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Keep it Humane

Keep it Humane
Animal Welfare
Animal Control
Animal Cruelty
Community Engagement
Humane Education
No Kill Movement
PETA
Animal Shelters
Spay and Neuter Programs
Luanne Strickland
Veterinary Care
Euthanasia
Legislation
Bissell Pet Foundation
National Animal Care and Control Association
Compassion Fatigue
Pet Adoption
Disaster Response
Pet Overpopulation
No-Kill Shelters

Welcome to Keep it Humane: The Podcast! Hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop (yes, there are two Bishops) explore the full spectrum of animal welfare—from animal control and shelters to rescue, advocacy, policy, and community care. Through real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, we challenge misconceptions and reshape how we think about helping animals. Whether ... more

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Join Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop as they welcome Julie Choi, founder of YongsanCats in Seoul, South Korea.

What happens to community cats when an entire neighborhood is demolished? Julie shares the story behind YongsanCats, the... more

Elephants are intelligent, emotional, and deeply social animals—but many have endured years of abuse, neglect, and exploitation before finding safety. In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast, hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop, and Ashley Bi... more

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Wildlife rehabilitation is more than rescuing animals—it’s about understanding ecosystems, making difficult decisions, and giving animals the best possible chance to return home. In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast, Daniel sits down with E... more

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In Part Two of our interview with Kim Alboum, Director of Field Operations at BISSELL Pet Foundation, we pick up where we left off by answering the question Kim posed to us at the end of Part One. From there, we dive even deeper into bullying in anim... more

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Recent Guests

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Erin Stacks
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Nicole Navarro
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Hosts

Daniel Ettinger
Host of Keep it Humane
Ashley Bishop
Host of Keep it Humane / Co-host
Ashlee Bishop
Co-host of Keep it Humane

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • A wealth of knowledge

    This podcast is amazing! The hosts are entertaining and seem like great people. They are a wealth of knowledge. By far my favorite animal welfare podcast. I’m not in the animal welfare profession but I am an advocate and this podcast has been so helpful in my advocacy work. Great job Ashley, Ashley, and Dan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mmm1090
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    I love listening to this pod cast!!! It’s great information for all of us!! Thank you Daniel for doing this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Animals need us!
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I thoroughly enjoy listening to this podcast in my free time, between calls, on the way into work, and sometimes even on the way home. It is very interesting, and I honestly wish everybody would listen to a few of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NChamplin23
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Animal Control Podcast!

    Love hearing this podcast during my free time! They have amazing topics and always interesting to hear. So glad I was able to hear about this podcast during a conference that Daniel presented in! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cballena
    United States4 years ago
  • Educational and Inspirational

    As a volunteer equine humane investigator, this podcast offers so much valuable information for EHIs who do not receive training on how to conduct an investigation. As someone who wants to be as efficient and effective for the horses as possible, it is a relief to have this resource to learn from and for guidance in being thorough, detailed, and as professional as possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2 horsey girls
    United States4 years ago

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The show is viewed as a valuable resource for frontline animal welfare workers and advocates.
Guests are often praised for expertise and willingness to discuss tough topics in humane ways.

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From Animal Shelters to Saving Elephants | Nikki Sharp of Wildlife SOS
Q: What is Wildlife SOS and why is there a US office?
Wildlife SOS focuses on India, addressing long-standing animal welfare issues, and the US office helps educate, fundraise, and build support for conservation work in India.
A Second Chance for Wildlife
Q: Tell us a story from start to finish that really stuck with you in the rehab world.
Erin recounts Miracle, a newborn deer fawn born from a doe hit by a truck; despite the initial tragedy, the team cared for the surviving fawn and documented growth, illustrating the emotional arc and the impact of careful rehabilitation and community support.
The Thing Nobody in Animal Welfare Wants to Talk About (Part 2)
Q: What strategies help recognize and reduce bullying culture within an organization?
Ask how you can help others rather than how they should change; focus on constructive engagement, transparency, and community support to counteract bullying.
The Thing Nobody in Animal Welfare Wants to Talk About (Part 2)
Q: How can leadership build professional development and reduce clique dynamics?
Be explicit about being a 'huge dysfunctional family,' create supportive systems, share leadership that emphasizes collaboration and transparency, and train staff to handle emotional stress.
The Thing Nobody in Animal Welfare Wants to Talk About (Part 2)
Q: How do you handle bullying or slander from other rescues?
Flood social channels with positive, accurate updates about your work while engaging the community to defend you, and consider aligning with a code of conduct to address repeated violations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keep it Humane

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The show explores animal welfare across the field—from animal control and shelters to rescue, advocacy, policy, and community care—through candid conversations, expert insights, and practical stories. Episodes frequently center on humane policing, shelter operations, community outreach, and humane education, often highlighting collaborations between nonprofits, shelters, and local governments. Notable strengths include a hands-on, field-informed perspective, a focus on ethics and trauma-informed approaches for caregivers, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics in animal welfare with data-backed context and guest expertise. The format tends toward real-world applicability for practitioners while offering accessible storytelling for... more

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Recent guests on Keep it Humane include:

1. Nikki Sharp
2. Erin Stacks
3. Kim Alboum
4. William McNamara
5. Melissa McCue-McGrath
6. Melissa Miller
7. Dr. Sara Pizano
8. Nicole Navarro

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