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In the UK this week, the RSPCA and Cats Protection UK have publicly spoken out against cat cafes; the businesses where customers can pay for the privilege of sipping lattes alongside (generally) rescued cats. But how are Dominic, Julie & Ant feline about this, and the rest of the week's animal rights news?!****************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://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/olympians-open-letter-plant-based-olympics/ https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/news/lancaster-bid-reindeer-win https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/farming/revealed-norfolk-farms-breach-eco-rules-twice-a-week/#:~:text=Norfolk's%20factory%20farms%20break%20environmental,Will%20looser%20regulations%20worsen%20pollution%3F&text=New%20figures%20have%20revealed%20that,environmental%20rules%20twice%20a%20week. https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/what-makes-a-sustainable-dairy-farm-survey-results https://news.sky.com/story/cat-cafes-should-be-phased-out-rspca-warns-13331963 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/savage-cat-food-recall-bird-flu-b2716999.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/18/mexico-city-bloodless-bullfights https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrn4p2k30xo ****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Dominic, Julie & Ant
** អ្នកជំនាញអ៊ុយក្រែននឹងចូលរួមកិច្ចចរចាអាមេរិក-រុស្ស៊ីនាពេលខាងមុខ ប៉ុន្តែក្នុងលក្ខខណ្ឌមួយ ។ ** អត្រាគ្មានការងារធ្វើរបស់ប្រទេសអូស្ត្រាលីរក្សាបាននូវស្ថិរភាព ទោះបីជាចំនួនការងារធ្លាក់ចុះគួរឱ្យភ្ញាក់ផ្អើល។ ** RSPCA ដកការអនុម័តសម្រាប់កសិដ្ឋានចិញ្ចឹមត្រីសាលម៉ុនក្នុងរដ្ឋថាសម៉ាញៀ។
A woman in her 20s has been seriously injured in an attack in Broadstairs.Emergency crews were called to Guy Close in the St Peters part of town last night. Hear from reporter Brad Harper who was also there.Also in today's podcast, a former SEN headteacher says becoming a foster carer to children with additional needs has revealed how much parents have to fight for support.Sharon O'Connor used to be in charge at Ripplevale in Deal which was rated outstanding during her time there. She's now helping to launch an app to help other mums and dads.We're being urged to help wildlife in Kent by taking part in the Great British Spring Clean.The RSPCA say they were called out 70 times to litter-related incidents in the county last year. We've been speaking to the charity.A Larkfield man has spoken of his shock after being denied a Blue Badge, despite being diagnosed with leukaemia and needing a stairlift and mobility scooter.Martin White applied for the parking permit online in November 2023 after his cancer coordinator suggested he get one. He's been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson.Football, and Gillingham welcome league two leaders Walsall to Priesfield this weekend.The Gills will be hoping to maintain their slightly improved form after a win and draw in recent games.
Friday Headlines: Coles and Woolies found among ‘most profitable’ supermarkets in world, US Tech giants call on Trump to target Australia, Socceroos inch closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup, and the world’s happiest countries have been revealed. Deep Dive: Australians love their dogs. Almost half of all homes have a pet pooch according to the RSPCA’s latest figures. Dog owners are also increasingly treating their pups as part of the family, whether that’s letting them sleep in the bed, throwing birthday parties for them and even taking them on holidays to Europe. And as more young couples are delaying having children to raise a dog instead, it really feels like we’re reaching a new stage in the human-dog relationship. So, what does all of this say about us, not only as owners, but as a society? Legendary Australian veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren (and her dog, Chilli) join Sacha Barbour Gatt on today’s episode of The Briefing to ask: has the line blurred too much? Further listening from the headlines: 'Top 10 hacks to cut your supermarket bill' is out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Alison Sherry, a powerhouse leader known for her expertise in mergers, acquisitions, leadership resilience, and Indigenous advocacy.With a career spanning executive roles, large-scale corporate transformations, and community impact, Alison shares insights on navigating uncertain times, building resilient teams, and fostering psychological safety in leadership.From the complexities of merging companies to the personal growth that comes from career transitions, Alison's wisdom is invaluable for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating change in their career or organization.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Leadership in Times of Change:Why VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) is the new normal—and how to thrive in it.The role of self-awareness in leadership and how it impacts decision-making.Why psychological safety is critical in organizations going through transformation.Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Transitions:The biggest lessons from leading through the Ranbury & RP Infrastructure merger.How to retain employees and keep culture strong through corporate change.The importance of communication—why you can't over-communicate in times of uncertainty.Career Resilience & Adaptability:Why career agility is key in today's workforce—and how to build it.Why being made redundant isn't a career-ending event—but a growth opportunity.How to navigate job transitions without losing confidence.The Power of Contribution & Giving Back:Alison's work with Indigenous employment programs and its impact.Her volunteer leadership with the RSPCA and supporting women in leadership.Why mentoring and advocacy are essential for shaping future leaders.About Our GuestAlison Sherry is a highly regarded corporate leader with experience in mergers & acquisitions, executive leadership, and cultural transformation. She has played a pivotal role in major organizational integrations, leading teams through uncertainty and ensuring seamless transitions.Alison's passion for leadership extends beyond the corporate world—she's a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for her advocacy work in Indigenous employment and volunteering with RSPCA Queensland. She is also an active mentor supporting female leaders and elite athletes as they transition into corporate careers.Her leadership philosophy? Integrity above all else.Key Quotes from Alison Sherry“If you can't survive in uncertainty, volatility, complexity, and ambiguity, corporate life isn't for you.”“People don't leave companies—they leave cultures. Leadership is about creating environments where people want to stay.”“Communication in times of change should feel like over-communication—because there will always be people still searching for clarity.”“Integrity is everything. Once trust is gone, it's almost impossible to get back.”About Your HostLauren Karan, founder of Karan & Co. and host of Building Doors, is a recruiter and development coach passionate about helping professionals unlock their potential. Through this podcast, Lauren shares real stories and actionable insights to empower listeners to create opportunities in their careers.How You Can Support the Podcast:✅ Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.✅ Share this episode with colleagues, leaders, and changemakers navigating corporate transitions.✅ Stay connected: Follow Lauren and Building Doors on LinkedIn.✅ Subscribe to the Building Doors newsletter for exclusive insights.Don't Miss OutListen to previous episodes here.Interested in being a guest or providing feedback? Email us at reachout@buildingdoors.com.au.Thank you for tuning in! It's time to stop waiting and start building.
