Shawn Fougere, is a police officer living with PTSD. In early June, he spoke at the Ontario SPCA’s 2018 Educational Conference about how his service dog, Kal, has changed his life.

In this podcast, hear his emotional story of pain, recovery, and choosing to speak out.

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On this week's podcast, we learn all about parrots - how to care for them, and just how exciting they are! Get to know Cam Lund, from the Ontario SPCA and his parrot, Benji.

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Help us celebrate National Volunteer Week! Follow the story of three incredible volunteers - what they do, and why they do it!

On this week's podcast we're so excited to take you into a few different animal centres to highlight the amazing volunteer work going on.

Listen or watch to hear from Debbie Sutherland, volunteer at Markham Cat Adoption & Education Centre; Flo McLellan, Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre; and Fran Ferguson, Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre.

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The Year of the Northern Dog is a program aimed at bringing awareness, attention and action to the escalating animal welfare issue in Canada – Northern dog overpopulation.

In this podcast we speak to Daryl Vaillancourt, Senior Director of Humane Programs and Community Outreach at the Ontario SPCA. He sheds light on the purpose of the program, our amazing partners, and how we're hoping to help northern communities with their dog overpopulation.

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This week on Animals' Voice Pawdcast we're on the site of a feral cat colony, interviewing caregiver Leianne McCallum.

Listen to learn all about caring for a colony, and challenges that come in the winter months. Watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAcVlIk82ok

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Lily never lost hope that her cat, Bot, would find his way home again. Now, after 1 year apart, Lily and Bot have been reunited, all thanks to a microchip.

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Canine influenza has been catching headlines lately in Ontario and we want to make sure you know all the facts as a pet owner.

In this podcast we have two guests. First we speak to Dr. Scott Weese, University of Guelph and expert assisting the investigation and response to the H3N2 canine influenza recently identified in Essex County, Ont, about what pet owners need to be aware of.

In the second half of this podcast we hear from Dave Wilson, Director of Shelter Health and Wellness at the Ontario SPCA about shelter health protocols and keeping animals safe before they go to their forever homes.

Find more information and updates about Canine Influenza, visit the University of Guelph's blog here: https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/

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Jessica Burton has been supporting National Cupcake Day™ for SPCAs and Humane Societies since the event began in 2012. In five years, she's managed to raise over $8,000 for animals in need. On this week's podcast we talk with her about how she's done it!

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Over 4 years ago Kevin MacKenzie began hosting our Animals' Voice Pawdcast. Since then, he's interviewed countless amazing people and taught us a lot about Animal Welfare and the animal world. Today, we say goodbye, and hear about his experience on the show.

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Retired FBI agent Tom Farrow spent years working on the "Operation Rose Thorn," uncovering corruption, illegal activity, and animal cruelty - all from the pit of a cock fighting ring.

An investigation that began in 2001, Farrow says Operation Rose Thorn resulted in eight law enforcement officers, and about 53 civilians being convicted federally, and 167 civilians being convicted in state court. Crimes included everything from theft and prostitution, to animal cruelty.

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