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When people think about wildlife trafficking, they often picture dramatic airport busts and exotic animals hidden in suitcases. But the reality is much bigger and far more complex.

In this episode of Humane Voices, our hosts talk with two global experts, Grettel Delgadillo and Nicola White of Humane World for Animals, about the multibillion-dollar illegal wildlife trade and the devastating impact it has on animals, ecosystems and local communities. From Latin America to markets around the world, they share information about this trade and discuss what can be done to stop this crisis.

Learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/all-animals/cruel-unintentions

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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In this episode of Humane Voices, we talk with two cat experts about one of the most common questions animal lovers face: When does an outdoor cat actually need rescuing?

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You'll learn how to tell the difference between a lost pet, a community cat, and a cat who is truly in distress. We also discuss the signs that a cat needs immediate help, when it's best to observe from a distance, and the well-intentioned mistakes that can separate cats from the homes they already have.

If you've ever wondered whether to intervene...or worried you made the wrong call, this episode will give you the knowledge and confidence to help cats in the ways they need most.

How to tell if a cat needs to be rescued: 
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Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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When hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other disasters strike, animals are often among the most vulnerable victims. In this episode of Humane Voices, two experts from Humane World for Animals’ global Animal Rescue Team share what it’s really like responding to emergencies around the world and helping animals caught in crisis.

From dramatic rescues to heartbreaking moments in disaster zones, they discuss how emergency responders save pets, farm animals and wildlife during natural disasters, the emotional toll this work can take, and why so many people risk everything rather than leave animals behind.

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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When it comes to our pets’ health, most of us want to do the right thing—but it’s not always clear what that is, especially when you’re sitting in a vet’s office trying to make decisions in real time.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Nancy Kay, an award-winning veterinarian and author of the bestselling book Speaking for Spot. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, she shares practical advice to help pet guardians feel more confident, ask better questions, and play an active role in their animal’s care.

We cover common misconceptions about preventive care, how to recognize red flags that shouldn’t be ignored, and what it really means to advocate for your pet—without feeling overwhelmed or breaking the bank. Whether you’re a new pet parent or have years of experience, this conversation will leave you better equipped to support your animal’s health and well-being.

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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The deep connection between people and pets is universal, but access to animal care resources is not. Humane World for Animals works to keep pets happy and healthy, and in their homes.

People have tremendous love for their animal family members, yet millions struggle to access care for their pets. Poverty and systemic inequity create obstacles to pet wellness services—such as health and behavioral care—as well as pet supplies and pet-inclusive housing.

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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More than 90 percent of drugs that pass animal tests fail in humans. So why do we still rely on animal research? Our guests unpack the scientific and ethical flaws of animal testing and highlight the advanced, non-animal methods that are proving to be faster, safer, and more effective. We’re talking about better science for both people and animals. 

Learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/animal-testing-research

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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What’s the most effective way to reduce suffering for farm animals? In this episode of Humane Voices, we’re joined by two experts from our global farm animal welfare and protection team to explore the two complementary paths driving real change.

We talk about efforts to reduce the number of animal-based meals by expanding plant-based options and procurement in schools, workplaces, and major institutions—and how that shift can dramatically lower demand for factory-farmed animals. We also dive into the work happening inside factory farms, where advocates are pushing for stronger welfare standards that improve the lives of animals who are still being kept and killed raised for food.

Together, these approaches are helping reduce suffering today while building a more humane food system for the future.

Learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/farmed-animal-welfare

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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Five experts. Five campaigns. One shared goal: a more humane world. In this episode, our leaders in animal research, companion animals, wildlife, animal rescue, and farm animal protection discuss where we’re headed—and how we’ll get there. 

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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Animals don’t deserve to be used in experiments. Animal testing is a practice that belongs in the past. It’s time to prioritize animal testing alternatives that are safer, faster, and more reliable for humans—without causing animals to suffer. Our two expert guests discuss the issue in depth.

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Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

Contact us at [email protected] to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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Most people don’t know how much an animal suffered for the fur trim on a jacket or a hat. Many also don’t know where the trim really comes from, or what life is like on a fur farm. We've got two experts on this episode who reveal the truth.

Learn more here: humaneworld.org/furfree

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of Humane World for Animals. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

Contact us at [email protected] to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.