The Animal Welfare Junction

A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS

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The Animal Welfare Junction is a podcast developed to bring awareness to different topics in animal welfare. The host, Michelle Gonzalez (Dr. G) is a veterinarian who provides affordable veterinary care in the State of Ohio, and also a Forensic Veterinarian helping with the investigation and prosecution of cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The topics presented are based on the experiences of Dr. G and our guests and include discussions about real cases, humane projects, and legal issues that affect animals and the community. Due to the nature of the discussion, listener discretion is advised as some topics may...

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · August 2026

The Animal Welfare Junction frames animal cruelty and neglect as true crime, with close attention to evidence, victims, coercion, and accountability.

The Animal Welfare Junction treats animal cruelty and neglect as true crime, following the first season's State v. Steffen Baldwin case through rescue decisions, fundraising, public trust, and the harm done to animals and people.

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Season One: State v. Steffen Baldwin / Episode 10: Escape from Ohio

Season One: State vs Steffen Baldwin / Episode 9: The Monster Behind the Mask

Season One: State v. Steffen Baldwin / Episode 8: The Link

Season One: State v. Steffen Baldwin / Episode 7: Dog's Worst Friend

Season One: State vs Steffen Baldwin / Episode 6: The Con Whisperer

Season 1: State v Steffen Baldwin / Episode 5: Taking TOPS to the Bottom

Season One: State v. Steffen Baldwin / Episode 4 The Rise to Fame Part 2

Season One: State v. Steffen Baldwin / Episode 4 The Rise to Fame Part 1

Season 1: State v Steffen Baldwin / Episode 3: Who is Steffen Baldwin?

Season 1: State vs Steffen Baldwin / Episode 2: The Rabbit Hole

Season 1: State v Steffen Baldwin / Episode 1: Remi

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Animal ForensiCon 2025: Internet investigations with Jacob Lloyd

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Morphology Assessment of Mammals with Verity Mathis

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Animal Hoarding with Becky Morrow, DVM

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Shelter Vet Forensics with Jennifer Bonovich, DVM

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Sharp Trauma in Cetaceans and Sirenians with Denise Boyd

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Diagnostic Imaging of Thoracic Trauma with Federico Grosso, DVM

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Bovine Distance Evaluation with João Bittar, DVM

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Livestock Investigations with Justin McClure

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Crime Scene Processing with FBI Agent Lauren Regucci

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Jury Selection and Expert Testimony with Laura Hope

Animal ForensiCon 2025: Dogfighting with Janette Reever

Animal Forensicon 2025 - Pathology, Bloodstain Analysis, Animal Law and Evidence

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Ep. 76 All Cats Matter: Ohio Supreme Court Decision in State v Alonzo Kyles

Veterinary Communication in a Multi-Cultural World with guest Mia Navedo-Williams

2023 ALDF State Animal Protection Ranking Report with guest Kathleen Wood, Esq.

LA Times Investigative Report on the Puppy Mill Pipeline to California, with Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian

The Acatemy with Guest Julia Grosz

Anthrozoology and the Interconnection Between Humans and Animals with guest Marika Bell

The Puppy Mill Pipeline to Texas with guest Shelby Bobosky, Esq.

Farm Animal Welfare with guest Dr. Susan Krebsbach

Unleashing the Bond with guest Rustin Moore, DVM

Homeless with my Pet: Stories. My Dog is My Home and Found House 10th Anniversary

SMART Shelters with guest Dan Ettinger

Puppy Mills in Ohio with Mark Finneran

Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 2

Stop Poisoning Our Birds! Massachusetts Advocates Fighting Against Anticoagulant Rodenticides part 1

The Link - Animal and Child Neglect: Medina Co. v Tina Robertson with guest Rachel Batten

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Hunter Accidents with Ken Trusley

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Venomous Reptiles with Robert O'Horo

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Common Dental Problems in Horses with Diego De Gasperi

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Cockfighting with Adam Leath

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: The Veterinary Forensic Autopsy with Courtney Valerio

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Live Animal Forensic Examination with Maria Serrano

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Informed Consent vs Search Warrants with Lauryn Day

UF Animal Forensics Conference 2024: Preparing for Trial with Jamie McManus

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Blunt Force Trauma with Rachel Barton

UF Animal Forensic Conference 2024: Dog Aggression and Bite Fatalities with Jim Crosby