The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast


366 - A Center for Canine Victims of Abuse and Neglect

November 13, 2025

Dr. Gail Hughes-Morey, Vice President of the ASPCA Recovery and Rehabilitation Center in Pauling, New York, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about a brand-new facility built just for canine victims of abuse and neglect. This place isn’t your average shelter; it’s designed from the ground up to heal both body and mind. Andy and Gail dive into how the team is tackling complex behavioral cases, creating safe and enriching environments, and blending high-quality veterinary care with compassion-driven rehabilitation. They also explore what it takes to support the people behind this emotionally demanding work and how this center fits into the ASPCA’s larger mission. If you’ve ever wondered what shelter medicine looks like when it’s done with heart, science, and a whole lot of hope, this episode will make you believe in the good again. Gang, let’s get into this episode!


Careers at ASPCA


ASPCA Website


Dr. Gail Hughes-Morey on LinkedIn


Dr. Know-It-All Card Game


Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course


Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop


All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark