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On this episode Hope talks with author John Sanbonmatsu about his new book The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves. This engaging book covers a variety of philosophical aspects of meat-eating culture, offers insight into our fraught relationship with farmed animal and explores the importance of incorporating love into our ethics. John and Hope discuss humanewashing and the deception around the reality of animal farming, the cognitive dissonance of loving and eating animals, and how eating meat is an aspect of the US culture wars. They also debate a pessimistic vs. optimistic view of the trajectory of the last few decades of vegan and animal activism. John Sanbonmatsu is a Professor of Philosophy at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, where he teaches ethics and politics, among other topics. He is the author of The Postmodern Prince and editor of the book Critical Theory and Animal Liberation. His new book, The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves (New York University Press) challenges the myth of "enlightened" omnivorism and the idea that we can have our meat and our conscience too. MUSICAL BONUS:At the conclusion of the episode, we share with you a new song by vegan musician Brent Ratkovich titled “Trying.” This beautiful song is a heartfelt love letter to farmed animals that conveys a profound vegan message.Resources:Book: The Omnivore's DeceptionHumane Hoax Panel Discussion: July 19, information and registration here: https://www.humanehoax.org/upcoming-eventBrent Ratkovich: preview and purchase music: brentratkovich.bandcamp.comSupport this Podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
On this week's episode, Saige revisits her conversation with Shira Scott Astrof. Shira is the founder of the dog rescue, The Animal Rescue Mission. She shares her experience with founding the rescue and rescuing dogs who largely come from abusive situations. Follow Shira & The Animal Rescue Mission: https://www.theanimalrescuemission.org/ https://www.instagram.com/shirascottastrof/ https://www.instagram.com/theanimalrescuemission/ If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA This is part 1 of 3 revisiting an earlier full length episode with Shira. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
Steve Dale has his pulse on the veterinary and training world at all times - thats why we call him the Wizard! Join the Amys and certified Animal Behavior Consultant, pet expert, public speaker, and host of Steve Dale's Pet World, the fabulous Steve Dale, as they discuss heart disease in cats and emerging new treatments. They also delve into behavior and training -
On this week's episode, Saige shares the news that she will be getting foster kittens soon! She tells us about some of her considerations when going into fostering as well as the typical steps that a kitten takes during and after being fostered prior to landing at their forever home through the rescue that she's associated with. Trigger warning: this episode covers the topic of animals passing away/getting hurt. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
In this episode, we explore the psychological aspects of living vegan on our social, emotional, and even spiritual psychology. Angela Crawford, the author of “The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World,” shares her research having interviewed hundreds of vegans to uncover common themes related to the benefits and challenges of living vegan. She talks about value alignment, the different stages of readiness for people to hear the vegan message, and the importance of including ourselves in our circle of compassion. Angela Crawford, Ph.D. is a psychologist, vegan educator, and author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, 2025). She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and previously worked as a psychotherapist for 25 years, empowering clients toward greater holistic well-being. She is certified as a Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator (MSVA), licensed PCRM Food for Life instructor, and Transformational Coach. Resources:Angela's WebsiteBuy the Book from LanternSocial media links: @angelacrawfordphd on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedInSupport this Podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
"Success attracts donors and grantors, and just provides that foundation for expanding into the wider community." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. In Part 1 of this recorded webinar, "From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement," Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats, presents a compelling behind-the-scenes look at how one of the nation's most impactful TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) efforts got started. Originally presented live, this session offers listeners a chance to hear how a single encounter with kittens in a Manhattan lot sparked a grassroots movement that helped reshape New York City's approach to community cats. Bryan walks viewers through the early years of Neighborhood Cats—what worked, what didn't, and how starting small with a focused colony led to scalable, measurable success. He emphasizes the strategic principles that shaped the organization's growth, including the power of targeting, the role of data, and the importance of community involvement. Press Play Now For: The story that sparked a citywide TNR movement What makes a “model colony” and why that matters How to work smart with limited surgeries and resources The power of strategic targeting vs. “first come, first served” Building support through community participation Real-world impact: dramatic reductions in NYC euthanasia rates Why tracking and storytelling are essential for growth Resources & Links: Neighborhood Cats Handbook (https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/learn-more/books-guides) TNR Certification Workshops (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/community-cat-care-training-education/) Cat Stats: Colony Tracking Tool (https://www.catstats.org/) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies613) Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then share a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.
