The Deal with Animals with Marika S. Bell

Send us a text " So I'm asking very different questions in how I set up the test, because I want to know what is your native response here? Not a trained response, not a prompted response. I'm not begging you or just simply orienting you to me because I'm doing something. I want to know what you do if I just do my thing and you're in the same space. So the questions are di...

Send us a text They are so magical and meaningful, and I mean magical in the magical sense. I mean, just as in open your eyes and look at them. Just look at what they are doing and there is difficulty and there is hardship in their lives, but they just carry on.- Andrew Anderson October Special #2 Transcript Today, we have a  guest who is here to share insights about his new book, "The Magic...

Send us a text October Special! Transcript Have you ever imagined finding yourself inside the belly of a whale, like a bizarre narrative pulled straight out of myth or biblical lore? Allow us to lead you through a captivating conversation with celebrated author Daniel Kraus, as he unravels the themes of his latest gripping novel, Whalefall, a survival tale set inside a sperm whale. Get ready to pr...

Send us a text It is not about animals. It is not about people. There is not a increase in cruelty and neglect in this country. There is not an increase in horrible dogs. The system is lower functioning than it's been in a long time. It's moving more slowly and it never really worked in the first place. - Kristen Hassen Episode 6 of Series 8 Transcript In this episode we dive headfirst i...

Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript Discover a groundbreaking initiative between Father Joe's Villages and Helen Woodward Animal Center. This unique collaboration is changing the sheltering landscape and enhancing the lives of both humans and animals by allowing individuals experiencing homelessness to stay with their beloved pets. We de...

Send us a text September Special Episode! With Grisha Stewart, best know for her book Ahimsa Dog Training, BAT, and The Grisha Stewart Academy, as well as the remarkable, Laurie C. Williams (The Dog Diva), who has seen it all in her 35 years of dog training.  There has been  dramatic transformations the dog training industry over the past few decades, from the use of aversives to the kinder and mo...

Send us a text Episode Four in Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript Have you ever considered the power of storytelling in animal advocacy? We chat with Arin Greenwood, a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a riveting storyteller. In this conversation we explore Arin's experiences in animal welfare journalism, the strategies she employs to engage the community...

Send us a text Episode 3 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare and Sheltering Transcript In our discussion, we traverse through Dr. Jervis's intriguing research (Along with Collaborator Laura Bray) on relocating companion animals from the overpopulated regions of the Southern US to the North, a mission that's changing the landscape of animal welfare. We discuss the complexities that e...

Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 8: The World of Animal Welfare Ashley's insights shed light on the complex challenges faced by underserved communities in the realm of animal welfare. However, it's not all grim. Ashley shares the transformative work being done by Pets for Life. The program extends its services to over 50 cities in the U.S., offering access to pet services for individua...

Send us a text Episode 1 of Series 8: The World of Animal Sheltering Transcript Ever thought about the misconceptions that surround nuisance wildlife management or how those misconceptions might be affecting policies and attitudes?  Join us for a compelling discussion with Scott Giacoppo, Director of National Shelter Outreach for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. "when you are talking about kill...

Send us a text  We sit down with Françoise Malby-Anthony , acclaimed author and passionate wildlife conservationist. Françoise brings to the table her invaluable experiences at the forefront of animal conservation in South Africa, where she and her late husband Lawrence Anthony created a sanctuary for elephants at the Thula Thula Game Reserve. This episode is not just about touching stories and en...

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Send us a text "...we have a very narrow view of what ancestors actually are. We, we tend to think of them only in terms of blood relations. Instead of the, the vastness of what could potentially be Ancestor." -Ben Stimpson Episode 6 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript What we Discuss:  Uncover the fascinating connections between all species and their impact. Find out how to i...

Send us a text "This is a multispecies ethnography, so I'm not treating them like just objects or tools. I recognize that they're living beings with unique personalities . " - Heather Frigiola Episode 5 of Season 7: Animals and the Divine Transcript In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Canine Ministries, where dogs serve alongside their owners in Christian soc...

Send us a text "Animal killing looks like a very morally serious act. In those rules about sacrifice and consumption of animals in the Old Testament. And then animal sacrifice, is not saying that animal lives don't matter. It's saying quite reverse. Animals are somehow able to mediate nothing less than a sort of relationship between humans and the divine." - Dr. David Clough Ep...

Send us a text Are we truly giving our furry companions the life they deserve? As pet owners, we often assume that we're providing a safe and comfortable environment for our dogs. However, in this thought-provoking podcast episode, certified dog behavior consultant and author Kim Brophey sheds light on the natural context of animals, particularly dogs, and the costs of captivity on their welf...

Send us a text Episode 2 of Series 7: Animals and The Divine Transcript I'm talking to Anat Ben-Yonatan, a researcher at Tel Aviv University whose research is as fascinating as it is disturbing. But don't let that scare you away, We won't be going into any detailed descriptions of violence, but we are talking about animal slaughter for the purposes of kosher eating. However this res...

Send us a text Episode 1 of Series 7: Animals and the Divine   Transcript Dr Lisa Kemmerer shares with us the role of animals in a wide range of religions. From deities, tricksters, shapeshifters, emblems and mora agents. Animals are truly one thing that all belief systems have in common.  We discuss the value of indigenous teachings and reciprocity and Lisa gives insight into how to write about r...

Send us a text Part 6: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023  Transcript I chat with both Kris Hill and Jacqui Sadashige about their research in Free Living cats and Farm Animal Sanctuaries respectively. And we talk about our takeways from The Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference. A fun and wide ranging discussion! Guest: Jacqui has a Ph. D. in Classical St...

Send us a text Part 5: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript We discuss Sharmini' s work with communities near tourist attractions to solves issues of wildlife conflict... those adorable monkeys that the tourists are feeding at  the shrine can cause real havoc in surrounding neighborhoods!  Guest: Sharmini Julita Paramasivam is a senior lecturer at the S...

Send us a text Part 4: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript I'm talking to researcher and Cherokee Nation citizen Bobby Chew Bigby about her work, studying the tribal led eagle aviary tours in Oklahoma Indian countries. Guest:  Bobbie is a storyteller, writer, scholar, educator, polyglot and enthusiast of the diversity of human cultures, languages and t...

Send us a text Part 3: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series 2023 Transcript A chat with Journalist and Researcher, Eveline Baptistella about her work trying to find common ground between humans and the animals we use in tourism.  Guest: Eveline Baptistella holds a Ph. D. in Contemporary Culture Studies - Communication and Culture from Mato Grosso's Federal University –...

Send us a text Part 2: Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference Mini-Series, 2023 Transcript We're releasing these episodes Monday Wednesday and Friday for The two weeks surrounding the conference itself. I'll be will talking with Altamush about Zoological gardens gardens in Pakistan, how he got started in Animal welfare, And how his foundation is helping to provide fresh water f...

Send us a text Part 1: Emerging Voices For Animals in Tourism Conference 2023 Mini-series  Transcript I'm talking with Nora Livingstone, the CEO and co-founder of Animal Experience International, an award winning B Corp that helps people volunteer on animal welfare and conservation projects. She is also Hosting the first panel at the 2023 Emerging Voices for Animal in Tourism Conference. We a...

Send us a text Transcript Host: Marika completed her MA in Anthrozoology at the University of Exeter , UK in 2016 and upon moving back to the Seattle area of Washington state she joined the board of Homeward Pet Adoption Center . She also holds a University degree in Zoology (UW) and a CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers . Now, host of The Deal with Animals, she en...