In this episode of The Resilient Animal Podcast, Dr. Annie Petersen interviews Brooke Haggerty, an animal advocate and Executive Director of Faunalytics, a nonprofit organization that conducts and shares research to make animal advocacy as effective as possible. Brooke shares her journey into animal advocacy, experiences with grassroots activism, and in-depth insights on the state of animal welfare, humane washing, and the critical work Faunalytics does in supporting the animal protection movement with research. The episode also highlights Faunalytics' online conferences, their research support program, and the challenges and intricacies of advocating for better treatment of animals through informed strategies.
00:00 Introduction to The Resilient Animal Podcast
00:47 Meet Brooke Haggerty: A Lifelong Animal Advocate
01:59 Grassroots Activism and Prop 12
04:17 Understanding Faunalytics and Its Mission
06:19 The Reality of Cage-Free Labels
13:20 Faunalytics' Research and Impact
24:40 Personal Moments with Animals
27:54 Compassion Fatigue and Advocacy Challenges
31:12 Conclusion and How to Get Involved
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