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Kai von Rentzell (MSc 2023) completed research investigating the implications of international dog rescue operations on Canadian dog rescue operations on Canadian sheltering practices.
Katherine Koralesky (PhD 2021) completed research investigating the work processes, documents, policies and laws that organize what happens to shelter animals in British Columbia. Thesis
Bailey Eagan (MSc 2020) completed research on the effect of animal shelter sound on cat behaviour and welfare. Thesis
Nancy Clarke (MSc 2009) conducted a survey of urban Canadian animal control practices, particularly the effect of enforcement and resourcing on the reported dog bite rate. LinkedIn Thesis
Carol Morgan (PhD 2009) was an experienced veterinarian in small and large animal practice, before completing her doctoral research on veterinary ethics, publishing seminal work in the field. Carol’s advocacy work with the BC SPCA, Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, Canadian Council on Animal Care, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and National Farm Animal Care Council, made a significant difference in the lives of countless animals and led to numerous national awards for her efforts. In 2015, Carol passed away at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer and a memorial award has been established in her honour by the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada Thesis
Jane Orihel (MSc 2006) surveyed animal shelters across Canada to identify promising methods for rehabilitating aggressive dogs. Jane went on to become an educator in Slovakia. Thesis
Nadine Gourkow (MSc 2001) was hired by the BC SPCA after completing her thesis on the welfare of cats in an animal shelter. Her research led to the innovative ‘Hide Perch and Go Box’ that reduces stress in thousands of cats awaiting adoption. LinkedIn Thesis