Reflecting on Agency in Animal Sanctuaries

In this episode of The Open Sanctuary Podcast, Community Education Specialist Andie Springirth is joined by special guest and Open Sanctuary Project contributor Dr. Emily Tronetti to discuss farmed animal agency and how to start centering it at your sanctuary to improve the overall health and well-being of the residents. In addition to exploring what agency is and why it’s so important, this episode highlights some practical agency-centered practices that sanctuaries can implement right now.

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This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• An Introduction To Fostering Agency In Farmed Animals At Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout | The Open Sanctuary Project

• A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Fly Mitigation Strategies for Sanctuary Cow Residents | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Predator-Proofing for Bird Residents at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project 

• Breaking the Mold: How Animal-Centered Design Can Transform Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Enrichment Resources | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Fostering Critical Thinking at Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

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