Podcasts about animal services

Alan Harris and Albert Adams from Seminole County Animal Services discuss the challenges they face with their over-crowded shelter and their need for foster families, folks willing to adopt, or even just take a dog for a walk. Learn more, call (407) 665-5201 or go to www.seminolecountyfl.gov.

Alan Harris and Albert Adams from Seminole County Animal Services discuss the challenges they face with their over-crowded shelter and their need for foster families, folks willing to adopt, or even just take a dog for a walk. Learn more, call (407) 665-5201 or go to www.seminolecountyfl.gov.

City Council learned about some changes to how Animal Services will now respond to calls for service in Thunder Bay. Policy and Research Analyst Kristyn Lovato-Day explains the changes. Host Jeff Walters has a rundown of what happened at City Hall on Monday night.

LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Sonoma County's Animal Shelter is getting crowded and there are a lot of adorable animals looking for a loving home. As a special treat today, Emma Diemert, Sonoma County Animal Shelter Supervisor, has brought some of her furry friends with her. We'll meet these animals and find out more about adopting a pet.

"Over 80% of the tagged cats didn't need to come into the shelter at all. This simple tool is keeping cats in their communities where they belong." – Dr. Amy Dalrymple This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. What if a simple collar could help keep community cats out of shelters and reunite them with their families? In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron chats with Nina Stively, Director of Loudoun County Animal Services, and Dr. Amy Dalrymple, veterinarian and shelter medicine specialist, about the Tag! You're Home! program—a groundbreaking approach to identifying and returning outdoor cats to their rightful homes. With traditional shelter methods resulting in low return-to-owner rates for stray cats, Tag! You're Home! offers a humane and data-driven alternative. Nina explains how her shelter equips found cats with collars bearing a simple question: “Am I your cat?” The results speak for themselves—over 80% of tagged cats never needed shelter intake, and 31% were confirmed to have been reunited with their owners. Dr. Dalrymple discusses the research behind this initiative, the benefits for both shelters and communities and how this concept can be applied beyond municipal programs, including TNR efforts. Tune in to discover how a small intervention is making a huge impact on cat welfare and how you can bring this idea to your community. Press Play Now For: A simple and effective method to reunite lost cats with their families How the Tag! You're Home! program keeps community cats out of shelters The surprising statistics behind stray cat reunifications Why traditional shelter systems often fail lost cats How this program bridges the gap between TNR groups and shelters The importance of changing public perception about stray and outdoor cats How you can implement similar initiatives in your own community Resources & Links: Learn more about Loudoun County Animal Services: http://loudoun.gov/animals Contact Nina Stively: animals@loudoun.gov Journal of Shelter Medicine & Community Animal Health (https://jsmcah.org/index.php/jasv/article/view/98) Community Cats Podcast Paper Collar Template (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/paper-collar/) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies601) The Community Cat Clinic (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/catclinicga) 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.

Kern County Animal Services Director Nick Cullen joins hosts Corey Costelloe and Mya Acosta in discussing the different resources and programs available for animal welfare through KCAS. To learn more about what is offered throughout the county, visit kerncountyanimalservices.org.

Dallas Animal Services is set to host “Calming the Canines” on Dec. 31, designed to alleviate the stress experienced by shelter pets during the New Year's Eve fireworks. The event will begin at 10:30 p.m. and finish up around 12:30 a.m., and DAS is calling on the community to participate in the initiative; In other news, venture into the great outdoors on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with Texas Parks and Wildlife. The state agency will once again host First Day Hikes, a way to start the new year (and those resolutions for better health) on the right foot. Ray Roberts Lake State Park, an hour north of Dallas is hosting its second Tri-Park-A-Thon. Attendees can choose to join for nearly a full day of activity or just for a leg of the journey. The first hike is at 9 a.m., second is at 11, and then again at 1:30 p.m. Each hike is between two and five miles. Hikers who complete all three hikes receive a prize; what makes Plano one of the best cities in the country to raise kids? For many it comes down to affordability, education, child care, family fun and socioeconomics. This year, personal finance company WalletHub ranked Plano the fourth best city in the country to raise a family; And if 2024 was the year inflation altered how often we dined in Dallas-Fort Worth, 2025 will be the year we take back our seat at the table. Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association said, “Cautious optimism” is the catchphrase in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ocala has been lighted, and great events are coming. The 6th annual Golf Cart parade, the annual Ocala Christmas Parade, the incredible World Equestrian Center Winter Wonderland, Symphony Under The Stars at Tuscawilla Park, and cutting Christmas trees in the Ocala National Forest. Updating the events, plus major upgrades to Marion County Fire Rescue, and pet info through Animal Services, with Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak

Bree Burkett is the Program Coordinator for the Seminole County Animal Services and is also busy planning their 2nd annual Pet adoption event, "Paws & Claus," taking place Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fort Mellon Park and Sanford Riverwalk. There will be eleven rescue organizations with animals available for adoption, food trucks, $5 rabies shots and microchips, and, most importantly, your pet can take a photo with Santa! Get more information on their Facebook page, on Instagram, or by visiting www.seminolecountyfl.gov. You can also call (407) 665-0000.

In this solo-hosted episode of *The Animal Control Report*, Daniel Ettinger sits down with Kristen Hassen, Principal and Founder of Outcomes for Pets Consulting, LLC, to explore the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of animal sheltering and welfare. Kristen, a nationally recognized leader and innovator in the field, brings a wealth of experience from managing some of the largest animal shelters in the U.S., including the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, Austin Animal Center, and Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. As the only shelter director to sustain a 90% live outcomes rate across multiple high-intake shelters, Kristen has set a remarkable standard in lifesaving and humane care. Together, Daniel and Kristen dive into data-driven strategies that help shelters achieve successful outcomes for pets, from fostering community partnerships to leveraging resources that maximize positive results. Kristen shares insights from her work with government shelters in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Dallas, as well as her collaborations with leading nonprofits, foundations, and industry influencers like the ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, and Jackson Galaxy Enterprises. Listeners will also learn about her role as a Faculty Fellow at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where she mentors future leaders in animal welfare. Tune in to hear Kristen's unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the industry today, her vision for the future of humane animal care, and her commitment to building sustainable, compassionate shelter systems across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animalcontrolreport/support

The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aniamls is the featured organization on today's episode.Their mission is to save the lives of companion animals through rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption; to promote learning, eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing the highest standards of animal welfare.I speak with Savannah Alcerro the Director of Animal Services.The NHSPCA offers so much in addition to animal sheltering. I hope you will learn a lot more about them by the end of this episode. I know I did.For more information or to get involved please visit, https://nhspca.org/Be sure to follow Dose of Good on social media for the latest updates on the PodcastFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/?utm_source=qrYouTube -    / @doseofgoodpodcast

With just a few days until the answer to the question of who will be the next President of the United States, Ann Rohmer speaks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi on his perspective.Ann Rohmer is joined by Adam Gordon, President of Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services to discuss a new real estate trend with move managers taking the stress out of downsizing for seniors and their families.According to a new survey, salary is the main reason employees are seeking a new role. Tina Cortez is with Trina Casey-Myatt, workplace expert and regional director at Robert Half Company with details.If you are starting to plan your escape to the sunny south, Shaliza Bacchus is with Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure to help you enjoy the sunshine while staying safe.Anyone who lives in York Region knows that if you have a dog, if you walk around, you see coyotes. You see foxes. It's a way of life as we are infringing on their natural habitat. So what do you do? Jim Lang speaks with Lindsay Clarke from Animal Services in the Town of Aurora. Every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we honor the brave Canadians who served and continue to serve our country, a sign of respect is by wearing a poppy. Nujma Bond, Communications Manager with the Royal Canadian Legion is with Glynn Perkins to talk about why is it important for us to wear the poppy and what it represents. 

Jasmine Glover-McNamara, Deputy Director of the Department of Animal Services, Field Services Supervisor Arianna Gonzalez, discuss their upcoming "Fur Fest."