Two teenagers have been convicted for their role in an attack on a 16-year-old boy who suffered life-changing injuries after being chased onto train tracks in Thanet.Ted Warne-Harvey was electrocuted after falling onto a live rail at Westgate station.Also on today's podcast, a 12 week inquiry into plans to build thousands of new homes near Sittingbourne gets underway today.The Highsted Park development is made up of eight-thousand-four-hundred houses, and other infrastructure, as well as a new M2 motorway junction and a Southern Relief Road.A Folkestone woman who's in remission after having ovarian cancer is going to be walking 100km this month to raise awareness.Louise Hutchins was diagnosed in 2023 and is now taking on the challenge over four days as part of the Walk in Her Name campaign.The site of a luxury seafront development in Folkestone has been put up for sale, much to the surprise of the developers.The Leas Pavilion scheme will include 91 new flats, but it's been hit with delays and construction ground to a halt last year.People living in Teynham say traffic is clogging up streets and junctions because of new double yellow lines in the town.Residents in Station Road can no longer park outside their homes - and they're now taking up spaces in neighbouring streets.And, a two-week old kitten's been rescued after being found at the side of a road in Canterbury.Comet was severely injured and needed surgery but is now being cared for by the RSPCA.
A business owner who spent £300,000 renovating his town centre shop is calling for compensation after being ordered to leave.He says he used his life savings to the store in Park Mall, but council say the whole mall will be demolished early next year to make way for a car park - and has given all traders six months to leave.Also in today's podcast, you can hear about a drunk partygoer who stole a woman's Mercedes before crashing it into a tree, fence and wall - causing thousands of pounds of damage.The smash left a trail of destruction in Broadstairs but by the time the officers arrived on the scene he'd already fled.The mutilated body of a bull breed type dog with a metal chain around its neck has been discovered in a popular dog walking spot.The RSPCA is appealing for information after the canine was found dead near Sevenoaks by a member of the public.Proposals to install double yellow lines in a residential street have been branded “a terrible mistake” and “completely unfair”.Residents in Northfleet have objected to the plans to implement a No Waiting at Any Time restriction on both sides of the road.And in sport you can hear from on-loan defender Andy Smith ahead of Gillingham's game against Bradford City this weekend. They know they've got work to do if they're to bounce back from their midweek loss.
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Do you have to be bribed with brioche to walk through Disney Village? Does Peter Pan's Flight make you scream your head off? This could mean that you or someone you love is a toddler. But don't panic! Beth and Vanessa will tell you where to buy that brioche, how to speed run that diaper change and a myriad of other hints for getting through your DLP trip with a tiny tot in tow. But before all that, Beary Poppins makes an appearance in our listener mail section and friend of the show Ulrich weighs in on Disney content languages and AI stuff. Our show is RSPCA approved* and we'd never hurt a goat. Really! *we are not, but could maybe be. We are all super nice to animals.
