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  • In episode 31, part 1 of a discussion on canine anthropology, we are joined by Marco Adda, the founder and director of AEDC (Anthrozoology Education Dogs Canines), and INS (Integral Neurosoma). Marco is an actor, scholar in canine-human relationships, educator, trainer, speaker, coach, and the host of the “In the Mouth of the Wolf” podcast. In this podcast episode, we discuss somatic practices between dogs and humans. We move onto cultural norms expectations and judgments upon dogs, whether free-roaming or home-contained. Then we discuss Marco’s concept of Anthrozooalgia (human pain and distress due to loss, misuse, or disconnect from other species).

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    Dr. Kris Hill

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    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski

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    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate,

    University of Exeter

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    Marco Adda

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    Website: https://www.marcoadda.com/

    References

    • (toward) a canine anthropology:

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375837543_toward_a_canine_anthropology

    • Recognising Anthrozooalgia on the Way to the Symbiocene:

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365353278_Recognising_Anthrozooalgia_on_the_Way_to_the_Symbiocene

  • Trigger warningThis podcast is about grief and will involve discussions of death and dying. Here is a link to the Blue Cross for anyone who may need support following the loss of a companion animal: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-lossIn episode 30, part 2 of a discussion on grief, we are joined again by Irene Perrett, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is engaged in PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief. In this podcast episode, we delve into the multifaceted nature of grief, highlighting its transformative process and the concept of continuing bonds with lost loved ones. We explore various coping mechanisms, such as memorial tattoos and rituals, as ways to maintain connections with departed individuals, including companion animals. Our discussion emphasises the personal nature of grief and the diverse ways individuals navigate the mourning process, challenging societal norms and expectations regarding the length and expression of grief.Furthermore, we examine societal attitudes towards grief, focusing on cultural differences in mourning practices and the impact of disenfranchised grief on individuals' ability to grieve openly. We discuss language's role in shaping perceptions of grief, particularly the use of minimising language and the importance of validating individuals' grief experiences. Our conversation also extends to the emotional connections between researchers and their morethanhuman subjects, raising questions about ethical considerations and the potential grief experienced by researchers upon leaving their subjects.Ultimately, our dialogue underscores the significance of narrative in recognising individuality and fostering empathy, particularly in research contexts where animal grief experiences may be overlooked. In the podcast we reflect on the broader societal implications of grief and the ethical responsibilities of researchers and caregivers in acknowledging and validating diverse grief experiences of those grieving.Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_To access audio versions please visit our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopodPodCrewDr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://academiccatlady.com/ https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected]@exeter.ac.uk @michszyd@intl_elephantswww.internationalelephants.org Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] ​www.kissingsharks.com/Podlet GuestIrene Perrett PhD Student, University of [email protected] found here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/ep2930-refs.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25u8RcU9HFJsl4548bonnAg_F-GHBkgLs7sfPaLVzGJ_FMrHJ-NQ3_2aY

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  • In episode 29 we delve into the topic of grief. We are joined in this episode by Irene, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is just starting her PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief. We frame the discussion by highlighting the various dimensions of grief, extending beyond the human realm to explore how animals, particularly social species like elephants, also experience and express grief.The conversation unfolds with the exploration of different definitions and perspectives on grief, emphasizing the contextual nature of grief definitions, grief as a disruptive emotion challenging societal norms and touch on the diverse causes of grief, including loss of habitat, forced relinquishment, and the death of individuals.The discussion broadens to encompass disenfranchised grief, where society invalidates or minimizes the grief experienced by individuals, especially in the context of animal companionship. We touch on the criminalization of grief in certain situations, such as in incarceration institutions.Our podcast references Judith Butler's concept of grievable lives, where irreplaceability, transformative effect, and embodied experience define lives worthy of grief. We acknowledge the subjectivity of what society deems grievable and highlight the coping mechanisms, including compassion fatigue and emotional calluses, that individuals develop in response to constant exposure to grief.Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopodPodCrewDr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephantsSarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/Podlet GuestIrene Perrett PhD Student, University of Exeter, [email protected] found here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/ep2930-refs.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25u8RcU9HFJsl4548bonnAg_F-GHBkgLs7sfPaLVzGJ_FMrHJ-NQ3_2aY

