The Animal Welfare Junction

Are you successful at reaching your clients, donors, or adopters? We do not have a single audience, and our message has to be directed towards a multitude of individuals if we want to make a difference in the lives of animals. This is not always an easy task, but it is not an impossible one either. To help us learn the different ways in which we can reach our audience, and the importance of understanding the community in which we live in, Dr. G has invited Mia Navedo-Williams to discuss marketing and communications in multi-cultural environments. While the first thought, and a main focus of this episode, is individuals with language barriers, cultural diversity is much more than that, and includes socioeconomics, geography, and education. This episode will help you reach out beyond the walls of your clinic and shelter to your community, where you can make the biggest difference. Please help us by rating and sharing! Together, we make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them. Mentioned in this episode: 10% off Tomahawk products Use keyword keepithumane at checkout at livetrap.com Keep it Humane Podcast Network The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners.

Kathleen Wood, Senior Staff Attorney for The Animal Legal Defense Fund (aldf.org), joins Dr. G to discuss the 2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report. Learn about the purpose and the information found on this document, and how it can help promote better animal protection laws in every state. You can help us spread the word and protect more animals from cruelty and neglect by liking, rating, and sharing the podcast. Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals everywhere. Mentioned in this episode: 10% off Tomahawk products Use keyword keepithumane at checkout at livetrap.com Keep it Humane Podcast Network The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners.

Investigative reporters for the LA Times, Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian, discuss the findings of their investigation into the puppy mill pipeline to California, the cruelty and the fraud. From the LA Times: * An L.A. Times investigation found that many dogs sold as California-bred come from mass breeders in the Midwest. * Unsuspecting pet buyers can face heartache and thousands of dollars in vet bills when their puppies get sick or die. * California is destroying veterinary records that provide details about a pet’s origin and health status. Help us by sharing, liking, and rating this episode! And visit the LA Times for the full report. To reach the LA Times' Pets for Profit page, visit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-12/pets-for-profit-an-in-depth-investigation [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-12/pets-for-profit-an-in-depth-investigation] Mentioned in this episode: Keep it Humane Podcast Network The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners. 10% off Tomahawk products Use keyword keepithumane at checkout at livetrap.com

Dr. G chats with the Executive Director of Cat Hustler, Julia Grosz, about the Acatemy, a weekend program geared towards cat owners, rescuers, and caretakers. Learn about the program and the amazing speakers who will be featured at this event. ABOUT THE ACATEMY They say “it's all about the cats” but The Acatemy understands that nothing can be achieved without people like you behind the scenes. Our programming is designed to support individuals and their organizations by providing a space for networking, education, personal and professional growth, community building, skill development, and fostering brand connections that advance the cause while becoming the best version of yourself. The two-day conference includes: * Advanced and masterclass content from dozens of your rescue peers and industry leaders. * Activity spaces, specialized meetups, structured breakout sessions, interactive experiences, and more to help build your life-saving network.  * Face time & opportunities to build relationships with event sponsors and industry professionals. To learn more, visit theacatemy.org Mentioned in this episode: 10% off Tomahawk products Use keyword keepithumane at checkout at livetrap.com Keep it Humane Podcast Network The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners.

The interconnection between humans and animals extends beyond the human-animal bond into many different ways in which we interact with animals. On this episode, Dr. G and guest Marika Bell, dive into Anthrozoology, behavior, shelter animals, and more. Marika also shares her experiences interviewing individuals who helped the animals from the Maui wildfires. About our guest: Marika has an MA in Anthrozoology from the ⁠University of Exeter⁠ [https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/anthropology/anthrozoology/], holds a ⁠BA in Zoology (UW)⁠ [http://www.biology.washington.edu/] and has been a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, from the ⁠Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers⁠ [https://www.ccpdt.org/], since 2011. As the host of The Deal with Animals, she enjoys chatting with authors, nonprofits, professionals, academics, and enthusiasts about the various ways they connect with animals. She also offers mentoring to others who are interested in starting podcasts around animal welfare, knowledge, and connection. www.thedealwithanimals.com [http://www.thedealwithanimals.com/] or Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedealwithanimals/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedealwithanimals/] Help us by liking, rating, and sharing this episode! Mentioned in this episode: 10% off Tomahawk products Use keyword keepithumane at checkout at livetrap.com Keep it Humane Podcast Network The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners.