Pawsitive Podcast

Can artificial intelligence really help save endangered species? In this episode of Pawsitive, we chat with Jason Holmberg from WildMe about how they’re using AI to track individual animals, like whale sharks and snow leopards, without tagging or disturbing them. Jason explains how this technology is helping researchers all over the world monitor animal populations and understand migration pattern...

What if training service dogs could change the lives of both animals and humans in extraordinary ways? In this episode of Pawsitive, we explore how Puppies Behind Bars is bridging the gap between animal welfare and social reform. Susan Lobel shares how their unique program trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for veterans, first responders, and law enforcement, creating profound i...

In this episode of Pawsitive, we’re joined by Josef Pfabigan, CEO of Four Paws, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals worldwide, even in the most challenging situations. As well as stepping in to help the forgotten creatures in conflict and disaster zones, Four Paws also actively works with governments to ensure that animals are included in disaster relief frameworks, providi...

Fostering animals can be a lifeline for pets in need, providing them with temporary homes and a second chance at life. It’s also a great first step for anyone thinking about adopting a pet but unsure what’s right for them. In this episode of Pawsitive, we’re talking all things fostering with content creator and animal advocate Collyn. Better known as @MakoandKonasMom on TikTok and Instagram, Colly...

Join me on this episode of Pawsitive as I speak with John Dalley, president and co-founder of the Soi Dog Foundation. Based in Thailand, the foundation is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs and cats, providing medical care, and advocating for animal welfare laws. John shares the inspiring journey of Soi Dog, their groundbreaking campaigns against the dog meat trade, and the impact...

What happens when a nuclear disaster leaves a population of pets behind? In this episode of Pawsitive, we’re joined by Dr. Jennifer Betz from the Dogs of Chernobyl project. Dr. Betz shares her experiences providing veterinary care to the descendants of pets abandoned during the 1986 Chernobyl evacuation. Learn about the challenges of working in a radiation-contaminated zone, their crucial spay and...