In First Annual Kindness Index: Americans say we Have ‘Moral Obligation’ to Protect Animals
This survey shows that a majority of Americans love their pets and believe they have a “moral obligation” to protect animals, but that they are “not yet taking action.” According to the results, this first year of the Kindness Index (which is intended to be an annual survey) yielded a score of 5.86 on a scale of 1-10.
40% of Americans donate to animal welfare organizations.
43% of Americans adopt pets from shelters.
7% of Americans have volunteered at a shelter.
The 2006 "Kindness Index" measured by Best Friends was 5.86 (on a scale of 1 to 10).
Most Americans believe there is a moral obligation to animals.
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