  • Welcome to a special mini-episode of the anthrozoology podcast. Today we are discussing interventions developed for the treatment of juvenile and adult animal abusers. Our guest is Dr. Ken Shapiro, the founder of the Animals and Society Institute, and a clinical psychologist focused on the assessment and treatment of juveniles and adults who abuse animals.Trigger warning, this episode discusses animal neglect and abuse, and may be troubling to some listeners. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopodPodlet GuestKenneth Shapiro is a cofounder and President of the board of the Animals & Society Institute. He is a founding editor of Society & Animals: Journal of Human-Animal Studies, and a co-editor and a cofounder of Journal for Applied Animal Welfare Science and the editor of the Brill Human-Animal Studies book series. His most recent book is The Assessment and Treatment of Children who Abuse Animals: The AniCare® Approach.​PodCrewDr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephantsSarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/ReferencesThe AniCare Approach: https://ndaa.org/resource/the-anicare-approach-for-treating-animal-abusers/ Animals & Society Institute: https://www.animalsandsociety.org/ Ascione, F. R., and Shapiro, K. (2009) People and animals, kindness and cruelty: Research directions and policy implications. Journal of Social Issues 65(3): 569–587.B.A.R.K. https://socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-education/continuing-education/conferences-and-events/bark-diversion-program.html Desomond’s Law: https://libguides.law.uconn.edu/c.php?g=923213&p=6653929 Shapiro, K. (2016). The Identification, Assessment, and Treatment of Adults Who Abuse Animals: The AniCare Approach. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-27362-4

  • Today we are starting a new recurrent theme on the podcast, focused on the history, definition, and future of the field of anthrozoology. These episodes will be interspersed among our other content throughout the upcoming year.

    We are honored to welcome our podcast guest, Dr. Ken Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is a clinical psychologist, focused on the assessment and treatment of juveniles and adults who abuse animals. He is also the founder of the Animals and Society Institute, a founding editor of Society and Animals journal and the Brill Human-animal Studies book series, and the co-founding editor of the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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    Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

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    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/

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    Dr Ken Shapiro, https://www.linkedin.com/in/animalsandsociety/

    Through expert interviews, personal insights, and research findings, "The Anthrozoology Podcast" seeks to foster a deeper understanding of our relationships with animals and inspire meaningful conversations about our place in the natural world. Subscribe to "The Anthrozoology Podcast" on your preferred podcast platform and join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the intricacies of anthropomorphism and its impact on our perception of the morethanhuman-animal kingdom.

    References:

    Alger, J. M., & Alger, S. F. (1997). Beyond Mead: Symbolic Interaction between Humans and Felines. Society & Animals, 5(1), 65-81. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853097X00222

    Animals & Society Institute: https://www.animalsandsociety.org/

    DeMello, M., & Shapiro, K. (2010). The State of Human-Animal Studies. Society & Animals, 18(3), 307-318. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853010X510807

    Outdoor Cats. Special Issue in Society & AnimalsVolume 30 (2022): Issue 7 (Dec 2022). https://brill.com/view/journals/soan/30/7/soan.30.issue-7.xml

    Shapiro, Ken. Defining HAS: Naming the Field by Ken Shapiro. Video: https://www.animalsandsociety.org/resources/resources-for-scholars/defining-human-animal-studies-an-asi-video-project/naming-field-ken-shapiro/

    Shapiro, K. (2002). The State of Human-Animal Studies: Solid, at the Margin!. Society & Animals, 10(4), 331-337. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853002320936773

    Shapiro, K. (2020). Human-Animal Studies: Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present, Troubling the Future. Society & Animals, 28(7), 797-833. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-BJA10029

    Singer, Peter (1975). Animal Liberation. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/29380


    Wilkie, R. (2015). Academic “Dirty Work”: Mapping Scholarly Labor in a Tainted Mixed-Species Field. Society & Animals, 23(3), 211-230. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341312

  • In this episode, Mohammed from Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Paws joins us to share his experiences surrounding the issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. This episode is the second in a series that will explore the dimensions of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed has been working with Sarah, one of our podcast hosts for 10 years, and together they, with other volunteers, are trying to bring changes to improve the lives of street-living felines. The paper referred to in the podcast is found here -https://anthrozoologyassymbioticethics.wordpress.com/ease-working-paper-series-volume-1-emerging-voices/ pages 54-88. It can also be read on Sarah's website which also has conference presentations discussing feline lives in Saudi Arabia : https://www.kissingsharks.com/felinelivessaudiarabiaThe viral video of Mohammed and Lovebug mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJwPK17Q/Links to Tabuk Paws website and social media can be found here: https://linktr.ee/tabukpaws

  • Ep25: Abandoned Cats in Saudi ArabiaIn this episode, we'll be delving into a pressing and often overlooked concern as we engage in a discussion with Sarah, one of our podcast hosts. Sarah's unique perspective emerges from her research into the pervasive issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. Notably, she's also an integral member of a small yet dedicated rescue team operating within a city in the country.Sarah's work is more than just academic; it's deeply rooted in her active participation in the field, where she plays a vital role in rescuing abandoned felines. Her insights, therefore, offer a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by these abandoned animals and the efforts made to alleviate their suffering.This episode marks the beginning of a series that will explore the multifaceted dimensions of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. We'll examine the causes, the impact on local communities, and the tireless work being undertaken by individuals to make a difference.Join us in this informative and insightful conversation as we shed light on the complex issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia, and the dedicated individuals striving to create positive change. Thank you for tuning in to this podcast, where we begin our exploration of this vital subject.

  • Episode 24 : The Anthrozoology Podcast: Exploring Anthropomorphism and its ImplicationsWelcome to "The Anthrozoology Podcast," where we dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropomorphism and its impact on our understanding of human-animal relationships. Join your hosts, Sarah, Kris, and Michelle, as we navigate the complexities of attributing human characteristics to non-human beings and objects.

    In this podcast, we explore the concept of anthropomorphism and its various definitions. From the attribution of human-like physical features to nonhumans, to ascribing humanlike intentions, beliefs, and emotions, anthropomorphism is a topic that sparks both fascination and debate. We examine the origins of the term and its significance across different cultures, questioning whether it is solely a Western-dominated perspective or a broader form of knowledge system."The Anthrozoology Podcast" delves into the reasons behind anthropomorphism's existence and its implications for our understanding of morethanhuman-animals. We discuss the different types of anthropomorphism, and examine how nuanced categorizations shed light on the diverse ways in which humans attribute human characteristics to non-human entities.Through thought-provoking discussions, we examine the applications of anthropomorphism in various fields, including theology, robotics, and our everyday interactions with animals. We explore how anthropomorphism can be both a tool for understanding and a potential hindrance, obscuring the true nature of animal experiences and behaviors. Join us as we unravel the controversies, challenges, and possibilities surrounding anthropomorphism. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod​PodCrewDr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephantsSarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] ​www.kissingsharks.com/Through expert interviews, personal insights, and research findings, "The Anthrozoology Podcast" seeks to foster a deeper understanding of our relationships with animals and inspire meaningful conversations about our place in the natural world. Subscribe to "The Anthrozoology Podcast" on your preferred podcast platform and join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the intricacies of anthropomorphism and its impact on our perception of the morethanhuman- animal kingdom.References:Here

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  • Episode 23: Introducing Our New LogoThe Anthrozoology Podcast is pleased to share some exciting news! Join us for this quick update introducing our brand new logo, our updated goals, and our future plans. The logo, along with other updates to the podcast, were made possible through the generous support of the Australasian Animal Studies Association (AASA) Activity Grant.Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopodFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod​PodCrewDr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephantsSarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/

  • Today we are continuing our discussion of ‘power words’, terms that humans use to control the narratives of otherthanhuman lives. Today’s term is ‘feral’, and it is a contentious term, in our opinion. Our paper on this topic ‘Uncivilised Behaviors’ was published last year in Society and Animals journal, and today we will unpack that paper in a discussion with our special guest and coauthor, Debbie Busby.Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!

