Bekoff, who recently published a book on animal emotions, says the conference is unique because experts and the public engage in thoughtful discussions. Julia Butterfly Hill, who lived 180 feet high in an ancient redwood tree, will join Bekoff in leading a talk on environmental and animal activism. The children's program began in Tanzania and fosters respect for animals and the environment through art projects and more. Nancy Levin lives in Boulder and is producing the conference, which she says is a unique blend of activism and science working together to examine the human-animal bond. She anticipates 1,000 people will attend.
Animals are so trusting, giving and loving.
We have a lot to learn from them. A greyhound rescue league says it has a shortage of people to foster and adopt their dogs. Greyhounds are rescued from Colorado's race tracks. Three were found last week, abandoned in a field in Weld County. I-25 and Prospect in Fort Collins.