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

    Episode 16: City Turns Away While Cats Are Sealed In and Dog Is Set Ablaze
    2025/08/06
    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and Nancy break down the systemic failures that continue to put animals at risk, from city shelters with no space to outdated laws that treat pets like property. With real-time rescues, political fallout, and a call for real reform, this episode demands attention from every animal lover and concerned citizen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • Episode 15: Transforming Vacant NYC Storefronts Into Adoption Centers and Tackling Carriage Horse Abuse

    Episode 15: Transforming Vacant NYC Storefronts Into Adoption Centers and Tackling Carriage Horse Abuse
    2025/07/30
    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. Sliwa critiques New York City's handling of animal care, the shortcomings of the animal shelter system, and the inefficiencies of the Animal Care and Control group. He delves into his strategies for improving animal welfare as mayor, including the innovative idea of using vacant storefronts for animal adoption centers. He also touches on the controversial case of a horse named Ryder, the failure of city council legislation to protect carriage horses, and the ongoing issue of rabies among raccoons and feral cats in Nassau County. Curtis concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the podcast and support his campaign efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • Episode 14: Urban Animals In The Spotlight

    Episode 14: Urban Animals In The Spotlight
    2025/07/23
    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 episode also touches on community safety efforts and the legislative push inspired by incidents like the attack on Moose in Prospect Park. Curtis and Nancy highlight the importance of responsible pet ownership and call for stronger protections for animals to create a more compassionate city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • Episode 13: Shining Light On Global Animal Care From Feral Cats To Elephants

    Episode 13: Shining Light On Global Animal Care From Feral Cats To Elephants
    2025/07/16
    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 heartwarming stories such as the rescue of Lucia, the beloved pig from Staten Island, and the international mourning for Cole, the patriarch of the feral cat colony at the Canadian Parliament. Curtis also highlights local and international efforts to protect animals, including new legislation against animal abuse in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the extraordinary care for elephants in Thailand. The narrative is interspersed with personal anecdotes and broader political shifts showing a growing commitment to animal welfare. This episode underscores the vital connection between humans and animals and calls for continued advocacy and action to protect our furry friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Episode 12: From City Rats to Suburban Coyotes

    Episode 12: From City Rats to Suburban Coyotes
    2025/07/02
    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 measures for humane animal control. The episode underscores the growing recognition of pets as family members across America and emphasizes the role of women in animal rescue efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Episode 11: Turning Advocacy Into Action by Securing a Ballot Line For Animal Justice

    Episode 11: Turning Advocacy Into Action by Securing a Ballot Line For Animal Justice
    2025/06/25
    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 explains the rigorous and often legally challenging process of getting and defending signatures for independent lines in New York City elections. The episode covers various animal welfare issues, including no-kill shelters and the importance of spay/neuter programs. It also critiques the continued use of horse-drawn carriages in New York City, despite long-standing opposition and political promises to ban them. Additionally, they address the regulations preventing bodega cats and advocate for their legalization, explaining the cultural and practical benefits of having cats in retail spaces. The episode concludes with a call to a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Episode 10: Why Animal Advocacy Is Gaining Bipartisan Momentum

    Episode 10: Why Animal Advocacy Is Gaining Bipartisan Momentum
    2025/06/18
    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 touches on recent political efforts that show growing bipartisan support for animal welfare including measures taken by politicians like Governor Ron DeSantis and Keith Powers. Additionally, he addresses unusual topics such as the medicinal benefits of llamas' blood in COVID-19 research, interactions between sharks and humans due to climate change, and a miraculous incident involving an alligator in Florida. Curtis ends on a light note discussing the love-hate relationship New Yorkers have with street pigeons and the upcoming pigeon impersonation pageant. The episode underlines Curtis’s belief in the interconnectedness of animal and human welfare, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Episode 9: A New Era of Animal Protection in Politics

    Episode 9: A New Era of Animal Protection in Politics
    2025/06/11
    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 welfare legislation by Republican leaders, such as Governor DeSantis' Trooper's Law in Florida, which imposes harsh penalties for abandoning pets during hurricanes, and Dexter's Law to protect shelter dogs from abuse. Additionally, Sliwa shares personal anecdotes on his advocacy and the newfound momentum for animal welfare issues among Republicans, urging listeners to support his Protect Animals independent line. The episode reflects on the broader positive shifts in animal welfare policies at federal and regional levels and calls for continued collective action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分