The Inner Lives Of Animals

Naropa University Extended Studies is hosting a panel discussion on the Inner Lives of Animals, with lifelong stewards of, and advocates for, animal welfare – individuals who know first-hand the depth and range of emotion in these creatures who add so much to our lives. We hope you will join us for this thought-provoking conversation, and support programming that seeks to build understanding for the human/animal bond.

Panel discussion: The Inner Lives of Animals
Friday, October 17, 7pm
Nalanda Events Center at 6287 Arapahoe Road on the northwest corner of 63rd and Arapahoe
The cost is $15, $10 for students and seniors, and ample parking is available.

For more info visit: http://www.naropa.edu/cfwebstorefb/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=428

The panelists are:

Faith Maloney, one of the founders of Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. In the early days of Best Friends, Faith spent much of the day in the direct care and feeding of the animals. Now she devotes an increasing amount of time to helping people from all over the world who are starting sanctuaries themselves. On any given day, there is usually at least one group visiting Best Friends with plans to start a sanctuary or other local animal care program. For those who can't come and spend time at the sanctuary, Faith has produced manuals like How to Start Your Own Animal Sanctuary, and she offers distance help and guidance. Prior to working with Best Friends, Faith was involved with animal care in a small private sanctuary in Pennsylvania, and with counseling and social work in New York and Chicago. Two of her three children are also involved in the work of Best Friends. The sanctuary is the home of National Geographic's series DogTown, and is also the home for 22 of the most challenged dogs rescued from the estate of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick after he was arrested and charged with conspiracy to engage in dog fighting in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. www.bestfriends.org/vickdogs

Marc Bekoff is professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society and a former Guggenheim Fellow. A recipient of the Exemplar Award from the Animal Behavior Society for major long-term contributions to the field of animal behavior, Marc has published 175 articles and 15 books, including Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions, and Heart and together with Jane Goodall, The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love. Marc Bekoff and Jane Goodall (EETA): www.ethologicalethics.org

Joyce Leake's intention is to deepen the connection between people and animals through intuitive communication, inspiring and educating people who want to learn more about the lives and needs of their animal companions. Through her speaking engagements and workshops, Joyce inspires others to discover their own inherent gifts, take responsibility for their own search for insight, and take action to improve their relationships with the animals in their lives. Joyce also provides guidance and support to people dealing with the loss of a pet, and facing the decision of when to let go and end a pet's life, an experience of loss and grief only those who love animals can appreciate. In 2004, she founded Animal University to provide a better forum for the animal point of view and to give human caretakers an opportunity to boost their own personal growth. www.AnimalUniversity.com

Damian Ficca is the head of the equine program at Front Range Community College's Institute for Community & Professional Development, and a Denver native who has worked with horses throughout the western United States. He is one of a select group of individuals who specialize in traditional western training, with roots in the Spanish, California and Nevada horse training methods. A former Animal and Agricultural Sciences teacher, Damian combines extensive knowledge and experience with a love for horses. www.frontrange.edu

Hildy Armour, our moderator, is a Boulder County Horse Association board member and the Executive Director of Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR), a non-profit organization that provides emergency relief, shelter, care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses. CHR provides community resources through equine education, counseling, information and referral services. www.chr.org

On October 18-19, Joyce Leake will hold a workshop on intuitive animal communication. Please call 303.245.4800 or visit http://www.naropa.edu/cfwebstorefb/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=469&CFID=5375635&CFTOKEN=29973797 for more information.