Our two new rescued dogs Sophie and Penny, saved from death row – they were going to be killed at the pound in the next day or two.
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On this episode we discuss how people can make a difference and save lives around Christmas time and beyond. Some great organisations to donate to are:
- Safe Steps: helping women and children live free of family violence.
- Abortion funds Children by Choice and Marie Stopes.
- Animal rescue and adoption organisations like Homeless Hounds. If you’re in Australia, you can also find a companion animal to adopt on petrescue.com.au
To hear more about the themes discussed on this episode, check out our Buy Nothing Christmas episode (#43), our episode on homelessness featuring the Homeless Persons Union (#160), and our episodes on effective altruism and charity versus change (#142 and #143). Also check out Adam Ruins Giving!
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Clips:
Kesha ‘Woman’, The Tuts ‘Christmas is in the Air’.
