The Animal Welfare Junction

By: A. Michelle Gonzalez DVM MS
  • Summary

  • 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 affect animals and the community. Due to the nature of the discussion, listener discretion is advised as some topics may be too strong for some listeners.
    Copyright 2025 A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS
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Episodes
  • Behind the Scenes of HBO's "Chimp Crazy"
    Mar 8 2025

    Join us on a behind the scenes look at the HBO documentary Chimp Crazy. Dr. G is joined by Brittany Peet,  General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement for the PETA Foundation, and Angela Scott, volunteer turned whistleblower who helped rescue several chimps from the Missouri Primate Foundation. On this episode, we discuss the documentary as well as some facts not mentioned on the show. Brittany Peet also shares an overview of the Captive Primate Safety Act, and how we need this legislation for the welfare of primates and the safety of humans.

    You can help us promote animal welfare by liking, rating and sharing this episode. Together, we can make a difference for animals and our communities.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision in State v Alonzo Kyles
    Jan 29 2025

    Last year, a case came before the Ohio Supreme Court that challenged the legal status of dogs and cats as companion animals based on being "kept". Dr. G's guests, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutors Tasha Forchione and Sarah Hutnik, will take you through the entire process, from the initial guilty verdict to the court of appeals, and ultimately their work presenting this case at the Ohio Supreme Court. This case was important beyond justice for this cat and accountability for Mr. Kyles. You will hear about other cases that were directly impacted by the Supreme Court's decision.

    Ohio is taking steps forward in the protection of animals, and we need to keep the momentum going. We hope stories like this encourage humane officers, law enforcement, and prosecutors to enforce the laws and hold criminals accountable for their actions. We need justice for animals and safety for our communities.

    Help us by liking, rating, and sharing! Together we can make a difference for animals and our communities.

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    45 mins
  • Veterinary Communication in a Multi-Cultural World with guest Mia Navedo-Williams
    Dec 9 2024

    Are you successful at reaching your clients, donors, or adopters? We do not have a single audience, and our message has to be directed towards a multitude of individuals if we want to make a difference in the lives of animals. This is not always an easy task, but it is not an impossible one either.

    To help us learn the different ways in which we can reach our audience, and the importance of understanding the community in which we live in, Dr. G has invited Mia Navedo-Williams to discuss marketing and communications in multi-cultural environments.

    While the first thought, and a main focus of this episode, is individuals with language barriers, cultural diversity is much more than that, and includes socioeconomics, geography, and education. This episode will help you reach out beyond the walls of your clinic and shelter to your community, where you can make the biggest difference.

    Please help us by rating and sharing! Together, we make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

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    Keep it Humane Podcast Network

    The Animal Welfare Junction is part of the Keep It Humane Podcast Network. Visit keepithumane.com/podcastnetwork to find us and our amazing animal welfare podcast partners.

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    1 hr and 6 mins

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