Weiner, Rob 2025-07-25
This interview features Rob Weiner as he discusses his extensive experience with caring for prairie dogs as pets. Weiner talks about how he first became interested in owning prairie dogs, how he has learned the proper ways to care for prairie dogs as pets, how he creates awareness and advocates for humane conditions and conservation efforts, and more. He discusses urban development and the rehoming of prairie dogs threatened by city growth.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rob Weiner
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Weston Marshall
Length: 01:08:22 (1 hour 8 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and his interest in prairie dogs; How rehoming prairie dogs works; Prairie dog behavior; the historical relationship between humans and prairie dogs; Conservation and education efforts; Prairie dogs in Lubbock; the future of prairie dog conservation; How prairie dogs are misunderstood; Closing thoughts
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Weiner, Rob 2018-10-12; Weiner, Rob 2018-11-16; Weiner, Leonard and Marilyn 2006-09-22; Weiner, Leonard and Marilyn 2009-08-13
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