{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Her Name Is Tangi: Why Housing Policy Is Animal Welfare Policy","description":"When a dog ends up in a taped-shut box outside a shelter, it\u2019s not a single-issue problem \u2014 it\u2019s a sign of how many pressures families and animals are facing right now. In this episode, Penny shares why she set aside her planned topic to talk about the growing number of families forced to give up pets because they can\u2019t find or keep housing that allows them. Tangi\u2019s story illustrates what\u2019s happening across the country, and why advocates need to treat this as a housing issue just as much as an animal welfare issue. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: Why cases like Tangi\u2019s are becoming more common How eviction, application barriers, and pet policies intersect What research says about pet retention and family stability Why shelters can\u2019t carry this burden alone The policy solutions that would help families keep their animals How advocates can push for pet-inclusive housing in their own communities If you care about reducing shelter intake, increasing safety nets for pet owners, and making sure fewer animals end up in crisis situations, this episode gives you a clear path forward. Resources: \u2013 AnimalAdvocacyAcademy.com (podcast archive, tools, and resources) If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who cares about animals too \u2014 it helps more than you know. ","author_name":"The Animal Advocate","author_url":"http:\/\/animaladvocacyacademy.com","html":"