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Jamie's CornerAuthor: Jamie Logan
Jamie's Corner is a podcast hosted by GenZ vegan thought leader, Jamie Logan. On this show, you'll find a mix of engaging content from health and wellness, to animal rights activism, spirituality and more. Episodes every Thursday at 7pm- on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Anchor.fm. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Horrifying Truth About the Dog Meat Industry
Episode 25
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
What the hell is up everyone? Today’s episode is a hard one… but an important one.I’m sitting down with Bonnie Klapper (animal rights lawyer) and Brandy Cherven (Executive Director of Run 2 the Rescue) to talk about the reality of the dog meat trade — what’s actually happening beyond the headlines, beyond the Yulin festival, and beyond the myth that this is just “cultural.”We break down:• How rescue operations actually work• The massive paperwork + costs to bring dogs to safety• The emotional toll of watching cruelty — and how they keep going• Heartwarming rescue stories (bring tissues)• Why saving one life still mattersThis conversation isn’t just about dogs in China. It’s about the line we draw. Why do we love one animal on the couch… and eat another on a plate? Why does cruelty shock us in one context but feel normal in another? If you’ve ever felt outraged watching footage from Yulin… this episode will challenge you to expand that compassion across the board.🐾 Want to support Run 2 the Rescue?Instagram + Facebook: @run2therescueWebsite: https://run2therescue.com(501c3 nonprofit)They need:• Adopters in the U.S.• Transport volunteers• Grant writers• Video editors• Fundraising supportIf we can’t get the dogs here — they don’t get out.🎧 Jamie's Corner is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If this episode moved you, please:👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe⭐ Rate the podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4EfzXcBI227SSYcTS55kqo?si=53863a4ac58d4c88Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamies-corner/id1616904718👉 Follow us:itsjamiescorner.comrun2therescue.com📚 Instagram:instagram.com/itsjamiescornerinstagram.com/run2therescue🙏 Support the show:https://www.patreon.com/c/itsjamiescorner🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Content Warning + The Dog Meat Trade: What’s Really Happening00:59 Meet Bonnie Klapper + Brandy Cherven (Run 2 the Rescue)01:58 How It Started: Sunny, Charlie, and Going All-In on Rescue06:17 Myth-Busting: Yulin vs. 365 Days a Year + “Humane” Illusions09:35 The Rescue Reality: Paperwork, Costs, Vetting, and Placement10:06 “Why Save 1?” Effective Altruism, the Train Track, and Moral Worth13:19 Why It Persists: Demand, Superstition, and the Global Cruelty System18:04 Case Study: 77 Lab Beagles (Mass Rescue with No Plan)20:49 Who They Save: Seniors, Injured Dogs, Truck Interceptions24:05 Trauma + The Rule of 3’s (3 Days / 3 Weeks / 3 Months)32:29 How They Survive Emotionally (and Why It’s Worth It)34:55 Brandy’s Breaking Point: Naming “Mercy”39:08 How You Can Help: Editing, Fundraising, Grants, Adopter Network43:02 The Empathy Bridge: “Organic Dog” Demo + Extending Compassion49:00 What’s Next: Beijing Expansion + Quarantine + Meeting the Dogs59:45 Where to Find/Support Run 2 the Rescue + Wrap
