The Humane Roundup (Episode 300)

The Humane Roundup (Episode 300)

From Keep it Humane by Keep it Humane

February 17, 2026 · 55 min · Season 6 · Episode 300

About this episode

This episode reflects on the origins and evolution of The Humane Roundup and its impact on the animal welfare field.

Before Keep it Humane , there was The Humane Roundup — the show that started it all. In this special episode, we bring back two of the original hosts of The Humane Roundup — the voices who helped lay the foundation for the conversations we’re still having today. We revisit where it all began, why the show was created, what was happening in animal welfare at the time, and how those early discussions shaped what the podcast has become. We talk about: The original mission behind The Humane Roundup How the profession has evolved since those early episodes The hard lessons, the proud moments, and the behind-the-scenes stories Why the rebrand to Keep it Humane mattered And what still needs to change in animal control and sheltering This isn’t just a reunion. It’s a reflection on growth — personal, professional, and as a field. If you’ve been with us since the beginning, this one’s for you. If you’re new here, this is your origin story. Because the conversations that shaped this profession didn’t start yesterday. They started with people willing to press record and speak honestly about the work. And that’s exactly what we’re doing again.

People in this episode

Guest: original hosts

Topics covered

  • animal welfare
  • podcast history
  • rebranding
  • professional growth
  • sheltering
  • animal control

Keywords

  • animal welfare
  • The Humane Roundup
  • Keep it Humane
  • podcast origins
  • professional growth
  • sheltering
  • animal control

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Keep it Humane

Books & works: The Humane Roundup

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