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Mary Kennedy Withrow

In season 1, episode 3, Mary Kennedy Withrow tells us about her work for animal welfare all over the country but especially here in her hometown. From busting dog-fighting rings to helping craft legislation, Mary has done it all and is a luminary I’m delighted to have on the show.

The interview and transcript are here, or click the player below for the interview alone.

Here are links to the things we talked about:

Dreft: Baby Detergent and Laundry Products | Kitty Hyde-a-Way – Caring for feral and stray cats in Pittsburgh through TNR, fostering, and medical treatments. | Nextdoor | ASPCA | American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | LinkedIn | Matthew Bershadker | ASPCA | Pittsburgh to DC | Opposition research | Chaining and tethering dogs FAQ | About Government Relations | Mushing | Table of State Dog Tether Laws | 5 Ways Virginia's Anti-Tethering Law Will Help Dogs | Case Study: Animal Fighting - Michael Vick | Michelle Welch | The Humane Society of The United States | The Humane Society of the United States | Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act | Dogfighting fact sheet | Dog fighting in the United States | These Were Michael Vick's Fighting Dogs. Where They Are Now is Beautiful. | Darlene Harris - Councilwoman - City of Pittsburgh | City Council, District information, neighborhoods, your Council Person, Legislation, Budget Office | The Following State Laws Address Chaining | PETA | Stewart J Greenleaf, Sr - PA State Senate | PA State Senate | Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement | Comprehensive Animal Cruelty Act 10 (formerly HB 1238) AKA Libre’s Law | Humane investigations | DOMINIC J. COSTA - PA House of Representatives | North Versailles Township: Home | Sharpsburg Borough, Pennsylvania | United States | Borough of Wilkinsburg: Home | Petco | Petsmart | Animal control service | First responder | Good Samaritan law | Heartworm Basics | Babesiosis in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospital | Fight-or-flight response | Don't Tether Dogs, and Other Insights into Dog Bite Prevention from Detroit | Illegal Dogfighting Is More Common Than You Think. This Can Help Stop It. | How Fighting Dogs Are Trained: The Grim Reality | Inside the Culture of Dogfighting | 367 Dogs Rescued in Multi-State Dog Fighting Case, Second Largest in U.S. History | The '367 Dogs' Were Rescued From A Massive Fighting Ring. They Are Loving Their Freedom. | 367 dogs rescued in multi-state dog-fighting case | 367 Dogs Rescued in Multi-State Dog Fighting Case, Second Largest in US History367 dogs rescued in raids of dog-fighting operations | Rehabilitating a Former Bait or Fighting Dog | Obituary: Lawrence Rhoades / Inventor and philanthropist who founded two companies | Grief counseling | Allegheny County | Always Inspiring | District attorney | Stephen Zappala | Deborah Jugan - Assistant District Attorney - District Attorney of Allegheny County | Ms. Rachel Fleming - Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team: PAART | St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center | HR6921 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Healthy Dog Importation Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress | Distemper in Dogs | VCA Animal Hospital | Rabies - Symptoms and causes | Key Facts about Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) | Seasonal Influenza (Flu) | USDA.gov | USDA APHIS | Home Landing Page | Federal food agency defends transport of live horses for slaughter, human consumption in Japan | Federal Aviation Administration | 'Horror scene' in Canada after 38 dead puppies found on plane | Brachycephalic Syndrome | VICTORIA’S LAW: Pennsylvania’s Pet Retail Sales Bill | Commercial kennel | legal definition of Commercial kennel by | Barred From Love | Puppies | Pet Stores | ASPCA | Pit bull | Breed-specific legislation | Palm Springs Animal Shelter - Adopt, Get Involved, Other Animal Services | Pilots N Paws - Saving the Lives of Innocent Animals | Wings of Rescue | No 'Easy Answer' To Growing Number Of Stray Dogs In The US, Advocate Says | Breeding and Reproduction of Cats - Cat Owners | Dog License | Pennsylvania Dog Law Advisory Board | Kennel Licensing & Inspections | Dangerous Dogs | Ed Rendell | PA Department of Agriculture - Kennel Inspections Public Search | Lilian Akin | Position Statement on Shelter Dog Behavior Assessments | Behavioral Assessment in Animal Shelters | Pet Tales: AAARF! seeks donations to help more abused and neglected animals | East Pittsburgh police's animal care fund more than a pet project | | Allegheny County Treasurer Office | AmazonSmile: You shop | Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & ER Center - North Hills | ER | Rabbit Wranglers | Exotic Pets | Local teacher arrested in rabbit cruelty investigation | Crime | Rabbit rescuers still caring for 35 local bunnies | Local News | HCMT - Home | Pittsburgh CAT - About