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The remarkable Gwendolyn Church joins the podcast this week for an awe-inspiring conversation about Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, the aquatic animal sanctuary she founded, based in Reno, NV. Gwendolyn tells the tale of Philip, the betta fish that changed the trajectory of her life and inspired the sanctuary. This passionate animal activist also discusses the misconceptions around fish sentience and explains why humans must reframe their thinking when it comes to caring for aquatic animals. Shining a light on the horrors that farmed and wild-caught fishes destined for the pet trade face, she tells us why she is so committed to rescuing all types of fish. We also discuss how Friends of Philip is navigating, and funding, the process of becoming a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, and caring for, aquatic animals. *We are thrilled to expand the accessibility of our podcast by offering written transcripts of the interviews! Click here to read Jasmin’s interview with Gwendolyn Church.*  Gwendolyn Church runs Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, an aquatic animal sanctuary, and rescue in Reno, Nevada. Friends of Philip aims to expand the rescue conversation to include fishes and other aquatic animals and foster the connection between humans and aquatic life by sharing their rescued animals’ stories and vibrant personalities. The organization provides sanctuary and rescue for animals in need, and advocates for ending the consumption and commodification of fishes and other aquatic species. “The simple misconception that fishes don’t feel pain is still so tragically prevalent.” – Gwendolyn Church Highlights for Episode 644:   Why betta fish are particularly vulnerable in pet stores Why the plural of “fish” is “fishes” How the sanctuary is growing, how they’re working to establish and fund themselves as a nonprofit What Gwendolyn is looking for in people looking to adopt a fish from her sanctuary Where the fishes who arrive at the sanctuary come from, and why pet stores are often open to people rescuing sick fishes How rescuing aquatic animals differs from rescuing terrestrial animals Why it’s vital to understand the nitrogen cycle and the importance of water quality when caring for fishes The different personalities that Gwendolyn sees in her aquatic charges and how she builds a rewarding relationship with them Common mistakes that people make when caring for pet fishes and Gwendolyn’s advice for new fish rescuers Why pet stores aren’t a great source of information for prospective fish caregivers Whether there is a growing sense of awareness of fishes as sentient animals who need to be understood, supported, and most importantly, not consumed as food  Resources:  The other Supreme Court case you should be following Miyoko’s Creamery is offering 15% off with code HENHOUSE15  Connect with Gwendolyn Church:  Friends of Philip on Facebook Friends of Philip on Instagram Friends of Philip on Patreon  Connect with Our Hen House:  Our Hen House Website Our Hen House on Facebook Our Hen House on Instagram Our Hen House on Twitter  _____________________________________________ Thank you for listening to the Our Hen House podcast! If you enjoy our podcasts, believe in our mission to effectively mainstream the movement to end the exploitation of animals, find community and solace in our shows and resources, and would like to show your support for vegan indie media, please make a donation today. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to check out Our Hen House’s other podcasts: The Animal Law Podcast, The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast, and the Antiracism in Animal Advocacy Audio Series. The Our Hen House theme song is written and performed by Michael Harren. __________________________  This episode is brought to you in part by Miyoko’s Creamery. From their humble beginnings with 4 employees in Miyoko’s home kitchen, to a 30,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art facility in Sonoma, Miyoko’s Creamery is leading the way in transforming the future of the creamery. Miyoko’s Creamery is changing perceptions of vegan food, to inspire people from all walks of life to enjoy a phenomenally vegan lifestyle and right now our listeners can get 15% off by visiting their website and checking out with code HENHOUSE15. __________________________  This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of A Well-Fed World. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at awfw.org.

