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Stray or feral dogs are a fixture in many Native communities. They often have to fend for themselves and suffer injuries and mistreatment. With no one responsible for spay and neutering, their populations can get out of hand. But groups like Save Rez Dogs in Canada and Crownpoint Animal House in New Mexico are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of these animals and encouraging positive animal management through community education and advocacy.
Guests:
Awanook Kingbird-Bratvold (Red Lake Band of Ojibwe) – founder of Awesiinyag Are Loved by The Anishinaabeg of Red Lake Nation
Cindy Dayish (Navajo) – co-founder of Crowntown Animal House
Craig Edes (Gitxan from Gitanmaax First Nation) – co-founder of Save Rez Dogs
Break 2 music: Bring The Water (song) Digging Roots (artist) We Are (album)
Yes, please let us teach the children to stop setting Rez dogs on fire, tearing their limbs off and dog fighting. Why is this a wave on the Rez? Please let us do better
Red Lake Rosie helps so many animals that have been tortured, but some die alone, or have to be put down.