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for September 24th Publish Date:  September 24th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, September 24th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jim Henson. ***09.24.24 – BIRTHDAY – JIM HENSON*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Marietta to Consider Lifting Pit Bull, Rottweiler Ban Red Cross says Blood Donors Needed Now to Help Combat Critical Need GHC to Add bachelor's in digital media in Fall 2025 All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Marietta to Consider Lifting Pit Bull, Rottweiler Ban The Marietta City Council is considering lifting the ban on pit bulls and Rottweilers in off-leash dog parks. Currently, these breeds are prohibited, unlike in nearby areas where restrictions focus on aggressive behavior rather than specific breeds. Councilmember Cheryl Richardson, a Rottweiler owner, advocates for this change, arguing that aggression is not breed-specific. Some residents, like Corinne Shanahan, agree, noting that issues often arise from owner behavior rather than breed. However, concerns remain about enforcement and safety, with some council members, including Chairman Johnny Walker, opposing the change due to safety concerns. The council will vote on the proposal in an upcoming meeting. STORY 2:     Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed Now to Help Combat Critical Need The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donations to stabilize the critical blood supply, especially from type O donors and first-time donors. Only 3% of Americans donate, yet donations are vital for patients needing transfusions. Donors by September 30 receive a $15 e-gift card, and those donating in October can get a $10 Amazon gift card and a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. Numerous local blood drives are scheduled, including at the Cobb Blood Donation Center and various community locations. Visit RedCrossBlood.org for more details and to make an appointment. STORY 3:  GHC to Add Bachelor's in Digital Media in Fall 2025 Georgia Highlands College will introduce a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication in fall 2025, marking its 10th baccalaureate degree. This program, part of the School of Humanities, is designed to prepare students for careers in the digital media and communication fields, focusing on skills like production, market research, branding, and social media analytics. Graduates can pursue roles in media, public relations, event planning, and more, with opportunities for entrepreneurship. The program offers flexible learning options, including online and hybrid courses, and students can start classes as early as this spring. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back    Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Cobb Schools to Fund 150 More Graduate Degrees for Educators The Cobb County School District will expand its Georgia's BEST Program by adding 150 more educators next year, funding their graduate degrees at no cost. Launched in February 2023, the program has already invested over $1.15 million and accepted 750 staff members. In partnership with the University of West Georgia, it is open to full-time, certified district employees. The program aims to enhance educator retention, improve educational quality, and offer higher salary opportunities. The new cohort will begin in January 2025. For more details, visit CobbK12.org. STORY 5:  Cobb Eyes New Roadkill Pickup Program Commissioner Keli Gambrill proposes a new roadkill pickup incentive program for Cobb's Animal Services, allocating $100,000 from her contingency fund. The program would pay animal services employees bonuses for pickups outside regular hours, saving costs compared to contractors. Employees would earn $20 per non-deer and $25 per deer pickup. This initiative aims to improve response times and reduce reliance on less reliable contractors. The program addresses increasing roadkill reports, especially in rural areas like west Cobb. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will discuss this proposal in their upcoming meeting. We'll be back in a moment    Break: INGLES 9 (Ingles Markets (What To Add To Diets) 9 STORY 6:  14-Year-Old in Custody After South Cobb High Shooting A 14-year-old is in custody for a shooting at South Cobb High School during a community event on Saturday night. The suspect faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury and is expected to recover. The incident occurred during a football game, though it was not a district-sponsored event. Cobb County School Board member Leroy Tre' Hutchins advocates for enhanced safety measures at all school events. The firearm has been recovered, but details on how the suspect obtained it remain undisclosed. The investigation is ongoing. STORY 7:    Flower Show at North Georgia State Fair The North Georgia State Fair has kicked off with its first annual flower show, featuring over 386 horticultural displays in Building B, alongside Arts & Crafts and Baked Goods competitions. Ribbons for the largest pumpkin and other categories were awarded on September 18. The shows are organized by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County and the Marietta Garden Council, judged by National Garden Club judges. Holly Walquist and Dorothy Dowell lead the event, supported by volunteers. A second flower show with fresh entries will start on September 25.       Break: Marietta Theatre 06.17.24 THE COLOR PURPLE_FINAL   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Tommy talks to Rob Bremer, Director of the Department of Animal Services for St. Tammany Parish

If you're looking to get a first, second, or maybe fifth pet, you animal lovers are in luck. The City of St. John's Animal Services is holding an open house this weekend. For more details, Morning Show reporter Darrell Roberts stopped by the shelter and spoke with veterinarian Heather Hillier.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. The post Orange County: Storm Prep, A Trip to NCACC, and Animal Services appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Kimberly Cohn, the Chief Marketing Communications Officer for Easterseals of Southern California and Andy Arias, a national policy expert for marginalized communities, join Hal to discuss Disability Pride Month.