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Lucinda is joined by Caroline McCague, the Director of People and Culture at the RSPCA, to discuss her inspiring journey and the unique challenges of working within a 200-year-old charity. Caroline shares insights into the RSPCA's broad mission of animal welfare, including their rescue operations, advocacy work, and the importance of governance in the charity sector. She reflects on her transition from professional services to a purpose-driven organisation, and talks about the significance of employee well-being and inclusivity in achieving the RSPCA's goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Working at the RSPCA emphasises a strong connection to purpose, with employees motivated by a shared commitment to animal welfare. This intrinsic motivation fosters a culture where everyone is focused on making a positive impact. Transitioning from the private sector to a charity organisation can be challenging due to preconceived notions about industry experience. However, skills from professional services can be valuable in the charity sector, and organisations should be open to diverse backgrounds. Understanding charity governance is crucial for effective leadership in the nonprofit sector. This includes working closely with a board of trustees, who provide oversight and guidance, similar to non-executive directors in the corporate world. Investing in employee well-being is essential for organisational success. By prioritising the mental and emotional health of staff, organisations can enhance their ability to care for the animals they serve, creating a sustainable model for both people and animals. BEST MOMENTS "Ultimately, the central premise for us is about animal welfare. It's making sure that we inspire everybody around us to create a better world for all animals." "I think my biggest challenge has been myself... I had to really be brave about making decisions." "We've been changing that narrative... it is important that we invest in our people just as much as we invest in our caring of animals." "I think the skills can work, transfer both ways... People just can be very close-minded about what they feel a person can adapt to." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/ www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk Caroline McCague - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/caroline-mccague-70005026 ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/
Linda meets Nicola Walker from the RSPCA who tells us the story of Coco who has been in the care of the charity for a year and the increasing difficulty […]
Note: This post was crossposted from the Open Philanthropy Farm Animal Welfare Research Newsletter by the Forum team, with the author's permission. The author may not see or respond to comments on this post. They're imperfect agents of change The world's three largest animal welfare groups are under attack. Their antagonists are not factory farmers, but other animal groups. And the ASPCA, HSUS, and RSPCA stand accused not of hurting farmers, but of hurting animals, through their work with GAP and RSPCA Assured, which certify animal products as being less cruelly produced. The attacks began last summer when the UK animal rights group Animal Rising released a report and footage showing abuses on RSPCA Assured farms. They've since forced the RSPCA to cancel its 200th year celebrations, plastered portraits of RSPCA patron King Charles, and persuaded the ceremonial president and two vice-presidents of the RSPCA to resign in protest. [...] --- First published: January 24th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/np6vRZvsWgF5rq5W7/in-defense-of-the-certifiers --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.
Ben Newman has had a colourful past few years, being one of Animal Rising's co-directors and being arrested multiple times for various bits of direct action and disruptive protest. Now, Animal Rising has turned its attention to campaign against the RSPCA, the world's largest animal charity, for running the RSPCA Assured scheme. This has been quite a divisive campaign within the animal advocacy movement, with some, including both co-hosts, having fairly big questions about the effectiveness of this campaign.00:00:00:00 | Intro00:04:55:02 | Direct Action Rescues00:10:01:20 | Mass Arrests Strategy00:13:40:07 | RSPCA Assured00:19:19:10 | End of Animal Farming?00:28:24:12 | RSPCA Scheme Shutdown00:35:19:01 | Public Opinion on RSPCA00:45:41:18 | Slaughterhouse Investigations00:50:24:08 | Social Media Controversy00:55:36:06 | Animal Rising in 202501:02:29:10 | Closing QuestionsIf you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review us - we would really appreciate it! Likewise, feel free to share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it. You can send us feedback and guest recommendations via Twitter or email us at hello@howilearnedtoloveshrimp.com. Enjoy!
I'm back! This week I've had a very scary sleep paralysis experience, I've been busy doing lots for the London International Horse Show and presenting awards to some amazingly talented young people for the RSPCA. And much more...
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En este episodio hablamos de: ►Paul Watson, por fin, es puesto en libertad después de llevar detenido en Nuuk, Groenlandia, desde el pasado 21 de julio. El activista ha celebrado poder volver a casa por Navidad y ha declarado que “a veces es necesario ir a la cárcel para demostrar lo que uno piensa. Cada situación ofrece una oportunidad, y esta era otra oportunidad para poner en el punto de mira mundial la caza ilegal de ballenas por parte de Japón." ►Un nuevo estudio arroja nueva evidencia de la sintiencia del olor en cangrejos y otros moluscos, animales que a menudo suelen clasificarse en una zona gris respecto al dolor y por tanto, respecto a la decisión sobre si es ético consumirlos o no. Los nuevos datos, unidos a estudios anteriores, parecen confirmar que efectivamente, estos animales también sienten dolor. ►El presidente y la vicepresidenta de la RSPCA, la principal organización benéfica de protección animal del Reino Unido han dimitido de sus cargos debido a un escándalo que lleva sacudiendo la organización durante los últimos meses. La RSPCA, lanzó hace un tiempo un programa de bienestar animal que certificaba a granjas, mataderos o productos de origen animal que consideran que cumplen con medidas bienestaristas o que llevan a cabo "sacrificio humanitario" de los animales. Una reciente investigación por parte de colectivos antiespecistas, ha demostrado que este sello es una estafa. ►Un curioso estudio, realizado a partir de reseñas en páginas como tripadvisor, ha medido la percepción social que tenemos sobre los acuarios, analizando palabras clave relacionadas con las emociones de los animales encerrados o de las características de las instalaciones. ►Y como siempre, recomendaciones, repaso de la semana, anécdotas y mucho más ;) ⚡️CADA DOMINGO UN NUEVO EPISODIO DEL PODCAST (disponible en Ivoox, Spotify, Apple Podcast) donde charlamos tranquilamente sobre anécdotas, comentamos noticias, os planteamos dilemas morales y compartimos recomendaciones. Todo relacionado con el antiespecismo, el veganismo y la sostenibilidad. ★Si te apetece, puedes ver nuestro contenido de otras RRSS★ ►IG: https://www.instagram.com/info_vegana/ ►TW: @infovegana ►WEB: https://infovegana.com/ ►CONTACTO: hola@infovegana.com
