Curtis & Nancy Sliwa's Animal Welfare Hour

Curtis & Nancy Sliwa's Animal Welfare Hour

The Guardian Angels Animal Protection program is moving ahead, full speed. Started by Nancy Sliwa, a cat colony caretaker for over 10 years in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, this program was started to help some of the most vulnerable and voiceless members of our society – animals. Study after study has shown that those who abuse animals are more likely to abuse people. So one of the earliest ways to combat the rise of crime in society against people is to stop abuse against animals.

Episodes

Episode 16: City Turns Away While Cats Are Sealed In and Dog Is Set Ablaze

August 6, 2025 • 46 mins
On this episode, New York City faces heartbreaking stories of animal suffering and government neglect. Cats are trapped in public housing basements without access to food or water while a helpless dog is killed and set on fire in a Queens neighborhood. Despite public outrage, the accused is released without bail. Curtis and Nancy break down the systemic failures that continue to put animals at risk, from city shelters with no space...
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Episode 15: Transforming Vacant NYC Storefronts Into Adoption Centers and Tackling Carriage Horse Abuse

July 30, 2025 • 47 mins
On this episode, Curtis Sliwa discusses historical figures known for their contributions to animal welfare, introduces the wide-reaching impact of the podcast, and emphasizes the importance of spreading its message. He highlights his key campaign platforms, including no-kill shelters, animal abuser incarceration, and tax exemption for animal food, while criticizing his political opponents for their lack of focus on animal welfare. ...
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Episode 14: Urban Animals In The Spotlight

July 23, 2025 • 35 mins
On this episode, Curtis and Nancy Sliwa discuss the significant role of animal welfare in Curtis's mayoral campaign, spotlighting the groundbreaking 'Protecting Animals' independent electoral line. The conversation covers various pressing issues, such as the need for affordable spaying and neutering services, the plight of carriage horses exemplified by the tragic case of Rider, and dangerous dog attacks in New York City. The episo...
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Episode 13: Shining Light On Global Animal Care From Feral Cats To Elephants

July 16, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode, Curtis delves into various pressing animal welfare issues. From the historic significance of protecting animals, inspired by figures like Noah and St. Francis of Assisi, to current political efforts, Curtis explores the urgency of animal protection. He discusses his political campaign dedicated to animal rights, including policies for no-kill shelters and harsher penalties for animal abusers. The episode features h...
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Episode 12: From City Rats to Suburban Coyotes

July 2, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode, Curtis discusses his endorsement by key Republican figures and highlights his lifelong experience with animals, particularly pigs and pigeons. He recounts personal animal rescue stories and advocates for animal welfare policies, including the protection of a pet pig under threat from a nosy neighbor. Sliwa also criticizes current Mayor Eric Adams’ ineffective rat control initiatives and promotes his proposed measur...
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Episode 11: Turning Advocacy Into Action by Securing a Ballot Line For Animal Justice

June 25, 2025 • 44 mins
On this episode, Curtis and Nancy discuss their relentless efforts to bring attention to animal welfare issues both locally and globally. They celebrate the launch of their new podcast logo and highlight key political achievements. Curtis, a Republican candidate for mayor with a unique 'Protect the Animals' independent line, praises Nancy's legal efforts that garnered enough signatures to secure this historic ballot line. Nancy ex...
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Episode 10: Why Animal Advocacy Is Gaining Bipartisan Momentum

June 18, 2025 • 37 mins
Curtis Sliwa delves into various issues and initiatives related to animal welfare. Curtis discusses the importance of sharing the podcast globally and highlights his campaign milestones, such as establishing the Protect Animals independent line for mayoral elections to promote no-kill shelters in New York City. He elaborates on cruelty practices like euthanizing animals in shelters and promotes rescuing abandoned pets. Curtis also ...
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Episode 9: A New Era of Animal Protection in Politics

