A Conversation with Melanie D.G. Kaplan, Author of Lab Dog

Join the Northwest Animal Rights Network for a conversation with Melanie D.G. Kaplan, author of Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research.

When Melanie adopted her beagle Hammy, all she knew was that he had spent nearly four years in a research lab. In Lab Dog, she investigates the breeding and use of beagles for biomedical research, drug and product testing, and education. She takes readers on a journey--with Hammy in tow--peeking behind laboratory doors and visiting with researchers, activists, ethicists, veterinarians, lawmakers, and innovators. Equal parts journalism and love story, Lab Dog offers a nuanced view on our relationship with a species that humans both love and exploit, and a reason to hope for a better future for all.