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 you're in the field or simply care about animals, this podcast is about building understanding, strengthening communities, and doing better for both people and pets. Help People. Help Animals
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Sep 29, 2026 · 47:08
What happens when a professional hockey team uses its platform to make a difference far beyond the ice? In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Courtney…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:03:03
Animal welfare is rewarding work—but it can also come with an emotional cost that isn't talked about nearly enough. In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down…
Sep 15, 2026 · 41:31
What happens when a police K-9 is critically injured in the line of duty? Who is responsible for getting that animal lifesaving emergency care—and what happens when every second…
Sep 1, 2026 · 54:45
What happens to animals used in scientific research? And what does the world of laboratory animal advocacy actually look like? In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we…
Aug 25, 2026 · 48:03
In this episode, Ashley, Ashlee, and Daniel explore the resources available to animal welfare professionals —from training and professional organizations to research, grants,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 59:23
Holistic pet health has become one of the most talked-about—and debated—topics in animal welfare. In this episode of Keep It Humane , we sit down with Angela Ardolino, founder of…
Aug 11, 2026 · 51:13
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 42:34
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 43:27
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.…
Jul 21, 2026 · 38:06
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…
Jul 14, 2026 · 30:36
Bullying. Toxic workplace culture. Silence. These aren’t topics we often discuss in animal welfare—but they should be. In Part One of this two-part interview, we’re joined by Kim…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:01:05
Actor, producer, and lifelong animal advocate Billy McNamara joins Keep it Humane for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey from Hollywood to hands-on animal rescue.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 42:12
The Fourth of July may be a day of celebration, but for animal control officers and animal shelters, it’s often one of the busiest—and most challenging—times of the year. Join…
Jun 23, 2026 · 50:32
This week on Keep it Humane , we sit down with renowned dog trainer, behavior consultant, author, and speaker Melissa McCue-McGrath . Known for her wit, honesty, and practical…
Jun 16, 2026 · 51:34
This week on Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with former St. Clair County Animal Control Director Melissa Miller following her recent resignation after a controversial…
Jun 9, 2026 · 52:25
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with the team from Feral Fixers TNR Club to discuss the important role…
Jun 2, 2026 · 57:22
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop and Ashley Bishop sit down with Dr. Sara Pizano, founder of Team Shelter USA, for a candid…
May 26, 2026 · 47:12
Daniel and Ashley are joined by Nicole Navarro from Pawsitive Beginnings to talk animal rescue, advocacy, and the realities of working in animal welfare. From helping vulnerable…
May 18, 2026 · 57:28
Ashley Bishop takes over the mic solo for this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast as she sits down with the team from Anti-Cruelty, Chicago’s oldest and largest open-door…
May 12, 2026 · 34:25
What started as a classroom demonstration about how quickly cats can reproduce without spay and neuter somehow turned into the CATTOO challenge, 27 tattoos, and now a Forbes…
May 5, 2026 · 47:05
In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Journey Home Animal Control, a community-driven organization redefining what animal control can look like. Built on compassion,…
Apr 28, 2026 · 47:24
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Deborah Felin McGaldi from Helen Sanders CatPAWS to talk all things cats, community, and compassion. Deborah…
Apr 21, 2026 · 55:38
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Genevieve Frederick, the founder of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, to talk about a mission that’s saving lives on…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:08:19
In this episode, Daniel and Ashley sit down with Dr. Kevin Tillman, a veterinarian with over 40 years of experience, to explore what it really means to help pets live longer—and…
Apr 7, 2026 · 51:46
What if the challenges we’re facing in animal welfare today aren’t new at all? In this episode of Keep it Humane , we sit down with Audrey Lodato—Senior Director of Regional…
Mar 31, 2026 · 24:59
Daniel is out this week… which means Ashley Bishop and Ashlee Bishop have taken over the podcast. That’s right—no supervision. In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast ,…
