Voices Carry For Animals Podcast

Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #443”- WatchdogMary- Journalist

Hosted by Debbie Dahmeraka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be: WatchdogMary aka Mary Schwager- Award winning investigative journalist writing about animals.
https://www.watchdogmary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WatchdogMary/
TOPIC "Many animal shelters in the United States are at a breaking point and facing a crisis as record numbers of animals are ending up in their facilities. Euthanasia rates are also climbing. What's going on? How can you find out what's happening in your community? And how can you help?
Mary Schwager, aka Watchdog Mary, has won more than two dozen journalism awards for investigative, consumer, feature reporting, and writing, including 17 Emmys, eight Edward R. Murrow Awards, and numerous Associated Press honors. 
Mary has received five awards from the Dog Writers Association of America. One was for an article published in The Dodoabout a stray dog joining a charity run and finding himself a new home.
Watchdog Mary is a 17-time Emmy award-winning journalist writing about animals and the environment.
Mary has worked as a television reporter, investigative reporter, and investigative producer at network-affiliated stations across the country. Watchdog Mary is using her talents to report about animals. She writes for The Dodo, Grit Daily, Dogster, Catster, Just Labs, EnviroNews, and Celebrity Page TV
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #442”- In Defense of Animals

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be: Doll Stanley- Director of In Defense of Animals "Justice for Animals" campaign  https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/
https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForAnimalsIDA
>>>ATTENTION PLEASE: Have to RESCHEDULE Doll Stanley -had a emergency in Mississippi>>
>>>Live Show was Filled in with Gina Patola  from Laws for Paws FB Group and Rae Bitner aka Mama Cat- Community Cats United! 2 Former Guests discussing how people can get involved helping animals. Working together. Helpful Tips on Taking Action. It was very informative and great show! Thank You Gina and Mama Cat!  
In Defense of Animals has campaigned to protect animals, people and the environment for over 40 years.
Through our campaigns, we advocate change in laws, human behavior, and enlightenment in the need to protect lives, advance rights, improve welfare, and steward environmental protection.
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. 
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #441”- Youth4Animals.org

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be: Steve Hughes - Director- Youth4Animals.org and PetsInDanger
http://youth4animals.org/
https://www.facebook.com/petsindanger
Topics:Youth4Animals.org campaign year begins Aug 12 in South Florida and gearing up to reach goal of 500 student volunteers.Student children can earn community service hours while volunteering for  ADOPT, NEVER SHOP Campaign.
PetsInDanger has a mission to identify and shut down puppy mills/illegal breeders/resellers.
For every pet we adopt, dozens are pumped out by backyard breeders and illegal puppy mills like candy from a Pez dispenser and over 5 MILLION companion animals are euthanized across North America every year as a result.
Youth4Animals supports shelters by spiking adoption rates through our Shelter Tours but, more importantly, these tours provide pervasive public student education to prevent this sad epidemic of pet overpopulation.
Earn Your Community Service Hours, Gain Valuable Skills & Help Save Our Furry Friends!. 
Educating, Equipping & Empowering students to save the lives of companion animals
Promoting pet adoptions ** Fundraising for our partner shelters ** Signing & Sharing our ADOPT, NEVER SHOP pledge/petition http://youth4animals.org/register/sign-and-share/
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Animal Advocates Radio“Voices Carry For Animals #440-Angel Hanz for the Homeless

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear" 
Guest will be: Karen Hamza - Founder of ANGEL HANZ FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
https://www.angelhanz.org/
https://www.facebook.com/homelesspeepsandpaaws
Topics: Angel Hanz For The Homeless " The Buggy Project" Transportation For Animals- Medical Problems, Preventative Measures for animals- Heat etc . May 26, 2024 -  We’re gonna have our buggy project again but we are needing donations. Your donations are highly appreciated and needed
Angel Hanz For The Homeless: Intervening to save the abused, neglected and shelter animals by offering education and physical resources to the unfortunate animal guardians, pet supplies, veterinary care, grooming and other animal services.
Angel Hanz works on the frontlines assisting the homeless with food, resources and care for their animals.Through monthly Gatherings, they bring essential supplies and services to those in need.  They offer education and solutions to help people find housing and safety. Their core goal is to enable people to get back into the mainstream of life.
Angel Hanz for the Homeless holds a Gathering on the last  Sunday of every month for the homeless and their pets. Food, pet supplies and other essential items are distributed. 
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #439” - HSUS - PAST Act- S.4004

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be:  Keith Dane- Senior Director, Equine Protection of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
https://www.humanesociety.org/all-our-fights/protecting-equines
https://www.humanesociety.org/animals/horses
TOPIC:Breaking! In a huge win for horses,USDA announces final rule seeking to end horse soring 
Horse Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. Caustic chemicals—blistering agents like mustard oil, diesel fuel and kerosene—are applied to the horse's limbs, causing extreme pain and suffering.
H.R.3090 - PAST Act of 2023 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2023 - 241 Co-Sponsors
S.4004 -PAST Act of 2024 -51 Co-Sponsors - PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS (202) 224-3121 Ask them to Co-Sponsor S 4004 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4004/text
SIGN PETITION >> Pass the PAST Act to end horse abuse https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/126965/action/1
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #438”- Humane Society of LA

