But in contrast to Chagnon's focus on warriors» reputations, Macfarlan found that the key advantage held by unokais was that they «are plugged into this social scene» that allows them to make
strong alliances outside of their immediate paternal family, often in different villages.
Through her rescue work, Ellen has formed
strong alliances with multiple other rescues and no kill organizations
outside the Los Angeles area, and through these collaborations it has been possible to save more lives by getting the animals out of L.A.'s overcrowded, high kill shelter system, and into safe and reputable rescues in a less overpopulated areas.