Dr. Elizabeth Colleran ”How to Speak to Cats, Understand Them, and Navigate the Choice of Adopting” on Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton Esq Podcast #124

Dr. Elizabeth Colleran "How to Speak to Cats, Understand Them, and Navigate the Choice of Adopting" on Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton Esq Podcast #124

Today the cat enthusiast will appreciate this in-depth interview all about how cats think and how to understand them better. Plus Dr. Elizabeth Colleran goes into whether to adopt during the pandemic in this conversation with host Debra Hamilton, Esq., plus what to think about for long term cat-parenting happiness.  

More About Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP – Feline Specialty

Dr. Colleran is an author, keynote and veterinary conference educator, consultant and feline specialist board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

She has successfully created and managed two feline medicine veterinary practices. Her practice in Portland, Oregon was the first feline-only practice in Portland Oregon and her current practice, the Chico Hospital for Cats, is celebrating its 22nd birthday this year.

Dr. Colleran chairs the Cat Friendly Practice for the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). She is a published author and frequent contributor to several peer-reviewed publications. She has been a media spokesperson on a number of feline topics for communications campaigns and has proudly mentored many aspiring feline practitioners. Her next book for veterinarians, “The Senior Cat: Medicine and Management in the Golden Years” (working title) will be published in 2021.  Find out more here: https://www.chicocats.com/elizabeth-colleran-dvm-ms-dabvp-feline.html

More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.

Debra Hamilton is a pet lover extraordinaire! Debra is a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals and hosts Why Do Pets Matter? to further understanding, compassion and respect for animals globally.

Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/

e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com

phone: 914.552.5021

Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings.

Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few. As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).