{"product_id":"disposable-lives-the-animal-crisis-paradox-paperback","title":"Disposable Lives: The Animal Crisis Paradox - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarci Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe call ourselves a nation of animal lovers--- yet millions of dogs, cats, and other animals are abandoned, surrendered, or killed every year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDisposable Lives: The Animal Crisis Paradox\u003c\/em\u003e, psychotherapist and animal advocate Marci Elliott confronts the painful contradiction at the heart of America's pet overpopulation crisis. Drawing on decades of experience in animal welfare and mental health, she examines irresponsible pet ownership, unchecked breeding, shelter overcrowding, and the cultural attitudes that have allowed this cycle to continue for far too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough powerful personal stories of grief and awakening, Elliott reveals how even well-meaning individuals can unintentionally contribute to this problem. She challenges adoption practices driven by convenience rather than commitment and calls for accountability across communities, shelters, and policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe solutions are not a mystery. Spay and neuter programs, responsible breeding practices, thoughtful adoption standards, public education, and systemic accountability have long been proven effective. What's missing is the collective will to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisposable Lives: The Animal Crisis Paradox \u003c\/em\u003eis a call to action and asks difficult questions: If we truly love animals, why do we continue to normalize loss? Why do we tolerate their disposability?\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268677558579,"sku":"9798318815096","price":21.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SdhVaITMqF9798318815096.webp?v=1776848062","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/disposable-lives-the-animal-crisis-paradox-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}