On this week's episode, Saige shares the story of coming across a deceased cat that was recently hit by a car. She tells us what she did 1) for the dignity of the cat and 2) in order to help provide closure to a potential family that might have been looking for their cat. Trigger warning: this episode covers the topic of animals passing away/getting hurt. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
Join us for a conversation with Lynnette Bain, Executive Director of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society! With a leadership style grounded in compassion and strategy, Lynnette shares how she empowers teams, supports animal welfare, and creates lasting change in the community. Tune in as she talks about the power of advocacy, vision, and what it truly means to lead with heart.
The brilliant parody that is Kent Young Slaughterers group caused a stir last weekend, crashing the party at the Swan Young Farmers Club family fun day. But raising awareness of animal suffering seemingly needs to be halted if children are on the verge of tears. Riding solo for this episode, Ant looks at this and several more stories from the last seven days or so, all of which have a vegan or animal rights slant.****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.******************This week's stories:https://ww.wtheguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/08/us-poultry-workers-injury-safety https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6jn5exv24o https://timesofmalta.com/article/four-cases-illegal-hunting-reported-spring-hunting-season-opens.1108210 https://www.theanimalreader.com/2025/04/13/woman-praised-for-attacking-man-who-hit-donkey-in-egypt/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwv6l781dwohttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2040592/peta-pushing-extremist-propaganda-schools/amp https://www.bta.bg/en/news/bulgaria/872216-dozens-protest-against-animal-abuse-in-downtown-sofia https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/police-called-as-vegan-activists-target-farms-family-fun-da-322894/ ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Mark, Kate & Ant
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Emily, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which is based in Washington, D.C., with a rescue campus in South Carolina for part 2 of 3 episodes with Emily. On today's episode, Emily tells us about the sad realities of euthanasia in shelters, what stray hold laws are, what surrendering an animal means for that animal potentially being euthanized and the difference between private and county shelters. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue's website: https://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/ If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
Erin Wing is currently serving as the Deputy Director of Investigations for Animal Outlook and previously worked as an undercover investigator. Erin completed four investigations in the dairy, chicken and aquaculture industries, including the first-ever undercover expose of salmon aquaculture in the U.S. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Guardian and The New York Times.Erin's investigations and her advocacy work shed light on the interconnection of human and animal exploitation that occurs on farms in the animal agriculture system. Erin shares personal accounts from her compelling investigations to illustrate the dangers speciesism poses to all sentient beings on the planet. She also shares what it's like to live on a farmed animal sanctuary and the stark contrast of the animals' experience from industry to freedom. Erin said, “When it comes to learning how to process trauma, my greatest teachers have been animals.” Resources:Animal OutlookAnimal PartisanEugene VeganFestErin's first episode on Hope for the Animals Support this Podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Emily, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which is based in Washington, D.C., and also has a rescue campus in South Carolina. This is part 1 of a 3 with Emily and on today's episode, Emily and Saige discuss what led Emily to working full time in animal rescue and how Lucky Dog Animal Rescue works as far as where their animals come from, their full time staff and volunteers, their locations and their veterinary support. Emily also shares some insight on seeing a large number of owner surrenders and strays come into the rescue. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue's website: https://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/ If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
David Ramms and I talk about Animal Advocacy and Veganism. You can find his YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@davidramms?si=hjVXfKmyat7fZEZO
Vedge Your Best welcomes John Oberg, a passionate activist who has mastered the art of using social media for impactful animal advocacy. John shares his journey from growing up with a love for animals, instilled by his mother, to becoming a prominent voice for animal rights online. Michele and John discuss the power of social media to educate and inspire, the importance of taking action against animal cruelty, and how anyone can contribute to animal advocacy regardless of their starting point.Key Topics:- John Oberg's Early Influences: John credits his mother for instilling a deep compassion for animals in him from a young age, sharing heartfelt stories of their shared actions, including their unique efforts to protect local deer from hunters.- Transition to Social Media Advocacy: John's journey from traditional advocacy methods, like leafleting, to using social media to reach millions with the message of compassion for animals.- Strategies for Effective Advocacy: How finding common ground with non-vegans is crucial and how advocacy can be more effective when it emphasizes positive steps and highlights delicious vegan options.- Handling Online Challenges: Dealing with negative comments online, viewing them as signs of engagement, and the unexpected benefits they can bring to spreading awareness.- Encouraging Vegan Exploration: The importance of making plant-based choices accessible and enjoyable, suggesting starting points and strategies, especially when addressing different cultural and gender perspectives on diet.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com Virtual Support Services: https://proadminme.com/
Leading researchers from the Psychology of Human Animal Intergroup Relations (PHAIR) Society join us to explore the science behind effective animal advocacy. Social psychologists Kristof Dhont and Jared Piazza share evidence-based insights about why people resist changing their behavior toward animals despite claiming to care about them and what this means for vegan advocacy and animal rights activism. This episode explores:…
