{"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":"The Next Chapter of Animal Welfare: A Candid Conversation with Wayne Pacelle (Episode 298)","slug":"the-next-chapter-of-animal-welfare-a-candid-conversation-with-wayne-pacelle-episode-298","published_at":"2026-01-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/the-next-chapter-of-animal-welfare-a-candid-conversation-with-wayne-pacelle-episode-298","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepithumane/episodes/The-Next-Chapter-of-Animal-Welfare-A-Candid-Conversation-with-Wayne-Pacelle-Episode-298-e3e73mt","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/c6710cc/podcast/play/114576541/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F416868384-44100-2-c21e713258af1.mp3","summary":"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 Wellness Action ( https://animalwellnessaction.org/ ) and the Center for a Humane Economy ( https://centerforahumaneeconomy.org/ ). Wayne joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of animal welfare for dogs and cats in shelters , from the progress we’ve made to the persistent challenges that still demand our attention. We explore how innovative policies, corporate engagement, and data-driven strategies can help reduce suffering, strengthen communities, and create a more humane world for animals in need. Whether you’re an animal shelter professional, advocate, or lifelong animal lover, Wayne’s insights — grounded in decades of leadership — will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you energized about what’s possible when we aim higher for the animals we serve. Learn more: 🔗 Animal Wellness Action — https://animalwellnessaction.org/ 🔗 Center for a Humane Economy — https://centerforahumaneeconomy.org/ Tune in for honest conversation, practical takeaways, and a hopeful vision for shelter animals everywhere.","meta_description":"In this episode, we sit down with Wayne Pacelle — former President & CEO of HSUS and current leader of two powerful organizations shaping the future o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3184,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-humane-1179458/episodes/the-next-chapter-of-animal-welfare-a-candid-conversation-with-wayne-pacelle-episode-298/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/the-next-chapter-of-animal-welfare-a-candid-conversation-with-wayne-pacelle-episode-298.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}