Advocacy Panel
The PPG Advocacy Panel was established to further PPG’s mission by supporting the education of pet guardians and professionals. We believe it is critical that pet guardians are equipped with the tools they need to ask informed questions of professionals prior to hiring them. It is also important that PPG members understand the best way and means to advocate for PPG’s Guiding Principles and topics that impact our mission, vision and values
To effectively reach the largest audience of pet guardians, the Advocacy Panel launched a monthly event hosted by PPG and showcasing a number of experts.
These Facebook Live events feature experts from our panel discussing topical issues important to our members, our audience and our mission. The goal is not only to advocate and inform but also have some fun along the way and build great relationships!
How Does It Work?
- PPG members can attend the live Advocacy Panels and join the discussion in one of two ways:
- Log in via the Zoom link accessed by registering for the event on PPG’s website.
- Watch the Facebook Live event on PPG’s public Facebook page.
- Not a member yet? Jump onto PPG’s public Facebook page at the allotted time to catch the conversation and ask questions.
- Panel sessions are moderated by Don Hanson and/or Niki Tudge.
- Conversations are free flowing, allowing each panel participant to answer critical questions and supplement other panelists’ responses.
- Not able to attend the live panel discussions? No problem! Listen to past panel discussions on the PPG Podcast. The latest episodes are listed in the menu on the right.
Your Moderators
- Don Hanson
- Niki Tudge
Your Rotating Advocacy Panel Members
- Dr. Laura Donaldson
- Dr. Eduardo Fernandez
- Dr. Robert Hewings
- Dr. Lisa Radosta
- Dr. Kristina Spaulding
- Dr. Zazie Todd
- Dr. Karolina Westlund
- Beth Adelman
- Daniel Antolec
- Kristi Benson
- Tracey Hagan
- Aaron Jones
- Sue Kocher
- Judy Luther
- Sandra Machado
- Linda Michaels
- Pat Miller
- Helen Phillips
- Valarie Ross
- Debbie Sheridan
- Kim Silver
- Holden Svirsky
- Ren Volpe
- Sam Wike
- Monique Williams
Advocacy Panel Events
Advocacy Panel Podcasts
- PPG Advocacy Panel: Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection with Dr. Karolina Westlund
- PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Cats and Their Behavior
- PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Empathy and Compassion in Animal Training—Why There Is No Need for Violence … Ever