Mar 24, 2026 · 56:13
A recent large-scale animal seizure in Los Angeles County—where more than 300 animals were removed from a single property—serves as the backdrop for this episode. But this isn’t…
Mar 17, 2026 · 47:13
In this episode, Ashley, Ashlee, and Daniel take a deep dive into the evolution of animal welfare by breaking down the Five Domains of Animal Welfare and how they differ from the…
Mar 11, 2026 · 47:42
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop unpack a controversial and costly case out of Los Angeles that has many in the animal welfare…
Mar 3, 2026 · 38:54
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Sam Amalsadwala , a Montreal-based dog behavior expert whose path into animal…
Feb 25, 2026 · 57:40
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Dr. Doonerstag, DVM , for an insightful conversation exploring the critical role…
Feb 17, 2026 · 54:44
Before Keep it Humane , there was The Humane Roundup — the show that started it all. In this special episode, we bring back two of the original hosts of The Humane Roundup — the…
Feb 10, 2026 · 31:33
In this fun and heartfelt episode, Ashley and I dive into one of the most creative shelter fundraisers we’ve seen yet — the “Neuter Your Ex” campaign from Check out the “Neuter…
Feb 4, 2026 · 45:13
In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger , Ashley Bishop , and Ashlee Bishop sit down with children’s author Marshall Silverman . Marshall reads from his…
Jan 27, 2026 · 53:04
In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Pacelle — former President & CEO of HSUS and current leader of two powerful organizations shaping the future of animal welfare: Animal…
Jan 20, 2026 · 55:28
In this episode of Keep it Humane , Daniel and Ashley sit down with Douglas Starr , Professor Emeritus of Science Journalism at Boston University and longtime science writer, to…
Jan 13, 2026 · 48:25
It’s the first episode of Keep it Humane for 2026, and we’re kicking off the year by catching up. Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop, and Ashlee Bishop sit down to reflect on the…
Dec 2, 2025 · 47:46
In this powerful episode, Daniel Ettinger and Ashlee Bishop sit down with Nina Jackel, founder of Lady Freethinker , for an in-depth conversation about the global fight against…
Nov 25, 2025 · 1:00:51
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger, Ashley Bishop and Ashlee Bishop sit down with Dr. A. Michelle Gonzalez—veterinarian,…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:09:57
While Daniel was somewhere over the Rockies on a flight, Ashlee and Ashley held down the fort and sat down with one of animal welfare’s most respected leaders: Kenny Lamberti .…
Nov 11, 2025 · 48:21
In this special throwback episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we revisit one of our most powerful interviews featuring David Hunt from the Ohio Department of Agriculture .…
Nov 4, 2025 · 30:51
In this episode of Keep it Humane , Daniel and Ashley explore an inspiring initiative where teens aren’t just learning about animal welfare—they’re actively shaping it. We dig…
Oct 28, 2025 · 52:42
As Albuquerque faces what some are calling a “kitten takeover,” shelters across New Mexico are stretched to capacity. In this episode, Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down…
Oct 21, 2025 · 25:10
In this episode, Daniel and OG Bishop dive into an inspiring story out of Eastpointe, Michigan, where Animal Control Officer Ashley Sanchez is making a real difference for pets…
Oct 14, 2025 · 39:55
In this unfiltered episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley drop the script, silence the filters, and just talk. No guests. No agenda. No BS. They open up about…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:09:21
In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Steve Kaufman, former leader at PetSmart Charities and now a respected consultant in the animal welfare space.…
Sep 30, 2025 · 47:39
Join us for a captivating conversation with Arthur von Wiesenberger , the visionary host and executive producer behind AnimalZone . In this special episode, Arthur takes us…
Sep 22, 2025 · 31:17
In this episode, we welcome Rachel Bellis from PETA to discuss the organization’s provocative new commercial challenging the “No-Kill” shelter movement and why they believe the…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:08:56
In this episode, we sit down with Trevor from Shelterly, a mission-driven nonprofit using technology to transform how communities respond to animal crises. Trevor walks us…
Sep 9, 2025 · 53:57
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Mary Wakeham , founder of Refuge4Pets.org.uk , an organization dedicated to…
Sep 2, 2025 · 46:49
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we take a hard look at the viral Beaumont, California video showing an animal control officer roughly handling a dog. The…