Today's show is a replay of an earlier episode with the amazing lauren Ornelas, founder of Food Empowerment Project. Food Empowerment Project is a vegan food justice nonprofit that promotes veganism, works to bring attention to the rights of farm workers, highlights the lack of access to healthy foods in Black and Brown communities, and raise awareness about the worst forms of slavery, including child labor, in the chocolate industry. Lauren has been deeply involved in animal rights activism since 1987 and was the director of VivaUSA before founding Food Empowerment Project.Lauren and Hope talk about the connections between food, veganism, and human rights with issues like child and slave labor chocolate production, food deserts and access to produce and healthy food, and Food Empowerment Project's Fight for the Oceans campaign highlighting the struggles of the ocean and her sea creatures. Lauren will be speaking at Compassionate Living's upcoming Eugene VeganFest on May 4, 2025. Resources:Food Empowerment ProjectLauren's TEDx Talk: The Power of our Food ChoicesAbout child labor and slavery in chocolate production and the FEP's recommended chocolate listEugene VeganFest, 5/4/25
On this week's episode, we are joined by Jackie for part 2 of our conversation about adopting her dogs. She tells us about her experience with both rescues that she adopted from on Long Island, NY, including the time it took to be approved and the cost to adopt. If you're considering adopting and located on Long Island or in the surrounding area, take a look at the rescues' information and adoptable animals below! NY Safe Haven Animal Rescue: Website: https://nyshar.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19chQZEBHs/?mibextid=wwXIfr Happy Tails Dog Rescue: Website: https://htdr.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCzKJCdZg/?mibextid=wwXIfr If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
We are honored to have a legend on the podcast today, Seth Tibbott founded Turtle Island Foods in 1980, now the “Tofurky Company.” For 15 years Seth pursued his dream as a pioneer of the early plant-based foods movement. In 1995, Seth introduced the first nationally marketed vegan holiday roast named “Tofurky” which soon became the most well-known meat alternative brand in the US. Tofurky is now a household word (even spell check knew what I was trying to type!) It has been mentioned on numerous TV shows, including The X-Files, The Tonight Show, and even as the answer to a $400 question on Jeopardy. Seth has chronicled his “40-year overnight success story” in a new book, In Search of the Wild Tofurky. On this episode, Seth talks about the history of plant based foods in the US (going back farther then you think!) as well as the history of the iconic Tofurky. He then takes us into the future as well with innovations in mock meats with advances like alt protein fermentation and 3D printed steak! Resources: Book: In Search of the Wild Tofurky by Seth TibbottSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
On this week's episode, we are joined by Jackie, who shares her story of going to a puppy store and a breeder to buy her dogs when she was younger. She tells us about now knowing what happens to animals being bred and not giving in to that when going to expand her fluffy family as an adult. We'll hear about her journey to adopting 2 dogs, including waiting to take on the responsibility of a dog. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the VHS's Chantelle Archambault and Amy Morris discuss trends in the animal advocacy movement, as well as successes, opportunities, and challenges in Canada and around the world in 2024.
On today's episode, knowing that 2 of her remaining 3 foster kittens in her care will be adopted the following day, Saige shares what it feels like to anticipate saying goodbye. She shares why this goodbye feels less nerve-wracking than saying goodbye to their brother previously. Saige also discusses her opinion on why bonded kittens should be adopted together and kittens should generally be adopted out together with another kitten. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
On today's show, author and host Hope Bohanec is flying solo and offering a new analysis of the Humane Hoax. She will break down humane meat marketing jargon, unpack and categorize the harms of the humane hoax, and talk about language, labeling, speciesism, and more. Resources:BOOK: The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs by Hope BohanecThe Humane Hoax ProjectSupport this podcast:Compassionate LivingHope for the Animals Podcast
In this engaging episode, documentary filmmaker Austin Meyer and sanctuary director Zoe Novic share how improvisation techniques can revolutionize animal advocacy. From their work leading “Advocacy Playground” workshops at the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit to Austin’s compelling animal-focused documentaries, the couple demonstrates how creativity and playfulness can strengthen activism while building essential skills like listening and adaptability. Their unique approach…
“Cats have finally come into their own. For so many years, cats were second-class citizens in veterinary research, but now we're finding treatments and diagnostics specific to them." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. In this insightful episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacey LeBaron sits down with Dr. Maggie Placer and Vickie Fisher from the Every Cat Health Foundation to explore groundbreaking research aimed at improving feline health. Dr. Placer, a dedicated veterinarian specializing in small animal and feline care, and Vickie Fisher, the foundation's immediate past president, share their expertise on the evolution of feline diseases, the latest studies on FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), and how their research is making an impact worldwide. Discover how a recent outbreak in Cyprus has sparked an international research collaboration, why feline health research has historically lagged behind canine studies, and what's being done to close that gap. They also discuss how proactive spay/neuter efforts, community cat management, and even gut microbiome research are shaping the future of feline medicine. Whether you're a cat lover, a shelter volunteer, or a veterinary professional, this episode is packed with valuable insights into feline health advancements that can benefit cats everywhere. Tune in to learn how Every Cat Health Foundation is funding critical research that could change the way we diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent diseases like FIP. Press Play Now For: How Every Cat Health Foundation is leading the fight against FIP The impact of a recent FIP outbreak in Cyprus and what it means for global cat health Why feline-specific research has historically been underfunded and how that's changing The evolving conversation around FIV, FeLV, and other feline diseases How gut microbiome studies could revolutionize feline healthcare The role of spay/neuter programs in disease prevention and community cat management The latest research on stress reduction in shelter cats through innovative housing methods Resources Mentioned: Every Cat Health Foundation (http://everycat.org) Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) / American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)(http://catvets.org) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies599) Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.