Christmas classic or RSPCA headache? Chris Columbus and Joe Dante's creature feature had a lot of input from one Steven Spielberg and it shows. But will this horror/comedy/action combo for kids still surprise and delight Mick, Hannah and Jen? Is Gizmo still a charming little nugget? Are the gremlins mischievous, anarchic fun or irritating? And WHEN THE HELL IS BREAKFAST? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There are calls for more to be done to revive Ramsgate town centre as figure show 1 in 4 shops there is empty.MP Polly Billington has been meeting with an action group set up to tackle the problem, and backed new powers enabling the council to bring sites back into use.Hear from reporter Max Chesson who's been investigating the issue.Also in today's podcast, the UK's signed a joint-action plan with Germany aimed at stopping people-smuggling gangs and dangerous small boat crossings to Kent.Berlin's pledged to tighten its laws to make it easier to prosecute those facilitating illegal crossings to Britain.One of Kent's water companies has reported a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of this year.Thames Water reported over 350 category one sewage spills in the six months to the end of September.There's been an increase the number of reports of pet neglect in Kent.RSPCA figures show there were nearly 1,500 cases from January to September this year - that's the fifth highest in the country.Nationally there's been a 25% increase. Hear from the charity as to why they think it's happening.Social care providers in Kent say they are on the brink of collapse following measures announced in the autumn budget.It's been described as a triple whammy - with an increase in national insurance contribution, plus a lowering of the threshold, as well as a hike in minimum wage. We've been speaking to the Kent Autistic Trust.Figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show a significant discrepancy in the number of e-scooters being seized in different parts of Kent.400 of the vehicles have been confiscated by police in the county since the start of January 2022. We've been getting reaction from police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott.And in sport, Kent Cricket have named Adam Hollioake as the new head coach of the men's team.The former Surrey captain and England player has signed a contract until the end of the 2027 season.
The positions have landed and the prices are being calculated. Roy ranks each position for his Rollin' 22 with a few surprises while the salary cap of $17,800,000 is revealed with the magic number of approximately 10280 making Rowan Marshall over $1.2 million! Crazy. Rookie scores are discussed plus a great chat with Jaiden Popowski who is now working with AFL Fantasy! AFL Fantasy will launch soon! Subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media for more updates ahead of launch. Episode guide 1:30 - Positions have been revealed. 3:40 - Jason Horne-Francis is a big name to gain FWD status. 5:30 - 33 defenders averaged over 80 last season compared to seven forwards. 7:15 - Roy announces his Rollin' 22 starting with defenders. 12:45 - Errol Gulden is Roy's M1. 15:00 - Rowan Marshall and Tristan Xerri are the top rucks. 17:15 - Roy is getting 'unwanted Dogs' from the RSPCA. 24:10 - The Fantasy Classic salary cap is $17.8 million. 28:50 - Jaiden Popowski shares what his new role is with AFL Fantasy. 31:35 - New projections are coming to Fantasy Classic and Draft. 34:10 - Win probability is coming to head-to-head matches. 37:00 - Jaiden has been working on new scoring systems named 'Impact' and 'Prestige'. 41:10 - Injury reserve is something Jaiden will add to his Draft league settings. 42:45 - Sam Lalor will be priced at $340k. 45:20 - VFL stats for Levi Ashcroft were huge. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lucinda Rouse is joined by Paul Watkins, fundraising director at Leeds Hospitals Charity, to reflect on the charity's delivery of a £6.8m appeal for a new motor neurone disease care centre. Paul describes the integral role of the late England rugby league player Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and died earlier this year, in mobilising a community of some 17,000 individual supporters, who each donated an average of £35, and colleagues from the rugby world.Paul emphasises the importance of storytelling in motivating people to donate and explains how the charity, whose largest previous appeal was just £1.2m, was able to adapt to take up an immediate and time-sensitive opportunity.Also in the episode, Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the RSPCA, joins to talk about the latest report by the Charity Reform Group, which calls for greater representation of charity leaders in national debates.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're joined by Caroline Allen, Chief Veterinary Officer, RSPCA and Rob Denman, Head of Professional and Field Services Gas Safe Register discussing the silent killer that is carbon monoxide poisoning in our pets. Raising awareness as part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (Monday 18th-Friday 22nd November 2024), the Gas Safety Register and the RSPCA have joined forces to raise awareness of the vital signs your pet has potentially been exposed to carbon monoxide, saving not only their lives but yours too! New figures show almost all pet owners (99%) are not able to correctly identify all the signs that indicate their pet could be suffering from poisoning from a carbon monoxide leak, despite pets often feeling the impact much earlier than humans due to their size.Gas Safe Register is the official list of gas businesses who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances. By law all gas engineers must be on the Gas Safe Register. To find a Gas Safe registered engineer visit GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. The RSPCAFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
