The Animal Welfare Junction is a podcast developed to bring awareness to different topics in animal welfare. The host, Michelle Gonzalez (Dr. G) is a veterinarian who provides affordable veterinary care in the State of Ohio, and also a Forensic Veterinarian helping with the investigation and prosecution of cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The topics presented are based on the experiences of Dr. G and our guests and include discussions about real cases, humane projects, and legal issues t ...
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Farm Animal Welfare with guest Dr. Susan Krebsbach
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All animals deserve a life free from pain and suffering, and this includes farm animals. Dr. Susan Krebsbach, Executive Director for the Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare, joins us to discuss this difficult topic. While we realize that animal use for food and fiber won't end soon, we must ensure that these animals are not abused and ne…
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Unleashing the Bond with guest Rustin Moore, DVM
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Dr. Rustin Moore, Dean of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and author of the book "Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Benefits and Safeguarding the Risks of Human-Animal Interactions", joins us to discuss the importance of the human-animal bond and his upcoming book release. This book is for all audiences, and shares the science behin…
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Homeless with my Pet: Stories. My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary
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This episode of The Animal Welfare Junction podcast takes place during the My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary celebration in Cincinnati, OH. These organizations help individuals experiencing homelessness with their pets. This episode contains the stories of four individuals who, for different reasons, found themselves homeless along…
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Dan Ettinger, host of The Animal Control Report, joins Dr. G to discuss SMART animal shelters and its goal to Save More Animals Responsibly Together. For more information on SMART, visit www.keepithumane.com Like our content? Help us by rating and sharing our podcast. Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care…
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What is a puppy mill? Mark Finneran, Ohio State Director for the Humane Society of the United States shares information about puppy mills, their horrible practices, the problems with the current laws and what advocates are doing to help both the dogs and consumers. Did you know that Ohio is the 2nd state in Commercial Dog Breeding and Broker licens…
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Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 1
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This is part one of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protect…
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Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 2
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This is part two of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protect…
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The Link - Animal and Child Neglect: Medina Co. v Tina Robertson with guest Rachel Batten
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When animals are in danger, people are in danger. We know that there is a direct link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, which is the driving force behind mandatory reporting laws. This is not just for cases of violence but also of neglect. Our guest Rachel Batten, Humane Officer at the Medina County SPCA in Ohio, shares her experienc…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Venomous Reptiles with Robert O'Horo
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Snakes! What you don't know may hurt you…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Common Dental Problems in Horses with Diego De Gasperi
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Diego De Gasperi, Equine clinician a…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Cockfighting with Adam Leath
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Adam Leath shares his knowledge on cockf…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Hunter Accidents with Ken Trusley
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Ken Trusley, from Florida Fish and Wildl…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Blunt Force Trauma with Rachel Barton
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Rachel Barton, Chief Veterinarian fo…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: The Veterinary Forensic Autopsy with Courtney Valerio
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Courtney Valerio, Veterinary Forensi…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Dog Aggression and Bite Fatalities with Jim Crosby
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Jim Crosby is an expert on animal ag…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Informed Consent vs Search Warrants with Lauryn Day
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. We all have rights against illegal searc…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Preparing for Trial with Jamie McManus
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Preparing for court has many moving part…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Live Animal Forensic Examination with Maria Serrano
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Maria Serrano explains the live anim…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic DNA Analysis witih Ginger Clark
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. We all know, or at least think we know, …
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Photogrammetry in Criminal Investigations with Eileen Roy-Zokan
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. What is photogrammetry and how can it he…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic Entomology (Bugs!!!) with Jason Byrd
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Dr. Jason Byrd, Board Certified Forensic…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024 - Shoe Prints and Tire Tracks with Katherine Beck
