This episode is in Mongolian.

It reflects on a form of life that quietly persists across Mongolia, yet remains largely absent from the language of art. The presence of stray dogs and cats is neither new nor invisible.

What remains underdeveloped, however, is the framework through which these lives are observed, interpreted, and ultimately represented within cultural and creative practices.

Rather than proposing solutions, this conversation considers how attention is structured — how certain subjects enter the field of visibility, while others remain at its margins.

It examines the role of artistic perception: how filmmakers, photographers, and creators select, frame, and assign significance to particular forms of life, while others continue to exist without narrative, without documentation, and without sustained engagement.

In this sense, the discussion moves beyond the subject itself, and toward a broader inquiry:

what determines whether a life becomes visible within the language of art?

This is not a critique, nor a call to action.

It is an invitation —

to reconsider the boundaries of attention,

to observe more deliberately,

and to reflect on the ways in which art may, or may not, become a voice for those lives that remain largely unarticulated.

Монгол хэл

Энэ дугаарт бид Монголын орон зайд чимээгүй оршсоор буй,

гэвч уран бүтээлийн хэлэнд ховорхон илэрхийлэгддэг

амьдралын тухай эргэцүүлнэ.

Эзэнгүй нохой, муурны оршихуй нь шинэ үзэгдэл биш.

Харин тэдний тухай анзаарал, дүрслэл, өгүүлэмж нь

соёлын түвшинд хараахан бүрэн тогтож амжаагүй байна.

Энэхүү яриа нь асуудал дэвшүүлэх зорилготой биш,

харин анзаарал хэрхэн үүсдэг,

юу харагдах, юу харагдахгүй үлдэхийг

ямар хүчин зүйлс тодорхойлдог тухай

онолын болон гоо зүйн үүднээс авч үзэх оролдлого юм.

Бид уран бүтээлчдийн хараа

ямар оршихуйг сонгож,

ямрыг нь дэвсгэр болгон үлдээдэг талаар

бодолцоно.

Мөн урлаг нь бодит байдлыг өөрчлөхөөс илүү

түүнийг хэрхэн харагдуулах вэ гэдэгт

ямар үүрэг гүйцэтгэдгийг эргэцүүлнэ.

Энэ утгаараа,

энэ подкаст нь шүүмжлэл биш,

бас уриалга ч биш.

Харин

харах тухай,

анзаарах тухай,

мөн зарим амьдрал

яагаад урлагийн хэлэнд

хараахан орж ирээгүй байгаа тухай

нээлттэй эргэцүүлэл юм.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

In this episode, we explore the quiet and enduring presence of the Pallas’s cat, also known as the Manul.

This small wild cat has existed for millions of years, shaped by the harsh landscapes of Central Asia. It was first formally described in 1776 by the naturalist Peter Simon Pallas, whose name it now carries.

In Mongolia, the animal has long been known as Manul, reflecting its deep connection to the region’s history and environment. For generations, it has lived quietly across the steppe and mountainous terrain, rarely seen yet widely present.

Today, the Pallas’s cat can be found across Mongolia, China, Russia, and Kazakhstan, continuing its life in some of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes.

This episode is not a scientific discussion, but a simple and thoughtful reflection—blending origin, history, and presence, while considering what this quiet animal represents in a fast-moving world.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

How does a dog breed go from a symbol of strength and loyalty to one of the most neglected?

This episode explores the story of the German Shepherd, a breed that originated in Germany as a disciplined working dog, and later spread through military systems into the Soviet Union and Mongolia during the socialist period.

Media played a powerful role in shaping this image. One example is the TV series Four Tank-Men and a Dog, which was actually produced in Poland between 1966 and 1970. The show featured a loyal German Shepherd named Szarik alongside a tank crew during World War II. Although Polish, it became extremely popular across the Soviet Union and other socialist countries, reinforcing the image of the German Shepherd as a heroic military companion.

At the same time, dogs were also used as symbols of scientific and political power. Laika, a stray dog found on the streets of Moscow, was selected for the Soviet space program because of her resilience and ability to survive harsh conditions. In 1957, she became the first animal to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2. However, the mission had no plan for her return. Laika experienced extreme stress during launch, and she later died from overheating just a few hours into the flight.

These stories are not just history. They show how animals were shaped by human systems, including war, media, and ideology.

In Mongolia, during the socialist era, strong political and cultural ties with the Soviet Union influenced which dog breeds became popular. The German Shepherd came to represent strength, discipline, and status.

But popularity led to overbreeding.

And over time, overbreeding led to neglect.

