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The Nation’s Animal Station is a platform dedicated to the protection, visibility, and defence of vulnerable animals, combining rescue advocacy, education, and investigative reporting to challenge cruelty, misinformation, and harmful policies, and to build a compassionate, informed community that stands up for animals who cannot speak for themselves. www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk

Apr 9

From Street to Home - The Bite Risk No One Is Tracking

For National Dog Bite Prevention Week, our director Michelle Robertson, who studies street-born dog behaviour on the streets and within shelter environments speaks about bite risk. In this episode, she addresses what happens to dogs after relocation into homes. Some street-born dogs, newly arrived from overseas, have gone on to bite, in some cases leading to euthanasia. These incidents are not freely discussed & examined in a structured way. Michelle explores why these bites may occur, what we currently understand, and what remains unknown. She also introduces a fact-finding initiative designed to collect structured, anonymous input from adopters. The aim is to build a clearer picture of how dogs adjust within home environments after relocation. This is not about judgement or individual cases. It is about understanding patterns and closing a critical gap in knowledge. If you have adopted a street-born dog from overseas, you can contribute to this work via the link provided here dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/p/street-dog-to-home-why-this-work This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

17 min
Apr 3

What Is Really Happening to Animals Right Now Across Systems Under Pressure

This week’s animal welfare bulletin brings together reports from multiple countries, revealing a consistent pattern across systems. In Turkey, large-scale dog removals continue without transparent data, while an illegal horse slaughter operation uncovered in Çatalca raises serious questions about oversight and enforcement. In the United Kingdom, dog control policies and enforcement powers remain under scrutiny, alongside ongoing welfare cases and arrests linked to dangerous dogs. Globally, responses continue to be driven by crisis.From culling pressure following disease concerns in Pakistan, to reactive shelter expansion in India, disease-related intake suspensions in the United States, and large-scale welfare seizures in Romania. Across each case, the same themes emerge. Enforcement without prevention. Capacity without transparency.And systems responding only after harm has already occurred. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

7 min
12/24/2025

Vultures: Europe’s Most Misunderstood Environmental Heroes

Vultures: Europe’s Most Misunderstood Environmental Heroes In conversation with Jose Tavares from the Vulture Conservation Foundation, we unpack the bad press vultures face, why they’re actually good news for ecosystems, and why protecting these vital scavengers is essential for Europe’s environmental health. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

27 min
12/24/2025

Championing Canine Welfare: A Conversation with Carol Fowler of The Dog Breeding Reform Group

Championing Canine Welfare: A Conversation with Carol Fowler of The Dog Breeding Reform Group Join us for an in-depth conversation with Carol Fowler, founder of The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG), a leading UK charity campaigning for healthier, more ethical dog breeding practices. Carol shares her personal journey from dog owner to lifelong advocate, explains the critical issues facing pedigree breeding, and discusses DBRG’s work to improve dog welfare, promote informed puppy buying, and influence legislative reform. Discover how DBRG empowers prospective owners, challenges harmful breeding norms, and strives to give every dog a healthier start in life This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

32 min
12/24/2025

When a Collar Becomes a Threat: A Conversation on Preventing Dog Strangulation

When a Collar Becomes a Threat: A Conversation on Preventing Dog Strangulation Injuries Dog collar strangulation is a silent risk that continues to injure and kill dogs worldwide. In this discussion with Lynette Smith of the RyderSafe Foundation, we examine why traditional collars can be dangerous, the scenarios where risks are highest, and how simple changes in practice and equipment can save lives. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

31 min
12/24/2025

Exposing Canned Hunting and the Lion Bone Pipeline

Join filmmakers Richard Pierce and Anton Leech as they expose the disturbing lifecycle of captive-bred lions born on farms, raised for tourist interactions, shot in canned hunts, and ultimately exported as bones for international markets. This conversation examines: * How lion farming operates as a commercial supply chain rather than conservation. * The role of canned hunting in providing a lucrative end-point for farmed lions. * The export and sale of lion bones to meet global demand, particularly for traditional medicine and luxury products. * The welfare crisis faced by captive lions from birth to slaughter. * The misleading narratives used to justify farming and canned hunts as conservation tools. * The environmental and ethical consequences of commodifying lions as products rather than protecting them as wildlife. Richard and Anton share insights from their investigation, revealing an industry that breeds lions not for preservation, but profit fuelled by tourism, trophy hunters, and the international bone market. This conversation is essential for anyone concerned with wildlife exploitation, policy reform, ethical tourism, and the urgent need to dismantle lion farming and the trade it feeds. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

33 min
12/24/2025

From Sealer to Sea Guardian- How Shawn Bath and Clean Harbor Initiative Bridge Divides for Ocean Welfare

Diving for Change - How One Man is Cleaning Newfoundland’s Seabeds In this eye-opening interview, Shawn Bath from the Clean Harbor Initiative takes us beneath the surface of Newfoundland’s coastal waters to reveal the scale of submerged pollution threatening marine life and local ecosystems. Shawn explains how he has devoted himself to diving off the coast to remove discarded fishing gear, plastics, and industrial waste often single-handedly and how community support is growing for his mission. This compelling conversation highlights the challenges of ocean conservation, the impact of grassroots action, and the power of one determined individual to make a difference. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

24 min
12/24/2025

Abandoned, Unwanted Dog Turns Superstar Koala Rescuer

Description In this inspiring conversation with Josie Sharrad of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), we explore the extraordinary journey of Bear a once unwanted dog who became a highly skilled detection expert, locating injured and displaced koalas so they can receive lifesaving medical care. Josie shares how Bear’s training transformed his future, the critical role he plays in koala conservation, and the broader challenges threatening koalas across Australia. This is a powerful reminder that every life has potential and that unlikely heroes can emerge when given a second chance. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk/subscribe

26 min

The Nation’s Animal Station is a platform dedicated to the protection, visibility, and defence of vulnerable animals, combining rescue advocacy, education, and investigative reporting to challenge cruelty, misinformation, and harmful policies, and to build a compassionate, informed community that stands up for animals who cannot speak for themselves. www.dogdeskanimalaction.co.uk

Creator

Dog Desk Animal Action
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

38
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Michelle Robertson
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