On this week's episode, Saige tells the story of saying goodbye to her foster kitten, Twizzler. She shares details about how the adopter came into the picture, where the goodbye took place, the toughest parts about the send-off and the fact that it is the best ending to see a foster animal get adopted. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics about cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, wildlife and more. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor professional insight. Adopt don't shop!
Today's talk is about the growing animal advocacy movement in Africa! I was honored to speak with Aurelia Adhiambo about the challenges posed by industrialization and factory farming and how they differ from country to country. She represents Africa in many animal welfare conversations from Open Wing Alliance and The Humane League to the Effective Altruism Animal Welfare Fund and the Animal & Vegan Advocacy Africa Summit. She's a wealth of knowledge! I think you'll enjoy learning a bit about animal advocacy in Africa right now. SHOW NOTES: https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/show/87 EMAIL AURELIA: aadhiambo@thehumaneleague.org OPEN WING ALLIANCE ACTION APP: https://action.openwingalliance.org/signup
Can you use some positive news for the new year? We've got you covered with this interview! Matthew Halteman has written a book called Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and it is full of positive vegan vibes. Matthew is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and coeditor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating. Matthew puts a hopeful spin on going vegan in his new book and helps us to frame the issue with positivity and joy. Hope and Matt explore veganism as a philosophy and how we can deepen the vegan conversation to apply to every aspect of life. Matt shares how he feels that love is a crucial component to a vegan life, both self-love and love for others. They also get into the psychological aspects of vegan arguments and confrontations and effective communication. Resources:Book: Hungry, Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan by Matt HaltemanAhimsa Living CircleSecond Saturday of the MonthNext Circle: Saturday, February 8, Register hereLantern Voices: Lantern Publishing and Media's new podcastSupport this Podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
"The fatality rate for kittens is appalling, and the goal is to reduce their suffering while ensuring healthier, happier lives for the cats that remain.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. Join us this week for an enlightening conversation as Stacy LeBaron sits down with Gary Evans, the visionary President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D). Together, they explore groundbreaking advancements in non-surgical sterilization and their potential to transform how we manage cat and dog populations. Gary unpacks the science, challenges, and promising developments behind single-injection contraceptives and the innovative marking solutions being developed at Georgia Tech, like microneedle tattoos. Gather valuable insights into how these solutions could drastically increase sterilization rates, reduce veterinary resource demands, and pave the way for a future with fewer homeless animals. Gary also digs into the critical role of targeted Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and the economic strategies that amplify their impact. With a realistic but hopeful view, he outlines the timeline for non-surgical sterilants to become widely accessible and the steps needed to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Whether you are an animal advocate, veterinary professional, or a community cat caretaker, we know this episode will leave you with hope in the real progress we are making to create a world where every cat and dog can live a healthier, safer life. Press play now for: Gary's transition from tech to non-profit and his passion for community cats. The promise and challenges of non-surgical sterilization methods. Why targeted TNR programs are the key to impactful population control. Innovative solutions like magistral acetate and microneedle tattooing for marking sterilized animals. Insights into how non-surgical methods can alleviate veterinary staffing shortages. The economic and ethical case for scaling humane population control methods. Gary's advice for engaging veterinarians and using available resources to make a difference. Resources mentioned: Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D): http://www.acc-d.org/ Follow ACC&D on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064891893927 Follow ACC&D on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-for-contraception-in-cats-and-dogs/ Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.
On this week's episode, Saige explains what she learned about animal adoption, breeding and euthanasia, which led to her caring about animal rescue and animal adoption. She shares how she got involved and why it's important. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor insight. Adopt don't shop!
