A Balancing Act
The Human-Animal Relationship blog is happy to welcome Paul Newton, JD to the blog today to talk on the issue of wolves and cattle. Thank you Paul for joining us! A Balancing Act Paul Newton, JD...
View ArticleSurvival of the Cutest: Beach Dogs in Bali
Bali is known as the “Island of Gods,” where the spiritual meets the mundane, and, where tourists are treated like kings and queens. Luxury resorts grace the shoreline of Sanur Beach, where tourists...
View ArticleTrying to Understand: Animal Welfare in Jakarta
My cousin introduced me to the Jakarta subculture of animal welfare six years ago. First, I met a widow who drives through the streets of Jakarta every night to feed street dogs. Then, I was introduced...
View ArticleMy Dog is My Home Exhibit Grand Opening!
“This exhibition is dedicated to the uncounted number of humans and animals who have found a home in each other despite having little else” -Christine Kim, My Dog is My Home Pops and Wednesday....
View ArticleMaking it work: Hands-on vaccinations and sterilizations
When my friend asked me to join one of her dog rescue projects, I didn’t know what I would get myself into. Don’t get me wrong it was a lot of fun, but having three women chase after seven dogs in an...
View ArticleGetting Involved is Getting Attached
Once you open your eyes and your heart, there is no way back. Earlier this month, I was able to help sterilize six street animals, four dogs and two cats in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thanks to the help and...
View ArticleWhere We’ve Been: A Quick Update – Andrea
While Emma has been busy hitting the books (read her post, here), I had the opportunity to spend four months in Indonesia. Little did I know then that the pet industry is, surprisingly, a booming...
View ArticleWhy Helping Pets Helps People
By Michael Barrett, Vice President of Grants Management, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) This blog post was originally published on December 5, 2013 on Smart Assets –...
View Article“No Straight Lines in Nature” Part One: The Historical Background of Zoos
”Zoo: An excellent place to study the habits of human beings.” - Evan Esar Map of the San Diego Zoo. Graphic Curtesy of the San Diego Zoo. The physical layout of the zoo mirrors my internal thoughts:...
View Article“No Straight Lines in Nature” Part Two: Comparison of The Buffalo and the...
This is part two of a two part series looking at zoos and zoo exhibitory. Part one is “No Straight Lines in Nature: The Historical Context of Zoos” The entrances to the Toronto Zoo and Buffalo Zoo....
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