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Mar 16 2015 | karol orzechowski

Fall 2013 Humane Education Study Analysis

Humane education presentations are an increasingly popular way for animal advocates to introduce young people to issues related to animals. Studies are being conducted into the efficacy of humane education [...] READ MORE

Mar 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Despite Esteem for Science, Public at Odds with Scientists on Major Issues

The Pew Research Center is taking a close look at the real and perceived role of science in the eyes of the American public and policy-makers. In a study of [...] READ MORE

Mar 4 2015 | karol orzechowski

Should Dogs and Cats be Given as Gifts?

For animal advocates, the idea of giving companion animals as gifts has long been considered a poor practice, that increases the likelihood that those same animals will be relinquished to [...] READ MORE

Mar 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Underlying Differences Between Conscientious Omnivores and Vegetarians in the Evaluation of Meat and Animals

As the consumption of so-called "ethically produced meat" continues to rise, the differences between "Conscientious Omnivores" (COs) and vegetarians / vegans (known together here as veg*ns) becomes increasingly useful to [...] READ MORE

Feb 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Proper Names and the Social Construction of Biography: The Negative Case of Laboratory Animals

In this piece, Mary T. Phillips explores the importance of providing names and a narrative for animals used in research, as a way of forming ethical relationships. Because lab animals [...] READ MORE

Feb 26 2015 | Faunalytics

Pay Per Read Study Results

This study from Vegan Outreach compares the impact of two pro-veg pamphlets in order to measure the effectiveness of paying people to read outreach literature. In addition to seeing how [...] READ MORE

Feb 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

Chemical Sterilization: A Safe Alternative for Dogs?

In an effort to reduce stray dog populations, researchers are looking at the safety and effectiveness of chemical sterilization as an alternative to surgery. In this article, Raffaella Leoci looks [...] READ MORE

Feb 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Pet Virginia Opossums and Skunks

In this information article from the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, Cathy Johnson-Delaney profiles Virginia opossums and skunks as potential pets, outlining their physical characteristics and personalities, as well as [...] READ MORE

Feb 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Americans are Having Dogs Instead of Babies

In this article for Quartz Magazine, Roberto Ferdman draws a link between declining birth rates in the U.S. and the ever-increasing trend of people having small dogs as companion animals. [...] READ MORE

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Fall 2013 Humane Education Study Analysis

Despite Esteem for Science, Public at Odds with Scientists on Major Issues

Should Dogs and Cats be Given as Gifts?

Underlying Differences Between Conscientious Omnivores and Vegetarians in the Evaluation of Meat and Animals

Proper Names and the Social Construction of Biography: The Negative Case of Laboratory Animals

Pay Per Read Study Results

Chemical Sterilization: A Safe Alternative for Dogs?

Pet Virginia Opossums and Skunks

Americans are Having Dogs Instead of Babies

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