Host: Teri Thomas Guests: Kevin Bozarth, Doug Frye Air date: Jun 25, 2024

KCBX program director Marisa Waddell talks with Lloyd Tanner of Festival Mozaic about what it's like to be an arts administrator who puts together a multi-day event at venues all over San Luis Obispo County. On Peace, Love & Pets host Robin Coleman checks in with Dr. Eric Anderson of SLO County Animal Services to get an update on the shelter, services offered, and some regulations for dog owners. Also, research has found that sea otters on the Central Coast are having a stabilizing effect on the ecosystem. KCBX's Beth Thornton visited a slough in Monterey County with a volunteer scientist.

#298: Did you know that we are in the middle of kitten season? It's a super busy time for shelter workers, cat rescues, and the many Angelenos who volunteer their time to help save cats. Today we are talking about those folks and what's being done in L.A. and OC to try to improve the lives of free-roaming cats in Southern California. According to L.A.'s Department of Animal Services, there's about 960,000 of them in the city of L.A. alone.  Read more at LAist: ‘Kitten season' sounds cute, but it's one of the toughest times for LA's cat crusaders

This month we speak with Monica Dangler, Director and Katie Hutchinson, Outcomes Manager, of Pima Animal Care Center about the services they provide us and how we can best provide for our furry friends. Bonus, they brought in Poppa, a truly sweet Pitty Mix who spent the recording time napping underneath our podcast desk. For information about adopting a pet visit: https://www.pima.gov/2438/Adoption.For information about the services PACC provides, visit: https://www.pima.gov/2304/Animal-Services.To volunteer with PACC, visit: https://www.pima.gov/2795/Volunteer-with-PACC.To report an incident, call PACC's Animal Protection Services dispatch line at 520-724-5900. 

Our latest County Conversation is with John Lundgren, Sustainability Manager for the County. In this conversation, John talks about the community-wide sustainability measures the County has implemented, the challenges the County has faced in its efforts to become more environmentally friendly, and what listeners can do to support a greener environment. John Lundgren is the County Sustainability Manager in the Office of the County Executive. John was hired by Sacramento County in 1995 after obtaining his bachelor's degree in Range and Wildlands Science from U.C. Davis. Prior to his current assignment, he advanced in his County career through Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Environmental Review, and Long-Range Planning.  

The shelters are overcrowded and the conditions are horrible - is the City Council going to do something about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including "Creek Week," and more. The post Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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Hometown Radio 03/15/24 3p: Pet & Pie of the Week from county Animal Services then we enjoy the cheesecake from Linn's

Today on LIVE! Daily News, the Angry Cactus Bar and Grill held a rally for Gov. Greg Abbott and Stormy Bradley, where protesters were removed, and one of them was blind. Also, Tim Condon is cooking for the homeless on Saturday. Shabu, a Japanese buffet, has closed its doors, and a local convince store chain is sold for $1 billion. Then, the COVER1 Crew talks about the high school basketball playoffs, and then, San Angelo's Assistant Director of Neighborhood and Animal Services, Morgan Chegwidden, visits the LIVE! Studio.

In this week's episode, Dan and Carol discuss hero firefighters saving a cow and giving shy pets choices. They're then joined by special guest Tina Updegrove, an Animal Services Officer at ARL Animal Services. Tina shares about the new Animal Services building and how to speak up if you see animal abuse happening. Dan and Carol wrap up the episode by discussing upcoming ARL events and Dan's newly-discovered species!   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arlforloveofanimals

The latest storm didn't bring the Sierra Nevada the amount of snow that CA needs. There's a boom in approved housing projects more than a year after Mayor Karen Bass's executive order. Riverside Co. Animal Services is on a mission to get cats into homes. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Hometown Radio 02/09/24 3p: Pet of the Week from county Animal Services then We enjoy cherry pie from Linn's and Learn about the MLK Scholarship Super Bowl BBQ