Hear SpaceX successfully launch its sixth Starship flight test. Russia's mobile nuclear bomb shelters. UK technology secretary on potential social media ban for under 16's. Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2024 hasn't taken off so smoothly…Also in this episode:The RSPCA's chief vet on protecting pets from carbon monoxide poisoning.Why salmonella may actually help fight against bowel cancer.Boki the brown bear recovering well after pioneering brain surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With firework now upon us, we bring you our chat with Dr Sam Gaines of the RSPCA from 2022 about how you can start preparing your dog now to deal with fireworks that now start at Halloween, through Bonfire Night, Dwali, Christmas and New Year by learning to see the signs of stress in your dog and to create a safe space for them. Anna and Sam also talk about the progress (or lack there of) of various animal welfare bills currently in Parliament, the increase in dog biting, and a new media campaign to add more breeds to the list of Dangerous Dogs.For more information go to the RSPCA website.If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content. For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Jack Boardman, head of development at the telemarketing agency Angel, and Phoebe Cooper, marketing manager in the RSPCA's donor development team.Jack describes the power of a telephone conversation in building rapport with new and potential supporters. He explains the fusion between digital lead generation and telephone conversion in response to changing media consumption habits.Phoebe provides insight into the RSPCA's Gift Aid telephone campaign, which was responsible for 98.3 per cent of new Gift Aid opt-ins in its first year.Charity Changed My Life features the story of Sarah, whose participation in the Bags of Taste home cooking programme has helped her manage the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here.Read the transcript. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Mel talks with pioneering social entrepreneur, Mandy Richards, founder and CEO at Global Sisters. Mandy is a social entrepreneur fiercely passionate about human rights, animal welfare, eradicating poverty and empowering women. She established Global Sisters to democratise entrepreneurship in 2013 – with the goal of creating a scalable and efficient model for supporting women to create an income stream via self employment, when mainstream employment wasn't accessible. Mandy's diverse career path over the past 20+ years has spanned the commercial and not-for-profit sectors where she has worked internationally on government business incubation programs in Botswana and New Zealand, as well as for high profile charities including the Hamlin Fistula Hospitals in Ethiopia and locally as National Marketing Manager for the RSPCA. Mandy established the ACT Social Enterprise Hub while working at Social Ventures Australia and was Director for Place Based Philanthropy with the Sydney Community Foundation. Following securing the highest investment on Channel 7's Dragons Den, Mandy launched a $3.5 million startup and has commercialised an invention internationally. She has also been voted one of the 25 most inspiring and influential poplin the for-purpose sector as a Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 winner for 2022. A country girl who spent her younger years growing up on a small farm outside Armidale, NSW before her family moved to Indonesia, Mandy now lives in Sydney. Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles. Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date. Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024. Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch. Gold Membership Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast? Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits: Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.
Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt are joined by Chris Sherwood, chief executive of the RSPCA, to reflect on his six years at the charity before he moves on to the top job at the NSPCC.Chris likens the reality of navigating the RSPCA's significant public profile to operating in a goldfish bowl.He stresses the importance of stimulating engagement with the charity's extensive branch network to instigate culture change and provides his thoughts on the voluntary sector under Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government.Also in the episode, Lucinda and Emily hear from Maddy Desforges, chief executive of the local infrastructure body Navca, about new guidance for charities navigating Section 114 notices. Do you have stories of people whose lives have been transformed for the better thanks to your charity? If so, we'd like to hear them! All it takes is a short voice message to be featured on this podcast. Email lucinda.rouse@haymarket.com for further information.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of 'Talking Couch Potatoes', Mel has a chat with Ben Cave, CEO of RSPCA Western Australia, to discuss the unique challenges the organization faces in advocating for racing greyhounds. Ben sheds light on the legislative restraints that limit the RSPCA's role in greyhound welfare and shares insights into the broader challenges confronting the RSPCA WA. Despite these hurdles, he highlights the incredible work they do in animal welfare through their inspectorate, advocacy, and education programs. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of animal protection in Australia, and how affecting change within government legislation is the slow but steady path to free the hounds. Check out the valuable work of the RSPCA WA here https://www.rspcawa.org.au/
Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Match funding opportunity to challenge the legality of Frankenchickens, published by Gavin Chappell-Bates on September 18, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the lives of millions of chickens raised for food in the UK. In October 2024 The Humane League UK (THL UK) will be heading to the High Court to challenge the legality of fast-growing breeds of chicken - Frankenchickens. We need to raise £55k to fund the hearing. The Jeremy Coller Foundation has pledged to match funding half of the costs up to £28k. We need to raise a further £12.5k to maximise the match funding pot and fully fund the hearing. Please contact me directly should you wish to donate and fight for 1 billion chickens. Frankenchickens ' Frankenchickens' are selectively bred to grow unnaturally big and fast to maximise profits. They are destined to suffer extremely short and painful lives, suffer heart attacks, are often unable to walk and succumb to open sores from laying in their own waste. They grow 400% faster than is natural for their bodies, creating the biggest animal welfare crisis of our time. In the UK alone, there are over 1 billion chickens raised for meat and over 90% are fast growing. THL UK's three-year legal battle In 2020, we saw an opportunity to challenge the legality of