
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 | Daily | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTrue CrimeSocial Sciences | |||

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida
Dr. Rachel Sheffler shares information on the use of toxicology for the identification of substances that may be present in an animal victim of crime.
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Tonia Smith from the Orange County Sheriff's Office shares with us how fingerprints are used in investigations to rule people in/out, what information can be obtained and myths of fingerprint science. S... more
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Dr. Nancy Bradley discusses the use of ballistic information in animal related crimes.
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Dr. Laurie Millward from the Ohio State University describes clinical pathology and its uses in assisting in cases of animal neglect and cruelty.
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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. Laurie Millward
2. Jamie McManus
3. Dr. Nancy Bradley
4. Shalimar Oliver
5. Rachel Sheffler
6. Tonia Smith
7. Dr. Larry Garcia
8. Dr. Eileen Roy-Zokan
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