Barking at the Knot

Barking at the Knot

Understanding the hidden history of animal services

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    As the humane movement began to establish itself and spread westward, with humane societies establishing themselves alongside new states, we see a frequently used tactic in the efforts to educate around appropriate treatment for animals; Stories and literature written from the first hand perspective of the animal themselves. The theory was that through anthropomorphism, empathy…

    Audrey Lodato

    June 9, 2025
    1870s, 1880s, 1890s, Animal Welfare
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