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Exploring the Human-Animal Bond with Dr. Michele Whitney

Exploring the Human-Animal Bond with Dr. Michele Whitney

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This episode of The Resilient Animal podcast, welcomes Dr. Michele Whitney, a newly minted PhD in Human Services. Michele discusses her journey into research on the human-animal bond, driven by her personal experience of adopting a cat named Samson. Michele highlights the lack of representation of people of color in the existing literature on the human-animal bond and how her experiences as an African American woman influenced her research. The episode delves into the complexities of pet loss, the potential racial disparities in pet ownership, and the significance of continuing bonds in the grieving process.

00:00 Introduction to The Resilient Animal

00:32 Meet Michele Whitney: A Journey to PhD

02:42 The Human-Animal Bond: Michele's Research

07:32 Cultural Perspectives on Pet Ownership

11:22 COVID-19 and Pet Ownership

16:13 Challenges and Reflections on Pet Loss

28:29 Michele's Personal Experiences with Pets

43:08 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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