What does it really mean for an animal to have a good life?

In this episode of our Five Freedoms series, we go beyond simply preventing suffering and explore what it means to create better lives for animals—through proper nutrition, comfort, companionship, enrichment, and the freedom to express natural behaviours.

Because animal welfare isn't just about keeping animals from suffering. It's about giving them a life worth living.

While we celebrate with fireworks, loud music, and festivities, some animals may be experiencing fear, stress, and distress.

In this episode, we explore Freedom from Fear and Distress, how fireworks, past traumatic experiences, and other human actions can affect animal welfare, and what we can do to make our celebrations more animal-friendly.

Because sometimes, our celebration can become their fear.

Tune in to the Vettie Health Podcast and let’s create a world where animals can feel safe too.

What does it truly mean for an animal to live—not just survive?

In this episode, Duke the horse shares a touching story of loss and loneliness to help us explore the Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour, one of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare.

Learn why companionship, environmental enrichment, and the ability to express natural behaviours are essential for the well-being of horses, pets, farm animals, and wildlife.