This week on the Juniper podcast, we have journalist and authorCarol Mithers speaking about her newest book, Rethinking Rescue, which explores animal welfare and social justice through the work of Lori Weise atDowntown Dog Rescue in Pasadena, California.

We discuss:

• High standards for pet ownership and the urge to judge others [3:00]
• Veterinary price inflation affecting owners’ ability to keep their pets [10:00]
• The narrative of saviorism in pet adoption [17:00]
• The benefits of breeders and finding an ethical one [27:30]
• The challenge of constructing her book’s narrative [34:00]

Tune in for a conversation about this welcome and refreshing book we couldn’t put down. Thenjoin the Juniper Community to meet more pet parents like you!

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