Humane Voices

Send us Fan Mail Cats are the most popular companion animal in the U.S., with more than 86 million of them living in nearly 39 million American households. Tens of millions more unowned cats live outdoors and usually rely on people to provide them with food and shelter. In this episode, we'll discuss recently completed DC Cat Count (1:45) and how to decide whether to let your cat outdoors. (1...

Send us Fan Mail Recently in New York City, our animal rescue team helped a cougar being kept as a “pet.” We received a request to help remove an 11-month-old, approximately 80-pound, female cougar from a home in the Bronx.  We talk to one of our animal rescue team members who was on the scene, and how the extensive press coverage can help drive progress for animals. Love and compassion for animal...

Send us Fan Mail You want to take the very best care of your pet, and that can lead to questions… lots of questions. In this episode, we reveal the answers to some of the most common queries veterinarians hear from conscientious pet parents like you. Skip to the specific question you want to hear about: -Should I declaw my cat? 1:07 -My pet has a lump or mass growing under the skin, what should I...

Send us Fan Mail We received a lot of questions after an All Animals reader survey. The most frequent question was, 'How can I help animals in my day-to-day life?' We discuss that topic in this episode and talk about how small actions can add up to big progress for animals. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane...

Send us Fan Mail Recent heat waves across the U.S. and Canada have been deadly for people and animals. During extreme weather, pet owners need to take precautions to protect their animal companions. 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 world...

Send us Fan Mail Some foods that are good for people can be very dangerous for animals. We discuss some of the most common foods that could hurt your dog or cat. This is not an exhaustive list, and any decision to provide your pet with food not specifically intended for animals should be discussed with your veterinarian or pet nutritionist. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone togeth...

Send us Fan Mail From roadside zoos and exotic pets to posing with tiger cubs and swimming with dolphins, interactions with wild animals are both cruel and dangerous. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, as people start heading back into the office, there are questions about what’s happening with “pandemic pets” — dogs, cats and other animals who found homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk to an expert about the current situation. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United...

Send us Fan Mail The winning horse from this year’s Kentucky Derby failed a drug test. Is the horse racing industry finally cracking down on rampant cheating? 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail Chances are you’ve seen the footage of an alarmed off-duty police officer pointing a gun at an approaching tiger in a sleepy residential neighborhood in Houston. The tiger’s name is India and, after a mysterious disappearance and a week of dramatic plot twists, he is now safe and settling in at his comfortable new home — our Black Beauty Ranch, a sprawling sanctuary in Texas. Love...

Send us Fan Mail There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the United States—and almost all of them promote themselves as "responsible" breeders or promise "home-raised" puppies. Here’s the language they’ll tell you, and we’ll reveal how to decode it. And we discuss the latest version of the ‘Horrible Hundred’ report -- a list of known, problematic puppy breeding and/or puppy b...

Send us Fan Mail Years ago, IHOP promised that by 2020, it would eliminate the cruel confinement of mother pigs in gestation crates from its pork supply chain. But the company broke that promise. IHOP has also promised to stop using eggs from chickens confined in tiny cages switch to 100% cage-free eggs but has barely made any progress whatsoever. We talk to our expert about this campaign to stop...

Send us Fan Mail Animal testing for cosmetics is an ugly business. Join the incredible cast from our new short film, "Save Ralph," Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, Tricia Helfer, and Pom Klementieff in taking action to end cosmetics cruelty. Around the world, many thousands of animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and mice suffer needlessly to test products like lipst...

Send us Fan Mail Studies show that helping others helps you. We talk to our resident volunteer coordinator to gain some insight. Check out humanesociety.org/volunteer to see if there’s an opportunity for you. NOTE: We had some connection issues while recording this episode, apologies for the occasional glitch! Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the offi...

Send us Fan Mail Wisconsin’s recent wolf hunt was, from start to finish, an example of the worst wildlife management practices. These gorgeous animals today occupy only 15 percent of their historic range in this country: they are far from recovered, and in no state to withstand more carnage, in Wisconsin or anywhere else they call home. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together....

Send us Fan Mail Each year, six RAVS staff members and more than 350 volunteers provide essential veterinary care for more than 7,000 animals, all at no cost to the clients or communities we serve. In addition, the program provides valuable training and experience for hundreds of future veterinary professionals that goes far beyond anything they could learn in a classroom alone. Love and compassio...

Send us Fan Mail Unfortunately, the massive economy involving factory farm animals is far bigger than you thought. In this episode we’re talking about the many ways we’re fighting to improve the lives of farm animals around the world. 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 is...

Send us Fan Mail There’s now a rescued dog in the White House! We talk to the experts about what they expect from the new administration when it comes to the most important issues facing 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 worldwi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s easier than you think to build a relationship with your elected officials. Start local, and you can help animals on a larger scale. Our guest this week tells us where to begin. 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 world...

Send us Fan Mail Fostering animals from your local shelter has become increasingly popular during the pandemic. In this cheerful holiday episode, we’ve got everything you need to know about providing a temporary home for a wonderful pet. BONUS: a Hannibal Lecter impersonation that will make you laugh and cry. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the offic...

Send us Fan Mail COVID-19 has infected the fur industry – we uncover the latest news. We visit our temporary shelter housing the dogs recently rescued from the dog meat industry in South Korea. And we discuss the latest news regarding travel restrictions for service animals on planes. Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane...

Send us Fan Mail Humane Society International has rescued more than 2,200 dogs in South Korea, but the goal is ending the trade for good. In this episode, you’ll hear some of these dogs’ stories, and learn how the team will make that goal a reality. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Murchison, Texas, is home to one of the largest U.S. animal sanctuaries. We talk to the director about the ranch’s many animals and what led them to Black Beauty Ranch. Also—can you identify the animal from the noises he makes? 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 expl...

Send us Fan Mail Nordstrom recently announced it will stop selling products made with fur and exotic animal skins at all of its U.S. locations by the end of next year. Our panel of experts—Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States; Teri Bariquit, chief merchandising officer for Nordstrom; and Laura Brown, editor in chief of InStyle magazine—discusses the exciting an...

Send us Fan Mail Two high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter initiatives are changing the world for pets. 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 th...