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Animal Matters
Sun, Oct 26, 2025 9:00 AM
THE ANIMAL SHELTER CRISIS
On the October 26, 2025 episode of Animal Matters, host Jeff Simmons focuses on the nationwide shelter crisis — why animal shelters across the U.S. are overflowing, where the situation is most dire, and what’s driving this heartbreaking surge.
Jeff speaks first with Alisha Vianello, Executive Director of Gateway Pet Guardians in St. Louis, Illinois, about how her organization has adapted to rising surrenders and rescues, and the human stories behind the crisis. Then, he’s joined by Ruby Montana, Founder of Bridge Pups Rescue in El Paso, Texas, who shares how her volunteer-run group responds to animals left behind amid deportations at the border.
Tune in for an eye-opening hour that connects compassion, policy, and community action — and learn how you can help.
Animal Matters airs Sundays at 9 AM ET on WBAI 99.5 FM NY — and streaming live at WBAI.org.
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Help keep compassionate programming alive — become a BAI Buddy today at buddy.wbai.org or call 1-833-WBAI-NYC (1-833-922-4692). Every donation keeps independent voices — and the stories that matter — on the air.
