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  • New 2025 state laws that protect animals
    Feb 4 2025

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    One of the huge elements of our work at the Humane Society of the United States is our work across all 50 states, pushing for laws to protect animals. Our guest today is one of the leaders of those efforts, and we want to hear about some incredible laws that took effect January 1.

    Sign up for action alerts here: https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/78106/subscribe/1

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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 podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    15 min
  • Which colleges and universities are going plant-based?
    Jan 21 2025

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    Looking at today's college dining halls is an eye-opener. So many more options! Today we're hearing from one of the people driving those dining hall changes -- she’s working to help colleges and universities offer more plant-based meals.

    Her team just released a scorecard revealing which colleges and universities across the U.S. are offering more plant-based meals to students.

    Learn more at: https://www.humanesociety.org/collegereport

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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 podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    18 min
  • From the archive: Is bird flu the new Covid?
    Jan 7 2025

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    Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into the worldwide concerns surrounding the recent surge in bird flu cases. Our guest is a distinguished public health expert, and she sheds light on the intricacies of this viral outbreak and its profound impact on both avian populations and the broader ecosystem. Discover how this crisis intersects with issues of wildlife conservation, food security, and global health preparedness.

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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 podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    29 min
  • The decline of the fur trade: A historic shift and what’s next
    Dec 24 2024

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    In the last decade, the fur trade has gone from caging and slaughtering 140 million foxes, mink and raccoon dogs in 2014 to roughly 20 million animals in 2023—an 85% decline. We’re going to talk today about some of the incredible victories in shutting down fur, but also some of the challenges ahead.

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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.

    You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.

    Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    17 min
  • How many more monkeys need to escape labs before primate testing finally ends?
    Dec 10 2024

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    You might have seen the recent news headlines – 43 monkeys escaped from a facility in South Carolina. What kind of facility was it? Who needs 43 monkeys? We'll get all the answers from an expert who previously worked at the facility.

    Take action: humanesociety.org/monkeyexperiments

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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.

    You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.

    Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.


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    17 min
  • From the archive: What does it take to work undercover?
    Nov 26 2024

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    Think you have what it takes to go undercover? Today we’re talking with the senior director of our investigations team, and she discusses all the details of working undercover for the animals.

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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.

    You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.

    Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    28 min
  • Target: Breaking promises on animal welfare
    Nov 12 2024

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    About a decade ago, retail store Target made some commitments to improve the quality of life for farm animals...but they have done next to nothing in those years. To tell Target to do better, visit TargetCruelty.com

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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.

    You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.

    Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    16 min
  • American Kennel Club: Protecting the profits of the puppy mill industry
    Oct 29 2024

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    New research conducted by our Stop Puppy Mills campaign reveals that the American Kennel Club, a purebred dog registry organization that used to call itself “the dog’s champion,” has opposed more than 450 bills that aimed to help pups since 2008.

    Take action: humanesociety.org/puppymills

    Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. 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.

    You can help stop all forms of animal cruelty. Please give today.

    Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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    22 min