Paws Around The World

What does it mean to love an animal? And who gets to decide the "right" way to do it?In this episode of Canadian Salad, Andrea is joined by a very special guest co-host — her 8-year-old son Lincoln — for one our most thought-provoking conversations the show has had yet. Together they explore how cultures around the world relate to animals, and why our instinct to judge others' relationships with animals often says more about our own cultural ignorance than anyone else's values.From the companionship of cats in Canadian homes, to the deep and hands-on bonds that farmers in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Sudan form with their livestock, to the ancient Indian principle of Ahimsa (non-violence toward all living beings) — this episode takes a genuinely curious trip around the world through the lens of our animal relationships.They'll travel across India, Europe and North America examining how our judgement has more to say about the hypocrisy our own cultures bear. Lincoln brings the kind of refreshing, judgment-free wisdom that only an 8-year-old can deliver — and Sage the tabby/maincoone cat makes a live mid-episode appearance, because that's just how this household works.Stay for the Canadian Salad Pop Quiz, where Andrea and Lincoln stump each other with animal facts — including one about Canada's most popular pet that might just surprise you.📩 Got a wild pet story or a question about culture and animals? Email us at [email protected] 📱 Find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky. And check out our website www.canadiansalad.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.