Author: Laura A. Reese

Nearly two-thirds of US households have at least one pet. More than ever, companion animals are a part of life – especially in cities, where most Americans live. Cities offer access to many resources, but they are often not distributed evenly. Some scholars describe parts of US cities with few or no grocery stores as food deserts. Others have identified zones they call transit deserts, where reliable and convenient public transportation is scarce or non-existent. Although the framing of “desert” is controversial, there is little disagreement that access to goods and services in many US cities is unequal. I’ve studied…