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

Episode 19.5 - Animalia the Podcast

Mar 12th, 2021 4m 39s

A brief Live audio of my thoughts...

ANIMALIA 19 - Vegan Diaries - 26Feb21

Feb 26th, 2021 27m 42s

What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian? This week Animalia explores the lifestyle that is veganism through the eyes of people who have made the transition. Natasha also shares her why for starting the journey towards veganism. Liste

ANIMALIA 18 - Animal Justice - 12Feb21

Feb 12th, 2021 23m 9s

This week's episode is a tribute to Natasha's beloved Pierre, gone way too soon and an excerpt from the Animal Justice Academy coursework focusing on animal sentience. Listen on Spreaker, SoundCloud, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

ANIMALIA 17 - Trini to de Bone - 22Jan21

Jan 22nd, 2021 39m 19s

This week on Animalia, we drive home the adopt don't shop mantra with Khalid Burke, the founder of Adopt Movement, a regional organisation dedicated to finding every homeless cat and dog in the Caribbean a home. Khalid talks about his life grow

ANIMALIA 16 - Calypso Dreams - 8Jan21

Jan 8th, 2021 30m 1s

We kick off 2021 with Mika Raguaa, also known as DJ Mika, a T&T import from poland by way of Germany. She was lured to Trinidad because of her love for soca music but she's also full of love for animals.Mika talks about her observations of anim

ANIMALIA 15 - 2020 Wrap - 18Dec20

Dec 18th, 2020 39m 1s

It felt like a decade but 2020 is finally coming to a close. All the previous Animalia guests are sharing their experiences, challenges, lessons and hopes for 2021. There are a few extras like a Chewy poem and Natasha is this week's #RescueMe (

ANIMALIA 14 - Angel on Wheels - 4Dec20

Dec 4th, 2020 32m 10s

On this episode, Natasha chats with the vibrant and passionate Marguerite Miranda, the proprietor of Pet to the Vet, an ambulance and transport service in Trinidad. It's gruelling work but how does she manage to keep up her winning attitude and

ANIMALIA 13 - Animal Welfare on EOD - 13Nov20

Nov 13th, 2020 24m 51s

This week on Animalia, we borrow an excerpt of a discussion on animal welfare on the long-standing, award-winning Eye on Dependency, hosted by Garth St. Clair and Natasha Nunez. One of the guests on the Sunday evening staple on i95.5FM was Elsp

ANIMALIA 12 - Animal Cruelty in TT - 30Oct20

Oct 30th, 2020 30m 45s

Episode 12 is for Madison and for all animals who have lost their lives to the abuse, neglect or cruelty of humans. Listen to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, including the host, express their concern about the recent judgement in an animal cru

ANIMALIA 11 - No Bones About It - 23Oct20

Oct 23rd, 2020 36m 1s

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