Aug 26, 2025 · 1:06:59
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley sit down with Temma Martin , a longtime animal welfare advocate and communications professional. Temma shares…
Aug 19, 2025 · 59:43
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we welcome reptile enthusiast and animal welfare professional Tabitha Blewitt to talk about one of the most overlooked…
Aug 12, 2025 · 57:46
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop explore the challenges and responsibilities of leadership in animal welfare. From managing…
Aug 5, 2025 · 53:35
In this episode, we sit down with John Peaveler , the founder and principal consultant of Humane Innovations LLC , a company driven by real-world experience in animal control,…
Jul 29, 2025 · 1:08:46
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley sit down with Adam Blankenship, an Animal Control Officer in Virginia Beach, to talk about one of the most…
Jul 22, 2025 · 48:11
In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with the passionate leaders of The Animal Alliance , an organization committed to advancing the welfare of animals…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:03:17
In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we’re joined by the inspiring Dr. Alba Michelle Gonzalez—veterinarian, forensic expert, and founder of the Animal Welfare…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:03:33
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Daphna Nachminovitch, Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations at PETA, to unpack the growing controversy surrounding the…
Jun 30, 2025 · 42:12
In this classic Animal Control Report episode, we tackled the annual chaos that hits shelters and animal control agencies around the Fourth of July. With fireworks booming, pets…
Jun 24, 2025 · 1:02:36
In this episode, we sit down with Audra Michael, the current Secretary of NACA and Director of Pinal County Animal Control in Arizona. With a career in animal welfare that began…
Jun 18, 2025 · 48:13
In this classic episode from our Humane Roundup days, we tackled a life-saving topic that never goes out of season: the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars. With temperatures…
Jun 10, 2025 · 55:21
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, we sit down with Clay Foley , the stand-up comedian and animal advocate behind Comedy to the Rescue , a unique organization that uses…
Jun 3, 2025 · 47:39
In this engaging episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast, we’re joined by Christine Mott, a powerhouse attorney, dedicated animal advocate, award-winning author, and strategic…
May 27, 2025 · 46:07
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we’re exploring how smart, evidence-based giving can bridge the gap between farmed animals and the animals we see every day in…
May 18, 2025 · 52:39
*Bonus Episode from the Muddy Paws and Hairballs podcast The no-kill movement promised to revolutionize animal sheltering by saving lives and ending unnecessary euthanasia. But…
May 13, 2025 · 51:43
In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop and Ashley Bishop take to the skies with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots to the Rescue…
May 5, 2025 · 55:30
In this thought-provoking episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Harvard-educated attorney and author Elizabeth MeLampy for a…
Apr 29, 2025 · 55:50
In this episode, we sit down with the Humane Educators of Texas to dive into their incredible work across the country. From their innovative training programs to their community…
Apr 22, 2025 · 45:37
In Part Two of our conversation about KC Pet Project, we discuss the unexpected loss of their animal control services contract and what it means for their organization, their…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:04:35
In this gripping episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , we recount a disturbing case that unfolded on January 27, 2022, when a concerned citizen called Denver Animal Protection…
Apr 8, 2025 · 49:04
In this episode, we’re joined by representatives from the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to dive into their highly anticipated State Rankings Report , a comprehensive annual…
Apr 1, 2025 · 51:40
In this powerful episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Jessica Rock, Georgia’s state animal crimes resource prosecutor, to discuss the staggering 475-year…
Mar 25, 2025 · 39:12
In this gripping follow-up episode, Ashlee continues to unravel the shocking reality of her experience in Wisconsin. After exposing deep-seated issues within the local animal…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:07:09
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with Cole Wakefield — a passionate advocate and leader in animal welfare — to explore…
Mar 11, 2025 · 51:35
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , hosts Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop sit down with their very own co-host, Ashlee Bishop, to…