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer  aka "Mama Bear" 
Guest will be: Jeff Dorson- Executive Director at Humane Society of Louisiana
https://humanela.org/
https://www.facebook.com/HumaneLA/
https://twitter.com/HumaneLA
Topic: The scheduled 10-bear limit bear hunt in Louisana 
Louisiana is set to hold a black bear hunting season in December 2024 with a lottery draw for hunting tags and limited harvest in one northeast zone. The zone limit will be 10 bears and the season will end when the limit is reached. The state has seven bear management zones.
The hunt, regrettably, despite our objections, is scheduled to take place this December 2024. The Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries will distribute 10 hunting licenses through a lottery system and allow ten bears to be shot and killed (they say the hunt will be limited to larger males).
The Louisiana black bear is a symbol of our state and deserves to remain protected and shielded from a premature loss of life. We ask our state to allow the black bears to enjoy their lives, free from our intrusions.  
However, our work to advocate for the bears will continue.
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #436” - Pitty Rescue, Inc

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer
Guest will be: Jeff Coltenback- Founder, Director at Pitty Rescue, Inc,, Founding Educator at The Pet Care Institute, Managing Member at Coltenback Canine Services, LLC
http://www.pittyrescue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PittyRescueInc/
https://www.jeffcoltenback.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jcoltenback
Topics:: Advocating against BSL- Breed Specific Legislation. Over breeding and over population, pet owner responsibility
Mission: This rescue was established by Jeff and Diana Coltenback in April 2010 after 10 years of private rescue work. Since 2001, They have been fostering, rehabilitating and re-homing homeless animals, specifically pit bulls and pit bull type dogs. 
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of our canine companions; and to develop and maintain a trusting and reciprocal relationship between human and canine. Helping people and pets is Jeff's life's purpose!
Jeff Coltenback specializes in dog behavior and nutrition. He also trains and certifies students wishing to become dog trainers.Jeff offers FREE mini-training sessions and mini-evaluations for shelters and rescues
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #435” - Laws For Paws

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear" 
Guests will be: Gina Patolo- Vice Presidentfor Laws For Paws  501c3
https://www.facebook.com/groups/534257870953041
https://www.facebook.com/events/825662659359265  Second Protest for Cleo- Saturday- April 20th, 2024 1:00 to 3:00 pm est -Animal Welfare Shelter of Bloomfield Township-Press Link above for more info on Team Cleo. 
Topics will be: Laws For Paws announce achieving their 501c3 status,Team Cleo Cause and Protests, Detroit Dog Owner Crisis Protests at Mayor Duggans mansion, and court case updates
MISSION:
To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals, as well as to save and better the lives of animals by advocating for better animal protection and anti-cruelty laws with lawmakers and government bodies statewide. We must speak for those that cannot speak for themselves while we stand together to protect the animals!!
The only way we can protect the animals is by changing the laws. Animals are considered property so when someone kills or abuses them they get off easy. Also in Court cases, they have no rights because according to the Court system they have the same rights as a tree. Let's fight to get these laws changed now. 
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #433” - Scott Beckstead

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be: Scott Beckstead - Wild Horse and Burro Advocate - Professor of Law at Willamette University
Topics:The ongoing persecution of our wild horses and burros by the Bureau of Land Management. Federal Bill H.R. 3656 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023/2024 and Horse SAFE ACT BILL H.R. 3475/S2037
H.R.3656 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023/2024- https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3656/text To amend the Actcommonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3475 SAFE Act of 2023 - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3475/text To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption
TAKE ACTION: Call your STATE Representatives (202) 224-3121 -Give your zip code - Ask them to Co-Sponsor the above bills. You can also EMAIL your STATE Representative - Enter your Zip Code https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry For Animals #432- #RetireLucy the Elephant

Hosted by Debbie Dahmer aka "Mama Bear"
Guest will be: Mary-Ann Holm -President & Campaign Coordinator at Lucy's Edmonton Advocates' Project  (LEAP)
https://www.leapforlucy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/leapforlucy
https://twitter.com/LEAPyeg
TOPIC: UPATE: #RetireLucy the Elephant in Edmonton Valley Zoo in Canada
Lucy's Edmonton Advocates' Project (LEAP) mandate is increasing the activity and involvement of Lucy's supporters who live in the greater Edmonton area and her supporters around the world!
Lucy has been at the Edmonton Valley Zoo for almost 47 years and turns 49 this year. This is an ominous milestone as zoo elephants rarely survive to their mid forties. Lucy suffers from a number of zoo induced ailments which will shorten her life expectancy. She has no other elephant companions, which is considered cruel by elephant experts due to their highly complex social needs. The harsh Edmonton climate is detrimental to her health and painful for her ongoing arthritis and foot disease.Lucy lives in a tiny concrete cell and is only allowed outdoors for short controlled walks, weather permitting which means many days she never gets out at all.
 info@leapforlucy.com
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