The remarkable Gwendolyn Church joins the podcast this week for an awe-inspiring conversation about Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, the aquatic animal sanctuary she founded, based in Reno, NV. Gwendolyn tells the tale of Philip, the betta fish that changed the trajectory of her life and inspired the sanctuary. This passionate animal activist also discusses the misconceptions around fish sentience and explains why humans must reframe their thinking when it comes to caring for aquatic animals. Shining a light on the horrors that farmed and wild-caught fishes destined for the pet trade face, she tells us why she is so committed to rescuing all types of fish. We also discuss how Friends of Philip is navigating, and funding, the process of becoming a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, and caring for, aquatic animals. *We are thrilled to expand the accessibility of our podcast by offering written transcripts of the interviews! <a href="http://files.ourhenhouse.org/644InterviewTranscript.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read Jasmin’s interview with Gwendolyn Church.* Gwendolyn Church runs Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, an aquatic animal sanctuary, and rescue in Reno, Nevada. Friends of Philip aims to expand the rescue conversation to include fishes and other aquatic animals and foster the connection between humans and aquatic life by sharing their rescued animals’ stories and vibrant personalities. The organization provides sanctuary and rescue for animals in need, and advocates for ending the consumption and commodification of fishes and other aquatic species. “The simple misconception that fishes don’t feel pain is still so tragically prevalent.” – Gwendolyn Church Highlights for Episode 644: <ul> <li>Why betta fish are particularly vulnerable in pet stores</li> <li>Why the plural of “fish” is “fishes”</li> <li>How the sanctuary is growing, how they’re working to establish and fund themselves as a nonprofit</li> <li>What Gwendolyn is looking for in people looking to adopt a fish from her sanctuary</li> <li>Where the fishes who arrive at the sanctuary come from, and why pet stores are often open to people rescuing sick fishes</li> <li>How rescuing aquatic animals differs from rescuing terrestrial animals</li> <li>Why it’s vital to understand the nitrogen cycle and the importance of water quality when caring for fishes</li> <li>The different personalities that Gwendolyn sees in her aquatic charges and how she builds a rewarding relationship with them</li> <li>Common mistakes that people make when caring for pet fishes and Gwendolyn’s advice for new fish rescuers</li> <li>Why pet stores aren’t a great source of information for prospective fish caregivers</li> <li>Whether there is a growing sense of awareness of fishes as sentient animals who need to be understood, supported, and most importantly, not consumed as food</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://blog.humanesociety.org/2022/05/the-other-supreme-court-case-you-should-be-following.html?fbclid=IwAR1UWdobG-XEtfZijaKv6ObsdczAHsQfZJ16az8SgTwZFFMJQad3MAp87eM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The other Supreme Court case you should be following</a></li> <li><a href="https://miyokos.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Miyoko’s Creamery</a> is offering 15% off with code HENHOUSE15</li> </ul> Connect with Gwendolyn Church: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of Philip on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/friendsofphilip_fishsanctuary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of Philip on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/philipfishrescue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of Philip on Patreon</a></li> </ul> Connect with Our Hen House: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Hen House Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurHenHouse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Hen House on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourhenhouse/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Hen House on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ourhenhouse/statuses/1271155904805769216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Hen House on Twitter</a></li> </ul> _____________________________________________ <a href="http://ourhenhouse.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Thank you for listening to the Our Hen House podcast! If you enjoy our podcasts, believe in our mission to effectively mainstream the movement to end the exploitation of animals, find community and solace in our shows and resources, and would like to show your support for vegan indie media, <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/?mailpoet_router&amp;endpoint=track&amp;action=click&amp;data=WzIzLCIwZWNlMTEiLCIxMSIsImI1MjVhOTc5ZjYyMyIsZmFsc2Vd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">please make a donation today</a>. You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to check out Our Hen House’s other podcasts: <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Animal Law Podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and the <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/audio-series/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Antiracism in Animal Advocacy Audio Series</a>. The Our Hen House theme song is written and performed by <a href="http://michaelharren.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a>. __________________________ This episode is brought to you in part by <a href="https://miyokos.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Miyoko’s Creamery</a>. From their humble beginnings with 4 employees in Miyoko’s home kitchen, to a 30,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art facility in Sonoma, Miyoko’s Creamery is leading the way in transforming the future of the creamery. Miyoko’s Creamery is changing perceptions of vegan food, to inspire people from all walks of life to enjoy a phenomenally vegan lifestyle and right now our listeners can get 15% off by visiting their website and checking out with code HENHOUSE15. __________________________ <a href="http://awfw.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of <a href="http://awfw.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">awfw.org</a>.

