
The Animal Welfare Junction is a podcast developed to bring awareness to different topics in animal welfare. The host, Michelle Gonzalez (Dr. G) is a veterinarian who provides affordable veterinary care in the State of Ohio, and also a Forensic Veterinarian helping with the investigation and prosecution of cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The topics presented are based on the experiences of Dr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTrue CrimeSocial Sciences | |||

From Humane Society Director to Humane Agent to Trainer, Steffen Baldwin made his way through different animal welfare organizations leaving a path of destruction behind. But his greed and desire for fame eventually caught up to him when he met with ... more
The case of Steffen Baldwin is often defined by the animals he failed—but the animals were not the end goal. They were a means to power, manipulation, and personal gain.
In this episode, special guest Maya Badham joins us to examine how Baldwin used... more
WARNING: Real stories of domestic violence
In this episode we learn about how Steffen used dogs to manipulate vulnerable people. The LINK between interpersonal violence and animal cruelty is well known, and Steffen is just another example of how mal... more
Episode 7 is the story of some of the dogs Steffen failed. We talk about Sammie, Beretta and Cheyenne as well as some of the collateral damage in their stories.
In this episode, we are joined by trainer Jenny Falvey in discussing how Steffen failed... more
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I started listening to this podcast after writing about the automation of factory farming — not from the perspective of an animal-welfare worker but as a mechanical engineer and technical writer who covers a lot of different industries that use automation (such as semiconductor manufacture and aerospace for example). The images and descriptions of what happens to animals in factory farming while they are still alive disturbed me enough to seek some kind of insight into the bigger picture of an... more
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The show centers on animal welfare, veterinary forensics, and the intersection of cruelty cases with policy and community impact. Across episodes, discussions commonly examine real-world casework, rescue operations, investigative processes, and the legal/systemic factors shaping animal protection. A notable strength is the guest roster, which spans veterinarians, forensic experts, law enforcement, rescue leaders, and nonprofit operators, offering practical insights for listeners considering careers in animal welfare or opportunities for collaboration and sponsorship in this space. The format tends to blend case narratives with expert analysis, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking actionable takeaways and for sponsors aimi... more
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Recent guests on The Animal Welfare Junction include:
1. Jen Thomas
2. Erica Tyler
3. Randy Schmidt
4. Christopher Anthony DeWitt
5. Shelby DeLong
6. Daniel Ramsey
7. Steffen Baldwin
8. Steffen Evan Baldwin
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