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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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01:07:35

Exotic Pet Veterinary Care with Dr. Sam Valerius

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/06/29

Dr. Sam Valerius, from All Critters Veterinary Clinic in Grove City, Ohio, joins us to share information on the basic needs and common ailments of exotic pets. We discuss (in order) snakes, lizards, turtles, birds, spiders, fish, rats, mice, hamsters, and wildlife.If you own an exotic pet, are contemplating getting one, or if you are in the veterinary field and interested in helping exotics patients in your practice, Dr. Sam is a wealth of information on exotic patient care.You can find out more

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01:19:33

Large Scale Animal Cruelty Investigations with...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/06/22

Do you know the do's and don'ts of large scale investigations? Are you looking to learn more about procedures or resources available to humane officers and officials investigating animal crimes?Shalimar Oliver, Animal Crimes Manager from The Humane Society of the United States, joins us for a detailed discussion of what it takes to properly conduct an investigation as well as the things to avoid. Preparation is Key, and Shalimar does an excellent job painting a full picture.This episode is

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55:04

A Leash on Life with guest Dan Ettinger

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/06/15

Dr. G and Dan Ettinger, from The Animal Control Report, have a discussion on the importance of leash laws and how they can help protect our pets and the community. Cases of injuries to animals are broken down to assess how the situation could have been handled differently for the benefit of all involved.

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55:51

The Human-Animal Bond with Courtney Wennerstrom

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/06/08

The human-animal bond describes the relationship between us and our pets, in which we give and gain something from the other. As we evolve into better humans, we understand the importance of the non-human animals around us, and more importantly those that live with us.On this episode Courtney Wennerstrom, author, blogger, and podcaster, joins us to talk about the importance of pets to their caregivers, the barriers to ownership, and what we have to do as a society to help animals and the people who

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01:17:54

Don't F* up the Crime Scene

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/06/01

This week KD Hearst, from Don't F* up the Crime Scene, joins us to discuss... well... how to not mess up on criminal investigations. As an animal control officer and educator, he provides insight into how to address animal cruelty and neglect assessments, developing rapport and assessing the situation before coming up with a solution.This episode is labeled explicit for language and content, so listener discretion is advised. But this is a fun and wild ride into the world of the ACO and it is both

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56:59

Ohio Animal Advocates

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/05/25

Vicki Diesner, Esq., Executive Director and one of the founders of Ohio Animal Advocates, joins us to discuss the role of the organization in fighting for animal welfare issues and laws at the state level, and the many programs and resources available in Ohio. Topics include puppy mills and domestic violence.This episode contains some examples of animal abuse and interpersonal violence that can be hard to listen to, so listener discretion is advised.For more information on the programs, including

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01:00:00

Animal Law with Dana Pannella

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/05/18

Warning: Sensitive content related to animal cruelty and neglect casesDana Pannella, associate attorney at Holland and Muirden, joins us for a discussion on animal law and prosecuting animal cruelty and neglect cases in Ohio. Learn about the difference in animal cruelty charges and why suspended jail time is not a bad thing. We review the Trumbull v. Charles Parks case, as well as other cases she has worked on including hoarding and bestiality.

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47:54

Columbus House Rabbit Society

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/05/11

Rabbits can make great pets, but it is important to know about their specific needs if we are going to consider giving one a home.On today's episode, Danielle Patterson and Terri Cook from the Columbus House Rabbit Society join us to talk about all the things rabbits need to have a happy, healthy life. We will discuss their food, housing, reproduction, and diseases.Do you have a bunny or think a bunny could be in your future? You won't want to miss this!For more information about rabbits, follow

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46:48

The "Tip" on Community Cats and TNR

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/05/04

TNR, or trap-neuter-release, is the most effective and humane method of controlling the outdoor cat population. On this episode, we are joined by Dan Spehar of the Together Initiative for Ohio's Community Cats, and Mona McKinniss from Colony Cats to address facts and myths about community cat management.If you are interested in community cat welfare and control, this episode is a great source of education about the ins and outs of TNR.