Speaking with the Fishes w/ Gwendolyn Church

If you’re listening to PetAbility, then you’ve likely had a fantasy at some point in your life about having a rescue, likely for dogs, cats, or even farm animals. But I bet you never dreamed of having a fish rescue!! Dive in as fish rescuer extraordinaire, Gwendolyn Church of Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, tells us what it takes to properly care for fish while dispelling myths and bringing tons of compelling information about fish ownership to the surface. Her goal is that our fish not simply survive, but actually thrive in their homes! “Fishes are sensitive, intelligent animals who deserve so much more than we give them,” says Gwendolyn. Fish are different from ALL other animals because they have gills, fins, and live only in the water. However, these differences don’t mean that they are any “less than” our furry friends. So let’s make an o’fish-ial commitment to spread the word about our fish friends and the care they warrant! To learn more about Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary and support Gwendolyn's work, please go to their social media pages:https://www.instagram.com/friendsofphilip_fishsanctuary/https://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilipClick here for the amazing video by GeoBeats AnimalsTo find a veterinarian who specializes in fish, go to The American Association of Fish VeterinariansSupport the showDisclaimerFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.MedcoVet (show sponsor) - the next generation in laser therapy by putting healing in the hands of the pet owner! By using the Promo Code PETPOD22, when placing your first order with any of our affiliate partners, you will receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% of proceeds to support our podcast! Dr. Buzby’s Toe Grips – dog nail grips to keep your dog from slipping! Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show! HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning with this unique lightweight collar when around any body of water!A Dog’s Life Box – awesome enrichment kits with timely themes and a variety of shipping intervals &amp; price points! ...

If you’re listening to PetAbility, then you’ve likely had a fantasy at some point in your life about having a rescue, likely for dogs, cats, or even farm animals. But I bet you never dreamed of having a fish rescue!! Dive in as fish rescuer extraordinaire, Gwendolyn Church of Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary, tells us what it takes to properly care for fish while dispelling myths and bringing tons of compelling information about fish ownership to the surface. Her goal is that our fish not simply survive, but actually thrive in their homes! “Fishes are sensitive, intelligent animals who deserve so much more than we give them,” says Gwendolyn. Fish are different from ALL other animals because they have gills, fins, and live only in the water. However, these differences don’t mean that they are any “less than” our furry friends. So let’s make an o’fish-ial commitment to spread the word about our fish friends and the care they warrant! To learn more about Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary and support Gwendolyn's work, please go to their social media pages: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendsofphilip_fishsanctuary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/friendsofphilip_fishsanctuary/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilip</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lapLiXV0CQY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for the amazing video by GeoBeats Animals</a> To find a veterinarian who specializes in fish, go to <a href="https://fishvets.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The American Association of Fish Veterinarians</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Q3T26JAY5L3S8" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0aicLJmQFYd4Fb-2cGyuNUovjnG5nHfdPbDT2CVbNE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a> Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=petability%20podcast&amp;epa=SEARCH_BOX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petabilitypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@petabilitypodcast?_t=8YujKa1Kq7y&amp;_r=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdIECMZvVvQ8_4qG1_LK5Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. <a href="https://medcovet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MedcoVet</a> (show sponsor) - the next generation in laser therapy by putting healing in the hands of the pet owner! By using the Promo Code PETPOD22, when placing your first order with any of our affiliate partners, you will receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% of proceeds to support our podcast! <a href="https://toegrips.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Buzby’s Toe Grips</a> – dog nail grips to keep your dog from slipping! Extra love – <a href="https://shop.toegrips.com/petpod22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link</a> and the entire 20% goes to support our show! <a href="https://www.hedzuppets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HedzUpPets Watercollars</a> – save your dog from drowning with this unique lightweight collar when around any body of water! <a href="https://adogslifebox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Dog’s Life Box</a> – awesome enrichment kits with timely themes and a variety of shipping intervals &amp; price points! ...

