The Animal Files Podcast
Do you believe animals are sentient beings? That they can feel emotions, pain, and stress? Animals communicate with us all the time, but many of us simply haven’t learned to understand them. We tend to only see the obvious, but that can lead to misunderstandings, behavior challenges, & health challenges. Caring for a companion animal can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging experiences in our lives. We aim to be a voice for animals and help them to thrive & not just survive in our human world. Our discussions and interviews range from stress in animals to safety, animal welfare to legal concerns, nutrition to communication, behaviors to travel, plus a whole lot more! Because stress affects our pets’ lives in so many ways, this aspect will be touched on in many of our episodes. We are not about being light, fluffy, and safe. We will be delving into areas that are not often talked about and helping you to take a deeper dive into the world of pet care. Our mission is to provide you with information, guidance, & possible choices you can make for the animals in your care while encouraging you to do your own research in order to make the most informed decisions. Each and every week, join Victoria Stigliano-Dzuban, an Animal Spirituality and Energy Facilitator, Animal Translator, and Integrative Energy Healing Practitioner, and Miranda de Haan, a Pet Care Safety Expert & an Animal Health Technologist, as they discuss various topics, interview other pet experts, and offer opportunities for personalized guidance to our community.
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
In this episode we talk with primate specialist, founder of the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GReP), and president of the Gibbon Conservation Society in Malaysia about the importance of the rehabilitation and conservation of these incredible primates.
Bam's Bio:
Mariani Ramli a.k.a. Bam Arrogancia founded the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GReP) in 2013, after learning about the plight of
gibbons and other primates in Malaysia. She serves as the director of GReP and current President for GCS.
She has a degree in animal biology, was a wildlife ranger with the Malaysian Wildlife Department for more than 10 years, has worked as a project coordinator and researcher for the Copenhagen Zoo, studying flat headed cats, and she has studied gibbon rehab from international organisations such as Phnam Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia and Gibbon Rehabilitation Project in Thailand. She is a member of IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group Section on Small Apes, a rare and distinct international honour.
Mariani was recently a winner of the prestigious Young Leadership Awards by the Edge and has received the 2018 American Primatological Society Award. She was chosen as one of the Top Five Women in Leadership in Environmental Sustainability in 2017 and has been widely featured by both local and international media. She is also recognised as Malaysia's Eco Champion by Roots and Shoots, a part of the Jane Goodall Institute.
The ‘mother of gibbons’ herself, Bam has dedicated the last 7 years of her life to the gibbons. For the last 7 years, she has done everything from wiping poo to being a gibbon psychiatrist, cleaning enclosures to building them, menial paperwork to writing scientific proposals, selling GCS t-shirts to inspiring hundreds of kids and so much more, all for the gibbons.
In the years Bam spent working as a ranger in the forests of Malaysia, she has come to love our rainforests and the species that thrive in it. “I love my country so much, I’m giving back to my country by serving the wildlife.” Bam’s love for the gibbons knows no bounds, she has sacrificed everything and faced so many challenges to make this project a reality. When asked why she does it, all she says is, “Every sacrifice is so worth it when I see them make progress, every step is a step closer to freedom for them.”
For more information about the Gibbon Conservation Society and info on how to help GCS and these incredible animals go to:
www.gibbonconservationsociety.org
Follow them => Facebook: @gibbonconservationsociety
Instagram: @gibbonconservationsociety
Want to really help?
=> Introducing our new Adopt a Gibbon Program! You can now symbolically adopt any of our gibbons for just USD 9 (est RM 39) a month. Or you can buy them fruits for only USD 3 (est RM 14) a month. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can also adopt more than one gibbon or gift the adoption to a loved one.
Through this we hope to create a consistent source of funding to help support the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, as well as create more awareness on how every gibbon and their rehabilitation needs are different. #EveryIndividualMatters
So pledge to support one of our gibbons or just browse the webpage to get to know them a little. Each gibbon is at a different stage of rehabilitation and recovery. It takes years and dedicated understanding to help these gibbons through their rehabilitation journeys. Support us in our efforts to help them return to the wild.
