UNH Speakers Bureau

Human-Animal Bond

 

Program Description:

This presentation will give an overview of the relationships between pets and people…both good and bad. Health and psychological benefits of pets will be explored as well as animal hoarding and the links between domestic violence and animal abuse


Speaker:

Jerilee Zezula

Jerilee Zezula, D.V.M., Michigan State U., is a retired associate professor of applied animal science at the Thompson School of Applied Science at the University of New Hampshire. During her tenure at UNH, she administered the Small Animal Care Program, Grooming Diploma program. She is still actively involved with ELDERPET, is campus coordinator for the New England Animal Control/Humane Academy and serves on the Governor’s Task Force for the Humane Treatment of Animals. She is the recipient of the 2006 Alumni Association Excellence in Public Service Award.

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