Voices Carry For Animals Podcast

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Guest: Jack Gescheidt- Founder of TreeSpirit Project & is a wildlife Animal Rights Consultant, Photographer, Writer, Speaker, and Activist for In Defense of Animals,

Topics: "Cows, Owls, Forests, & Fires". How our separation from nature, capitalism, and the climate crisis are all one hot mess.

Will 475,000 Owls Be Massacred for the Timber Industry?

Valid U.S. address required to sign: TAKE ACTION HERE-- Please SHARE! https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/will-475000-owls-be-massacred-for-the-timber-industry/

Owls, one of the most beautiful, mysterious, intelligent, and beloved forest birds on Earth, are being hunted and killed on a massive, unprecedented scale in America: over 475,000 barred owls who are protected by the Migratory Bird Act, along with thousands more northern spotted owls who are protected by the Endangered Species Act, are all being targeted and shot to death in their forest homes.

BOMS: Barred Owl Mass Slaughter

The monstrous, so-called “BOMS” plan — an acronym for “Barred Owl Management Strategy” — is in reality a 'Barred Owl Mass Slaughter,' because it's doing just that, slaughtering huge numbers of innocent barred owls in forests across all three West Coast states: California, Oregon, and Washington. The killing has already begun and will continue for 30 years, at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion in taxpayer dollars. This is a mass killing of wild owls of two similar species, on a bloodthirsty scale, made possible by the corruption of a federal wildlife protection agency, the USFWS, acting to serve timber industry interests, not the American public.

TreeSpirit Project/ Owls https://treespiritproject.com/owls/

1. Make Calls [202] 224-3121 -- Give your zip code. Call your U.S. representative and two U.S. senators and urge them to prohibit federal funding for killing any protected North American barred owls, or protected northern spotted owls with 'incidental take' permits, which only benefit logging companies, not owls. ***********************************************

TreeSpirit Project FB Page https://www.facebook.com/TreeSpiritProject

TreeSpirit Website https://treespiritproject.com/

In Defense of Animals - TAKE ACTION FOR ANIMALS https://www.idausa.org/take-action/

TreeSpirit Project Podcast Archives https://treespiritproject.com/podcasts/

With Our VOICES The Animals Will Be HEARD..With Our ACTIONS The Animals Will Seek *J*U*S*T*I*C*E*

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Guests: Doll Stanley- Justice for Animals Campaign Director and Sharon Stone - Operations Manager at Hope Animal Sanctuary- In Defense of Animals

Topics: UPDATES on Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi. Discussion on NO KILL Animal Shelters and Uplifting Rescue Stories.

Justice for Animals https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/

Animal cruelty has no boundaries, whether through neglect or intentional acts of violence against animals. Statistically, regions of the United States facing economic and educational challenges tend to foster neglect and intentional cruel treatment of animals. This is where our Justice for Animals campaign rises to the challenge, to promote an environment in which just laws are enacted and enforced.

We are forging strong coalitions in the Deep South that incorporate law enforcement, judges, prosecuting attorneys, humane representatives, and citizens to impact county and municipal ordinances and state statutes on a grass roots level that comes from the heart of Mississippians. We work with law enforcement to share knowledge of animal law, provide guidance in investigating cruelty complaints, establish resources to address cruelty cases, and empower future generation of caring individuals as to how humans and other animals can coexist harmoniously to benefit all. ****************************************************************

Hope Animal Sanctuary https://www.idausa.org/sanctuaries/hope-animal-sanctuary/

In a region devoid of animal shelters and other vital animal control services, the ongoing work of the sanctuary is critical in providing hope for animals suffering in America’s Deep South.

In Defense of Animals' Hope Animal Sanctuary has saved thousands of animals over the years, including dogs, cats, sheep, pigs, horses, cows, and chickens. *****************************************************************

What You Can Do

• Support Hope Animal Sanctuary by signing up to become an Animal Advocate
• If you are in the Mississippi area, consider helping out by volunteering
• Adopt one of our animals in need
• Sign one of our action alerts to get justice for animals
• Read our latest Hope Animals Sanctuary news to stay up-to-date 

Take Action: Help Animals Now! https://www.idausa.org/take-action/

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Guests: Diana Munoz -Founder & Colby Steiner – Co Founder of The Gentle Giants Stay Home Project --Also will be joining us---

Katherine Connor - Founder of Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary - BLES

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Topics: Heartwarming UPDATE on Monet the Elephant whom is in Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary

Gentle Giants Nonprofit is a NGO developed, founded and led by two women in the United States, in order to protect the endangered Asian Elephant, Elephas maximus; support of Thailand's indigenous peoples & communities; the preservation of Thailand's forests; and conservation of the environment.