Find out more here: www.gibbonconservationsociety.org/adopt
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Allergies. What are they, and how do we deal with them? We all seem to be affected, both animals AND humans, to some degree. In this episode, we breakdown the types, the treatments, and the challenges. Plus we have some interesting facts for you to add into your pet (and self) care toolbox.
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Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Welcome to Season 2 of the Animal Files!
In this episode, we talk with author Brandon Wainwright about his recent book Tyson's Gift and about Tyson, a very special little chihuahua, their relationship, and Brandon's incredible journey of spiritual awakening that occurred as he was navigating the grieving process after Tyson's passing.
Brandon's Bio:
As a police officer, Brandon Wainwright has seen a lot in his ten-plus years on the force, but nothing so strange or life-changing as the spiritual awakening he experienced when his dog, a precocious Chihuahua named Tyson, passed away…and then began communicating from the other side.Once a hard-nosed skeptic, Brandon found himself thrust into unfamiliar territory, consulting with spiritual intuitives and pet communicators in an effort to uncover the truth about the afterlife-embarking upon an incredible journey that would shake his perception of reality and challenge his beliefs about what happens to us after we die.
For more info and to purchase his book:
Website: https://tysonsgift.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TysonsGift
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Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
2022 is in full swing now! Have you made your intentions yet? No? Well it is not too late! In this bonus episode, we add a bit of a twist to your traditional resolutions / yearly intentions or a new focus. How about a 2022 intention for your animals?
Join us for lots of ideas about what that might look like in order to help your animals to be happier and healthier this year.
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Look for Season Two of The Animal Files coming February 2022!
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
The holidays are not quite over yet! In this bonus episode, we discuss the measures you need to take in order to keep your animals safe while you and the world usher in the New Year.
As with every gathering, we need to keep our animals in mind to help keep their stress levels low and ensure their safety and avoid any unforeseen veterinary emergencies.
Our animals rely on us for their health and to help them fully thrive in our human world. So in this coming year maybe you'll want to include your animals in your New Year's Resolutions? Just a thought. ;)
Happy New Year everyone! Be well and stay safe!
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Saturday Dec 11, 2021
Saturday Dec 11, 2021
As we are fully immersed in the gift giving season, many of us are going through our lists and trying to choose the best gifts for the people in our lives. Some may think that giving and animal to someone we love is a good choice. Is it really a good thing??
In this episode we break it all down, lay out all of the facts, and walk you through the thought processes surrounding this so you can make your decision with consciousness and clarity, and most importantly, consider the animals needs in your decision.
Your decision needs to be based on what is best for the animal. With that said, we discuss better ways to go about it all, as well as offer you some other alternatives.
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Look for Season Two of The Animal Files coming January 2022!
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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
The holidays are just around the corner and in anticipation of the gift-giving season, in this episode we explore the world of the current trends available for your animals. What's good, What's not so good, and why.
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
In this second part of our series, looking at the dark side of the animal trade industry, we shine a light on the even darker ins and outs of the animal trade industry. Mainly exposing the sad and sometimes disgusting truth about the pet food industry and share with you what you need to look out for, so you can make better food choices to help these animals truly thrive. This is Part Two of our two episode series.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
In this episode, we shine a bright light on the dark ins and outs of the animal trade industry, discuss the different sub-industries and businesses that are a part of the animal trade industry, and what can we do to help these animals. This is Part One of a two episode series.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
In this episode, we discuss whether animals think and if they do, what does that actually look like? How advanced are their thought processes? Do they problem solve? Are they self-aware? Do they have a consciousness like us? Can we really even know for sure?
Anyone who shares their lives with animals, probably knows the answers to some of these questions, but we thought we would break it all down, share our perspective, and explore this concept a little deeper.
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Victoria would like to dedicate this episode to her cat Frankie Bean who recently and quite unexpectedly passed away. In this episode, she shares some of her experiences watching him explore and create his world in a way that leaves no doubt, in her mind, about the topic at hand.
He and his sister Maisie are continual "contributors" to the show and definite teachers in their own right. He will be missed but we're sure Maisie will continue their legacy from here on out with grace and style.
Rest in Peace Little Man and enjoy your next adventure!
* Frankie Bean: July 2019-September 2021 *
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