Welcome to More Than Human
Animals Make Us Human
The free community for animal lovers.
A welcoming space where you can learn more about yourself to improve your relationship with your pets. A space for reflection, shared insight, mindfulness and practical tools. This isn't about dominance or obedience, it's about improving the human-animal bond.
If you’ve ever said “it’s just a dog/cat/horse etc.”, then this probably isn’t the place for you! We believe all animals are More Than Human and deserve to be treated as such. We know that all animals are sentient (have positive and negative feelings) and are unique individuals with personal likes and dislikes. We are passionate about helping you get to know your animals and ensuring they are treated to the best quality care.
More Than Human is a welfare-focused animal community and education company, started by Gemma Sheppard in 2023. Gemma completed her MSc in Human-Animal Interaction and Wellbeing. We provide welfare focused animal education, community and advocacy.
Our signature Pet Relationship Coaching services are built for pet owners who feel deeply connected to their pet and want to explore how to forge a mutually respectful bond. Learn how your nervous system, emotions and energy shape your pets behaviour.
We are incredibly passionate about animal welfare and education and you can learn more about what makes animals More Than Human on our blog.
Recent Posts
Why Your Nervous System Matters More Than Any Training Method
Written by Gemma Sheppard, BSc Psychology, MSc Human Animal Interaction and Wellbeing – feral sober woman, animal welfare advocate and founder of More Than Human. What This Article Explores: The
Learning Self-Trust as an Animal Carer
This article looks at why people who care deeply for animals often feel unsure of themselves, especially when expert advice conflicts with their instincts. It explores the guilt and self-doubt
Why Christmas Is Hard for Animal Shelters And How You Can Help
By More Than Human – Welfare-Focused Animal Care, Warminster, Frome & Westbury Christmas is a time of warmth, family and togetherness, but for many rescue dogs in shelters across the
Why Do Animals Eat Poop? (And What It Really Means About Their Health and Behaviour)
Wondering why animals eat poop? Discover the science behind coprophagia in dogs, horses, and more, and what it tells us about gut health and behaviour.
What Makes “a Life Worth Living” for a Pet?
We often talk about giving pets a good life but, what does that actually mean? Is it enough to feed them, walk them, keep them safe? Or can we do
Benefits of walking for dogs and their humans
Introduction There are many benefits of dog walking, not just for our canine companions but also for you humans too! May is National Walking Month, but for most of us dedicated