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The Animal Welfare JunctionVeterinary Forensics Author: A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS
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. Language: en Genres: Science, Social Sciences, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision in State v Alonzo Kyles
Episode 76
Tuesday, 28 January, 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.
