Contributors: Pia Salk
Meet Dr. Pia Salk
Dr. Pia Salk is a psychologist, animal welfare advocate, and expert on the human-animal bond. Pia frequently highlights the important role that animals play in our lives and how our societal treatment of animals conveys important messages to our youth. In her own work, Pia often credits the animals as being "the real therapists."
Pia is also a writer and the spokesperson for Adopt-A-Pet.com, North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website. She is a professor in the area of diversity and family systems and a frequent guest on national radio programs, speaking on such topics as companion animals being important members of the family. Her extensive involvement in animal rescue efforts and her expertise on animal welfare have been featured on many national shows including The Martha Stewart Show.
Pia is the niece of polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk and daughter of bestselling author and psychologist Lee Salk. She resides in Los Angeles, California, with her multiple adopted animals.
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Posted by Pia
Some heartfelt thanks…
Adopt a friend and save a life!
In kinship,
Dr. Pia Salk
…
Tags: adopt-a-pet.com, animal rescue, animal welfare, Dr. Pia Salk, human-animal bond expert, Pia Salk
Posted on November 25th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Some heartfelt thanks…
In kinship,
Dr. Pia Salk
…
Posted on November 21st, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
Some wise reflections from our furry friends. Enjoy…
In kinship,
Dr. Pia Salk
…
Posted on November 14th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Pia
As promised… More irresistible little fur-goblins for your viewing pleasure…
In kinship,
Dr. Pia Salk
…
Tags: sleepswithdogs
Posted on November 7th, 2012 in Adoption, Favorite Things | direct link to this entry |
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