Molly Sumridge

Molly Sumridge is a PhD candidate at the University of Exeter, as well as a Director of Research for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), focused on improving access to veterinary care. Previously she was an assistant professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College where she led their canine program in which students train and care for foster dogs during the academic year. Her previously taught courses included research, animal training, canine ecology, cross-cultural human-canine relationships and conflicts, working dogs, and critical analysis of human-animal interactions and relationships.

Molly’s research interests include human-animal relations and relationships specific to domestication, pre-modern/primitive/ancient dogs, non-traditional companion animal relationships, and dog sports. Her PhD in Anthrozoology is focused on discourse involving the classification and labeling of New Guinea singing dogs, and the consequences of beliefs and perceptions regarding these dogs.

While the intersection of all things human and non-human animal is her love and her life, Molly grounds herself through her loving husband, calamitous cat, patient parrot, spicy snakes, a flock of charming chickens, and a cast of colorful canine characters.