MOST POPULAR 2024 EPISODE (Re-issue): We are re-issuing our interview with Ben Moon – surfer, climber, photographer, and outdoors enthusiast – as the most popular episode of Dog Save The People during 2024. Ben's lifelong journey with dogs at different ages is something many can identify with. From seeking constant adventure to having a health scare at a young age, to now learning to appreciate slowing down and being in one place, his dogs have served as a reflection of his path at each stage. Many know his Husky and Pit mix Denali from Ben's short film and memoir, but now his current Australian Shepherd and Husky mix Nori is helping him write a new chapter.
Welcome to season 8! This season, we are focused on animals. We'll be talking about Saige's passion for animal rescue, highlighting your animal adoption stories and exploring related animal loving and animal advocacy topics together. Let's honor If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Season 8 is focused on animal rescue, animal adoption, animal advocacy, stories of coming together with our pets and related topics. Saige's insight is from her experience; this is not professional advice nor insight. Adopt don't shop!
To close out the year, our annual recap episode highlights excerpts of 2024 guests who joined us on Dog Save The People. This year the conversations centered around companionship, acceptance, creativity, therapy, family, health, grief, home, and more. For more information about the episode, guests, and featured social media or links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/2023-recap
Welcome to 2025! For our first podcast of the year, we dive into spiritual veganism with Hope and her husband Cogen Bohanec. They start with their genesis stories of their spiritual journeys and how they have evolved in their 25-year marriage. Then they introduce a new project, the Ahimsa Living Circle, an ongoing monthly virtual gathering to support the community of veg-curious, pre-vegans, and vegans focused on the Dharma traditions and in particular Jain Dharma, in a circle of encouragement and compassion. The Ahimsa Living Circle is a collaborative event co-hosted by Arihanta Institute and Compassionate Living. Hope and Cogen also talk about the importance of changing our culture and evolving our fundamental nature of who we are, and not just changing what we do. They also explore veganism beyond the boycott and talk about philosophical and spiritual veganism. Ahimsa Living CircleSecond Saturday of the MonthFirst Circle Starts on Saturday, January 11, 202510:00 – 11:30am PT / 1 – 2:30pm ETRegister here for this free virtual eventSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube
This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses how polling, surveys, and reports are used in animal advocacy – to make decisions, measure impacts, and share with the public and policy-makers.
Human-animal behavior research and education has grown significantly over the past decade. One person who has stayed on top of these developments has been Zazie Todd, PhD, a psychologist, trainer, behaviorist, and writer. Through her website, Companion Animal Psychology, Zazie has written since 2012 about the ways science can help our animal companions have happier lives through digestible insights that everyone can understand. She writes a regular series for Psychology Today today too, called Fellow Creatures, exploring the social world of people and animals. She has also now written three books about the science behind our dogs' emotions.In this episode, we hear from Zazie about her thoughts on better understanding the anxiety and fear of dogs at any given age, and why positive reinforcement is important.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/zazie-todd-2024
How to Manage the Emotional Toll of Animal Advocacy by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org Self-care is the ability to remain empathetic to others, without suffering from compassion fatigue. Learn some tips in today's episode, written by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org.au ====================== Original post: https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/how-to-manage-the-emotional-toll-of-animal-advocacy/ ====================== Related Episodes/Resources: Our Honor Veterinarians: https://www.ourhonor.org/ Non profit whose goal is to create an organized network of veterinary professionals who are able to formally challenge unethical institutionalized systems and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized. Vegan Trauma: 859: 5 Keys to Thriving Emotionally as a Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/859-5-keys-to-thriving-emotionally-as-a-vegan-by-angela-crawford-phd-at-mainstreetvegancom 738: [Part 2] Why Vegans WON'T Tell You They're Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/738-part-2-why-vegans-wont-tell-you-theyre-vegan-the-other-side-of-vegan-stigma-by-emily-moran-barwick-at-bitesizeveganorg 737: [Part 1] Why Vegans WON'T Tell You They're Vegan https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/737-part-1-why-vegans-wont-tell-you-theyre-vegan-by-emily-moran-barwick-at-bitesizeveganorg 555: Awakening Compassion https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/555-awakening-compassion-by-angela-crawford-at-mainstreetvegancom 166: Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/166-vystopia-the-anguish-of-being-vegan-in-a-non-vegan-world-by-michael-ofei-at-theminimalistvegancom 66: The Vegan's Trauma https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/66-the-vegans-trauma-by-dr-shiri-raz-at-all-creaturesorg Veterinarians: 581: As A Vet, I Would Protect All Animals from Harm—But The Law Won't Let Me