Humane Hustle Podcast

Humane Hustle: An Anti-Cruelty Podcast 
Exploring the powerful connections between humans and animals 

 

About the Podcast: 

The Humane Hustle podcast by Anti-Cruelty is an interview-style podcast that delves into the intersections between humans and animals. Through inspiring stories and expert insights, we explore the profound impact the human-animal bond plays in shaping our society. Join us as we go beyond animal welfare to uncover connections spanning pets, wildlife, history, research, culture, animal wellness, human health, and all the connections in between.  

Presented by Anti-Cruelty, Chicago’s Open Door humane society, committed to building healthy and happy communities where pets and people can thrive together.  

 

What We Cover: 

  • Animal Welfare & Advocacy 
  • Pet Behavior & Training 
  • Human-Animal Bond 
  • Wildlife & Conservation 
  • Science & Research 
  • Culture & History 
  • Health & Wellness 

Why Be a Guest? 

Being a guest on The Humane Hustle means reaching a passionate audience that cares about animals, people, and making a difference all while learning about the power of the human-animal bond. You’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Share your expertise with an engaged community 
  • Highlight your work, research, or organization 
  • Inspire listeners to get involved in learning more about pets and people 

Format: Interview-style, 30-40 minutes 
Schedule: Monthly 
Website: humanehustle.com

Social Media Following: 
Facebook: 87,241 
Instagram: 41,739 
TikTok: 7,809 
YouTube: 916 
X: 10,903 

Meet the Host: Darlene Duggan 

Darlene is a Biostatistician and Epidemiologist by training that brings her appreciation for science to the animal welfare field. Darlene Duggan has over 20 years of experience in animal welfare, currently serving as President of Anti-Cruelty, and has also held roles in municipal and limited admission facilities. Holding a master’s in public health from the University of Chicago, she is passionate about the art of sheltering, population management, and public health and how they intersect. Darlene is dedicated to fostering innovation and adaptive thinking, ensuring organizations excel in traditional sheltering operations and services but also explore new and creative ways to improve animal welfare. In her free time, Darlene enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family that includes the world’s coolest dog Rocky and cat April.  

Get in Touch: 

Interested in being a guest or collaborating? Reach out to us! 
Contact: Danny Cady, Manager of Marketing 
Contact: marketing@anticruelty.org 
Website: anticruelty.org