For the Animals

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This programs about animal welfare is hosted by VVSA Board Members Pamela Dein and Sue Skaskiw. Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society (VVSA) VVSA is an organization dedicated to working on behalf of animal welfare and humane education.

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-04-19
Format: 2024-04-19
Chaining Dogs - 09/04/2010
Guests Tamira Ci Thayne and Kathy Hartshorn discuss the issues surrounding chaining dogs for life. For more information, please contact VVSA.If you want to purchase a copy of this program, please contact CATV.
Annual Springtime Campaign to Kick the Meat Habit - 08/17/2010
This show discusses an annual springtime campaign when thousands of people host fun and educational events in their communities and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to pledge to kick th meat habit (at least for a day) and explore a...
Author Dr. Melanie Joy Ph.D. - 08/13/2010
"For the Animals" interviews Author Dr. Melanie Joy Ph.D. about her new book, "Why We Love Dogs,Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism". This fascinating interview explores why it's socially acceptable to eat...
Interview with Dr. Melanie Joy - 03/31/2010
Focus on the issue of Carnism. Dr. Melanie Joy discusses her book, "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows".Focus on the issue of Carnism. Dr. Melanie Joy discusses her book, "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows". For...
Unsung Heroes Part 2 - 02/19/2010
Sue Skaskiw and Pamela Dein of Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society speak with Barbara Lord, Director of "Angels Among Us" Pet Hostel about her work. This program also features "Snook" Downing who received the...
Paws Under the Dome - Capitol Edition - 02/08/2010
In this "Capital Edition" of For the Animals, hosts Sue Skaskiw and Pamela Dein discuss a wide range of topics with several Vermont State Senators related to animal legislation "under the dome". For more information, please...
Issues around Animals Euthanasia - 01/29/2010
Dr. Lynn Murrell, DVM of Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic discusses saying goodbye to our companion animals and humane euthanasia. This show will leave you with a better understanding about the final farewell and the difficult decisions and emotions...
Senator Vince Illuzzi and Animal Issues in Vermont - 01/29/2010
A discussion with Vince Illuzzi about various bills that were successfully passed, in large part to Senator Illuzzi's dedication and attention to these animal issues in Vermont. 1) Title 13, Chapter 8 #3 1/2 yr effort to update, clarify and redefine...
DARA – An Autobiography of a (Rescued) Chesapeake Bay Retriever - 01/29/2010
Rescued at the eleventh hour, “Dara” embarks on a new life with her new human Mom (and literary collaborator). Meet Dara’s literary collaborator, Lolo Sarnoff, a remarkable woman who changed the life of a shelter dog. Humorous and...
Unsung Heroes - 12/21/2009
This episode features two people who took the time to recognize a situation involving animals in need of assistance and decided to make a difference ~ one step at a time until the project was complete and the animal(s) helped. Cora Undt, from White...
Veal Farming - 12/11/2009
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released the results of an undercover investigation that documented the horrific abuse at the Bushway Packing in Grand Isle, VT. VT Volunteer Services for Animals interviews Joanne Bourbeau, VT/NH Field...
Animal Hoarders - 12/04/2009
VT Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society (VVSA) presents Dr. Chris Mangini, Woodstock Animal Care, and discusses the mass collection of animals known as “hoarding.” Dr. Mangini discusses cases with VVSA Board Members Pamela Dein...

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