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Shoe prints and tire tracks can help pla…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024 - Geographic Information Systems with Jessica Pfohl and Anne Washington
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. Geographic Information Systems is the us…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Best Practices in Animal Cruelty Investigations with Amber Wallyn
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. This episode is the first interview of t…
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UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic Photography with Heidi Nichols
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. In this episode, Forensic Photographer H…
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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024 - Introduction to the Series with Adam Stern
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We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest. This episode is our introduction to the …
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Vicki Deisner from Ohio Animal Advocates joins us to share with our listeners the Real Ohio Tours 2024 schedule and the advocacy efforts supported by these programs. From birds to foxes to farm animals, there is an opportunity to visit and learn about the places that care for these animals, how we can help support them, and the advocacy efforts occ…
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Shelter Spolight: Jefferson County Humane Society, OH
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The Jefferson County Humane Society was established in Ohio back in 1915 by a group of women who wanted to help animals. For over 100 years, generations of women have worked hard to build a great shelter facility and a shelter clinic. Learn how and why on this in-person interview directly from the humane society. For information about the shelter, …
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Felony Animal Cruelty Case: State of Ohio v. Leshawn Gilleland
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Warning: This episode discusses the details of a case of animal cruelty where the defendant was charged with felony animal cruelty. We are joined by Sandusky Chief Dog Warden Kelly Pocock, whose hard work and determination resulted in the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of a dog killer. Solving this case involved crime scene investigation, necr…
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Poisoning, Starvation, and Forensic Analysis with guest Dr Adam Stern
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We are back after a short break, and we couldn't have asked for a better guest to get us back on track. Dr. Adam Stern, professor of forensic pathology at the University of Florida, joins us to discuss poisonings and starvation in the veterinary forensic setting. This is an educational and informational episode and, while it is a difficult topic, t…
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People SUCK! with guest Jonathan Gonzalez, DVM
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Everyone knows someone who says they work with animals because they hate people. Or maybe you are that someone. But what we must realize is that as animal welfare advocates we cannot separate the animals from their humans. The human-animal bond is a very important relationship, and to care for one we must acknowledge the other. Dr. Jonathan Gonzale…
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Animal Sexual Assault and Dog Bites with guest K.D. Hearst
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This episode contains topics that may be difficult to hear or that can be triggering to some listeners. Please take care of yourself and pause or stop if needed. This episode also has explicit language. Our guest K.D. Hearst, host of “Don’t F* up the Crime Scene”, joins us to discuss a case he worked on years ago in the state of Georgia involving s…
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SpayFirst with founder Ruth Steinberger
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Episode 37: SpayFirst with founder Ruth Steinberger Shelter euthanasia is not the problem. Shelter overpopulation is not the problem. We are looking for a solution to animal welfare issues while overlooking the real problem. Pet overpopulation and lack of access to care is the cause of increased shelter intake and thus shelter euthanasia. Until we …
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Denver French Bulldog Hoarding Case: Puzak (2017) with guest Daniel Ettinger
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In 2017, officers Daniel Ettinger and Salvador Aguirre were able to close a case that started in 2014. Marleen Puzak avoided investigation for years following complaints of animal neglect at her property. This episode breaks down the details of the case, a review on hoarding disorder, and the importance of mental health evaluations. Our guest Danie…
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"Mysterious" Dog Respiratory Illness with guest Dr. Jeanette O'Quin
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There has been a lot of media attention to a "mystery" respiratory disease affecting dogs, and many pet owners and rescues are understandably concerned. But is it as mysterious or dangerous as it is being reported? To answer this question, we have invited Dr. Jeanette O'Quin, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Me…
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Homelessness, Pets, and the PUPP Act with guest Christine Kim
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Homelessness is a serious crisis in the United States, with the most recent report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development dated December 2022 finding over 580,000 unhoused people on a single night in January of 2022 (hud.gov). It is a sad reality that pet ownership by housing-insecure individuals and families is a significant obstacle t…
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VetBilling: Payment Plans for Veterinary Care with guest Suzanne Cannon
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The lack of financial access to veterinary care creates a ripple of negative effects. It poses challenges such as delayed or foregone medical treatment for pets, compromising their health and undermining the broader objectives of the One Health approach. This issue is exacerbated by credit inequality, where individuals with limited financial resour…
