When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts
- Written by Laura A. Reese, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet. More than ever before, companion animals are a part of life – particularly in cities, where the majority of Americans live.
Cities offer access to many resources, but often it’s not distributed evenly. Some scholars describe parts of U.S. cities with few or no grocery stores...