Frankenchickens and began building a legal case against the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This culminated in a judicial review taking place at the High Court in May 2023. Getting to this point was a major success in itself as only 5% of cases are granted a full hearing. The judge stated that a full hearing of the facts regarding fast-growing chickens was in the public interest. Represented by Advocates for Animals, we argued that fast-growing chicken breeds, known as Frankenchickens, are illegal under current animal welfare laws, as they suffer as a direct result of their breeding. Our case was bolstered by evidence given by the RSPCA which shows that fast-growing breeds of chicken do suffer, no matter the environment they're raised in. This was despite Defra attempting to block the submission of the RSPCA's evidence. The fight continues In May 2023, the High Court ruled that Defra hadn't behaved unlawfully in their interpretation of the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulation of 2007. Shortly after the ruling we decided to appeal the court's decision, and continue our three-year legal battle. There is overwhelming scientific consensus that chickens raised for meat suffer due to their breed. Defra itself has offered no evidence to contradict the RSPCA report and even accepted that there are welfare problems with fast-growing breeds of chicken. In October 2023, we found out that our appeal had been granted. In October 2024, we will be back in court, in front of a new judge, to take on Defra to end the cruel use of Frankenchickens in the UK. Our two-day court hearing is due to start on either Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd October. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to force the Government, with one decision from an appeals court judge, to transform one billion innocent lives per year. Our chances of success By virtue of being granted an appeal, our chances for a favourable final outcome have increased significantly. Being granted an appeal means that serious problems with the previous judge's findings have been uncovered, and the judge approving our appeal thinks our case still has merit that needs final and careful deliberation. A positive ruling would mean that the judge found Defra's interpretation of the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulation of 2007 illegal, and would compel them to create a new policy on fast growing breeds of chicken, one that would invariably lead to farmers being disincentivized or even banned from keeping f...
Hey Hey Hey Bookshelvers! I think we can all think of people in our lives that have had a huge effect on who we are and where we ended up. Well this week Corrin, Nat and Steve talk to the wonderful Sally Bradbury who has been a mentor and inspiration for all of us. Sally has had a really interesting career as a dog professional and has co-authored TWO books about dog training (one with Steve). We talk about her start in the world of dogs, the start of the amazing Facebook group Dog Training Advice and Support, Jack & Billy - Puppy Tales and Dog Training and Behaviour Solutions: The stress-free way to live in harmony with your dog. We also take various trips down memory lane to when we all worked together. Enjoy!Sally Facts:Sally Bradbury has worked with dogs all her adult life from RSPCA kennel maid in her teens to founding and running her own very successful dog training business for 20 years. She was a founder member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Over the years she has given a loving home to many dogs that didn't get the best start in life. Her passion is helping and supporting new puppy owners on raising their puppy to avoid the many pitfalls that results in so many youngsters being handed into rescues in their first year.She is now retired and living in Wales with her husband and numerous Border Collies.Links:Dog Training advice & Support Facebook pageDog Training & Behaviour SolutionsJack and Billy
Job sharing is a powerful tool for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and has several benefits for both the organisation and their employees.Joining us on Big Careers, Small Children this week are successful job-sharing duo Emily Wilton and Jo Goring, two senior leaders at the UK's largest animal welfare charity, the RSPCA.Emily and Jo share how they make their job share (which they explain is actually a job split) work so successfully, including why communication is key. They offer practical advice on approaching your employer about a potential job share - spoiler: be brave and go for it!They also discuss why they believe it's vital to be loud and proud about job sharing and how splitting senior roles and designing them part-time can be especially beneficial to organisations.We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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
Cost of living increases and changes in life circumstances are leading to significant increases in the number of animals surrendered for re-homing, according to research by the RSPCA.
A former Michelin-star restaurant in Faversham is closing after 47 years.Reads is based in Macknade Manor off Canterbury Road and its won numerous accolades during the timeRona and David Pitchford have been the owners.Also on today's podcast, a violent burglary at a home in Sevenoaks is being linked to the so-called 'night watcher'.A woman was attacked and £1.8 million worth of jewellery was taken from a property near Wildernesse Golf Club in broad daylight in June.50 items were stolen including rings, watches and pendants. We've been speaking to Crimestoppers who've issued a reward.There's been a huge emergency response in Gillingham after a bus crashed into scaffolding.A car was also involved in the collision at a new build site on Jeffery Street in the town centre yesterday evening.Former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson has thrown his support behind two Kent nurseries on the brink of closure.Kent County Council have opened a consultation on the future of Millmead in Margate and Seashells in Sheerness as they look to make drastic funding cuts.Bosses at the RSPCA centre in Leybourne say they're 'at breaking point' as animals are arriving faster than they leave.The charity's having to pay for 55 pets in Kent to stay in private boarding because the centre's full.In sport, Gillingham have been knocked out in the first round of the Carabao Cup.They lost 3-1 to Championship side Swansea City after going down to 10 men when Euan Williams was sent off early in the second half - we've got reaction from boss Mark Bonner.
Will Australia's next iconic artwork be a game? As the industry matures, a growing suite of Aussie game developers is helping players explore never-before-seen regions and communities.
