The Animal Welfare Junction

A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS•www.forensics.vet

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.

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Episodes

The Effect of the Veterinary Shortage

Episode 2 is about the veterinary shortage. This is a problem affecting pet owners everywhere, but has an even greater impact in underserved communities. There is no easy answer, and it will take different stakeholders to find solutions to this problem. Our guests today are: Dan Spehar, Co-Founder of the Together Initiative for Ohio's Community Cats and Independent Researcher, on a report demonstrating the resource deserts present in Ohio. Dr. Rustin Moore, Dean of The Ohio State University Coll...

Jan 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 2

The Importance of Accessible and Affordable Veterinary Care

Episode 1 discusses the importance of providing affordable and accessible care to animals, especially pets living in underserved communities. Our guests are: Myke Davis, Founder and Executive Director of The Animal Health Organization Jenn Thomas, Executive Director of the Ross County Humane Society Dr. Andrea Iglesias, a clinical and community psychologist working with underserved communities through a non-profit organization. The question today is: What is your opinion of "If you cannot afford...

Jan 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 1

Welcome to the Animal Welfare Junction!

In this episode we introduce you to our host, Michelle González (Dr. G), and we give you an overview of what to expect from our episodes. If you are interested in animal welfare and veterinary forensics, we invite you to join us on our journey as we explore how different disciplines are involved in keeping our animals and our communities safe.

Dec 28, 2022•5 min

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