Diana & Colby have both been strong, long time advocates for animals/elephants.  They have both helped  & supported numerous organizations in the elephant community.  

After 3 years, Gentle Giants Elephants is spreading their wings and is embarking on a thrilling new chapter to help any and all gentle giants in need! 

GENTLE GIANTS ELEPHANTS STAY HOME PROJECT

Gentle Giants Elephant Website https://gentlegiantselephants.org/

Gentle Giants Elephant Linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/GentleGiantsElephants

Gentle Giants Elephant on FB https://www.facebook.com/GentleGiantsElephant

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Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary - BLES

BLES is an ethical elephant sanctuary founded in 2006. We are a TRUE SANCTUARY - a safe & immersive space for all, built on ethics that inspire unconditional acceptance & a strong sense of family

Here at BLES, our elephants lead the way.

Guests share in all aspects of the elephants’ world at BLES. We promote a hands-off, respectful, and peaceful experience that includes walking with the elephants through the protected forest to release areas and observing them relearning natural instincts in an environment that promotes and protects their welfare. 

Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary - BLES Website https://www.blesele.org/

Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary- BLES FB Page https://www.facebook.com/BLESelephants

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Guest: Carol Walker -Owner at Living Images. Author, Artist, & Wild Horse Advocate. Freedom for Wild Horses Podcast - Producer & Host

Topics: HELP SUPPORT The SAFE Act [H.R. 1661} & [S.775] Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2025.

HELP SUPPORT The Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act [H.R. 4356]

Wild Horse Roundups are a Gateway to Slaughter not a Necessity for Land Health

Wild horses still live wild and free on our public lands in ten Western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. These public lands are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.

At the time the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act was passed, wild horses and burros were found on 53 million acres. Now in 2018, over 22 million of these acres have been zeroed out and lost to wild horses and burros.

What can you do to help? Call your Senators and Representatives: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials and tell them you want to see wild horses and burros live out their lives on our public lands and that you do not support killing them. Livestock grazing should be reduced in Wild Horse Herd Management Areas and wild horses should be managed on the range, not rounded up and removed. And the wild horses in holding should be returned to the lands that have been taken from them.

Wild Hoofbeats Website https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/

Wild Hoofbeats- Freedom For Wild Horses Podcast Archives https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/category/podcast

Carol Walker -Wild Horses on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CarolWalkerWildHorses

How you can HELP SUPPORT the SAFE Act and Wild Horse Burro Protection Act!

Call [202] 224-3121 --Give your Zip Code--Ask to Speak to your State Rep or Senator and ask them to Co-Sponsor Federal Bills Introduced Below.

“Save America’s Forgotten Equines Act of 2025” or the

H.R.1661 - SAFE Act of 2025 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1661/text

S.775 -SAFE ACT of 2025 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/775/text

H.R. 4356 - Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4356/text

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Guest: Devan Schowe - Campaigns Manager for Born Free USA

**WE REMEMBER 911 - 25th Horrific and Devastating Anniversary of a Deadly and Terrifying Attack on America and it's Citizens. 09-11-2001 Prayers go out to all the Victims families & friends whom lost their loved ones or got seriously injured. Special Thank You to All the First Responders and all the Hero Dogs whom helped save lives. We Will NEVER FORGET! May they RIP! GONE but will never be forgotten.**

Topics: Series of undercover zoo investigations/the larger issue of keeping wild animals in captivity for human entertainment.

Throughout 2025-2026, Born Free USA team embarked on a series of zoo investigations to address the increasingly popular belief that keeping wild animals in captivity for the purpose of human entertainment is unethical. To carry out their investigations, Born Free USA visited ten Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities that are widely considered to excel in the fields of animal care and facilitate meaningful interactions between animals and human visitors.

During each visit, Born Free USA assessed the accuracy and efficacy of each major aim stated by the zoo industry, including educating visitors about the animals, providing optimal animal welfare with appropriate physical and mental stimulation, and participating in, or leading, meaningful conservation efforts. It is our intention that by providing data from the top zoos in the U.S., Born Free USA illustrate a more accurate picture of commercial animal captivity and scrutinize what these facilities offer the animal inhabitants and human visitors.

