Let Us Speak for Those Who Cannot
以卡特里娜飓风期间政府疏散失败为例,指出管理者忽视民众对宠物的依恋导致动物被遗弃,并呼吁学者运用自身技能为动物福利等公共议题做出贡献。
The article discusses a management failure during the U.S. government“s response to Hurricane Katrina, then comments on how scholars can make themselves more relevant to matters of public concern. Those responsible for arranging evacuations during Katrina failed to take into account victims” attachments to their pets. As a result, many animals were abandoned and wound up in overcrowded shelters. In the case of animal welfare, managers can help by contributing their skills to such organizations at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).