We Are Not Alone: The Universal Dangers Of Social Isolation
Posted on March 16, 2017
Scientists find that chronic stress brought on by social isolation leads to significant chromosome wear in highly social species. READ MORE
The History of Puppy Mills and Why You Should Care
Posted on January 1, 2014
This blog examines puppy mills in the U.S., explaining what they are, how they came to be, the number that are in operation, and how many dogs are impacted. READ MORE
Battering, Bullying, and Beyond: The Role of Gender, Power, ...
Posted on May 22, 2012
The abuse of animals by males to exert power and control over their victims – both humans and animals – is a constant theme in research. READ MORE
Children and Animals: Loving Some Species More Than Others
Posted on August 10, 2015
This research shows that 3-6 year old children tend to follow the "similarity principle" of animal preference, with some notable exceptions. READ MORE
Animal Tracker 2016: Contradictions In Public Opinion
Posted on October 19, 2016
Among U.S. adults, levels of agreement with different statements show varying and contradictory attitudes about our relationship with nonhuman animals. READ MORE
We Are The Low-Hanging Fruit
Posted on April 12, 2017
Advocacy based on education and persuasion is slow and inherently limited. We should focus on creating new advocates and pursuing systemic change. READ MORE
The Reasons For Re-Homing
Posted on February 10, 2016
Research on companion animal re-homing shows that many people go through a variety of steps before they relinquish their pets. READ MORE
Understanding Animal Cruelty: The Dark Triad
Posted on July 5, 2015
Younger male respondents who report committing acts of animal cruelty rate higher in narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy (the 'Dark Triad.') READ MORE
Animal Tracker 2017: Analysis & Takeaways
Posted on June 28, 2017
Our wrap-up of the 2017 Animal Tracker asks what would happen if women ran the world and examines age, ethnicity, and animal advocacy. READ MORE