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58:38

The Animal Control Report pt. 2

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/04/30

The Animal Control Report is a podcast hosted by humane officers to educate and share stories and cases that showcase the role of the animal control officer as well as other individuals involved in animal welfare.In Part 2, Dan Ettinger joins us to share his experiences as a humane officer in Colorado as well as an educator, and his efforts to help grow the profession and get away from being thought of as simply the "dog catcher".We also talk about how to deal with compassion fatigue and thoughts on

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54:49

The Animal Control Report pt. 1

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/04/23

The Animal Control Report is a podcast hosted by humane officers to educate and share stories and cases that showcase the role of the animal control officer as well as other individuals involved in animal welfare.In Part 1, co-host Ashlee Bishop shares her role as an ACO in Wisconsin and talks about some of the cases she has worked on, the law as it applies in her service area, and things that could improve for the benefit of the animals.The Animal Control Report can be found on your favorite

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42:52

Animal Neglect Case: Trumbull Co v Charles Parks

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/03/16

Trumbull County Dog Warden, Charles Parks, was recently in court after being charged with alleged animal neglect for failing to provide care to animals at the Trumbull County Dog Pound. Dr. G and Diane King, Trumbull County's Chief Humane Officer, share the details of the case and the path of the investigation that lead to the successful prosecution of Charles Parks.This episode offers a in-depth look into the steps a humane officer must take, as well as the obstacles they face, when investigating

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01:11:34

Going Wild! Wildlife Animal Welfare

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/03/01

This episode of the Animal Welfare Junction is about learning about our wildlife neighbors. Dr. G will be speaking with experts in the field about what to do with injured wildlife, what diseases we need to worry about, and how to become a wildlife rehabilitation amongst other topics. Joining us are:David Donahue from the Ohio Wildlife CenterJess Armstrong from SCRAM! Wildlife ControlBarbara Ray and Gwen Hoogendoorn from the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association.This is Part 1 of a wildlife topic

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01:08:24

Behavioral Euthanasia

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/02/19

What is behavioral euthanasia? This is a very sensitive subject that often brings strong opinions from both sides of the table. On Episode 4 of The Animal Welfare Junction we will discuss this subject matter with individuals who are often faced with making these decisions, as well as a foster and pet owner who had to make this decision herself.Our guests today are:Jenn Thomas, Executive Director for the Ross County Humane SocietyMissy Haughton, Richland County Ohio Dog WardenAmanda Wampler, dog

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01:03:21

Rescue Hoarding: Athens County Ohio 2017

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/02/07

In this episode we dive into what are hoarders and go into the details of a rescue hoarder case from our 2017 files in Athens County, Ohio. Our guest is Mary Beth Brown, the former Dog Warden who worked with us in this case where we rescued… well… you will have to listen to find out how many dogs this elderly lady had in her house.Hoarding is not just animal cruelty. This is a mental health problem and we have to do better to protect the animals and to rehabilitate the individual. Without mental

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57:17

The Effect of the Veterinary Shortage

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/01/25

Episode 2 is about the veterinary shortage. This is a problem affecting pet owners everywhere, but has an even greater impact in underserved communities. There is no easy answer, and it will take different stakeholders to find solutions to this problem. Our guests today are:Dan Spehar, Co-Founder of the Together Initiative for Ohio's Community Cats and Independent Researcher, on a report demonstrating the resource deserts present in Ohio.Dr. Rustin Moore, Dean of The Ohio State University College of

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46:33

The Importance of Accessible and Affordable...

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2023/01/15

Episode 1 discusses the importance of providing affordable and accessible care to animals, especially pets living in underserved communities. Our guests are:Myke Davis, Founder and Executive Director of The Animal Health OrganizationJenn Thomas, Executive Director of the Ross County Humane SocietyDr. Andrea Iglesias, a clinical and community psychologist working with underserved communities through a non-profit organization. The question today is: What is your opinion of "If you cannot afford an

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05:11

Welcome to the Animal Welfare Junction!

The Animal Welfare Junction ·

2022/12/28

In this episode we introduce you to our host, Michelle González (Dr. G), and we give you an overview of what to expect from our episodes. If you are interested in animal welfare and veterinary forensics, we invite you to join us on our journey as we explore how different disciplines are involved in keeping our animals and our communities safe.

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