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Jessica Pierce, "Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets" (U Chicago Press, 2016)

New Books in Animal Studies

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Ethical Dilemmas of Pet Ownership

This chapter examines the ethical challenges surrounding pet ownership, focusing on the environmental consequences and the systemic issues within the shelter industry. It discusses the impact of pets on wildlife, the high rates of euthanasia in shelters, and the complexities of pet adoption and abandonment. Additionally, it contrasts U.S. practices with those in Scandinavian countries, highlighting different cultural approaches to spaying and neutering and their effects on pet overpopulation.

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