This week on Robin’s Nest, we celebrate courage, loyalty, and the incredible bond between humans and dogs with four remarkable past winners of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. From lifesaving rescues to inspiring acts of service and companionship, these extraordinary canine heroes and their devoted handlers share unforgettable stories that prove why dogs truly are man’s best friend. Join Robin as she welcomes these inspiring guests for a heartwarming episode filled with hope, heroism and wagging tails.

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, meet Harrison, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and Caldwell County’s first Electronics Scent Detection (ESD) K-9.

Trained to locate hidden devices like phones and flash drives, Harrison helps uncover critical evidence in cases involving the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Alongside his handler, Lt. Doug Dupell, his work plays a key role in protecting vulnerable victims and supporting justice.

A finalist for the Hero Dog Awards, Harrison also serves as a community ambassador, building trust and offering comfort beyond investigations.

A powerful nose. A vital mission.

In this special International Penguin Day episode of Robin’s Nest, we travel to South Africa’s coastline to meet CJ Havemann, Centre Manager of SANCCOB’s Gqeberha facility, one of the world’s most critical lifelines for the endangered African penguin.

From oil spills to habitat loss, African penguins face mounting threats pushing them closer to extinction. But at SANCCOB, rescue teams are fighting back, rehabilitating injured birds, hand-rearing abandoned chicks, and releasing them back into the wild with a second chance at survival.

CJ takes us behind the scenes of this urgent, hands-on conservation work, sharing what it means to meet the highest global standards of animal welfare through Global Humane Conservation Certification, and why that matters not just for individual animals, but for the future of an entire species.

Through powerful stories of survival and the people dedicated to making it possible, this episode is a reminder that conservation is not just about saving wildlife, it’s about protecting the fragile balance of our planet.

This International Penguin Day, discover how compassion, science, and action can come together to keep hope alive for one of the ocean’s most beloved birds.

And be sure to stay tuned until the very end, because this episode closes with a special surprise that could change the future for African penguins in a very big way.