Best Welfare Podcasts (2024)

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Save A Pooch - Episode 63 Natural Connections: Beyond Words with Animal Intuitive Callie Kellem 28:32

1h ago28:32

28:32

This episode will explore animal communications with Callie Kellem, an intuitive animal facilitator at Lightbody Academy. Callie shares her journey of discovering her ability to connect with animals, including the heartwarming story of reuniting a lost dog with its owner. Learn how deepening our connection with animals can help us reconnect with na…

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2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report with guest Kathleen Wood, Esq. 40:22

9d ago40:22

40:22

Kathleen Wood, Senior Staff Attorney for The Animal Legal Defense Fund (aldf.org), joins Dr. G to discuss the 2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report. Learn about the purpose and the information found on this document, and how it can help promote better animal protection laws in every state. You can help us spread the word and protect more…

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LA Times Investigative Report on the Puppy Mill Pipeline to California, with Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian 42:35

26d ago42:35

42:35

Investigative reporters for the LA Times, Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian, discuss the findings of their investigation into the puppy mill pipeline to California, the cruelty and the fraud. From the LA Times: An L.A. Times investigation found that many dogs sold as California-bred come from mass breeders in the Midwest. Unsuspecting pet buy…

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The Acatemy with Guest Julia Grosz 29:51

1M ago29:51

29:51

Dr. G chats with the Executive Director of Cat Hustler, Julia Grosz, about the Acatemy, a weekend program geared towards cat owners, rescuers, and caretakers. Learn about the program and the amazing speakers who will be featured at this event. About the Acatemy They say “it's all about the cats” but The Acatemy understands that nothing can be achie…

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Sourcing Cage-free Processed Eggs in India: Insights from India's Leading Cage-free Producer 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

Following our recent webinar on Solutions for Cage-free Processed Eggs in India, we received numerous follow-up questions and requests for more details. While many of the companies we work with have successfully sourced cage-free shell eggs in India, finding reliable solutions for cage-free processed eggs remains a challenge. To address this, we in…

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Anthrozoology and the Interconnection Between Humans and Animals with guest Marika Bell 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

The interconnection between humans and animals extends beyond the human-animal bond into many different ways in which we interact with animals. On this episode, Dr. G and guest Marika Bell, dive into Anthrozoology, behavior, shelter animals, and more. Marika also shares her experiences interviewing individuals who helped the animals from the Maui w…

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The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq. 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

The Animal Welfare Junction Episode 70: The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas, with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq. Attorney Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, joins us to discuss the puppy mill pipeline to Texas, Texas breeder laws, and how consumers are dumped into spending thousands of dollars on sick puppies. For …

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Farm Animal Welfare with guest Dr. Susan Krebsbach 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

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 42:28

3M ago42:28

42:28

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 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

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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From palm oil to cage-free: how credits can kickstart and transform responsible supply chains 37:42

3M ago37:42

37:42

In this episode of The Sustainable Table: Business Leaders Talk Welfare, host Elissa Lane sits down with Pak Win, the Deputy Director of Market Transformation for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in Indonesia. Pak Win shares his insights and experiences with RSPO's credits program, which has transformed the sustainable palm oil market.…

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SMART Shelters with guest Dan Ettinger 49:05

4M ago49:05

49:05

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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Save A Pooch - Episode 62 Rethinking Rescue: Pets, Poverty, and Compassion 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, we're talking with journalist Carol Mithers about her upcoming book, RETHINKING RESCUE: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets. This book takes a heartfelt look at the special bonds between pets and their owners, even when those owners are struggling with poverty, addiction, or homelessness. One often overloo…

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Navigating China's cage-free egg market: Insights from experts 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

Tune into our latest China-focused episode featuring two of the country's leading cage-free experts! Join us as we sit down with Michael Han, Vice President of Ovodan China, one of the nation's top egg processing companies, and Lisa Yang, Director of Global Food Partners in China. We address the most frequently asked questions from food and hospita…

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Puppy Mills in Ohio with Mark Finneran 34:24

5M ago34:24

34:24

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 2 59:26

5M ago59:26

59:26

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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Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 1 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

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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The Link - Animal and Child Neglect: Medina Co. v Tina Robertson with guest Rachel Batten 46:02

5M ago46:02

46:02

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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Pioneering cage-free solutions in Asia with Dawn Neo 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn Neo, the Director of Corporate Engagement at Global Food Partners, to delve into the transformative steps companies are taking towards cage-free implementation in Asia. As a trailblazer in this field, Dawn shares her invaluable experience and insights, offering a unique perspective on the evolution and future …

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UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Hunter Accidents with Ken Trusley 5:41

6M ago5:41

5:41

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: Cockfighting with Adam Leath 16:51

6M ago16:51

16:51

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: Common Dental Problems in Horses with Diego De Gasperi 11:37

