Make no bones about it, Dr. Emily Cappon of Sunnyview Vetcare is serious about nutrition! That's the topic this week - what to feed and not to feed your dog, cat or bird. Dr Cappon was so generous with information, there was no room for Natasha

ANIMALIA 10 - Kitty Whiskerer - 16Oct20

Oct 16th, 2020 29m 1s

This week on Animalia, Natasha welcomes Amanda Ahloy to talk about her fostering journey. She's a self-professed Kitty Whiskerer who has adopted six of the cats she fostered! Amanda also talks briefly about animal abuse, which Natasha also touc

ANIMALIA 09 - Dr Fix It - 2Oct20

Oct 2nd, 2020 36m 1s

We're back from a little break and we're hitting you straight away with all the information about feline urinary tract disorders. Our guest Dr Shirelle Sammy breaks down the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Dr Sammy also talks about h

ANIMALIA 08 - Best of Animalia - 18Sep20

Sep 18th, 2020 32m 51s

This week we celebrate all our guests as we present *drum roll* the Best of Animalia! You'll hear a snippet of the interview from each guest from episode 1 to 7, based on one of three themes - adopt don't shop, spay and neuter and relationships

ANIMALIA 07 - A Farmer's Vet - 11Sep20

Sep 11th, 2020 34m 41s

We're pleased to welcome our second male voice to Animalia...and this one gets double points for being a vet! Dr Marc Driscoll prefers cows and sheep as patients, is a lecturer at the UWI Vet School and is the President of the TT Vet Associatio

ANIMALIA 06 - Pawfection - 4Sep20

Sep 4th, 2020 33m 35s

Pawfection awaits when Lyselle Harripaul is around! She's the dog groomer who is our guest this week, discussing all the ways in which the field is rewarding and harrowing. We also get into animal welfare issues such as adopting vs purchasing a

ANIMALIA 05 - Cat Daddy - 28Aug20

Aug 28th, 2020 35m 16s

In a slight departure from the regular format, Natasha interviews her husband Garth St Clair about his love-hate relationship with animals in general, and the cats they've had together in particular. This episode will make you laugh, cry and gi

ANIMALIA 04 - A Swell Vet - 21Aug20

Aug 21st, 2020 24m 12s

We finally have a vet! On Episode 4, Dr Nicole Straker of Pet Well TT Mobile Veterinary Services talks about shelter medicine as opposed to regular practice, the other benefits of spaying and neutering and shares details about a must-have item

ANIMALIA 03 - Doggo Bonito - 14Aug20

Aug 14th, 2020 30m 43s

Episode 3 is full of fire with Tamara Ramlagan, a fiercely passionate woman when it comes to animals. She talks about her work with the Animal Rescue Association, the state of dog breeding in Trinidad and Tobago and gives some helpful tips on d

ANIMALIA 02 - Professor Kim - 7Aug20

Aug 7th, 2020 26m 1s

Episode 2 features cat rescuer and foster extraordinaire Kimlin Harrilal, the founder of The Cat Sitter. Kimlin shares her lifelong desire to rescue, the joys and pains of fostering, how she started her cat sitting business and begs pet owners

ANIMALIA 01 - She's Got It - 31Jul20

Jul 31st, 2020 23m 26s

The first episode features artist and animal rescuer Elspeth Duncan, the founder of Venus Doggess of Love. Elspeth shares the inspiration behind Venus, the magic of street dogs or pothounds as they're known as in T&T and makes a case for the #a

ANIMALIA 4 - Dog Control Act - 11Mar22

Mar 11th, 2022 47m 39s

Attorney at law Amy Khan shares her personal and professional experience with the lack of enforcement of the Dog Control Act of 2014.This conversation provides so much information about the Act and what Class A dog owners should know and take

ANIMALIA 3 - Millennial Vets - 25Feb22

Feb 25th, 2022 48m 33s

On this Carnival Friday edition of Animalia, we speak with three young vets who share their thoughts on the ageism and sexism that pervades their profession. It's a healing conversation that we hope vets and pet owners alike can learn from.The

ANIMALIA 2 - Nurture Nature - 11Feb22

Feb 11th, 2022 44m 36s

On Episode 2, we chat with PhD candidate Mark Gibson of the Nurture Nature campaign about conservation and the wildlife trade in Trinidad and Tobago. Although the situation is dire, and made worse by the pandemic, there is hope of progress with

ANIMALIA 1 - Dogs Reign with PetGuard - 28Jan22

Jan 28th, 2022 32m 10s

On the first episode of Animalia for 2022, Natasha speaks with Kean Moses who tells us about the first insurance policy just for pets in Trinidad and Tobago! So start the year off right by providing the coverage your pooch deserves with Pet Gua

ANIMALIA 28 - Season Closer - 30Jul21

Jul 30th, 2021 10m 15s

After a full year of Animalia, Natasha is taking a break. But before she does, she gives thanks to all the guests by sharing a bit about each of the 27 episodes. You can listen to every one on the website (www.animaliathepod.com) or your favour

ANIMALIA 27 - Equanimity - 9Jul21

Jul 9th, 2021 34m 56s

Tobago is the setting for my conversation with Veronika La Fortune, the founder of Being with Horses and Healing with Horses. Veronika talks about her life growing up with animals, about working with show horses and how Tobago inspired a new jo

ANIMALIA 26 - Helping Paws Society - 25Jun21

Jun 25th, 2021 37m 34s

This week we have an amazing rescuer from San Fernando who is doing all she can to save every dog or cat in need.Michelle Mahabir is the founder of Helping Paws Society, a non-profit organisation led by this mom and her 3 kids who, propelled by

ANIMALIA 25 - Dentist to the Rescue - 11Jun21

Jun 11th, 2021 28m 31s

This week we have another doctor...but he's not a vet! Dr. Brendan Bartholomew talks about how a childhood encounter turned into a lifelong love for animals, his passion for rescued dogs and the solutions to the problem of stray animals in Trin

ANIMALIA 24 - Give a Little Love - 28May21

May 28th, 2021 35m 21s

This week's guest Kristen Agostini of Trinidad Pet Crematorium talks to Natasha about cremation as an option for pet parents to pay respect to their beloved family members. Natasha's commentary focuses on the too-often reviled black cat and the

ANIMALIA 23 - All I Really Want - 10May21

May 10th, 2021 15m 9s

This week in Animalia's shortest episode, Natasha gets personal on the anniversary of her cat Toro's death. She shares letters written to officials and the press on the matter and the lack of enforcement of existing animal cruelty laws.In lovin

ANIMALIA 22 - A Whole New World - 23Apr21

Apr 23rd, 2021 55m

In what is our longest episode to date, Natasha has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Carla Phillips-Savage. She's the first and only aquatic animal veterinarian in Trinidad and Tobago! The story of how she came to the field and why she staye

ANIMALIA 21 - Rescue and Rehab - 12Apr21

Apr 12th, 2021 33m 20s

This week on Animalia, Natasha chats with Karissa Ali, a young woman who's passionate about animal rescue, whether domestic or wildlife. Her passion is mirrored by Marguerite Miranda (who you may have heard on Ep14) who assisted in the rescue o

ANIMALIA 20 - Not One More Vet - 19Mar21

Mar 19th, 2021 36m 50s

This week Natasha discusses the alarming rate of suicides among vets in the United States with Lisa Rawlins, a vet technician of over 20 years. You'll also hear an excerpt of a TedTalk by Dr. Melanie Bowden. In her commentary, Natasha shares ab