Born Free USA then argue whether zoos can justify their existence and continue to keep wild animals in captivity based on our findings. Each individual case study adds to our overall research and assessment of zoos in the U.S., which we will update in due course.

Born Free USA Zoo Investigations https://www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/animals-in-captivity/zooinvestigations/

Born Free USA on FB https://www.facebook.com/BornFreeUSA

Born Free USA on X https://x.com/bornfreeusa

Born Free USA -Take Action Center https://www.bornfreeusa.org/action-center/

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Guest: Lindsey Baker - ACTION HOUR Podcast Producer & Host on Unchainedtv

Topics: Lindsey's experience of being a Vegan-now for 10 years -the experience of changing habits and where you buy things, etc. Being a Activist and Host on Unchainedtv -Action Hour and how very important it is to bring the attention and focus on better & healthier lives for humans and helping save animals and making the right choices Lindsey also supports elder abuse awareness, and enforcement of laws.

Action Hour on UnChainedtv is a podcast hosted by Lindsey Baker that highlights vegan activism, animal rescue, & animal advocacy. The show has discussions on fighting for wild horse protection, animal welfare, and covering on-site protests.

Action Hour Podcast shares information and provides actionable steps we can all take to help save the lives of animals and to further their liberation. To recognize them as sentient beings, entitled to life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness.

Whether it's a look at the Vegan Everest Boot Camp or uncovering the horrors of wild horse slaughter, Lindsey Baker is on the case, digging, interviewing, probing.

Unchainedtv- ACTION HOUR Website https://watch.unchainedtv.com/action-hour

Unchainedtv on FB https://www.facebook.com/JaneVelezMitchell

Unchainedtv Website https://unchainedtv.com/

Be My Voice - ACTION HOUR FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/bemyvoicehelpshadow

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Guest: Jaime McKnight- The Founder of Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue

Topics: Increased dumping of dogs at shelters, with rescues, on streets thus leading to spay and neuter laws needed. Justice for Frosty sentencing coming up Sept 1, 2026. Vet care costs increased with corporate buyouts. Hard to find committed adopters.

PPPR's mission is to save furry lives, keep them safe and find their furever homes and give these once forgotten seniors and rescues their “Second Chance at Furever!” In the most extreme situations of neglect, PPPR provides hospice and a final, loving home for the little souls that have given all they can.

PPPR accepts surrendered, abandoned and injured animals for rehab and re-homing based on space availability. PPPR specializes in seniors, handicap, sick and small breed dogs 10 pounds and UNDER. PPPR rescues dogs from kill shelters all over Florida that are set to be euthanized. If PPPR can not take a dog/cat into rescue we will do our best to help network and help find a potential adopter and new furever home.  

Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue Website https://ppprescue.com/

Justice for Frosty FB Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1815210055827324/

Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue FB Page https://www.facebook.com/PawliciousPoochiePetRescue

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Guest: Suzana Gartner Founder & Executive Director Centre for Animal Law Advocacy [CALA]. Keynote Speaker & Legal Commentator | Author of A Voice for Animals

Topics: Ongoing advocacy work through Suzana's non-profit -Centre for Animal Advocacy [CALA] and the current rescue efforts to save the street dogs in San Bernardino, California-- looking for rescue groups and fosters to help them.

Highlighting animal shelter solutions and inspiring the listeners to help get cats and dogs out of the shelters by discussing how we can all make a difference in the current U.S. shelter crisis.

The Centre for Animal Law Advocacy (CALA) was founded in 2014 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the rights of animals and animal protection through legal advocacy, engagement, public education, awareness, and policy reform.

Through a combination of expert advocacy, education, spearheading campaigns, and reform efforts, CALA works across Canada, the U.S., and North America to create meaningful, systemic change that improves the lives of animals, animal rights, and legal protections.

With legal expertise and compassionate leadership, CALA empowers others to advance the legal system for animals. It is intended to help advocates, changemakers, educators, whistleblowers, and other people who care about animal rights to speak up and promote stronger laws and systemic changes that give animals a meaningful voice in the legal system.

INTRODUCTION / MISSION

The Centre for Animal Law Advocacy (CALA) is dedicated to protecting animals by advocating for stronger protections for animals through legal reform for policy changes. Promoting ethical treatment of animals through writing, speaking, and legal advocacy efforts.

FOCUS AREAS

* Legal Advocacy: Working for the implementation of stronger animal protection laws.

