{"podcast":{"title":"Keep it Humane","slug":"keep-it-humane-1179458","podcast_index_feed_id":1179458,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/1b06de49b33037d70379cec3d51036bd","website_url":"https://www.keepithumane.com","image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/660/0/0/0/0-8509614.jpg","author":"Keep it Humane","episode_count":301,"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":"2026-09-16T04:17:02.421978+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458"},"episode":{"title":"When Every Second Counts: Inside Emergency Veterinary Medicine","slug":"when-every-second-counts-inside-emergency-veterinary-medicine","published_at":"2026-09-15T12:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458/when-every-second-counts-inside-emergency-veterinary-medicine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-humane-1179458","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8654163_2026-09-13-214303","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8654163/8654163_2026-09-13-214303.128.mp3?rssID=6692","summary":"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 counts? In this episode of Keep It Humane: The Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Lindsay Kendrick of VEG ER for Pets to take a closer look at Nero’s Law in Massachusetts , legislation created to provide emergency veterinary care and transportation for police dogs injured in the line of duty. We discuss the story behind Nero’s Law, how it works in practice, the role emergency veterinarians play when these calls come in, and the unique challenges of treating working K-9s in critical situations. But this conversation goes beyond one law. We also explore emergency veterinary medicine, the relationship between animal control, law enforcement, and veterinary professionals, and what it takes to make difficult decisions when an animal's life is on the line. A fascinating conversation about K-9s, emergency medicine, legislation, public safety, and the people who step up when animals need them most. 🎙️ Keep It Humane: The Podcast Because every animal matters—and sometimes, saving a life starts with knowing what to do when it matters most.","meta_description":"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 ha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2491,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-humane-1179458/episodes/when-every-second-counts-inside-emergency-veterinary-medicine/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/when-every-second-counts-inside-emergency-veterinary-medicine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}