{"podcast":{"title":"Keep it Humane","slug":"keep-it-humane-1179458","podcast_index_feed_id":1179458,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.keepithumane.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1980811/1980811-1780423698366-7d97386b7027d.jpg","author":"Keep it Humane","episode_count":292,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T02:19:22.080586+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458"},"episode":{"title":"Five Domains of Animal Welfare (Episode 304)","slug":"five-domains-of-animal-welfare-episode-304","published_at":"2026-03-17T12:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/five-domains-of-animal-welfare-episode-304","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepithumane/episodes/Five-Domains-of-Animal-Welfare-Episode-304-e3gfpvh","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/play/116958641/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-15%2F420065049-44100-2-b986f766cf73a.mp3","summary":"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 traditional Five Freedoms. The team explores how the Five Freedoms laid the foundation for humane care—focusing on preventing suffering—while the Five Domains push the conversation further by emphasizing an animal’s overall experience, including positive mental states. Through real-world examples from animal control and sheltering, they unpack what this shift means for decision-making, enforcement, and daily care. From nutrition and environment to behavior and mental well-being, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what “good welfare” really looks like in modern animal services. Whether you’re in the field or just passionate about animals, this conversation highlights why moving beyond simply avoiding harm—and toward creating positive outcomes—is the future of animal welfare. Because it’s not just about surviving—it’s about thriving.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-humane-1179458/episodes/five-domains-of-animal-welfare-episode-304/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/five-domains-of-animal-welfare-episode-304.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}