https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/581-as-a-vet-i-would-protect-all-animals-from-harmbut-the-law-wont-let-me-by-celeste-esser-at-plant-based-news-posted-at-all-creaturesorg 467: A Bovine Sophie's Choice by Holly Cheever DVM https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/467-a-bovine-sophies-choice-by-holly-cheever-dvm-at-action-for-animals-posted-at-all-creaturesorg 308: ‘A Veterinary Student Receives an F for Following Her Conscience' and ‘A Guide to Conscientious Objection' https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/308-a-veterinary-student-receives-an-f-for-following-her-conscience-and-a-guide-to-conscientious-objection-by-ourhonororg =========================== Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) Vision: “A future where no animals are harmed in the name of science, and scientific progress is advanced through animal-free research methods” Why? Research data obtained from animal experimentation and extrapolated to human conditions is unreliable and ineffective, and delays progress for human health. Animal-based research and teaching represents unnecessarily cruel, empirically compromised and unethical treatment of non-consenting sentient beings. The replacement of animals with validated non-animal methods will facilitate scientifically reliable, effective, empirically valid research outcomes. AFSA recognises that some research, such as observation of wild animals for conservation purposes, is non-invasive, and that in some circumstances, veterinary research or training can be conducted without harm to animals. Whilst we advocate for animal-free research, we accept that under very limited conditions, animal use may be permissible, when in the interests of the individual animal/s used in such research. Put simply, they disagree with any harmful use of animals in science What is ‘harmful use'? Any use of animals that cause pain, suffering, distress, or lasting negative impact, including death—without any clear benefit to the animals themselves. Note: even if the research conducted is not considered harmful, the laboratory environment itself can cause suffering and the prevention of natural behaviors and thus be detrimental. ====================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/ #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veterinarians #animalcare #vettech #animaladvocate #vegantrauma #vystopia
Join me with Heidi Marquez-Caguioa in Capas, Philippines for another episode in our Animal Advocacy Around the World Series. Heidi works with Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF), a Philippines-based non-profit that is heavily involved in ending the dog meat trade. They provide shelter for animals rescued from the dog meat trade and speak out against cruelty to all animals, especially dogs, cats, farm animals, and fish by working to develop legislation that protects them. We discuss the work of AKF, how they made a huge difference in the dog meat trade, and how they have evolved to influence sustainable changes in animal welfare in the Philippines. SHOW NOTES: https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/show/86 CONTACT HEIDI: https://www.akfrescues.org/ VISIT AKF RESCUE CENTER: https://www.akfrescues.org/voluntourist
Pamela Hornik is an art collector based out of the Bay Area. She is a Founding member of the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF), Board member of Stanford's Cantor Arts Center, and a Management committee member of Stanford's Anderson Collection. Pamela and her husband, David Hornik, also regularly supports artists with funding their exhibitions, publishing their books, and more. In recent years, thanks to a deep connection with her Maltese Chihuahua mix Teddy, Pamela began to focus more on collecting dog art from contemporary artists. Eventually, this turned into a traveling exhibition called Some Dogs, which first exhibited in San Francisco in 2023 and then in Dallas in 2024.For photos of the artwork Pamela mentions from her collection and more information: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/pamela-hornik-2024
Lisa Jhung is a freelancer outdoors writer, author, and editor. She writes a regular column about outdoor adventure gear for Outside Magazine and has also written extensively for Runner's World. Dogs have been a constant in her life through early childhood and now as a mother. One particular way she has always loved to spend time with a dog is being out in nature. Whether running on trails or even going for a morning walk, dogs bring their joy to life to the activity, and Lisa feels it is contagious. As a writer, Lisa also feels that a dog's company is important in her creative process.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/lisa-jhung-2024
Tom Turcich is an adventure photographer and author. In his new memoir, The World Walk, he writes about being one of 10 people to ever walk around the globe. His dog and travel buddy, Savannah, was the first to do so. Tom is a former guest of the show and returns to discuss adjusting to life back home in the US after being on the road for almost 7 years and writing a memoir about his worldwide travels. He also opens up about grieving for his beloved canine companion, Savannah, who unexpectedly passed away in recent months. Now faced with a new chapter ahead with unexpected directions, Tom is trying to embrace the power of consistency that he learned from Savannah, which was to do his best each day, and not let anything stop him from reaching his goals. For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/tom-turcich-2024