6M ago11:37

11:37

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: Venomous Reptiles with Robert O'Horo 7:59

6M ago7:59

7:59

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: Dog Aggression and Bite Fatalities with Jim Crosby 18:09

6M ago18:09

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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 Forensic Conference 2024: The Veterinary Forensic Autopsy with Courtney Valerio 21:39

6M ago21:39

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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: Blunt Force Trauma with Rachel Barton 9:04

6M ago9:04

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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: Live Animal Forensic Examination with Maria Serrano 16:37

6M ago16:37

16:37

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: Preparing for Trial with Jamie McManus 17:02

6M ago17:02

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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 Forensics Conference 2024: Informed Consent vs Search Warrants with Lauryn Day 13:18

6M ago13:18

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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: Photogrammetry in Criminal Investigations with Eileen Roy-Zokan 8:40

6M ago8:40

8:40

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 DNA Analysis witih Ginger Clark 14:28

6M ago14:28

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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 - Geographic Information Systems with Jessica Pfohl and Anne Washington 6:34

6M ago6:34

6:34

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 Forensic Conference 2024 - Shoe Prints and Tire Tracks with Katherine Beck 3:54

6M ago3:54

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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: Forensic Entomology (Bugs!!!) with Jason Byrd 14:26

6M ago14:26

14:26

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 Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic Photography with Heidi Nichols 8:38

6M ago8:38

8:38

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 Forensics Conference 2024: Best Practices in Animal Cruelty Investigations with Amber Wallyn 5:15

6M ago5:15

5:15

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 Forensic Conference 2024 - Introduction to the Series with Adam Stern 8:11

6M ago8:11

8:11

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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Real Ohio Tours with guest Vicki Deisner 23:57

6M ago23:57

23:57

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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Save A Pooch - Episode 61 Understanding Rescue Dogs: Overcoming Triggers and Fostering Trust 32:41

7M ago32:41

32:41

In this episode, we’ll talk about the world of rescue dogs with Debby, a passionate advocate for rescue dog rehabilitation. Her journey began in the mid-1970s when she noticed the increasing number of terrified pups entering homes. Through her experiences, she shares valuable insights on identifying rescue dogs' triggers, understanding their impact…

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Shelter Spolight: Jefferson County Humane Society, OH 28:39

7M ago28:39

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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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The Coffee Club Thailand on effective marketing strategies for cage-free eggs: A conversation with Jub Nongchanok Stananonth 31:43

7M ago31:43

31:43

We had the pleasure of hosting Jub Nongchanok Stananonth, the General Manager of The Coffee Club Thailand, under Minor Food Group. With restaurants across Thailand, Jub shares how The Coffee Club has been able to transition to cage-free sourcing, and proactively communicate the initiative to guests. She shares effective marketing and communication …

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Save A Pooch - Episode 60 Navigating Grief with the Healing Journey of Rescue Dogs 27:37

8M ago27:37

27:37

In today’s episode, we're joined by Anne Abel, author of newly released book, Mattie, Milo, and Me. Anne shares the touching stories of how her rescue dogs, Mattie and Milo, helped her navigate grief and depression. We discuss the complexities of adopting pets with undisclosed behavioral issues, highlighting the compassion and commitment required. …

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Felony Animal Cruelty Case: State of Ohio v. Leshawn Gilleland 1:41:10

8M ago1:41:10

1:41:10

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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Leading the Way: Marriott International's Cage-Free Commitment in Asia with Richard Tan 23:42

8M ago23:42

23:42

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Tan, the Vice President of Procurement for the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Greater China) at Marriott International. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Richard shares his journey, successes, and valuable advice on transitioning to cage free eggs as a hospitality leader in Asia.…

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Poisoning, Starvation, and Forensic Analysis with guest Dr Adam Stern 49:45

9M ago49:45

49:45

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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Advancing Poultry Welfare Globally with Ryan Bennett 29:53

9M ago29:53

29:53

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Ryan Bennett, the Executive Director of the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs. Ryan talks to us about IPWA's mission to elevate poultry welfare worldwide, and the organisation's outcomes-based key welfare indicators. Ryan shares…

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People SUCK! with guest Jonathan Gonzalez, DVM 1:11:07

10M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

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 1:16:29

11M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

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 1:07:47

11M ago1:07:47

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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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Sustainability Insights from Ron Pohl, President of International Operations at BWH Hotel Group: Thinking Globally to Create Impact for the Planet and Animals 26:14

11M ago26:14

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Meet Ron Pohl, the visionary leader driving corporate sustainability at BWH Hotel Group and World Hotels. As President of International Operations at BWH Hotel Group and President of WorldHotels, Ron shares how sustainability and doing the right thing are not just corporate goals, but a very personal commitment. In our captivating chat, Ron uncover…

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