Thousands of people in Kent and the rest of England have joined counter-demonstrations against anti-immigration protests.Riot police were on standby in Dover, Canterbury and Medway last night.Hear from reporter Abby Hook who was at the Innovation Centre in Chatham where people gathered. She also spoke to some anti-racism demonstrators .Also in today's podcast, more animals have been attacked with weapons in Kent than any other part of England and Wales.Data given to KentOnline shows more than 60 reports have been made in the county in the last four years.You could be fined if you're heard swearing in Thanet.The council's brought in rules covering Margate, Birchington, Ramsgate and Broadstairs which they say are 'hot spots' for abusive behaviour.A homelessness charity says it's working with people who've pitched tents next to a busy road in Canterbury.There are concerns for the group who're sleeping on a grass verge right next to the dual carriageway. Hear from Catching Lives which is based in the city.And in sport, Kent's cricketers have suffered another defeat in the one day cup.They lost by three wickets to Worcestershire Rapids - on the Duckworth-Lewis method last night.
Kathy graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985 with an honours degree in Veterinary Science. Since then, she has had a diverse career within the veterinary profession, including clinical practice, research and teaching, remote area government veterinary officer, and with the RSPCA. Kathy is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and gained her membership in Veterinary Behaviour in 1999. Kathy is a member of the Integrative Vets Australia group, and the AVBIG behaviour interest group. She serves clients interested in an approach focused on natural, complementary and integrative medicine, with she has a particular interest in behavioural medicine. She is based in Newcastle, NSW Topics discussed include: Practical ways that we can introduce integrative medicine into behaviour cases and why a holistic approach is important. Is there an end with behaviour cases or is it a life-long management? Top tips for behavioural cases that work for Dr Cornack. Kathy explains how to use essential oils effectively. How Magnesium, Zinc and B vitamins can help. Kathy discussed pet body wraps. Looking at specific diets that might have a beneficial effect. Why is the way that we feed pets important? Dr Cornack gives her final tips for practitioners. You can find Kathy in Newcastle, NSW and at holisticvets.com.au. Textbook: Veterinary Herbal Medicine by Barbara Fougere and Susan G Wynn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many of you are already fans of today's guest, Dr. Mike Lloyd, who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders and Director of the CTAD Clinic and Cheshire Psychology in the UK. He is also the creator of the popular CTAD Clinic YouTube Channel where you'll find his engaging videos break down complex concepts related to living with and treating DID & OSDD into easy to understand language and captivating visuals. Dr. Mike is a member of the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD), having previously been on the ESTD Board and also a UK contact person. Dr. Mike also teaches on the ESTD four day foundation course ("Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders") and Liverpool University's Clinical Doctorate course. He is a lifetime member of First Person Plural, the UK's most prominent expert-by-experience organization for Dissociative Identity Disorder. He has presented in the UK, Europe and Canada. He is renovating a house in Malpas in preparation for a new clinic and rescues cats with the RSPCA (wait until you hear how many!) This episode is chock full of wisdom, passion, and compassion. Dr. Mike gives us a taste of his respectful therapeutic style underscoring the importance of the treatment environment and therapeutic alliance in collaboratively charting a course to healing. A delightful surprise for those who living with dissociative identities (DI), Dr Mike gives us a sneak peak into the mind of someone who is not multiple. Meanwhile providers and supporters gain a better understanding of what it's like inside the mind of someone living with DI. From strategies to resources, to understanding key concepts to hope and inspiration for those diagnosed later in life, there is truly something here for everyone. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!Resources mentioned in the show:CTAD Clinic VideosYouTube: A Visual Understanding of How Alters/Parts are FormedYouTube: Denial & Recognition Later in LifeYouTube: Action Systems and Their InfluenceYouTube: Introduction to Structural DissociationYouTube: Why is my Internal Communication Not WorkingYouTube: Managing Employment, Alters & DIDYouTube: Integration in DID & OSDD -hint-it's not necessarily final fusionYouTube: Integration & Fusion Part 2- understanding the differencesMarcella Netflix SeriesCTAD Clinic Trainings and Resources:CTAD ClinicCTAD Clinic TrainingsCTAD Clinic Resources to ExploreMore Resources:First Person PluralCarolyn SpringBlue Knot FoundationEuropean Society for Trauma and Dissociation International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healingmyparts.substack.com
A recent report by the RSPCA shows that 7 in 10 children have never seen a cow being milked, and a fifth have never fed ducks in the park. Are children's lack of interaction with animals really a cause for concern? Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss this was Dairy Farmer and Limerick IFA Secretary Louise Crowley and Ciara Brennan, Vegan and owner of Happy Food by Ciara ..
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with around 70% of households owning one. While choosing to bring a puppy or kitten into your home is an exciting time, the sad reality is a lot of these pets come from farms, mills and backyard breeders. Just 15% of puppies purchased every year are thought to be from reputable breeders. This week a puppy farm was shut down in Tasmania after the RSPCA found evidence of severe over breeding. In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by Sarah Zito from the RSPCA to find out the best ways to spot a good breeder from a bad one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Drew is back and tells us all about the UK's most threatened butterfly, the High Brown Fritillary. In the news, Aaron looks at the RSPCA and how its standards might have slipped. All this and more this week. The cupboard is open, come on in!