Join me with Maho Uehara in Tokyo, Japan for the first episode of our new Animal Advocacy Around the World Series. Maho works with Animal Welfare Corporate Partners Japan (AWCP), a Japan-based non-profit organization that helps and supports corporations and producers who are changing the egg supply chain to cage-free eggs. We discuss the work of AWCP, how animal welfare ranks as a priority in Japan, how long organizations have been working to help animals, and how things look for farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife in this country. CONTACT MAHO: Website: www.awcpj.org Facebook: @AnimalWelfareCorporatePartners SHOW NOTES: https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/show/85
Isabella La Rocca González is an award-winning artist, author, and activist. Her work is part of a long tradition in art and photography: to bring to light and find beauty in the hidden, unconscious, or disregarded. As the daughter of emigrants from Mexico and Italy, she strives to reconcile values from her Indigenous roots with her European heritage. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally including a solo show at the Center for Photography in Woodstock, NY. Awards for her work include the Ferguson Grant from the Friends of Photography in San Francisco, CA for excellence and commitment to the field of photography. She received her BA in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and her MFA in Photography from Indiana University. Isabella's new book, Censored Landscapes: The Hidden Reality of Farming Animals, is a photographic exploration that tells a story in which the central characters are innocent of any crime and yet are condemned to imprisonment, torture, and death. It's a true story of ecological destruction, of worker exploitation—mostly people of color—and of secretive corporations protected by laws and enriched by government subsidies and lobbies. It is also a story that offers insight and healing. Isabella discusses how the photographs she took after a rescue of thousands of hens in Turlock, California became the inspiration for this project. She and Hope discuss how farming animals is a colonial import, the myth of grass-fed and other humane hoax labels, and the importance of photography to tell a story in a vivid and authentic way. Resources:Buy the Book- Censored Landscapes: The Hidden Reality of Farming Animals Support this podcast:Compassionate Living Hope for the Animals Podcast
Vanessa Woods is the Director of Duke University's Puppy Kindergarten program, which studies what qualities are important in becoming a great service dog. The program is funded by the National Institute of Health and works with puppies from Canine Companions, the largest service dog provider in the United States. While this is primarily intended to learn what makes the best service dogs, it has also been informative about all dogs. Her husband, Brian Hare, is the Founder of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, the first academic program dedicated to studying dogs in the country. Together they co-wrote a new book, called Puppy Kindergarten, where they take the valuable lessons learned from their years of research studying service dogs as the ideal model for how dogs live with us in today's culture. They share tips, activity ideas, and more insights on for all dog parents raising puppies.Their goal is to help everyone develop a happier and healthier relationship with their dogs from a young age, which carries on throughout the rest of their lives.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/vanessa-woods-2024
PART TWO - One of the most hot-button discussions in Turkey is how street dogs impact everyday citizens. Most people in cities like Istanbul are used to it, with a long tradition of living alongside them. However, in peripheral areas, there is not always as much support. When government municipalities started to push strays from city centers to outside suburban and rural areas, out of their natural environment, there have been a relatively small number of attacks and accidents. These have reportedly been sensationalized in the media, making it seem like a bigger phenomenon, and said to be weaponized by the government to instill fear. With the Turkish parliament passing the so-called ‘massacre law' in July 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government positioned it as a way to protect civilians from these stray dogs. However, in reality, this will be used as a way to significantly harm many strays. Animal rights activists have tried to present alternate solutions or volunteer their time and services, but so far the government has closed the door on that dialogue. In the second episode of this two-part series, we spoke to local guests about how much stray dogs would be missed from the streets and how the government should embrace the passionate and hard-working animal rights community to reach a better solution that still addresses the overpopulation problem while going about it safely and humanely.Guest experts featured, in order, include Ahmet Senpolat (HAYTAP, Animal Rights Federation), Nazlan Ertan (journalist), Lisanne Hillen (Melez Dog Rescue), and Elizabeth Lo (filmmaker).For more information about the episode, guests, and featured links: dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/turkey-stray-dog-dilemma-2024-pt-2
Do you love Halloween? Do you like to dig deep into philosophical discussions of life and death? This episode might just be for you. Today's show is a Halloween special with something a little different. In the first half, Hope explores the theme of cannibalism in zombie, vampire, and other fantasy and horror movies and shows how these stories actually underscore our speciesist tendencies. Then, in the second half of the show, Hope and her husband Cogen, have a conversation about why people love horror movies and ask the question, could it be that our society likes to eat meat because it's a socially sanctioned murder? Or can horror movies help us to empathize with farmed animals that are experiencing the same horrors as the victims in the movies?
The Turkish Parliament passed new legislation this summer that aims to remove all stray dogs from the streets by 2028, as these dogs are labeled by the government dangerous and causing harm to humans. This is a significant shift in policy in a country where street dogs have been embedded and accepted into its culture for centuries. Turkish animal welfare groups say in reality there are very few deadly dog attacks, but social media sensationalization and politicization of incidents have complicated debates. While everyone agrees there needs to be better plans to manage the country's dog overpopulation, there is conflict on how to handle it. Animal advocates argue the 100,000 capacity in current shelters cannot humanely accommodate an estimated four million street dogs, calling the new stray dog legislation the “massacre law.” In the first episode of this two-part series, we explore the unique culture tradition of stray dogs living in Turkey, and discuss the problems and challenges around this new stray dog removal law.We spoke to several guest experts about their perspective on Turkey's stray dog dilemma with the new law. Guests include Elizabeth Lo (filmmaker), Nazlan Ertan (journalist), Lisanne Hillen (Melez Dog Rescue), and Ahmet Senpolat (HAYTAP, Animal Rights Federation).For more information about the episode, guests, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/turkey-stray-dog-dilemma-2024-pt-1
In this episode, we will delve into the discord between human rights and animal rights. This friction has been featured in various spheres: academic studies, the media, food and culture literature, food security issues, and the law which is where we will focus on today.Maneesha Deckha is Professor and Lansdowne Chair in Law at the University of Victoria in British Columbia where she directs the Animals & Society Research Initiative. Her research expertise includes critical animal law, vegan ecofeminist theory, and postcolonial theory. She is the author of Animals as Legal Beings: Contesting Anthropocentric Legal Orders and has directed an open access documentary series designed for high school and undergraduate students called A Deeper Kindness: Youth Activism in Animal Law.Maneesha gives real world examples of legal cases to show that there are cultural, racial, and indigenous rights concerns for extending legal rights to nonhuman animals and how we can mitigate these tensions. One example is the case brought on behalf of Happy the Elephant at the Bronx Zoo by the Nonhuman Animal Rights Project. She unpacks some of the history of these apprehensions and offers a framework for solidarity to move us forward for everyone's benefit. RESOURCES:Books:Trickster Trilogy by Eden RobbinsonAphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters by Aph Ko & Syl KoSista Vegan edited by A. Breeze HarperBrotha Vegan edited by Omowale Adewale Please support this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate Living
Ben Moon is a photographer and filmmaker who has integrated his passion for the outdoors into his work, including as a longtime contributor to Patagonia with climbing and surfing imagery in particular. Dogs have always been part of Ben's life, but it was after a divorce, living out of a car, and then a colon cancer diagnosis at 29, that the companionship with his rescue dog Denali, a pit-husky mix, took on a new meaning. Their strong connection was highlighted in a 2015 short film called ‘Denali' which honors his late dog and has amassed over two million views. As a follow-up, Ben then wrote a 2020 memoir, also entitled Denali, that took an even more introspective look at the power of their human-dog relationship. Now at a new life stage, with his 8-year-old rescue dog Nori, an Australian shepherd and husky mix, they have settled down in a beach house on the Oregon Coast. Ben is learning to appreciate the slow build and the benefits that come from settling down in one place.Ben speaks about his life journey and dogs with Dr. Sharon Holland, an author and distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC), as well as the host for Dog Save The People.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/ben-moon-2024
Marianne Leone is an actress, screenwriter, essayist, and author. She is well-known for her recurring role in The Sopranos. After her son, Jesse, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and passed at a young age, Marianne found comfort in dogs. From Goody, who had been Jesse's best friend, to current dogs of Titi and Sugar, the mix of bichon's have provided great comfort. Along with her husband, Chris Cooper, they have been able to find joy amidst hardship. Marianne's latest book, Five-Dog Epiphany, honors the positive impact of these dogs on her life.The host for this episode is Dr. Sharon Holland, a Distinguished Professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC) and contributing host for Dog Save The People.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured links:www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/marianne-leone-2024
The humane hoax is alive and well all over the globe and today we are leaning how it is used in the UK. Rose Patterson is the Co-Director and Actions Coordinator for Animal Rising. After getting a masters in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law and working for World Animal Protection she joined Animal Rising in 2020. She has worked on the strategy for multiple campaigns, designed and coordinated dozens of actions and led large complex projects mobilizing hundreds of people, including the disruption of the Grand National horse race which garnered a great deal of press and most recently the largest investigation into animal farming in UK history targeting RSPCA Assured farms.Rose shares Animal Rising's work exposing humanewashing by the RSPCA and how as Rose says, the RSPCA is failing farmed animals. She also tells the story of Animal Rising's infamous disruption of the Grand National Horse Race in Great Britain that got huge media coverage. Hope and Rose also talk about strategy and the importance of the grassroots in animal advocacy. Resources: Animal RisingSupport this podcast:Compassionate LivingHope for the Animals Podcast
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