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    Podcrew:Dr. Kris HillPhD Candidate, University of [email protected]://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephantsSarah Oxley HeaneyPhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected]​www.kissingsharks.com/

    Podlet Guest:Debbie BusbyRegistered Clinical Animal Behaviourist for Horses and DogsPhD Candidate, Manchester Metropolitan University [email protected] https://evolutionequine.wordpress.com/ References and ResourcesMerrian-Webster Dictionary Definition of “Feral”https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feral#:~:text=%3A%20of%2C%20relating%20to%2C%20or,not%20domesticated%20or%20cultivated%20%3A%20wild Hill, K. Szydlowski, M. Oxley Heaney, S. Busby, D. (2022). Uncivilized behaviors: how humans wield “feral” to assert power (and control) over other species. Society & Animals. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-bja10088 Hill, K. (2022). Feral and out of control: a moral panic over free-roaming cats? in Anthrozoology Studies: Animal Life and Human Culture, edited by I. Frasin, G. Bodi, S. Bulei, C. D. Vasiliu. Romania: Presa Universitară Clujeană. pp. 123-157. http://www.editura.ubbcluj.ro/bd/ebooks/pdf/3343.pdf Ingold, T. (2000). “From trust to domination: an alternative history of human-animal relations.” In The Perception of the Environment: Essays in Livelihood, Dwelling and Skill. Edited by Tim Ingold. London, New York: Routledge. Mica, A. (2010). Moral Panic, Risk or Hazard Society — the Relevance of a Theoretical Model and Framings of " Maidan " Dogs in Chişinău and Bucharest. Sociological Review, 169, 41–56.Pauwels, A. (2003). Linguistic Sexism and Feminist Linguistic Activism. In J. Holmes & M. Meyerhoff (Eds.), The Handbook of Language and Gender (pp. 550–570). https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470756942.ch24Price, E. O. (2003). Animal Domestication and Behavior. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Szydlowski, M., Hill, K., Oxley Heaney, S., Hooper, J. (2022). Domestication and domination: human terminology as a tool for controlling otherthanhuman animal bodies. TRACE: Journal for Human-Animal Studies. 8(1). https://doi.org/10.23984/fjhas.110388

  • In this episode we are joined by Therese Lillesköld to discuss the issue of animal hoarding and research she has conducted on animal hoarding in Sweden. The animals who are hoarded suffer immensely, but the hoarders themselves also suffer. These people are suffering from a psychiatric illness and often have other underlying social and mental health issues. Therefore, a vital part of helping the animals must include social support for the hoarders, including preventive measures such as intervening and aiding overwhelmed caregivers before a serious hoarding situation develops.  

    PodCrew  

    Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/   

    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski [email protected]  www.internationalelephants.org    @intl_elephants  

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com

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    Therese Lillesköld Position: CEO of Empatia AB in Sweden Email: [email protected] www.empatia.se   

    References cited and other sources:  

    Hoarding Disorder diagnosis: https://www.psychiatry.org/Patients-Families/Hoarding-Disorder   Carin Holmberg & Therese Lillesköld (2022) Animal hoarders: Not just an animal welfare problem (Swedish): https://empatiashop.se/product/djursamlare-och-samlade-djur-inte-bara-ett-djurskyddsproblem/  

    Gunther, I., Raz, T., Even Zor, Y., Bachowski, Y., & Klement, E. (2016). Feeders of Free-Roaming Cats: Personal Characteristics, Feeding Practices, and Data on Cat Health and Welfare in an Urban Setting of Israel. Front Vet Sci, 3, 21. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00021 

    Nadal, Z., Ferrari, M., Lora, J., Revollo, A., Nicolas, F., Astegiano, S., & Díaz Videla, M. (2022). Noah’s Syndrome: Systematic Review of Animal Hoarding Disorder. Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, 10(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1079/hai.2022.0003   

    Prato-Previde, E., Basso Ricci, E., & Colombo, E. S. (2022). The Complexity of the Human–Animal Bond: Empathy, Attachment and Anthropomorphism in Human–Animal Relationships and Animal Hoarding. Animals, 12(20), 1–30. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12202835   

    Reinisch, A. I. (2008). Understanding the human aspects of animal hoarding. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 49(12), 1211–1215. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583418/ 

    Wilkinson, J., Schoultz, M., King, H. M., Neave, N., & Bailey, C. (2022). Animal hoarding cases in England: Implications for public health services. Frontiers in Public Health, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.899378   

    Kitten Lady (Hannah Shaw) shared her perspective based from many years of experience working with cat hoarding cases. TDLR: A little kindness goes a long way! What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoDYsVlxXs8

  • In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing captive elephants and mahouts working in tourism within the small country of Nepal. Our guest today is co-host Dr. Michelle Szydlowski, who has spent the last decade focused on pachyderms, ecotourism, and conservation.  

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    Dr Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected]  https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/     

    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US [email protected]   www.internationalelephants.org   

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  [email protected]  www.kissingsharks.com  

    References and further reading  

    Acharya, K.P., Acharya, N. and Wilson, R.T. (2019) Animal Welfare in Nepal. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 22(4): 342-356. https: //doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2018.1519437  

    Agrawal, A. (1995) Dismantling the Divide Between Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge. Development and Change. 26(3): 413-439. https: //doi.org/10.1111/j.1467- 7660.1995.tb00560.x  

    Barua, M. (2017), Nonhuman labour, encounter value, spectacular accumulation: the geographies of a lively commodity. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers. 42: 274-288. https://doi.org/10.1111/tran.12170  

    Bhandari, K. (2012). Tourism or Conservation? A Controversy in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. In Controversies in Tourism, O. Moufakkir and P.M. Burns, eds. Ebook. CABI. https: //www.cabi.org/cabebooks/ebook/20113399890  

    Rizzolo, J. and Bradshaw, G. (2016) Prevalence and Patterns of Complex PTSD in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus). Asian Elephants in Culture & Nature. No issue number.  Saha, J. (2017) Colonizing elephants: animal agency, undead capital and imperial science in British Burma. BJHS Themes. 2: 169-189. https: //doi.org/10.1017/bjt.2017.6 

    Szydlowski, M. 2022 Asking Consent from Pachyderm Persons: Facing Ethical Complexities in Multispecies Research. In Animal Life and Human Culture: Anthrozoology Studies. I. Frasin, G. Bodi, S. Bulei, C.D. Vasiliu (eds.). Cluj-Napoca: Presa Unviersitara Clujeana (Cluj University Press).  

    Szydlowski, M., Hill, K., Oxley Heaney, S., Hooper, J. 2022 Domestication and domination: human terminology as a tool for controlling otherthanhuman animal bodies. TRACE: Journal for Human-Animal Studies. 8(1). https://doi.org/10.23984/fjhas.110388  Szydlowski, M. 2022. Elephants in Nepal: correlating disease, tourism, and welfare. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 25 (2): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2028628  

    Szydlowski, M. 2021. Framing Conservation, Colonialism and Care: Captive Endangered Elephants (Elephas maximus) in Nepal. PhD Thesis. United Kingdom: University of Exeter. Available via: Open Research Exeter at http://hdl.handle.net/10871/127765

  • Merry Christmas from Charlie the rat! In this second of a two-part episode, Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada, tells us how they celebrate Christmas with the rats! In the first part episode (EP18) Mariah explained what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. In this episode we learn more about the rat community, how to adopt or sponsor a rat, and get to meet some rats on camera.

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    Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org

    ​Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com

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    Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World.

    This is a link tree link to all Frankie’s World social media and website:  https://linktr.ee/frankiesworld Instagram:  @frankiesworldrescue   https://www.instagram.com/frankiesworldrescue/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franksandphoebs/ Website: https://frankiesworld.ca TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankies_world_rescue Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Frankiesworldratrescue
  • In this first of a two-part episode, we are joined by Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada. In this episode you can learn all about what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. And be sure to come back for part two to learn more about the rat community, how to adopt or sponsor a rat, and to hear how Mariah’s multispecies family will celebrate Christmas together. On the video version you also get to see Paisley-Frankie on camera and meet a few of the rats.

    Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/

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    Dr Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/     

    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US [email protected]  www.internationalelephants.org   

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com   

    Podlet Guest

    Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World.  