Happy New Year!  We are very happy to be back after a two-month Hiatus during which time we have been working hard to bring you diverse slate of shows with some great guests in 2024.    As we kick off 2024 our guest today in Russell Ducharme manager of the City of Racho Cordova's Neighborhood Services.  The Neighborhood Services Division's goal is to grow and maintain strong and vibrant neighborhoods through five main programs: Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Parking Enforcement, Rental Housing, and Homeless Outreach. Collaborating with and educating our community about municipal codes, health and safety requirements, and animal services laws creates healthy neighborhoods, happy residents, as well as a sense of community and shared pride. We had a wide-ranging discussion with Russell who told us about the many services Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Services provides the residents of Rancho Cordova. If you enjoy this program, look out for future shows as we ride along with an Animal Services Officer as they go about their work and on another episode as we follow an officer from the Code Enforcment Division to give us a birds eye view on what these hard working men and woman do to keep Rancho Cordova the great city it is today, safe and beautiful. 

Hometown Radio 12/29/23 3p: Pet of the Week from SLO County Animal Services

Assistant City Auditor Keith Salas joins Audit ATX to discuss an audit to determine whether the City was effectively managing its animal population and providing animals in its shelter with necessary and humane care. 

Washington County Animal Services recently won the 2023 Animal Control Agency of the Year award from the National Animal Care & Control Association. Randy Covey manages the Hillsboro organization and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. He also won a Lifetime Contribution Award from the Oregon Animal Control Council earlier this year.  We hear more from Covey about the county’s work and how the animal control industry has changed over the years. 

Ryan O'Flanagan is a Los Angeles based comedian, actor and writer.  He has appeared on American Vandal, New Girl, Dave,  American Dad and others.  He is about to embark on a tour of stand up comedy across the United States.  We discuss the tour, the ups and downs of comedy,  his hilarious online videos, and his widely popular character "The Overly Excited Tourist."  Great stuff! 00:00 - Intro00:13 - Weiner Dogs & Elk 02:10 - Media Platforms 04:50 - Creating Content 06:15 - Stretches & Shoulders 08:30 - Mushrooms & Flying10:25 - New Comedy Tour 12:10 - Memorable Shows 16:05 - Stand Up in Vegas 24:20 - Making Videos & Dumb26:25 - Comedy Plagiarism 32:00 - Crowd Work & Improv Work 35:27 - Ups & Downs of Comedy 38:20 - Overly Excited Tourist 42:50 - Making Other Content 47:50 - Reaching Out & Comedy Tour 55:20 - Animal Charity55:55 - Outro Ryan O'Flanagan website:https://www.ryanoflanagan.com/L.A. Animal Services website:https://www.laanimalservices.com/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Hometown Radio 09/22/23 3p: Pet of the Week from county Animal Services then we enjoy the Satsuma Plum pie from Linn's

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From writing speeches for sitting Senators and Presidential candidates to acting as Vice President of Channel One News to writing the teleplay that earned Kyra Sedgwick her first Emmy nomination, today's guest, writer, and activist Roger Wolfson, has been in the room where it happens, achieving remarkable success in the fields of news, politics, and entertainment. Roger was also Commissioner of Animal Services for the city of Los Angeles, where he fought to establish and maintain Los Angeles as a no-kill city and implement a plant-based diet for all shelter dogs.   Tune in to this must-listen episode, where we discuss everything from the inner workings of Washington, to the challenges of writing in Hollywood, to how we can really make a difference as activists!    “You know, over the years, I've become a more spiritual person. I've done a lot more reflection. I've tried to grow as a human being. I've failed at times, and I've succeeded in others. But I do believe that when you eat meat when you participate in that level of hypocrisy and willful ignorance and cruelty, it's damaging to the soul. Profoundly damaging.” – Roger Wolfson   What we discuss in this episode: Roger's upbringing and what inspired him to become vegan. How becoming vegan empowered him to make other positive life choices. Why Roger became such a passionate activist. The challenges of communication in Washington. Why he chose to leave Washington and write for film and television. How Roger learned diplomacy as a writer in Los Angeles. Steps activists can take to become more effective. The key ingredients for a truly great speech.   Resources: Roger's website: Roger Wolfson Instagram: Roger Wolfson (@rogerwolfson) • Instagram photos and videos Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit: AVA Summit 2023: Los Angeles, CA   Click the link below and support the ADD SOY Act! https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

