Exploring the Human-Animal Bond with Dr. Michele Whitney
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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