EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 27 MIN
Interview with Mindy Dutka - Helping communities in Suriname live in harmony with their pets
from Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq. · host Debra Hamilton, Esq.
Welcome back to "Why Do Pets Matter?" I'm your host, Debra Hamilton, coming to you from a very snowy Morehead City, North Carolina. I'm thrilled to welcome back Mindy Dutka, a passionate dog photographer and storyteller who uses her camera to advocate for the human-animal bond and raise awareness about animal welfare. Since we last spoke in June 2023, Mindy has been incredibly busy documenting life-changing spay-neuter clinics around the world. Today, Mindy shares her recent experience in Suriname, where she worked alongside Caribbean Spay Neuter and World Tails to document an extraordinary clinic that spayed and neutered 566 dogs and cats in just four days. She'll take us behind the scenes to show us the dedication of veterinarians and volunteers working in challenging conditions, and explain why these clinics are so crucial for communities and their pets. Whether you're an animal welfare advocate, a veterinary professional, or simply someone who loves pets, you'll find Mindy's stories both inspiring and eye-opening. Let's dive in. Links for Show Notes Mindy Dutka's Work: Dogs I Meet: https://dogsimeet.com/ Organizations Featured: Caribbean Spay Neuter: https://www.caribbeanspayneuter.org/ https://www.caribbeanspayneuter.org/post/welcome-to-suriname World Tales: https://www.worldtails.org/campaigns https://www.worldtails.org/past-campaigns Related Content: Previous episode with Mindy: SOS Save Our Pets event in El Arca Playa Del Sol (June 2023) https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/mindy-dutka-community-helping-community-sos-el-arca-playa-del-sol-spay-neuter-initiative-on-why-do-pets-matter-hosted-by-debra-hamilton-ep-216/
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Welcome back to "Why Do Pets Matter?" I'm your host, Debra Hamilton, coming to you from a very snowy Morehead City, North Carolina. I'm thrilled to welcome back Mindy Dutka, a passionate dog photographer and storyteller who uses her camera to advocate for the human-animal bond and raise awareness about animal welfare. Since we last spoke in June 2023, Mindy has been incredibly busy documenting life-changing spay-neuter clinics around the world. Today, Mindy shares her recent experience in Suriname, where she worked alongside Caribbean Spay Neuter and World Tails to document an extraordinary clinic that spayed and neutered 566 dogs and cats in just four days. She'll take us behind the scenes to show us the dedication of veterinarians and volunteers working in challenging conditions, and explain why these clinics are so crucial for communities and their pets. Whether you're an animal welfare advocate, a veterinary professional, or simply someone who loves pets, you'll find Mindy's stories both inspiring and eye-opening. Let's dive in. Links for Show Notes Mindy Dutka's Work: Dogs I Meet: https://dogsimeet.com/ Organizations Featured: Caribbean Spay Neuter: https://www.caribbeanspayneuter.org/ https://www.caribbeanspayneuter.org/post/welcome-to-suriname World Tales: https://www.worldtails.org/campaigns https://www.worldtails.org/past-campaigns Related Content: Previous episode with Mindy: SOS Save Our Pets event in El Arca Playa Del Sol (June 2023) https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/mindy-dutka-community-helping-community-sos-el-arca-playa-del-sol-spay-neuter-initiative-on-why-do-pets-matter-hosted-by-debra-hamilton-ep-216/
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