In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer LAB DOG: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research
What happens when a beagle bred for laboratory research gets a second life—and changes a human forever?
Journalist and author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins me for a conversation about her book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research.
It’s also our December pick for It Has to Be Read.
At the center of the story is Hammy—a former lab dog who survived isolation, fear, and trauma, and went on to teach lessons about forgiveness, patience, joy, and what it truly means to be alive.
This episode explores:
- The hidden reality of animal research in the U.S.
- Why tens of thousands of dogs are still used in labs
- How love and companionship can rehabilitate trauma
- What dogs teach humans about forgiveness and presence
- Why compassion may be our last shared moral language
If you love dogs, care about ethics, or believe stories can change the world, I hope you’ll watch, listen, and share.
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