® welcomes legendary actor Dom DeLuise to this week's guest line-up. DeLuise is an avid bird lover who is owned by several birds. He shares his love with Animal Radio® listeners - this weekend on the nationally syndicated program.

Dom DeLuise tells Animal Radio® that his first paying acting job was the role of "Bernie the Dog." He wore a strap on his head of the lower jaw, and then he put the head on. As he talked he was able to move the jaw. He received $15 a performance plus a spaghetti dinner.

Joining DeLuise is Dog Whisperer Cesar

Millan - with comments on "breed-ban legislation." More an more states are banning dogs that have aggressive histories. Denver has banned the "Pit Bull." Millan has strong feeling about these laws.

Hear this special radio program weekend on any of the 97 AM-FM Animal Radio® affiliates including KOST 103.5 FM Los Angeles, XM Satellite Radio channel 158 Saturdays at noon EST. Internet savvy folks can listen online anytime by logging onto AnimalRadio.com. Animal Radio® is also available on any cell phone by text-ing 'ANIMAL' to 27627.

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

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