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The Informed Animal Ally

Vancouver Humane Society

The Informed Animal Ally is presented by the Vancouver Humane Society. In this animal ethics podcast, we will share the ins and outs of topics like cruelty, legislation, and advocacy here in B.C. and across Canada. Episodes are released on the final Tuesday of each month. Website: www.vancouverhumane.ca Facebook: Vancouver Humane Society Instagram: vancouverhumane Twitter: @vanhumane Theme music: Jonah’s Message for New York by Doctor Turtle, licenced under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

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00:30:07

Bridging the gap between animal and human services...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/10/07

This month, hosts Chantelle and Amy are joined by Jesse Smith of Atira Women's Resource Society to discuss the organization's Pet Outreach program and its impact on people and animals.

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00:30:36

How are laws made in Canada?

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/07/29

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally delves into the often-confusing lawmaking process in Canada: How do bills become law? What paths can we take to protect animals in the law? What happens when a bill doesn't pass? And what can you do to help?

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00:30:25

Failing our animals? Canada’s D grade on welfare...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/05/27

Is Canada failing our animals? The Vancouver Humane Society is joined by special guest Melissa Matlow to discuss the Animal Protection Index from World Animal Protection, and how Canada stacks up in the global ranking.

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00:31:18

Animals sold in takeout containers? A look at...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/04/29

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses Canada's exotic pet trade, from breeding or capture to selling and keeping, as well as the laws and loopholes failing to protect animals.Learn more and take action: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/exotic-animals-wildlife-not-pets/

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00:30:41

Animal welfare in the Canadian food industry with...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/03/25

This month's episode of the Informed Animal Ally welcomes Maha Bazzi to discuss the Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard from Mercy for Animals, which ranks major food companies on their animal welfare performance.

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00:29:01

Animal advocacy around the world: 2024's key trends,...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/02/25

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the VHS’s Chantelle Archambault and Amy Morris discuss trends in the animal advocacy movement, as well as successes, opportunities, and challenges in Canada and around the world in 2024.

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00:23:44

What is a good life for animals? A look back

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2025/01/29

This month’s episode of The Informed Animal Ally takes a look back through the show's second season, which delved into what good welfare looks like for animals and how we can all help improve animal well-being.

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00:21:58

The importance of research in animal advocacy

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/12/31

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses how polling, surveys, and reports are used in animal advocacy – to make decisions, measure impacts, and share with the public and policy-makers.

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00:18:17

What it's like to run a farm sanctuary

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/11/26

This month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally discusses challenges, opportunities, and successes in farm sanctuary work. Featuring The Alice Sanctuary, The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary, and Kitchensink Rescue Farm & Sanctuary.

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00:07:33

Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/11/15

Emily Pickett from the Vancouver Humane Society discusses the tragic life and death of Jenga the giraffe, who died at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on October 23rd, as well as ongoing welfare concerns at the zoo.

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00:32:44

10 arguments against going vegan (& how to respond)

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/10/29

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault from the Vancouver Humane Society discuss arguments they've heard opposing veganism and some ways to respond.

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00:11:55

What it's like to run a vegan business

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/09/24

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Kyla and Audrey from Vegan Supply and Paula from Compassion Ink Studio share perspectives on operating a vegan business.

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00:14:47

“Only if we understand can we care”: Education in...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/08/27

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, Alistair Schroff of Lakes Animal Friendship Society discusses the importance of education for animal well-being, and other successes, challenges, and opportunities in animal organizations.lakesanimalfriendship.ca

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00:31:01

8 arguments in support of rodeo & how to respond

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/07/30

On this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society's Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault discuss eight of the most common arguments in support of rodeo and ways to respond as an animal ally.

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00:42:09

Real challenges in animal advocacy

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/06/25

In this month's episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society's Amy Morris, Chantelle Archambault, and Emily Pickett discuss challenges commonly experienced in advocacy work, as well as personal experiences shared by listeners.

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00:36:31

Lessons from grassroots animal advocacy

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/05/29

In this month's episode, the Vancouver Humane Society's Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault are joined by special guests Barbara Lapointe and Tessa Vanderkop to discuss lessons from grassroots animal advocacy.

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00:21:48

10 years of animal cruelty investigations with Emily...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/04/30

In this month's episode, Vancouver Humane Society Campaign Director Emily Pickett joins Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault to discuss the past decade of farmed animal cruelty investigations in British Columbia.

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00:25:15

How animals touch our lives: Five stories about...

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/03/26

Do you remember that one animal who touched your heart in a way that you'll hold dear for a lifetime? In this month's episode of the Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society team and allies discuss animals who have changed their lives.

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00:56:13

What does your relationship with your pet say about you?

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/02/27

In this month's episode, the Vancouver Humane Society's Amy Morris and Chantelle Archambault are joined by researchers Dr. Sasha Protopopova and Dr. Camila Cavalli to discuss strategies human-animal bonds.

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00:35:20

Animal cruelty laws in Canada: A look back

The Informed Animal Ally ·

2024/01/30

This month, take a look back at the first series from The Informed Animal Ally, focussing on animal cruelty laws in Canada. You can find all blog posts associated with these episodes at www.vancouverhumane.ca/podcasts.

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