Most people think animal advocacy is straightforward—until they dive into the Connecticut legislative process. In this episode, host Matt Caron joins Desmond's Army Vice President Linda Pleva and special guest Joshua Levin, the legislative advocacy manager for Connecticut Votes for Animals. The episode reveals how strategic advocacy, bipartisan support, and understanding the system can shield every paw from cruelty.

In this episode of the Desmond's Army Podcast, Matt Caron and President Zilla Cannamela discuss the responsibility associated with being an animal advocate and Desmond's Army member, and we discuss the responsibility that state and municipal officials have to do their jobs, which is increasingly falling on resource-strapped rescues.

Click the image to listen to the full podcast. In this episode of the Desmond's Army podcast, host Matt Caron is joined by Zilla Cannamela, the President of Desmond's Army, and attorney advocate Joyce Glass. They discuss the ongoing efforts in animal advocacy, particularly focusing on the implications of Desmond's Law, which aims to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. The conversation highlights the importance of data in understanding the effectiveness of the law ,