Mar 4, 2025 · 40:32
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley sit down with Jessica Solano, the 2024 Animal Control Officer of the Year. Jessica's journey in animal welfare…
Feb 25, 2025 · 59:23
In this powerful episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley sit down with Cara Achterberg, co-founder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out , an organization dedicated to…
Feb 18, 2025 · 52:25
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop and Ashley Bishop sit down with Will Zweigart, founder of Flatbush Cats , to discuss the…
Feb 11, 2025 · 57:16
In this episode of *Keep it Humane: The Podcast*, Daniel and Ashley sit down with Mia Navedo-Williams to explore how the term *No Kill* is perceived within Spanish-speaking…
Feb 4, 2025 · 29:15
This week on Keep it Humane: The Podcast, Ashlee and Ashley dive into the latest debate over animal control in Kansas City. With the city considering taking over enforcement from…
Jan 28, 2025 · 24:50
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , Daniel and Ashley break down a controversial incident in Jacksonville, Florida, involving an off-duty animal control officer and…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:06:23
In this episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop and Ashley Bishop are joined by Hanna Lentz, Executive Director of Supporting People and…
Jan 15, 2025 · 1:04:06
In this deeply unsettling episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , hosts Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop are joined by Kevin Hearst from Don't F Up the Podcast to unpack the…
Jan 7, 2025 · 43:46
This episode is sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap. Check them out at livetrap.com In this exciting episode of Keep it Humane: The Podcast , hosts Daniel Ettinger, Ashlee Bishop,…
Dec 3, 2024 · 42:31
In this collaborative episode of The Animal Control Report and The Animal Welfare Junction, hosts Daniel Ettinger and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez dive into one of the most debated…
Nov 26, 2024 · 48:36
In this special crosspost episode of The Animal Welfare Junction, Dr. Michelle Gonzalez (Dr. G) sits down with Daniel Ettinger, host of The Animal Control Report, for an…
Nov 19, 2024 · 48:35
In the season finale of The Animal Control Report, hosts Daniel, Ashley, and Ashlee sit down with Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer for Shelter Animals Count, to discuss…
Nov 12, 2024 · 47:39
In this solo-hosted episode of *The Animal Control Report*, Daniel Ettinger sits down with Kristen Hassen, Principal and Founder of Outcomes for Pets Consulting, LLC, to explore…
Nov 5, 2024 · 49:08
In this heartfelt episode, hosts Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop take a deep dive into compassion fatigue, a challenge that touches nearly everyone in the field of animal…
Oct 29, 2024 · 58:09
*The Animal Control Report*, hosts Ashlee, Ashley, and Daniel sit down with Mark Sloat, a longtime animal welfare professional with a wealth of knowledge and a dedication to…
Oct 22, 2024 · 48:49
In this episode of *The Animal Control Report*, hosts Daniel, Ashlee, and Ashley dive into the critical topic of disaster preparedness for animals. With natural disasters…
Oct 15, 2024 · 45:07
In this heartwarming episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Ashlee Bishop and Ashley discuss the transformative power of dog rescue and adoption with Katherine Carver,…
Oct 8, 2024 · 59:06
The final episode (3 of 3) of the animal hoarding nightmare of LuAnne Strickland.
Oct 1, 2024 · 42:40
In this episode of *The Animal Control Report*, hosted by Daniel Ettinger and Ashley Bishop, we dive into a recent lawsuit filed by the American Society for the Prevention of…
Sep 24, 2024 · 42:07
In this episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Ashlee and Ashley sit down with Carie Broecker, Executive Director and Co-founder of Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Carie shares…
Sep 17, 2024 · 1:06:01
In this episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Ashlee, Ashley, and Daniel interview Jill Tucker, CEO of Cal Animals, about the organization’s essential role as a statewide…
Sep 10, 2024 · 58:50
In this episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Ashlee and Ashley Bishop sit down with Genesis, a dedicated Street Vet Nurse, to discuss Project Street Vet. Founded in 2020,…
Sep 3, 2024 · 52:53
In this episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Daniel and Ashlee sit down with long-time Animal Control Officer Jessica Kooistra to discuss her extensive experience in the…
Aug 27, 2024 · 45:11
In this compelling episode of The Animal Control Report , hosts Ashlee, Ashley, and Daniel dive into a harrowing case of felony aggravated animal cruelty. The focus is on Lobo, a…
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