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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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09:04

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Blunt Force...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/22

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. Rachel Barton, Chief Veterinarian for Tallahassee Animal Services, discusses the importance of recognizing and reporting blunt force trauma in cases of suspected abuse.We would also like to

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18:09

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Dog Aggression...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/22

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. Jim Crosby is an expert on animal aggression and dog bites, especially fatalities. With a previous background in police work, he brings a different perspective to crimes involving dog bites

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21:39

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: The Veterinary...

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2024/05/22

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. Courtney Valerio, Veterinary Forensic Pathologist, breaks down the process of a forensic necropsy and describes the information that can be obtained when investigating an animal crime or

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17:02

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Preparing for...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/22

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.Preparing for court has many moving parts and Jamie McManus discusses the process from initial hearings to trial. She also explains witness preparation and what veterinarians can do to be better

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16:37

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Live Animal...

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2024/05/22

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. Maria Serrano explains the live animal forensic examination and what veterinarians can do to be better advocates for animals.We would also like to invite our listeners involved in animal

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13:18

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Informed Consent...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/22

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.We all have rights against illegal search and seizure, but how are our rights leveled with victim rights and what can officers do to ensure that evidence collected is allowed in trial? Prosecutor

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08:40

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Photogrammetry...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.What is photogrammetry and how can it help in animal crime investigations? Eileen Roy-Zokan discusses the use of known objects in images to estimate the size of other objects, how this is done

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14:28

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic DNA...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.We all know, or at least think we know, the uses of DNA in criminal cases, but with true crime and criminal drama shows, our expectations may not be realistic. Ginger Clark, DNA Analyst at the

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03:54

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024 - Shoe Prints and...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.Shoe prints and tire tracks can help place individuals at crime scenes. To learn more about this we interviewed Katherine Beck from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.We would also like to

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06:34

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024 - Geographic...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.Geographic Information Systems is the use of technology to identify crime hotspots through the use of spatial data. This is very useful in the prevention of wildlife crimes and poaching. Experts

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14:26

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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. Jason Byrd, Board Certified Forensic Entomologist, discusses the use and importance of insect collection at crime scenes and from deceased animals, how to submit them, and the information

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08:38

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Forensic...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.In this episode, Forensic Photographer Heidi Nichols from the Miami Dade County Medical Examiner's Department shares information on the use of pictures to document a crime scene and the evidence

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05:15

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Best Practices...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/21

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.This episode is the first interview of the conference, and we have Amber Wallyn, Animal Cruelty Investigator in Lake County, Florida. She will discuss best practices in an animal crimes

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08:11

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024 - Introduction to...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/20

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.This episode is our introduction to the series, and joining us is Dr. Adam Stern. Learn about the purpose of the conference and what to expect from the next set of episodes. These talks are

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23:57

Real Ohio Tours with guest Vicki Deisner

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/05/17

Vicki Deisner from Ohio Animal Advocates joins us to share with our listeners the Real Ohio Tours 2024 schedule and the advocacy efforts supported by these programs. From birds to foxes to farm animals, there is an opportunity to visit and learn about the places that care for these animals, how we can help support them, and the advocacy efforts occurring to change laws affecting their welfare.For information about Ohio Animal Advocates, visitwww.ohioanimaladvocates.orgor follow them on social

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28:39

Shelter Spolight: Jefferson County Humane Society, OH

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2024/04/25

The Jefferson County Humane Society was established in Ohio back in 1915 by a group of women who wanted to help animals. For over 100 years, generations of women have worked hard to build a great shelter facility and a shelter clinic. Learn how and why on this in-person interview directly from the humane society.For information about the shelter, visit their website at https://jeffersoncountyhumanesociety.net/Mentioned in this episode:Keep it Humane Podcast NetworkThe Animal Welfare Junction is part

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01:41:10

Felony Animal Cruelty Case: State of Ohio v. Leshawn...

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2024/03/04

Warning: This episode discusses the details of a case of animal cruelty where the defendant was charged with felony animal cruelty.We are joined by Sandusky Chief Dog Warden Kelly Pocock, whose hard work and determination resulted in the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of a dog killer. Solving this case involved crime scene investigation, necropsy, blood spatter, interrogation, and interviews and is a case that should be an example to other officers facing similar cases. This case also includes

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49:45

Poisoning, Starvation, and Forensic Analysis with...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/02/16

We are back after a short break, and we couldn't have asked for a better guest to get us back on track. Dr. Adam Stern, professor of forensic pathology at the University of Florida, joins us to discuss poisonings and starvation in the veterinary forensic setting. This is an educational and informational episode and, while it is a difficult topic, there is nothing gory about our discussion. This topic is good for everyone, but in particular an excellent resource for veterinarians and humane agents

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01:11:07

People SUCK! with guest Jonathan Gonzalez, DVM

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2024/01/04

Everyone knows someone who says they work with animals because they hate people. Or maybe you are that someone. But what we must realize is that as animal welfare advocates we cannot separate the animals from their humans. The human-animal bond is a very important relationship, and to care for one we must acknowledge the other.Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez is a veterinarian practicing in the State of Texas and is very passionate about fostering the relationship between animals and humans and being part of

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01:16:29

Animal Sexual Assault and Dog Bites with guest K.D....

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/12/28

This episode contains topics that may be difficult to hear or that can be triggering to some listeners. Please take care of yourself and pause or stop if needed. This episode also has explicit language.Our guest K.D. Hearst, host of “Don’t F* up the Crime Scene”, joins us to discuss a case he worked on years ago in the state of Georgia involving sexual assault on a dog by two young kids. Authorities were called to the scene for a “dog bite” complaint and they did not expect to find what they did

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