This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024.
Pets are beloved members of the family, lavished with treats, toys and sometimes even outfits.
Yet, the humane treatment of animals is a relatively new concept.
The shift from possession to companion happened in the years after the Civil War.
The human movement for animal rights is chronicled in a new book “Our Kindred Creatures.”
We're talking with Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy, the authors of the book, on this hour of All Sides.
Guests:
- Bill Wasik, Editorial Director, The New York Times Magazine
- Monica Murphy, veterinarian
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