Host: Marika completed her MA in Anthrozoology at the ⁠University of Exeter⁠, UK in 2016 and upon moving back to the Seattle area of Washington state she joined the board of ⁠Homeward Pet Adoption Center⁠. Marika holds a ⁠BA  in Zoology (UW)⁠ and a CPDT-KA from the ⁠Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers⁠. Now as host of The Deal with Animals, she enjoys chatting with authors, nonprofits, professionals, academics, and enthusiasts about the various ways they connect with animals. She also offers mentoring to others who are interested in starting podcasts around animal welfare, knowledge, and connection.

Credits: The Deal With Animals is hosted by Marika. Music was composed by ⁠Kai Strandskov⁠. 

From August 2024 music composed by John Lasala. ⁠

This Podcast is part of the ⁠IROAR Animals Podcasting Network ⁠

This podcast was produced on Historical Tribal Land of the ⁠Quinault Indian Nation⁠ and ⁠The Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands