2021 - Playful Placemaking with Pets around a Pandemic

2021 - Playful Placemaking with Pets around a Pandemic ︎

Sheahan, J., Davey, N., Hjorth, L., Kennedy, A.

AAG Conference, Gold Coast

Due to the ongoing health risks and resulting lockdowns across Australia, social enterprise Cherished Pets suspended in-home community pet care and volunteer visits. This resulted in a loss of regular social contact within the membership and increased social isolation for vulnerable older pet owners. Leveraging socially innovative and creative approaches, the project drew on the power of pets to connect people, incorporating physical and digital elementsvinto a social and community-based activity.

Jacob Sheahan, PhD

Jacob Sheahan, PhD

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