Dedicated to improved health, behavior and wellness for pets and the people who love them.
Dr. Franklin McMillan has been the Director of Well-Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary since October 2007. As Director of Well-Being Studies, Dr. Frank assesses and studies the mental health and emotional well-being of animals who have endured hardship, adversity and psychological trauma. Through these studies, he hopes to learn what the effects of […]
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