In the past two years, Black Beauty Ranch has taken in three tigers rescued from the pet trade. Although the media covered these high-profile rescues, what’s missing from the story is the behind-the-scenes work it takes to care for a tiger—and the expense of doing so.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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

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The cost of America's tiger problem

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&apos;ll discuss recently completed DC Cat Count (1:45) and how to decide whether to let your cat outdoors. (19:30)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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Should I let my cat go outside?

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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

The cougar next door: A media frenzy around a surprising feline neighbor

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 do? 7:04-Should my dog take heartworm preventatives? 10:43-Why does my dog lick his paws constantly? 13:20-Why is my dog’s breath so bad? 17:05-Should I shave my pet in the summer? 21:23Love 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Ask the vet: Expert answers to your top questions

We received a lot of questions after an All Animals reader survey. The most frequent question was, &apos;How can I help animals in my day-to-day life?&apos; 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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Change starts at home: Easy ways to help animals without leaving your couch

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 worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Dog days of summer: Caring for your pet during a heat wave

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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Toxic treats: Foods that can be poisonous to your dog or cat

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 what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Another chimp attack: Why owning an exotic pet is a terrible idea

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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Fact check: Pandemic pets aren’t being surrendered

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 you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Horse racing controversy: Are cheaters still prospering?

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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Breaking news: Texas tiger (and media star) finds a new home

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 brokering facilities.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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

The secret language of puppy mills – decoded

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 IHOP’s cruelty and ask that you join us.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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

International House of… Cruelty? IHOP’s dirty little secret

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 lipstick and shampoo, even though producing cruelty-free beauty products is safe and simple. It&apos;s time to end cosmetics cruelty—forever. Watch the short film here: hsi.org/saveralph  Take action here: hsi.org/ralphLove 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

One very nice rabbit is trying to end cosmetics testing on animals. You can help him.

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 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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.Contact us at podcast@humanesociety.org to offer feedback and suggest future episode topics.

Be a volunteer! It’s not just scooping poop (unless you’re into that)

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 the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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