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DON'T FORGET US

Over the past couple of months, little attention has been directed towards the other guys who call earth home- animals. During the COVID-19 lockdown, it appeared that wildlife and companion animals were the ones to benefit from the pandemic. However, Professor of Biology from Macquarie University, Rick Shine and Cynthia, a volunteer from Monika’s Doggie Rescue in Ingleside reveal the real impacts of the pandemic on animals’ lives.

IN THIS EPISODE:

  1. What Monika’s Doggie Rescue looked like during Sydney’s lockdown (1:15)

  2. How COVID-19 is impacting wildlife conservation efforts (2:47)

  3. How economic pressures are affecting the wellbeing of companion animals (3:56)

  4. Rick highlights the connection between humans and animals (4:52)

  5. What we can do to help protect the welfare of animals (6:22)

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Duration: 6min 54 secs

RESOUCES:

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Impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-020-1237-z

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https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/vetrec/187/5/e31.full.pdf

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Tips on how to care for your pets during these hard times:

https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/a-pet-is-not-just-for-lockdown

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How to care for your pets after COVID-19:

https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/press-releases/pets-and-life-after-covid-19-lockdown

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Donate to Monika’s Doggie Rescue- become a doggie rescue lifesaver:

http://www.doggierescue.com/donate.htm

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CREDITS:

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Producers: Suraya Newell and Liana Roia 

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With thanks to our guests Cynthia and Rick Shine 

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