Getting "Schooled" on Fish Rescue with Gwendolyn Church

Continuing our Microsanctuary Series, we are joined on the podcast by Gwendolyn Church, founder of Friends of Philip Fish Rescue. Friends of Philip is an aquatic animal rescue and sanctuary in Sonoma County, California. Their goal is to expand the animal rescue conversation to include fishes and all aquatic animals, and to foster the connection between people and aquatic lives through sharing the stories and vibrant personalities of their rescued fishes. Gwendolyn shares sweet stories of rescue and recovery. She also talks about the wide range of emotional and social behaviors she has observed, the environmental impacts of wild caught tropical fishes for the “pet” fish and aquarium trade, and how anyone who is interested could rescue fishes!  Resources:Friends of Philip Fish RescueCreating Sanctuary for Aquatic AnimalsVegans with Fishes Facebook Group The Dark Hobby (film)

Continuing our Microsanctuary Series, we are joined on the podcast by Gwendolyn Church, founder of Friends of Philip Fish Rescue. Friends of Philip is an aquatic animal rescue and sanctuary in Sonoma County, California. Their goal is to expand the animal rescue conversation to include fishes and all aquatic animals, and to foster the connection between people and aquatic lives through sharing the stories and vibrant personalities of their rescued fishes.  Gwendolyn shares sweet stories of rescue and recovery. She also talks about the wide range of emotional and social behaviors she has observed, the environmental impacts of wild caught tropical fishes for the “pet” fish and aquarium trade, and how anyone who is interested could rescue fishes!  Resources:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/friendsofphilip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of Philip Fish Rescue</a><a href="https://ali.fish/blog/creating-sanctuary-for-aquatic-animals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creating Sanctuary for Aquatic Animals</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1581424288783752" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegans with Fishes Facebook Grou</a>p <a href="https://thedarkhobby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dark Hobby (film)</a>

Rescuing Fishes with Gwendolyn Church

Gwendolyn Church Coordinates the Friends of Philip Fish Rescue - a small fish rescue operation focused on rescue and education in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Friends of Philip rescues and rehomes various fish in need, they broaden the animal rescue conversation to include fish, and to help foster the connection between people and aquatic life by sharing stories of the vibrant personalities of fish at their rescue sanctuary.      https://linktr.ee/friendsofphilip ******************************   Plant Powered Radio broadcasts Tuesdays 11 am - noon PT at http://cfuv.ca  Podcasts: PocketCasts, Breaker, Spotify, RadioPublic, Anchor, Overcast and Google   Instagram - @plantpoweredradio  Twitter - @envirovegan   With gratitude for the opportunity to live, work, and create on the unceded traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Gwendolyn Church Coordinates the Friends of Philip Fish Rescue - a small fish rescue operation focused on rescue and education in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Friends of Philip rescues and rehomes various fish in need, they broaden the animal rescue conversation to include fish, and to help foster the connection between people and aquatic life by sharing stories of the vibrant personalities of fish at their rescue sanctuary.      <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=0b8F-dLDSTs&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZIeFdRM053YTI0cDROLVZtUHdNd3Q3cTFMUXxBQ3Jtc0trVnpNWGFOS3k1aXdBQ0s5STRyUk1Za2lEYTNURmM3b0RIRExZb1JJQ1JraDNXeWJ4cy03dDR6ZXhnQmR0ZDl3bXpxSmd5c0tYZkNfRTMxWnAxY1N5U3VLQkRHZF9velNUWTYzbXp3NUdVWU9JSmh3Zw%3D%3D&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Ffriendsofphilip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/friendsofphilip</a> ******************************   Plant Powered Radio broadcasts Tuesdays 11 am - noon PT at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=3NHWoe7vZW4&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1BbGRINTNiSFdERGN5cDhnN2VjUDh6VUtEUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSHJEc1FweFBSVVl5WmZlZjhTX0c2ZTBuYXVlQU1EcjNfV1NIWHBCODdwNkRhSHRlajNQV09KdVg5Q09EZUdBZlRtczZNTm53UTJUMlJUS3BkOERCdXpuWklZOWNJcC14MGRSUml2b2FibVZXeVF6MA%3D%3D&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fcfuv.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cfuv.ca</a> Podcasts: PocketCasts, Breaker, Spotify, RadioPublic, Anchor, Overcast and Google   Instagram - @plantpoweredradio  Twitter - @envirovegan   With gratitude for the opportunity to live, work, and create on the unceded traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples.