Summary: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PicMonkey-Collage2.jpg"></a><br> Welcome to the 283rd episode of Our Hen House, featuring interviews with Amber Canavan and Stephanie Boyles Griffin, and a review by Ari Solomon.<br> On today’s episode, we have three very special guests. First, we’ll get an update from activist Amber Canavan of the <a href="http://www.aprl.org/">Animal Protection and Rescue League</a>, who <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/2015/05/episode-277-we-cannot-have-peace-among-men-whose-hearts-find-delight-in-killing-any-living-creature/">joined us a few weeks ago</a> to talk to us about criminal charges pending against her because of her work finding out what was really going on at Hudson Valley Foie Gras. She’ll give us the latest.<br> Then, Stephanie Boyles Griffin of the <a href="http://www.hsus.org" target="_blank">Humane Society of the United States</a> will let us know what’s happening with the use of contraception, rather than killing, to reduce deer populations.<br> For our review, Our Hen House’s Ari Solomon of <a href="http://mercyforanimals.org/">Mercy for Animals</a> will give us his take on the new film, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmptyingTheSkies">Emptying the Skies</a>, which chronicles the rampant poaching of migratory songbirds in southern Europe.<br> All that, vegan banter, and of course, current events from the world of animal rights. There’s tons of Rising Anxieties today too, of course.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/dedicate-a-podcast-episode/" target="_blank">dedicate a podcast episode</a>! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/" target="_blank">thank you gifts</a> for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week! The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a>. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Alessandra Seiter</a> for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast!<br> “Each snowflake in an avalanche pleads not guilty.” ~Stanislaw J. Lec<br>
