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Join us for a powerful and emotional conversation as we speak with the adopter of Roma, a rescued greyhound, about her heartbreaking past and the happy, loving life she has today. We’re also joined by an Animal Aid campaign colleague, who shares shocking truths about the cruel greyhound racing industry and reveals what really happens behind the scenes. Together, we watch the trailer for our new documentary, The Secret Lives of Greyhounds — an emotional and eye-opening film that leaves us shocked and tearful. From one greyhound’s journey to the wider realities of the racing industry, this is an episode that shines a light on the hidden lives of these beautiful dogs. LINKS Roma's Instagram The Secret Lives of Greyhounds trailer Please support Animal Aid

Animal Aid was delighted to sit down with vegan GP, bodybuilder, and animal advocate Dr Minil Patel for the latest episode of our podcast, Conversations on Compassion. Minil opens up about his remarkable personal journey, detailing his transition from an "almost carnivore" diet to a fully plant-based lifestyle. He shatters common myths about vegan fitness by sharing how he built his best-ever physique entirely on plants, confirming that a well-planned vegan diet easily delivers all the protein our bodies need. Minil recommends his favourite healthy foods and supplements for anyone thinking of transitioning to a vegan diet.  He also tackles the recent wave of negative media coverage surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Drawing on scientific research, Minil highlights the proven health benefits of many plant-based alternatives when compared directly to their animal-based equivalents. LINKS Minil's Instagram Vegan Athletes Website Please support Animal Aid

Join us as we chat with Alexis Gauthier, a Michelin starred-chef, vegan restauranteur and animal rights activist. Alexis talks to us about his decision to turn his restaurant vegan, the criticism he received from his customers, leeks, how the future is vegan and much more. LINKS Alexis website Alexis Instagram Gauthier Soho Studio Gauthier Restaurant Please support Animal Aid

Join us as we chat with Rob, a former fish farmer turned animal activist. Rob chats with us about his experiences on fish farms and the horrific abuse fish go through.  We also chat about fishing myths, vegan fish alternatives, plant-based Omega-3 and much more. LINKS Aaron's Tofish Recipe Vegan recipes Please support Animal Aid

Join us as we chat with Monique about her micro-sanctuary in north Bristol. Monique tells us about the animals she's rescued and the horrors that animals go through on farms. LINKS Karen's Kind Instagram Karen's Kind website Omni vegan pet food - discount for members Benevo - vegan cat food Please support Animal Aid

Join us where we talk to Alex, an animal rights activist who tells us about his experiences with activism and how you can become an activist yourself. LINKS How you can help Animal Aid's campaigns Alex's Instagram Podcast episode with Dr Carol Treasure, founder of XCellR8 - an animal-free safety testing laboratory. Facts and myths about testing on animals.  End Greyhound racing petition Please support Animal Aid

Join us where we talk to Norb, an animal rights activist who is on a mission to end greyhound racing.  Norb exposes the cruelty behind greyhound racing and the ways you can help end it. LINKS Please sign our petition to end greyhound racing More about our campaign Norb's FaceBook Norbs's Instagram Please support Animal Aid

Join us where we talk to Nina, our Animals in Entertainment Campaigner about the cruel video of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse. We also discuss how horses are routinely abused for sport and how you can help. Note* *Earlier in 2024, an athlete was photographed riding horses whose tongues appeared to be blue – indicating use of violent force, resulting in restricting the horses’ oxygen. The FEI is reported to be looking into this. A History Of Cruelty In Equestrian Sports: Why The Olympics Should Go Animal-Free  Read more about our horse racing campaign “Learned helplessness is a methodology (often practiced by people who are unaware it’s what they’re doing) that punishes the horse for being a horse.” – Quote from Equisearch.  The piece by the i paper - https://inews.co.uk/sport/olympics/dujardin-brutal-world-dressage-olympics-3187519 Email Nina: [email protected] LINKS Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop.

Join us as we chat with Australian politician, animal rights activist and bodybuilder, Emma Hurst. Emma has been vegan for over 20 years, became an animal activist during childhood, and is the first female Animal Justice Party MP elected to NSW Parliament. Emma has been instrumental in brining about huge changes for animals at a political level and recently won the Lush Prize for Political Achievement. LINKS Votes for animals Emma's website Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

Join Jade and Aaron for the final episode of 2023. We talk about vegan Christmas food, recipes and how to have a cruelty-free Christmas. LINKS Reindeer episode Vegan recipes Animals used in festive events information Report an animal being used in a live event Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

Join us for our Christmas special where we talk to Nina our Animals in Entertainment Campaigner about the cruel use of reindeer at live events. Email Nina: [email protected] LINKS Animals used in festive events information Report an animal being used in a live event Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

Join us for another episode as we chat with Tod, our Vegan Campaign Manager. Tod has been helping to raise awareness about the cruel truths about the dairy industry. Tod talks about why we should ditch dairy, the best plant milks, dairy alternatives and much more. LINKS Help going vegan Three reasons to ditch dairy Chocolate cake recipe A Good Life - Website Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

Join us as we chat to Animal Aid's Farming Campaign Manager Arabella about our new campaign "A Good Life". Most people think that all animals should have a good life. Animals are intelligent. They feel joy and pain. They like to play, form friendships – some like to forage, dustbathe, dig for food or sing to their babies. Sadly, on farms, animals can’t do what they like. Many standard, legal, farming practices would rightly shock everyday consumers. Whether free-range or intensive, animals suffer on farms. What does it really mean to have “a good life”? It is important to remember that animals are individuals! No animal wants to die, and every animal deserves to be free. LINKS A Good Life - Website Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

Join Jade and Aaron as we chat with the amazing Sophie who has worked at Animal Aid for almost 20 years. We chat about the evolution of cruelty-free products, how our shop supports our campaigns, vegan treats and much more. LINKS Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

This episode Jade and guest host Daisy, welcome Hilary Jones, the Ethics Director of Lush. Animal Aid has been campaigning to end the cruel LD50 animal test for decades, and last year funded XCellR8 laboratory to create an animal-free alternative. We are thrilled to share that this test, AcutoX, is now ready for market. We have therefore partnered with Lush to call for an end to the archaic LD50 test as a first step in our campaign. If you head to a Lush store near you on the day this episode airs, you will see our campaign in the Lush window front. LINKS End Lethal Dose Animal Testing - Petition Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop