
Events

2026 PAWS International Captive Wildlife Conference
I’ll be speaking at PAWS’ International Captive Wildlife Conference in Sacramento, Calif., October 2-3. The PAWS sanctuary, which stands for Performing Animal Welfare Society, hosts this conference every two years. It’s the best place to find out what’s happening on behalf of wild animals around the world and I’m delighted to be part of the lineup.
Event Details
Performing Animal Welfare Society
October 2-3, 2026
Wyndham Garden Sacramento Airport Natomas
2298 Terracina Drive, Sacramento, California
pawsweb.org
Radio interview on KGPR
Join me and Montana Public Radio host Matt Donnelly for an in-depth talk about how exotic big cats became such a problem in the U.S. and how activists, sanctuaries, and even the federal government cracked down on it.
Event Details
12:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 7
KGPR Radio, Great Falls
89.9 on the FM dial
Book launch of Striped Reckoning
I'm delighted to kick off the publication of Striped Reckoning at Cassieopeia Bookstore in downtown Great Falls, Montana. I hope to see all my friends and fellow animal lovers there!
Event Details
6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13
Cassiopeia Books
606 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT
59401
406.315.1515.
Book talk and slide presentation
What's the big deal about captive big cats? I'll be delving into the shocking story of tigers and other exotic big cats in the U.S. with a presentation at the Great Falls Public Library. Come join me!
Event Details
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17
Great Falls Public Library
301 2nd Ave. N.
Great Falls, Mt
59401
406.453.0349
Listen is as I join Montana Public Radio host Matt Donnelly for an in-depth look at how tigers and other big cats became such a problem in the U.S. and how activists, rescuers and even the federal government stepped in to save these magnificent animals.

