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Should you own a pet? Should anyone?
FromThe Big Story
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
There are about 28 million pets in Canada. And on any given day, most of them are probably bored to tears. This doesn't mean their owners don't love them, or provide for them, or even try to exercise and stimulate them regularly. It just means that they are animals, mostly or totally confined. So they're bored.Does that mean we shouldn't own pets? Maybe, but it's safe to say that ship has sailed. Does it mean we could do better? Absolutely. So what do we know about what domesticated animals need, compared to what they get? How can you identify signs your pet might be bored or depressed? Does this podcast hate puppies and kittens and want to take yours away? No! We swear!GUEST: Kenny Torrella, staff writer, Vox, focusing on animal welfare
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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