Carissa talks about the City of Richmond’s new resolution to ban the sale of dogs at all pet stores in the city. Then we present Celebrating a Compassionate Thanksgiving, and a feature interview with Tricia Barry of Farm Sanctuary on the lives of Thanksgiving turkeys, and their Adopt-a-Turkey Project.
Category: Podcasts
Gene Blalock, Editor of Skin Trade the movie
On this week’s show, Carissa is going to present some tips on bear safety. Joanne will be interviewing Gene Blalock, Editor of Skin Trade, just ahead of the Vancouver premiere. The Vancouver free screening of Skin Trade and the Witness is on Saturday Oct 2, 2pm at the Vancouver Public Library (Central Branch).
Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary, plus Travel Tips & Recommendations for Compassionate Eating: Los Angeles
We interview Gene Baur, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary (and a chance to win a copy of his book!), plus Travel Tips & Recommendations for Compassionate Eating: Los Angeles.
Matt Ellerbeck, piranha conservationist & Mariann Sullivan, AR attorney
Matt Ellerbeck, piranha conservationist Matt Ellerbeck is an Ontario based conservationist, animal advocate, and amateur ichthyologist who focuses his efforts on piranhas. Listen to this intriguing interview and find out about piranhas and their shy nature. While Hollywood would like…
Jack Norris, Vegan Dietitian & Shelagh Begg, Hug a Bull
In this episode, Carissa discusses the dangers and illegality of driving with dogs in the back of your pick up truck. Jack Norris on Vegan Nutrition Joanne Interviews Jack Norris, RD about living healthfully a vegan diet. Jack Norris is…
21-Day Vegan Kickstart Program, and Travel Tips & Recommendations for Compassionate Eating: Portland
We interview Dr. Donald Forrester of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine about the health benefits of a vegan diet and their 21-Day Vegan Kickstart Program; plus Travel Tips and Recommendations for Compassionate Eating – Part 3: Portland; plus a segment on the upcoming Walk for Farm Animals.
JB Mulcahy, Chimp Sanctuary NW & Rita Mashinsky, Stop UBC Animal Research
In this episode Alison will review local restaurant the Wallflower. We will be interviewing Rita Mashinsky from Stop UBC Animal Research campaign. Our feature interview is with JB Mulcahy of Chimp Sanctuary Northwest.
Ric O'Barry of "The Cove" and Save Japan Dolphins
A feature interview with Ric O’Barry of the film “The Cove”, Earth Island Institute and the Save Japan Dolphins coalition. Plus, an interview with Rae Vasedevan of Skinned! about her anti-fur campaign, and a discussion about the social issues of veganism.
Nicole Forsyth, United Animal Nations, My Dog is Cool campaign
Join us for a discussion about heart disease and the silliest, most bizarre animal rights comments. We’ll be speaking with activists (almost) live on the scene at the annual Animal Rights Day event. We’ll also be interviewing Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO of UAN about their My Dog is Cool campaign.
Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals, and Animal Rights Day in Vancouver!
Joanne talks about a very successful Vegan Bake Sale fundraiser for the University of Victoria bunnies that was held this week, and the power of cupcakes and cookies as a form of animal activism by grassroots activists. Then we talk with Leanne McConnachie of the Vancouver Humane Society on Animal Rights Day in Vancouver, which will be celebrated on August 6th. Finally, a feature interview with Jonathan Balcombe, author of “Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals”.