* Public Education: Offering resources, talks, and writings on animal law and rights.

* Policy Reform: Collaborating with other stakeholders to enforce new legislation.

* Thought Leadership: Providing insights and leadership in animal law and ethics.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Founded by Suzana Gartner, a pioneer in animal law and author of A Voice for Animals, CALA serves as a platform for legal reform and education, aiming to improve the lives of animals across North America.

With decades of experience, including founding Canada’s first animal law firm, and an expert in leading Humane Society programs, Suzana brings her expertise to expand animal protection on a broader scale.

Suzana Gartner - Animal Lawyer, Advocate, & Activist

https://www.facebook.com/SuzanaGartnerAnimalLaw

A Voice for Animals - Book https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Animals-Movement-Provides-Compassion/dp/1665732903

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Guest: Keith Dane- Equine Consultant at Humane World for Animals

Topics: International donkey hide trade. Ending horse slaughter &

New York City carriage horses.

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International donkey hide trade https://www.brookeusa.org/advocacy Millions of donkeys are slaughtered annually for their hides to produce ejiao. The domestic Chinese and international demand for donkey hides is approximately 8–10 million hides per year but the annual supply in China is less than 1.8 million. This demand has led to the slaughter of massive numbers of donkeys across the globe. 

ACTION ALERT! Contact your Legislators! SUPPORT H.R. 5544 The Ejiao Act- The Donkey Hide Crisis Nationwide Number (202) 224-3121 -Give your zip code https://www.brookeusa.org/ejiao-act#/

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Each year, thousands of American equines—working, racing and companion horses, donkeys, mules and even children's ponies—are horrifically slaughtered for human consumption. They are inhumanely transported long distances across our borders, in cramped trailers without food, water or rest.

ACTION ALERT! Speak Out to end horse slaughter--SUPPORT H.R.1661 & S.775 SAFE Act- Save America's Forgotten Equines https://secure.humaneworld.org/page/165162/action/1?locale=en-US

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New York City carriage horses --A horse-drawn carriage ride may look charming, but behind this tourist attraction is a life of hardship for the horses forced to pull it. These sensitive animals are made to haul heavy carriages through crowded streets, loud traffic and vehicle exhaust—conditions that can be stressful, unsafe and completely unnatural for them. Long hours on hard pavement can contribute to painful leg, hoof and joint problems, while breathing polluted air and working in extreme heat or cold can put their health at risk.

ACTION ALERT! End horse-drawn carriages in New Your City https://secure.humaneworld.org/page/196085/petition/1

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The lives of many Tennessee walking horses are filled with fear and pain. Unscrupulous trainers intentionally inflict pain on a horse's legs and hooves to force the horse to perform an exaggerated, high-stepping gait known as the "Big Lick" that is rewarded in some show rings. They use a variety of gruesome techniques, including caustic chemicals that burn the horse's flesh, chains and heavy, stacked horseshoes to accomplish this artificial gait. 

Help stop horse abuse which is known as "soring,"  The PAST Act (H.R. 1684) would amend the Horse Protection Act

ACTION ALERT! https://secure.humaneworld.org/page/165161/action/1

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Guest: Kate MacFall - Florida State Director of Humane World for Animals

Topics: Puppy Mills Legislation. The Importance of Getting Involved with Animal Advocacy Legislation Year Round- How to get involved and Talk Action for the animals in need.. Contacting your State Reps and Senators on current bills introduced in legislation.

It's time to end the horrifically cruel treatment of dogs in mass breeding operations. https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/stopping-puppy-mills

What are Puppy Mills? Inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit, ignoring the needs of the pups and their mothers.

In puppy mills, mother dogs spend their entire lives in cramped cages with little to no personal attention. Due to poor sanitation, overbreeding and a lack of preventive veterinary care, the puppies frequently suffer from a variety of health issues, creating heartbreaking challenges for families who should be enjoying the delights of adopting a new family member.

Efforts to end puppy mill cruelty include supporting legislative reforms, conducting investigations, pursuing litigation and raising public awareness. Humane World for work to improve breeding standards, strengthen enforcement and hold irresponsible breeders and sellers accountable.

There are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills across the country, where mother dogs spend their entire lives in cramped cages. Take action to help save puppies and their moms from suffering in these cruel mass-breeding operations.

Humane World for Animals Puppy Mills https://www.humaneworld.org/en/issue/stopping-puppy-mills

The sad truth behind puppy mills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dY9D9eMfb0&t=7s

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