A look back at The Informed Animal Ally Season 3
In this month’s episode of The Informed Animal Ally, we look back through some of the topics the VHS covers in our programs like our plant-based advocacy work, advocacy around inhumane rodeo events, emergency veterinary care for pets through our McVitie Fund, and handling burnout as an animal ally, which we cover more in-depth in our trauma-informed training program.
Will plant-based become the norm?
The first episode of this series, Will plant-based become the norm?, was released in July 2023. In this episode of The Informed Animal Ally, we look into a VHS project examining what people in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland think about plant-based eating and sharing its benefits.
Are rodeos obsolete?
The second episode in this series, Are rodeos obsolete?, was released in August 2023. The episode discusses how animals are impacted by rodeo, public responses to rodeo events, and the future of rodeo.
Is it easy to go vegan?
The third episode in this series, Is It Easy to Go Vegan?, was released in September 2023. This episode examines healthism and ableism in discussions around plant-based eating, as well as ways to make plant-based diets more accessible to everyone.
Caring for pets in a financial crisis
The fourth episode in this series, Caring for Pets in a Financial Crisis, was released in September 2023. This episode explores how financial crises can affect many pet guardians, the challenges faced by low-income pet guardians, and the systems in place to support them.
Coping with burnout as an animal ally
The final episode in this series, Coping with Burnout as an Animal Ally, was released in January 2024. This episode takes a closer look at the emotional toll of encountering and standing up against suffering, as well as strategies and tips for managing the compassion fatigue and burnout that many animal advocates experience.
Next episode
Please join us next month for an episode shared from Vegan Boss Radio, featuring VHS Communications Director Chantelle Archambault.