This week on ARL we have Animal Service Officer and Investigator Tina Updegrove filling in for Dan. We discussed Tina's 30 year career with Animal Services and she gave very helpful tips on how to keep your pets safe in any situation. Plus how you should hand seeing something concerning and you don't know how to proceed. If you ever need to call the Animal Services, you can call (515)-283-4811. If you can be anything, be kind and we hope you listen next week.

Audit ATX interviews Investigator Michael Yamma about a recent investigation wherein a former Animal Services Office employee who misused City resources by taking sick leave from the City while working a second job. 

It's Furry Friday, Amanda Atwell joins us from Dallas Animal Services to talk about the ways to keep your pets safe during the 4th of July fireworks, and the steps you can take if your pet runs off. Amanda also reminds us how important it is to spay and neuter our pets. Don't have one? Consider adopting a pet from Dallas Animal Services. All the pets up for adoption are spayed or neutered, have all their vaccines, and are microchipped. And, adoption is FREE at DAS! Stop by this weekend for their "Big Dogs for Big Daddies" Father's Day adoption event. When you adopt a dog, you'll also get a $50 Petco gift card! Amanda Atwell is the Public Information Coordinator for Dallas Animal Services. Amanda has a background in journalism, specifically sports media. During COVID, she started fostering neonatal kittens and found a new passion. She continued to volunteer through the duration of her sports television career, but as a Fort Worth native, she eventually felt called back to DFW with hopes of working in animal welfare full-time. Since then, she has been utilizing her skills as a journalist to work with the media and create content for Dallas Animal Services. Visit bedallas90.org for more information on adopting and more at Dallas Animal Services. Next, Heather White joins us to talk about how teens are “Thinking Above Their Age,” and Standing Up Against Climate Change. Heather White is a nationally recognized conservation and environmental policy expert, and the founder of One Green Thing, a nonprofit that tackles anxiety about the climate crisis through joyful daily action, inspiring culture change for policy solutions. At OneGreenThing, Heather and her team inspire service and action through their Service Superpower Assessment and #OneGreenThing challenges. Her debut book, One Green Thing: Discover Your Hidden Power to Help Save the Planet is a guide to show readers how they can contribute to the climate movement through self-discovery using their own personality, interests, and strengths. For more information on Heather White and her most recent novel visit her website OneGreenThing.org Thank you to our sponsors!Cardio Miracle - A comprehensive heart and health supplement utilizing over 50 ingredients. Visit cardiomiracle.com today for an automatic 15% OFF your order! Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

Nick Cullen, Director of Kern County Animal Services joins us in studio to talk about his department and the role they have in Tehachapi. Nick talks about the resources they have and the types of calls for service they handle. He talks about the animals they come across and how we can help. He talks about local programs they sponsor in the area including low cost vaccine, adoption and spay/nueter. www.KernCountyAnimalServies.org Send your show thoughts, questions and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

Hometown Radio 03/24/23 3p: Pet of the Week from county Animal Services then we enjoy the banana cream pie from Linn's

