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Why Every Special Education Practitioner Needs to Know About the Pound Model's Legacy!

Why Every Special Education Practitioner Needs to Know About the Pound Model\'s Legacy!

Unveiling the Hidden Legacies of the Pound Model in Animal Sheltering

The historical roots of the pound model in animal sheltering have left a lasting impact on contemporary practices in the United States. This legacy is not just about the past; it provides crucial insights for practitioners in various fields, including special education, to understand the historical context of institutional practices and ideologies. Understanding these legacies can help practitioners foster a more compassionate and effective approach in their own fields.

Understanding the Pound Model

The pound model, which emerged in the late 19th century, established a framework for animal control and sheltering that emphasized containment and often killing as solutions to managing free-roaming animals. This model was based on the belief that animals needed to be under human control and that capturing and killing them was necessary. Despite reforms over the decades, many of the core ideologies of the pound model persist in modern sheltering practices.

Key Legacies of the Pound Model

Implications for Practitioners

For special education practitioners, understanding the legacies of the pound model can offer insights into the challenges of institutional change and the importance of transparency and equity. By recognizing these historical influences, practitioners can advocate for practices that prioritize humane treatment and equity, both in animal welfare and in educational settings.

Encouraging Further Research

Practitioners are encouraged to delve deeper into the history of the pound model and its implications. By doing so, they can better understand how historical practices influence current systems and how they can contribute to positive change.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Coming to Terms with the Legacies of the Pound Model in Animal Sheltering in the United States.


Citation: Guenther, K. M., Hassen, K., & Phillips, C. J. C. (2024). Coming to Terms with the Legacies of the Pound Model in Animal Sheltering in the United States. Animals (Basel), 14(9), 1254. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14091254
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