Today, the same breed that once symbolized power has become one of the most commonly neglected dogs in Mongolia.

This is not just a story about dogs. It is about how media, politics, and culture can shape real lives, often with unintended consequences.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

In this episode, I share how a community feeding station for stray dogs and cats can begin with simple steps. It doesn’t require a large organization or significant resources—just a small idea and a consistent approach. A practical and realistic way anyone can start within their own environment.

Олон нийтийн гудамжны нохой, мууранд зориулсан тэжээх цэгийг хэрхэн энгийн алхмаас эхлүүлж болох талаар энэ подкастад хуваалцлаа. Том байгууллага, их нөөц шаардлагагүй — жижиг санаа, тогтвортой хандлагаас эхэлдэг. Хэн ч өөрийн орчноос эхэлж болох бодит, хэрэгжүүлэх боломжтой арга юм.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

Mongolia is a land of vast landscapes, open skies, and remarkable natural beauty. As tourism continues to grow, more travelers from around the world are discovering its unique environment and culture.

This episode reflects on how tourism in Mongolia can be connected to greater awareness and quiet hope for companion animal welfare. As visitors from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and beyond explore the country, there is an opportunity to encourage compassion, responsibility, and positive change.

This is a brief reflection on how global travel can support not only cultural understanding, but also a more thoughtful and humane future for companion animals.

Монгол орон бол өргөн уудам тал нутаг, хязгааргүй тэнгэр, онцгой байгалийн үзэсгэлэнгээрээ алдартай. Аялал жуулчлал өсөн нэмэгдэж байгаа энэ үед дэлхийн өнцөг булан бүрээс ирсэн аялагчид Монголын өвөрмөц орчин, соёлыг улам бүр нээн таньж байна.

Энэ удаагийн дугаарт Монгол дахь аялал жуулчлал нь тэжээвэр амьтдын сайн сайхны талаарх ойлголт, нам гүм найдвар (quiet hope)-той хэрхэн холбогдож болохыг эргэцүүлэн авч үзнэ. АНУ, Их Британи, Канад, Австрали болон дэлхийн бусад орнуудаас ирж буй жуулчдын оролцоо нь илүү энэрэнгүй, хариуцлагатай, эерэг өөрчлөлтийг дэмжих боломжийг бүрдүүлж байна.

Энэ бол аялал жуулчлал нь зөвхөн соёлын ойлголтыг гүнзгийрүүлэхээс гадна тэжээвэр амьтдын хувьд илүү энэрэнгүй, хариуцлагатай ирээдүйг бүтээхэд хэрхэн хувь нэмэр оруулж болох тухай товч эргэцүүлэл юм.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg. Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

This episode explores animal ethics, animal rights, and moral responsibility toward animals, inspired by Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation. It examines animal suffering, compassion, and the ethical questions that are increasingly important for Mongolia’s future.

It reflects on the question of animal suffering, moral responsibility, and why compassion toward animals matters in our everyday thinking.

The book invites us to think more carefully about a simple but important question: if animals can feel pain, fear, and distress, what responsibility do we have toward them?

In Mongolia, the relationship between people and animals has always been shaped by nature, tradition, and daily life. Today, however, social change and urban growth have created new challenges. The increasing number of free-roaming dogs and cats is not only a practical issue—it also reflects how our understanding of animal care and responsibility is still evolving.

Looking at these realities through the perspective of Animal Liberation, animal welfare is not only about rescue or kindness. It is about awareness, social values, and how a society defines its responsibility toward vulnerable living beings.

Real and lasting change begins with how we think. Expanding our ethical awareness is an important step toward building stronger systems, greater public responsibility, and a more humane future for animals in Mongolia.

https://www.pawsmongolia.org

Follow now and be part of a more compassionate future for animals.

Монгол хэл

Энэхүү дугаар нь философич Питер Сингерийн “Animal Liberation” номд дэвшүүлсэн ёс зүйн нэгэн чухал санаанаас сэдэвлэсэн болно.

Энэ нь амьтдын зовлон, хүний ёс суртахууны хариуцлага, мөн амьтдад энэрэнгүй хандах нь бидний өдөр тутмын бодол, сонголтод ямар ач холбогдолтой вэ гэдгийг эргэцүүлэн бодоход уриалж байна.

Энгийн боловч чухал нэг асуулт бий:

Хэрэв амьтад өвдөж, айж, шаналж чаддаг бол тэдний өмнө бид ямар хариуцлага хүлээх ёстой вэ?