The Board of Supervisors heard an update last week on the non-lethal wildlife exclusionary program. They also proceeded with the development of a pilot program that would ask voters to approve the creation of a benefit zone to assess residents of Brooktrails and surrounding areas to maintain evacuation routes on private roads. And, while supervisors concluded that the county is not in a position to craft an ordinance to protect riparian areas and wetlands, they agreed to have Supervisor Glenn McGourty work with relevant agencies to collect maps of Mendocino County to organize the information about those areas. The county no longer has a contract with USDA's Wildlife Services, which offered non-lethal as well as lethal solutions to problems people have with wild animals. Citizens groups complained that Wildlife Services killed hundreds of animals that did not present a problem, while the agency itself insisted that the majority of its calls resulted in non-lethal assistance. Acting Ag Commissioner Andrew Smith told the Board that members of the public can contact either his department or county Animal Services for small wildlife nuisance animals. California Fish and Wildlife deals with larger nuisance animals or sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals. CDFW is the only agency that can issue a depredation permit for wildlife conflicts. The UC Cooperative Extension offers education and surveys about non-lethal wildlife control. Maps were key to the next two discussions. Residents in Brooktrails have already used the private FirCo road to evacuate during the Oak Fire. There are memorandums of understanding in place to continue using that road as well as the sewer easement road, but Department of Transportation Director Howard Dashiell said that LAFCO, the Local Agency Formation Commission, was seeking a durable written recorded right, plus a district boundary map to form a community services district. He confessed that his figures were “spitball numbers,” but he estimated that the cost of that would be about $100,000. Ongoing maintenance, he estimated, would be $45-50,000 a year. The aim is to cover the costs by assessing each parcel that would use the evacuation route a certain fee, perhaps $30 a year. Keith Rutledge, of Sherwood Firewise communities, told the Board he's confident that residents would vote to approve the benefit zone to maintain the evacuation routes. “These access routes can be used by CalFire or the sheriff or any emergency personnel, with or without maintenance, with or without access agreements for public emergency purposes,” he said. “We're not talking about permission for use for emergency access. We're talking about permission to maintain the vegetation along those routes so they can be used for evacuation. When CalFire comes through and bulldozes through an area to get access to something they don't currently have, they will come back and repair that. Typically, they'll come back and do the wattling and the stream restoration. It takes a long time, but they do take responsibility for the damages they cause. So if there were some terrible situation where there were damages caused, that would be the case. However, what we're trying to do is create a road surface that can be used by emergency vehicles that has the clearings and turnouts and all the safety features so that there won't be those damages, and they can quickly respond, like they did during the Oak incident.” The Board voted to send Dashiell back to LAFCO with a revocable license for the project, and to proceed with a ballot. In environmental policy, the Board heard from senior CDFW scientist Jennifer Garrison about the need to establish protections for riparian, stream and wetland areas. She began by summing up their fragility, and their role in the ecosystem. “California has lost 91% of its wetlands,” she said. “And in CDFW's northern region, which induces Mendocino County, it is estimated that only 25% of riparian habitats remain, due to land conversion and development…wetlands and riparian corridors benefit us all, humans, wildlife, and the environment. They contribute to the scenic value of Mendocino County and are host to many recreational activities. They store floodwater, protect land and structures against erosion, storm surges and flooding. Wetlands recharge groundwater and riparian corridors, trap sediment, and filter pollutants, preventing those substances from entering streams. Wetlands are habitat for over half of the listed threatened and endangered species in California. These areas are vital habitat for the majority of wildlife species as they provide water, food, and movement corridors. They are also the primary habitat for many mammal, bird, and amphibian species.” Garrison said CDFW supports setbacks from waterways, but that would reduce the amount of usable land on riparian or streamside parcels. Supervisor John Haschak siad the proposal was to seek a grant to hire a consultant who could figure out how to balance environmental and developmental interests. Interim assistant planning and building services director Nash Gonzalez said the earliest the county would be able to start crafting a protection policy would be 2026. “For an ordinance like this, the function is, you have to develop a scope of what it is that you want to achieve,” he told the Board. “You have to look at the big picture. And the big picture is, the protection of riparian resources. Well, you have to do the mapping. You have to look at someone to manage the project. Obviously, the Executive Office can work with the grants writer to look for a grant. But once you find the grant, who's going to manage the project? Because there's no free grant money out there. Somehow you have to bring some money, and that match might be from the General Fund…The other thing, too, is, it's been my understanding from this Board and previous Boards, is that the county's priority right now is housing. As you start limiting development on parcels, you are also going to start limiting the availability of housing in those areas. At what point do you say, this works, or this doesn't work. And that's part of the scope.” In light of funding and staffing shortages to proceed with a robust policy at this time, the Board tapped McGourty to identify what kinds of high-quality LIDAR and GIS maps already exist for Mendocino County.

A local animal shelter in Riverside is desperate for volunteers to help foster about 100 dogs to help stem the outbreak of a disease called 'strep zoo' that has so far killed 13 dogs.

Friday Recap of week four.  A scream, a white Hyundai Elantra, private investigators, frustration and assurance.  Plain-clothed officers were on the scene the evening of 12/8.   We discuss who they likely are and why they may be there. Were these Federal Marshals?  Hyundai Elantra MOSCOW, Idaho – Detectives are interested in speaking with the occupant(s) of a white 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra, with an unknown license plate. Tips and leads have led investigators to look for additional information about a vehicle being in the immediate area of the King Street residence during the early morning hours of November 13th. Investigators believe the occupant(s) of this vehicle may have critical information to share regarding this case.+ This is not the vehicle from the body cam footage, per police.  If you know of or own a vehicle matching this description, or know of anyone who may have been driving this vehicle on the days preceding or the day of the murders, please forward that information to the Tip Line.  Information can be submitted: Tip Line: 208-883-7180 Missing Time Line One thing still under investigation is what happened between 9 p.m. Nov. 12 and 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13 when police believe XANA and ETHAN were at the Sigma Chi house. Police are asking anyone with information about their interactions, contacts, plans or means of travel to share that with the department. Stalker? Using tips and leads, investigators have identified an incident involving Kaylee at a local business, which may have been the stalker reference she made to friends and family. In mid-October, two males were seen inside a local business; they parted ways, and one male appeared to follow Kaylee inside the business and as she exited to walk toward her car. The male turned away, and it did not appear he made any contact with her. Detectives contacted both males and learned the two were attempting to meet women at the business, this was corroborated through additional investigation. Based on available information, detectives believe this was an isolated incident and not an ongoing pattern of stalking. No evidence suggests the two males were involved in the murders. Investigators continue looking into information about Kaylee having a stalker. Information about a potential stalker or unusual occurrences should go through the Tip Line. The dog There have been numerous requests about the dog found at the residence on the morning of November 13th. Arriving officers entered the residence and found the deceased victims. During the search of the home, a dog was found in a room where the crimes had not been committed. Officers did not find any evidence on the dog and there was no indication the animal had entered the crime scene. The dog was taken to Animal Services and released to a responsible person.    While the dog was in the house when officers arrived, it has not been determined where the dog was physically located when the murders took place. 4 Killed For What is a production of True Crime Today; listen & sub to True Crime Today Here: https://availableon.com/truecrimetodayatruecrimepodcast Join Tony Brueski @tonybpod on twitter, and our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/834636321133023 If you have information about the Moscow, Idaho murders: Tip Line: 208-883-7180 Email: tipline@ci.moscow.id.us Digital Media: http://fbi.gov/moscowidaho

This podcast is sustained by sales of our debut book, Meow: A Novel (For Cats). Our relationship with cats mirrors that of the primal unconscious with domestic order: it serves as persistent reminder of the ‘Other', by whose exclusion we define our own humanity. This is how Michel Foucault – who named his own cat ‘Insanity' – understood the construction of madness in society. Cats, in this sense, are vehicles for our projections, misconceptions, and suppressed primal urges. The same can be said of Jack Skelley's latest poetry collection, Interstellar Theme Park.  Both, when provoked to conscious recognition, become agents of chaos, eradicating the Debordian schemas of duplicity (Blake's ‘mind-forg'd manacles' referenced in Tony Trigilio's review of Skelley's work) which amass and delineate our quotidian apprehensions, rendering the mental landscape a palimpsest upon which distorted ego-figurations are gradually refined into an approximation of the Real. In this week's episode, we read a selection from Interstellar Theme Park – translated, as always, into cat language – and follow this with a feline-intelligible interview with Jeff Thielman, commissioner of Animal Services in Skelley's literary homeland of Los Angeles, who has found intriguing correlations between upticks in LA County's feral cat population and releases of Skelley's books. MEOW is the first and only literary podcast for your cat, conceived and presented in its native language. This podcast is sustained by sales of our debut book, Meow: A Novel (For Cats). Praise for Meow: A Novel "Breathtaking... a revelation." - Stubbs, Unaltered Domestic Shorthair "Meow meow meow meow meow, meow meow meow. Meow? Meow." - Joan Didion Follow us on Instagram: @meowliterature Facebook: facebook.com/themeowlibrary   Twitter: twitter.com/meowlibrary and YouTube