Send us a Text Message.Hey Pickles!We hope this episode finds you well.Fair warning: There is talk of animal abuse in this episode.Our Main Topic this week is the incredible investigation done by Animal Rising into the fraud that is the RSPCA Assurance Scheme. The RSPCA is supposed to be looking out for the welfare of animals, but has fraudulently approved the conditions on many farms in England and Scotland. Through the brave investigative work of Animal Rising, these farms have been found to have deplorable conditions. They found sick and dying animals, animals in overcrowded and confined conditions, and a multitude of severe infractions to the very laws that the RSPCA is supposed to be upholding.We urge you to read their thorough report here: https://www.animalrising.org/_files/ugd/80f7b1_312aaf59f84e462fa13ae8d355c2cf02.pdfWatch their video on the investigation here: https://youtu.be/OfM5VRMl7wk?si=ugxeciX0vfLisytvOur Noteworthy segment is a much lighter subject. We talk about the recent news that competitive eater, Joey Chestnut was disqualified from the famous Nathan's hot dog eating contest after he took a sponsorship from a vegan brand.We have a new recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge! This week we make a bok choy recipe out of Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero. Get the book here *paid link https://amzn.to/3VrbRsQWe spotlight a new vegan restaurant in our Restaurant SOS segment. We have a new Vegan Org of the week, and a Listener Shout Out!Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoy the show!Love, Sam & Christine Support the Show.Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworksJoin the AFA Vegan Voter Hub https://agriculturefairnessalliance.org/vegan-voter-hub/
From feral MPs to Angela Rayner's son's Only Fans, we're talking UK politicians! It then turns into a discussion on why Donald Trump and his running mate think that publicly hating dogs - and even bragging about killing them - would win over voter support. This reminds Luke about the time he was haunted by the RSPCA!Plus, Luke has a parcel thief update and a new solution to the problem: a big cold bucket of piss.Want to get in touch with the show? Email: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on Twitter or Instagram: @lukeandpeteshow. Follow us @thelukeandpeteshow.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first piece of legislation preventing animal cruelty was passed in Britain during the 1820s – but that's not to say the British have always lived up to the cherished idea of being a nation of animal lovers. To mark 200 years since the foundation of the RSPCA, David Musgrove spoke to Helen Cowie about Victorian legislation and campaigning that sought to prevent cruelty to animals back during the organisation's early days, and how attitudes to animals have changed since then. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Helen Cowie marks the RSPCA's 200th anniversary by returning to its roots campaigning against vicious Victorian animal cruelty They rescued mutilated dogs, prosecuted bull baiters, and denounced the slaughter of exotic birds. As the RSPCA marks its 200th anniversary, this Long Read, written by Helen Cowie, reveals how campaigners took the fight to animal abusers in the 19th century. HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today's feature originally appeared in the April 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam and Max take it easy this week after two very rant-fuelled episodes in a row and chat about the Jungle gig in Brisbane, and Billie Eilish's latest, before playing some games. They start with Red Dead Redemption 2, then the Covers Game, and finally some Breakdowns of the week.Then in Vinyl Club, Max drops a fun fact, Sam reviews Justice, and then they set next week's HEAVY homework.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.
Legendary dog trainer Victoria Stilwell from It's Me or the Dog and host Mikkel Becker dig deep into why dominance related training is out and why reward based training and treats are totally in. Discussions include ways to avoid escalation of aggression by using not only more humane, but also more effective methods to train dogs. Victoria and Mikkel also uncover ways they've personally grown in thier own careers as trainers, including lessons learned along the way that ultimately are helping to serve the dogs and clients in their care. Be sure to checkout the Dog Behavior Conference put on by Victoria Stilwell that's taking place April 19-21, 2024. Special guests include Fear Free's own Marty and Mikkel Becker as well as The Fear Free Podcast's host, Steve Dale. Signup here- https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/.More on our special guest, Victoria Stilwell: Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series and social media sensation It's Me or the Dog as well as The Dog Academy (Channel 4), Greatest American Dog (CBS), Dogs Might Fly (Sky TV), Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs (Smithsonian Channel), Help My Dog is Out of Control (BBC One), and various featured web series including Arson Dogs, Guardians of the Night and Unsung Heroes. Having filmed over 150 episodes of It's Me or the Dog since 2005, Stilwell reaches TV audiences with her philosophy of positive training methods in over 135 countries, while the show's popular YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels inspire new generations of dog lovers. A best-selling author of 5 books including her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Raising A Puppy, Stilwell appears frequently in the media and is widely recognized as a leader in the field of animal behavior.A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world's premier global network of positive dog trainers. Stilwell is the recipient of multiple awards and is committed to helping the cause of animal rescue and rehabilitation and is heavily involved with organizations around the world to increase awareness of puppy mills, dogfighting, animal abuse, pet overpopulation, dog bite prevention and other animal-related causes, but she is best known as a champion for humane positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is an Ambassador for the RSPCA, International Ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation and serves on the Advisory Boards of RedRover, The Georgia Pet Coalition, The Grey Muzzle Foundation, DogTV and Canine Assistants.