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OneHealth with guest Dr. Michael Blackwell
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On this episode, our guest Dr. Michael Blackwell explains the concept of OneHealth and the importance of caring for both animals and their caretakers to promote wellness throughout the community, with a particular emphasis on services for communities lacking in resources. Family health does not stop at the humans or the animals, but involves both. …
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Breaking Down No-Kill with guest Daphna Nachminovitch from PETA
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We hear the term no-kill often within the rescue and shelter community, but do you know what no-kill actually means? You may be surprised to learn the facts behind what it takes to be a no-kill shelter and the impact it has on the current pet overpopulation and rescue hoarding crisis. Our Guest, Daphna Nachminovitch, head of PETA's Cruelty Investig…
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Domestic Violence and Pets with Anna Ludvik founder of Lucy's Project
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This episode discusses sensitive topics, including animal abuse and interpersonal violence. Domestic violence affects the whole family and unfortunately, often the family pet and animals. What most people don’t realize, is that abuse of a family pet can be one of the most serious indicators of the most at risk people and children. Perpetrators who …
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Selecting the Right Dog with guest Liz Menegon
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The shelters are overcrowded. This is a sad reality. And these animals are there at no fault of their own. Part of the problem is when individuals purchase animals without researching or learning about the traits of the breed or the individual dog and end up with a pet that is not compatible with their lifestyle. Today's guest, Elizabeth Menegon, i…
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Puppy mills are facilities in which dogs suffer in mass to produce puppies for sale. If you purchase a puppy from a pet store, there is a risk that it is coming from a puppy mill. But what are puppy mills? Who regulates them? How can consumers protect themselves? Shalimar Oliver, Animal Crimes Manager from the Humane Society of the United States, j…
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Affordable Veterinary Care with Dr. Jeff Young
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Dr. Jeff Young is the founder of Planned Pethood International, but many know him as Dr. Jeff, Rocky Mountain Vet. His passion for helping animals and their caretakers as well as educating the next generation of veterinarians is clear. Join us for a 45-minute ride into many topics affecting pet care, affordability, and the veterinary profession. We…
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Animal Crimes and the LINK with guest Mark Randell
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Warning: This episode dives into animal crimes and sensitive topics On this episode, Dr. G and guest Mark Randell discuss different animal crimes and the LINK between animal and interpersonal violence from a local and global perspective. Mark Randell is a retired senior detective from the UK police. In that role he was was responsible for covert op…
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Episode 25 explores the affordable and accessible veterinary care and social work service provided by Columbus Humane's Essential Care Center. Rachel Finney, CEO, and Dr. Laura Advent, Chief Medical Officer, discuss why the center was created, who their target pet owners are, the services the provide along with pricing structures, and how others ca…
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Pet Support for Individuals Experiencing Housing Insecurity
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For most families, their pets are part of the family and, when met with housing difficulties, they may face the decision of choosing a roof over their head or their pets. This is a decision no one should have to make. In Cincinnati, Ohio, an amazing organization called Found House Interfaith Housing Network (FHIHN) provides pet support to individua…
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Pet FBI: Reuniting Owners with Lost Pets, with guest Leslie Poole
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Do you know what to do if your pet gets lost? Or if you find a lost pet? Leslie Poole, Executive Director of Pet FBI, shares the history of Pet FBI, how to utilize the services or the organization, and what we can do as pet owners to increase the chances of reuniting with our pets. For more information, visit www.petfbi.org.…
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Veterinary Social Work with guest Alicia Kennedy
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What is veterinary social work? This episode’s guest, Alicia Kennedy, is a social-hearted veterinarian who provides care to animals but also the people who love them. Through the use of social workers, she has created a practice that centers around the human-animal bond. It is an amazing service, one that we hope others will learn from and perhaps …
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What is Give Them Ten? Learn about this movement, aimed at giving cats an extra life by promoting spay neuter and other efforts that benefit shelter and community cats. Deborah Cribbs and Monica Tarrant share with us how this program got started and the reach it has today. They also have information on how organizations throughout the country and b…
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Dogfighting and Pitties with Janette Reever
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Dogfighting is a cruel and barbaric act that is not only harmful to the animals, it is also a danger to the community. To understand this topic, we have invited dogfighting expert from the Humane Society of the United States, Janette Reever, to discuss what is dogfighting, what isn't, and what it means for Pit Bulls. We also touch on the breed, bre…
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