"The Individual Animal" is a podcast that focuses on dogs, people, and animal sheltering. Join Bernice and Nikki as they explore various aspects of animal sheltering. They discuss topics such as policies that create obstacles to adoptions, successful dog programs worth highlighting, and even interview listeners like you to hear about your experiences, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. If you have a story you want to share, head to our podcast page to learn more, or leave a voicemail/text on our podcast line at (845) 867-7646
E15 | Lisa Gunter- Week long fosters, short-term outings, labeling dogs and more
Dr. Lisa Gunter, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech, discusses her journey into animal welfare research, including her work on breed labels, fostering, and field trips for shelter dogs. She shares insights on the impact of these programs and the importance of individualized care for shelter animals. Dr. Lisa Gunter discusses her work at Virginia Tech, including a hybrid fostering program for dogs and a shelter training program for students. She also shares insights into a collaborative study on post-adoption outcomes for dogs with biting behavior. Dr. Gunter emphasizes the importance of workforce development in animal sheltering and the need for accessible science to improve the lives of dogs.
www.lisamgunter.com
13 Jun 2024
E14 | Kate Hartlund - Milwaukee Area Domestic Animals Control
In this conversation, Nikki and Kate discuss their experiences in animal welfare and their work at different shelters. They talk about their past internships, the challenges of working in animal shelters, and the importance of community engagement. Kate shares her role as the volunteer and community engagement coordinator at MADACC and the various initiatives she has implemented to increase adoptions and engage with the community. They also discuss the difficulties of the current dog overpopulation crisis and the need for innovative adoption programs
Show Notes:
https://madacc.org/ (https://madacc.org/)
Training Assistance/Good Pup - https://shelter.goodpup.com
BSL - https://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/breedspecificlegislation/
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