Монголд хүн ба амьтны харилцаа байгаль, уламжлал, амьдралын хэв маягтай салшгүй холбоотой ирсэн. Гэвч өнөөдөр бид энэ харилцааг илүү ухамсартай, энэрэнгүй, хариуцлагатайгаар харах шаардлагатай болж байна.

Өөрчлөлт нь зөвхөн хууль, бодлогоос эхэлдэггүй.

Өөрчлөлт нь ойлголт, хандлага, ухамсраас эхэлдэг.

Энэхүү дугаар нь амьтдад хандах бидний сэтгэлгээ, ёс зүйн хандлагын талаар бодож, илүү хариуцлагатай нийгмийг хамтдаа бүтээхэд уриалж байна.

Paws Mongolia-гийн подкастыг одоо дагаж, бидэнтэй хамт байгаарай.

https://www.pawsmongolia.org

This episode discusses stray dogs and stray cats in Mongolia, examining the growing population of free-roaming animals and the challenges of animal welfare management. We explore animal protection laws in Mongolia, responsible pet ownership, overbreeding, abandonment, and humane population control strategies.

The conversation focuses on public awareness, education, and long-term humane solutions for reducing stray animal numbers in Mongolia. We also discuss policy implementation, community responsibility, and how improving animal welfare standards can create sustainable change.

This episode is for listeners interested in animal welfare in Mongolia, stray dog population control, stray cat management, animal protection policy, and ethical treatment of animals.

Please follow our podcast, leave a review, and share your thoughts in the comments.

Your support and five-star rating help us reach more people and grow this community. Thank you.

Монгол хэл

Энэ дугаарт Монгол Улсад эзэнгүй нохой, муурын асуудлыг хөндөж, олон нийтийн хандлагыг өөрчлөх, амьтны халамжийн ойлголтыг нэмэгдүүлэх, урт хугацааны хүмүүнлэг шийдлийг хэрэгжүүлэх талаар ярилцана. Хариуцлагатай эзэмшил, боловсрол, хууль эрх зүйн хэрэгжилт нь илүү энэрэнгүй нийгмийг бий болгоход чухал ач холбогдолтойг онцолж байна.

Манай подкастыг дагаж, review бичиж, сэтгэгдлээ үлдээнэ үү.

5 одоор үнэлж дэмжвэл илүү олон хүнд хүрэхэд маш их тус болно. Баярлалаа.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg.

Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.

This episode explores the root causes of Mongolia’s stray dog and cat crisis, including animal overpopulation, limited veterinary services, gaps in responsible ownership, and the urgent need for humane and sustainable solutions.

Across Mongolia, free-roaming dogs and cats face difficult conditions. Their situation reflects deeper structural issues — from lack of early prevention and sterilization programs to limited public awareness about long-term animal welfare responsibility.

This discussion focuses not on blame, but on solutions: education, prevention, policy implementation, and community engagement. Building a humane society begins with understanding the problem clearly and working toward responsible, compassionate reform.

Please follow our podcast, leave a review, and write a comment. Your feedback truly helps us grow.

Энэ дугаарт Монгол дахь нохой, муурын өнөөгийн нөхцөл байдлын талаар ярилцана. Гудамжинд орхигдсон, эзэнгүй амьтад олширч буй шалтгаан, хариуцлагагүй үржүүлэг, тэжээвэр амьтны тухай хууль, хэрэгжилтийн бодит байдал, мөн хүмүүнлэг шийдлийн хэрэгцээний талаар хөндөнө.

Энэ асуудал нь зөвхөн амьтдын тухай биш — энэ нь нийгмийн ухамсар, боловсрол, урьдчилан сэргийлэх арга хэмжээ, хамтын хариуцлагын тухай юм. Хүмүүнлэг, тогтвортой шийдэл нь урт хугацааны бодлого, олон нийтийн оролцоо, зөв хандлагаас эхэлдэг.

Монгол хэл

Бид буруутгахын тулд биш, харин ойлголцож, хамтдаа илүү хариуцлагатай, энэрэнгүй нийгмийг бүтээх тухай ярьж байна. Нохой, муурын амьдрал бидний нийгмийн үнэт зүйлсийг илэрхийлдэг.

Манай подкастыг дагаж, 5 одоор үнэлж, сэтгэгдэл болон review бичиж өгнө үү.

Таны дэмжлэг бидэнд маш их урам өгч, илүү олон хүнд хүрэхэд тусалдаг. Баярлалаа.

Theme music: “Selenge” by Céline Dessberg.

Courtesy of That’s Love Records. Used with permission.