    This is a link tree link to all Frankie’s World social media and website:  https://linktr.ee/frankiesworld   Instagram:  @frankiesworldrescue   https://www.instagram.com/frankiesworldrescue/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franksandphoebs/  Website: https://frankiesworld.ca TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankies_world_rescue Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Frankiesworldratrescue

  • In this episode, we discuss animal-themed tattoo narratives, which were the subject of co-host Kris Hill’s MA Dissertation (Anthrozoology, University of Exeter, 2018). The findings were subsequently written up and published as two papers in Anthrozoös (Hill 2020, 2021). 

    In our discussion, we primarily focused on the first paper (Hill 2020), which explored tattoos dedicated to individual companion animals under the framework of multispecies kinship and continuing bonds as griefwork. 

    Do you have tattoos dedicated to companion animal? If so, we’d love to see them! Feel free to join and share your tattoos and stories in the Furever Tattoos Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630586010988899


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    PodCrew: 

    Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/
    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org
    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com


    Podlet Guest:
    Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ 

    References and Further Reading
    https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/ep-17-tattoo-narratives

  • Opening image, A Malayan Sun Bear in a zoo at the Pata mall in Thailand, 2008, by Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media: https://stock.weanimalsmedia.org/asset/13888/

    For this episode we were honoured to welcome Scottish poet Gordon Meade to talk about his collection of poems in ZooSpeak, inspired by the photography of Jo-Anne McArthur.  In this episode of the Anthrozoology Podcast we are honoured to welcome Scottish poet Gordon Meade. Gordon’s tenth collection of poems, inspired by photographs taken by Jo-Anne McArthur, is entitled Zoospeak. We often write and speak about the human tendency to use language as a tool of separation; to control the narrative of otherthanhuman lives. Gordon’s work instead uses language as a tool to highlight the many species with whom we life-share. In fact, otherthanhuman species have featured his life and work for decades.

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    PodCrew:  Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected]  https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

    Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US [email protected]   www.internationalelephants.org

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  [email protected]  www.kissingsharks.com

    Podlet Guest:  Gordon Meade Scottish Poet [email protected]  https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/gordon-meade/

  • Episode 15 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. 

    In EpPod 3 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent Based Training Methods. Join us while we discuss with Emma the intersections of anthrozoology and force-free training.  

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    Participants:  

    Podlet Guests:  

    mma Mclean [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/houndcharming/ PodCrew:  

    Dr Michelle Szydlowski.  University of Exeter [email protected] www.internationalelephants.org  

    Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ 

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com

  • Episode 14 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 2 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about what Force Free actually means and how that affects people's expectations.

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    Participants:

    Podlet Guests:

    Emma Mclean

    [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/houndcharming/

    PodCrew:

    Dr Michelle Szydlowski

    University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    www.internationalelephants.org

    Kris Hill

    PhD Student, University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

    Sarah Oxley Heaney

    PhD Student, University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    www.kissingsharks.com

  • Episode 13 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 1 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent-Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about Hound Charming’s origins especially with reference to her ex-racehorse Flynn.

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    Participants:

    Podlet Guests:

    Emma Mclean 

    [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/houndcharming/

    PodCrew:

    Dr Michelle Szydlowski

    University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    www.internationalelephants.org

    Kris Hill

    PhD Student, University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

    Sarah Oxley Heaney

    PhD Student, University of Exeter

    [email protected]

    www.kissingsharks.com

  • This is a two-part conversation that asks hat do barbeque, pork, and racism in the American South have to do with anthrozoology?  As it turns out, everything. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Aiello, an author, and professor of history and African American studies. Join us as we discuss his recent work on ‘The Great Hog Eating Confederacy.’

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    Participants:

    PodCrew:

    Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter [email protected] https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ 

    Dr Michelle Szydlowski PhD Candidate, University of Exeter  [email protected]  www.internationalelephants.org 

    Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  [email protected] www.kissingsharks.com

    Podlet Guests:

    Dr. Tom Aeillo PhD Anthrozoology, University of Exeter. PhD African American History, University of Arkansas

    Associate professor of history and African American studies. https://www.thomasaiellobooks.com/contact 

    References and further reading

    Marjorie Spiegel (1988). The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery.  

    Adams, Douglas. 1980. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy v2: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. London: Pan.

    www.thomasaiellobooks.com