June 11, 2025 • 47 mins
On this episode, Curtis Sliwa delves into the extensive history of presidential pet policies, highlighting the surprising pro-animal measures taken by the Trump administration. Sliwa discusses Donald Trump's actions to halt federally funded animal experiments, including ending Harvard University's controversial research on baby monkeys and combating NIH-funded torture of beagles under Dr. Fauci. He also praises recent animal welfa...
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Episode 8: Why NYC Horse Carriages Must Go

June 4, 2025 • 46 mins
Curtis and Nancy Sliwa, discuss various issues surrounding animal rights. They begin with a passionate recounting of a recent protest against horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, detailing several incidents where untethered horses ran loose, highlighting the industry's dangers. The conversation also touches on the legislative efforts to ban horse carriages and the misleading role of the union representing the drivers. Curtis shar...
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Episode 7: Saving Ostriches and Defending Animal Rights with John Catsimatidis

May 28, 2025 • 54 mins
On this episode, Curtis Sliwa hosts John Catsimatidis, the owner and operator of Red Apple Media to discuss the controversial issue of an ostrich farm in British Columbia where the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are ordered to cull the herd due to a past avian flu outbreak. Catsimatidis explains the plight of these ancient animals which developed antibodies after some fell ill four years ago and advocates for independent testing r...
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Episode 6: Innovating Animal Shelters to Raise Awareness and Boost Adoption

May 22, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of the Animal Welfare Podcast, Curtis Sliwa reflects on the program's history and evolution from being a live radio show on WABC since 2017 to its current podcast format. Since announcing a run for New York City mayoralty, Curtis outlines an innovative campaign platform centered on the first-ever 'Protect Animals' line. Discussing the significant challenge of no-kill shelters, the city's flawed shelter system run by...
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Episode 5: The Future of Pet Nutrition with Dr. Douglas Howard and Dr. Jake Vandyke

May 14, 2025 • 48 mins
On this episode, Curtis Sliwa welcomes Dr. Douglas Howard and Dr. Jake Vandyke to discuss the revolutionary pet supplement Dr. Phyto's Phytonutrients. This episode highlights the benefits of fruits and vegetables for pets, the science behind the new product, and the importance of proper pet nutrition. Dr. Howard, known for Balance of Nature, and Dr. Jake, a veterinarian, explain how Dr. Phyto's helps improve pets' overall health, ...
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Episode 4: Fighting for the Voiceless with Bob Holden

May 7, 2025 • 58 mins
On this episode, Curtis and Nancy are joined by Councilman Bob Holden, a dedicated advocate for animal rights. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the unethical treatment of carriage horses in Central Park, the harmful practices in rodeos, and the conditions in urban wet markets. Councilman Holden shares his motivations and the legislative efforts he has spearheaded to protect animals. The conversation also touc...
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Episode 3: Tackling Rescue, Reform, and Responsibility

April 29, 2025 • 58 mins
On this episode, Nancy discusses her role in Curtis's mayoral campaign focusing on 'Protect Animals,' an independent line to address animal welfare topics. The episode touches on multiple concerns including medical assistance, pet food costs, public registries for animal abusers, no-kill shelters, and the elimination of sales tax on pet food. The couple elaborates on the challenges faced by animals during wildfires, dangerous rat p...
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Episode 2: Easter Animals, NYC Wildlife, & Protecting Pets in the Big City

April 22, 2025 • 44 mins
Curtis and Nancy Sliwa discuss a range of animal-related issues. They announce that Curtis will run for mayor with an independent line devoted to animal welfare. As Easter approaches, Nancy highlights the problem of people impulsively buying rabbits and chicks, and the harsh realities these animals often face afterward. The conversation shifts to the issue of rabid raccoons in Long Island and raccoon sightings in New York City. The...
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Episode 1: The Legacy of Rescue, Care, and Advocacy

April 16, 2025 • 44 mins
Curtis and Nancy Sliwa introduce the history and purpose of their animal-focused program, which started airing in 2017 on WABC. This shift to a podcast format allows them to continue their mission despite Curtis's mayoral campaign. They discuss a range of topics: the origin of their animal welfare efforts, their work with colony cats, the introduction of an animal protection unit to the Guardian Angels, and the tragic story of a Ha...
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