The Open Sanctuary Podcast 56 - Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Emily Tronetti, a Community Connection Specialist for the Institute for Humane Education, joins to delve into agency-centered sanctuary education. They discuss how to interpret animal behavior for consent before off-site interactions, highlighting important safety considerations. The duo emphasizes training staff to request consent and identifies residents unsuitable for travel due to health concerns. They also explore off-site engagement alternatives like virtual connections and interactive empathy exercises to enrich community understanding of farmed animals.
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Require Clear Consent Before Off-Site Trips
- Determine resident consent before planning any off-site event and interpret lack of a clear yes as a no.
- Reflect on biases and avoid letting desire to showcase residents override their expressed comfort.
Plan Logistics And Safety Meticulously
- Check site conditions, proximity, routines, sensory stimuli, and companion needs before taking residents off-site.
- Provide retreat spaces, supervise constantly, prevent escape, and carry species-specific first aid kits.
Teach Consent To All Engagers
- Teach every visitor how to request consent and never assume consent transfers between people.
- Continually ask whether interactions support or suppress resident agency and adjust accordingly.
