Maria Schurr, Author at Faunalytics

Apr 30 2026 | Maria Schurr

Not Horsing Around: How Fireworks Harm Equids

For equids, fireworks can be distressing and even deadly. This study looks at the behavioral and physical effects that fireworks have on horses and donkeys, and how their guardians attempt to minimize the danger. READ MORE

Apr 3 2026 | Maria Schurr

A Different Angle: Framing Charitable Giving As A Gift

Charities tend to use the terms “gift” and “donation” interchangeably. But could favoring gift-centric language in fundraising appeals actually increase charitable contributions? READ MORE

Nov 28 2025 | Maria Schurr

How Accurate Are Audits In Assessing Animal Welfare?

The consumer push for better treatment of farmed animals has led to a growth in supply chain audits. But are current audits accurate enough? This study looks at the reliability of one of these tools in evaluating the welfare of pigs on U.S. farms. READ MORE

Oct 8 2025 | Maria Schurr

Adoption Without Adversity: BIPOC Experiences In Companion Animal Acquisition

Despite adoption through a rescue or shelter being a highly ethical route in finding an animal companion, BIPOC-identifying individuals risk facing discrimination and rejection along the way. How can we make adoption a more empathetic and equitable experience? READ MORE

Aug 12 2025 | Maria Schurr

Mind The Spineless: Invertebrate Welfare In Scientific Experiments

Invertebrates aren’t given the same level of ethical or regulatory oversight as vertebrates in research experiments. This moral blind spot threatens to weaken the public’s confidence in scientific research. READ MORE

Jun 10 2025 | Maria Schurr

Spay/Neuter Programs As An Intervention In Animal Hoarding Cases

This study looks at the intersection of mental illness, social vulnerability, and animal hoarding, while highlighting the crucial role played by spay/neuter programs in improving the well-being of both the humans and companion animals involved. READ MORE

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Maria Schurr

Not Horsing Around: How Fireworks Harm Equids

A Different Angle: Framing Charitable Giving As A Gift

How Accurate Are Audits In Assessing Animal Welfare?

Adoption Without Adversity: BIPOC Experiences In Companion Animal Acquisition

Mind The Spineless: Invertebrate Welfare In Scientific Experiments

Spay/Neuter Programs As An Intervention In Animal Hoarding Cases

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