Rick Kelaher
Rick Kelaher, MS, is a graduate fellow at PAN Works as well as an animal-human historian and anthrozoologist. His research has focused on Felis catus and the 19th-century animal protection movement. Kelaher believes that by considering the historic and cultural dimensions of animals, humans can learn to relate to them as fellow beings. He holds a BA in archaeology and an MSc in anthrozoology.
Released for Syndication:
10/21/2025
When the first drops of whiskey were distilled in medieval Ireland, a silent helper stood nearby. Furred, four-legged, and always ready to deal with unwelcome mice, the cat thus began its long relationship with the distilling industry.
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