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Number of Dogs Removed: 201
The history of intakes as a measure of a shelter’s success continues to influence the way we perceive the most important functions of animal services.
Audrey Lodato
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Rebuilding the Union and the Story of Turtle Soup
In post-civil war America, tensions were high and the media was hyper-focused on rebuilding the union. Henry Bergh knew that to get his anti-cruelty law noticed, he’d need to resort to extreme measures. So he resorted to turtles.
Audrey Lodato
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Dog Attacks Man with Bomb (or How Storytelling Shaped the Humane Movement)
One tactic used to endear people to animals in encouragement for more humane treatment was to demonstrate their similarities to people by telling stories about them acting similarly. Particularly, that the benefits of kind treatment often resulted in demonstrations of extreme loyalty and heroism. Check out a few of my favorite examples.
Audrey Lodato
Barking at the Knot
Understanding the hidden history of animal services
Barking at the Knot 