Episode 3 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript
In our discussion, we traverse through Dr. Jervis’s intriguing research on relocating companion animals from the overpopulated regions of the Southern US to the North, a mission that’s changing the landscape of animal welfare. We discuss the complexities that exist between the preferences of potential adopters and the available animals, and the compelling need some feel to act as rescuers.
Guest: Lori Jervis (PhD, FGSA) is a Professor of Anthropology and Co-Director of the Center for Applied Social Research at the University of Oklahoma. She is a medical and cultural anthropologist as well as a gerontologist. Her animal-related research includes free-roaming dogs in a tribal community and relationships between Purple Martins and the “landlords” who care for them. Her most recent study focuses on the relocation of companion animals from the southern US to the North as a strategy for reducing space-related killing in shelters. Her Research
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