Ep. 68 One Welfare Approach to Support Shelter Animals

<p>About This Episode </p><p>In this episode, we&#39;re chatting with Dr. Ly about animal welfare and how research into one welfare, is changing how we think about supporting animals. We dig into the reasons why animals end up needing care, what affects whether owners can reclaim them, and the real challenges faced by caregivers looking after them. Understanding how we support owners over and above relinquishment is, in my opinion, essential to the future of our industry and I loved getting Dr Ly&#39;s view on things! </p><p>About Dr Ly </p><p>Lexis’ research focuses on ways we can use data to support One Welfare principles in animal shelters and multispecies communities. Her work supports efforts to support vulnerable human-animal bonds, help animal shelter services provide equitable services, and reduce intake to shelters. Current areas of research interest include owner relinquishment, self-rehoming, pet adoption processes, links between human and animal vulnerability, community-based support services, and access to pet care.</p><p>Lexis also has a strong interest in teaching and pedagogy. She has been a teaching assistant or co-instructor for numerous classes in the program and facilitated workshops about pedagogy for graduate students. She was honoured with the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>