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The Animal Welfare Junction

A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS

The Animal Welfare Junction is a podcast developed to bring awareness to different topics in animal welfare. The host, Michelle Gonzalez (Dr. G) is a veterinarian who provides affordable veterinary care in the State of Ohio, and also a Forensic Veterinarian helping with the investigation and prosecution of cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The topics presented are based on the experiences of Dr. G and our guests and include discussions about real cases, humane projects, and legal issues that

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01:05:57

Behind the Scenes of HBO's "Chimp Crazy"

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2025/03/08

Join us on a behind the scenes look at the HBO documentary Chimp Crazy. Dr. G is joined by Brittany Peet, General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement for the PETA Foundation, and Angela Scott, volunteer turned whistleblower who helped rescue several chimps from the Missouri Primate Foundation. On this episode, we discuss the documentary as well as some facts not mentioned on the show. Brittany Peet also shares an overview of the Captive Primate Safety Act, and how we need this legislation

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45:09

Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision...

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2025/01/29

Last year, a case came before the Ohio Supreme Court that challenged the legal status of dogs and cats as companion animals based on being "kept". Dr. G's guests, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutors Tasha Forchione and Sarah Hutnik, will take you through the entire process, from the initial guilty verdict to the court of appeals, and ultimately their work presenting this case at the Ohio Supreme Court. This case was important beyond justice for this cat and accountability for Mr. Kyles. You will

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01:06:20

Veterinary Communication in a Multi-Cultural World...

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2024/12/09

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

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40:22

2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report with...

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2024/10/30

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

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42:35

LA Times Investigative Report on the Puppy Mill...

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2024/10/03

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

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29:51

The Acatemy with Guest Julia Grosz

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2024/09/28

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 AcatemyThey 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

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41:07

Anthrozoology and the Interconnection Between Humans...

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2024/09/11

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: Marikahas an MA in Anthrozoology from the⁠University of Exeter⁠, holdsa⁠BAin Zoology (UW)⁠and has been a CPDT-KA (Certified

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51:40

The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas with guest Shelby...

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2024/09/01

The Animal Welfare Junction Episode 70: The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas, with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq.Attorney Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, joins us to discuss the puppy mill pipeline to Texas, Texas breeder laws, and how consumers are dumped into spending thousands of dollars on sick puppies.For information on the efforts of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, visit www.THLN.orgMentioned in this episode:10% off Tomahawk productsUse keyword

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39:43

Farm Animal Welfare with guest Dr. Susan Krebsbach

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2024/08/22

All animals deserve a life free from pain and suffering, and this includes farm animals.Dr. Susan Krebsbach, Executive Director for the Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare, joins us to discuss this difficult topic. While we realize that animal use for food and fiber won't end soon, we must ensure that these animals are not abused and neglected simply because of their final fate. This is a discussion of what is currently being done, what can be done better, and how we can all help farm

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42:28

Unleashing the Bond with guest Rustin Moore, DVM

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2024/08/17

Dr. Rustin Moore, Dean of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and author of the book "Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Benefits and Safeguarding the Risks of Human-Animal Interactions", joins us to discuss the importance of the human-animal bond and his upcoming book release. This book is for all audiences, and shares the science behind the bond as well as stories that highlight the important role animals have in our lives.To pre-order, visit www.rustinmooredvm.comMentioned in this

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37:00

Homeless with my Pet: Stories. My Dog is My Home and...

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2024/08/13

This episode of The Animal Welfare Junction podcast takes place during the My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary celebration in Cincinnati, OH. These organizations help individuals experiencing homelessness with their pets. This episode contains the stories of four individuals who, for different reasons, found themselves homeless along with their animal companions. They share their stories of heartbreak and hope, and how Found House and My Dog is My Home helped them along their journey

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49:05

SMART Shelters with guest Dan Ettinger

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2024/07/24

Dan Ettinger, host of The Animal Control Report, joins Dr. G to discuss SMART animal shelters and its goal to Save More Animals Responsibly Together.For more information on SMART, visit www.keepithumane.comLike our content? Help us by rating and sharing our podcast. Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them.Mentioned in this episode:Keep it Humane Podcast NetworkThe Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit

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34:24

Puppy Mills in Ohio with Mark Finneran

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2024/06/21

What is a puppy mill? Mark Finneran, Ohio State Director for the Humane Society of the United States shares information about puppy mills, their horrible practices, the problems with the current laws and what advocates are doing to help both the dogs and consumers.Did you know that Ohio is the 2nd state in Commercial Dog Breeding and Broker licenses, second only to Missouri? This is not something that Ohioans should be proud of, and it is up to advocacy groups, government entities, and consumers to

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59:45

Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates...

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2024/06/11

This is part one of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protected.Our guests will discuss how they have come together in this fight, the importance of education of the public on this issue, and what we can do together

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59:26

Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/06/11

This is part two of a two-part series on the petition created by the Harvard Law School's Animal Law Clinic on behalf of wildlife animal advocates seeking to eliminate anticoagulant rodenticides in Massachusetts. Not only are these poisons a cruel way to kill rodents, the victims of these devices extend to wildlife and even species that are protected.Our guests will discuss how they have come together in this fight, the importance of education of the public on this issue, and what we can do together

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46:02

The Link - Animal and Child Neglect: Medina Co. v...

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2024/05/28

When animals are in danger, people are in danger.We know that there is a direct link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, which is the driving force behind mandatory reporting laws. This is not just for cases of violence but also of neglect.Our guest Rachel Batten, Humane Officer at the Medina County SPCA in Ohio, shares her experience with a case of animal hoarding that revealed child neglect. Thanks to her efforts both the animals and the child were removed from the situation.Listen to

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05:41

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Hunter Accidents...

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2024/05/23

We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest.Ken Trusley, from Florida Fish and Wildlife, discusses the types of hunting incidents seen in the field, from human causes to animal causes.We would also like to invite our listeners involved in

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11:37

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Common Dental...

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2024/05/23

We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest.Dr. Diego De Gasperi, Equine clinician and faculty at the University of Florida, helps us understand the uniques needs of horse dental care, common problems, and the consequences of dental

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07:59

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Venomous Reptiles...

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2024/05/23

We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest.Snakes! What you don't know may hurt you. Robert O'Horo from Florida Fish and Wildlife discusses the venomous snakes most commonly found in the U.S., the mechanism of their venom, and how to

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16:51

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Cockfighting with...

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2024/05/23

We are in person at the 2024 Animal Forensic Conference in Gainesville, Florida! Dr. G will be interviewing several of the speakers to give our audience a bit of the knowledge gained through the presentations. We will be releasing each interview individually to allow our listeners to find topics of interest.Adam Leath shares his knowledge on cockfighting, and we contrast it to dogfighting to learn the similarities and differences of both forms of criminal activity.We would also like to invite our

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