Animal Cruelty Archives

Mar 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Recognizing Animals As Individual Victims Of Crime

An analysis of cruelty cases reveals how Australia’s legal system often erases animals as individual victims. READ MORE

Jan 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Voluntary Compliance Fails Birds At U.S. Slaughterhouses

The federal government allows the poultry industry to essentially police itself, leading to widespread animal suffering at slaughter. READ MORE

Mar 20 2024 | Mona Zahir

Animal Wartime Protections Under Islamic Law

While international humanitarian law doesn’t protect animal rights in times of war, Islamic law outlines specific wartime protections. READ MORE

Feb 5 2024 | Elena Schaller

What Causes Animal Crimes In Malaysia?

This paper explores the root causes behind animal cruelty in Malaysia and proposes practical solutions to better protect the country’s animals. READ MORE

May 22 2023 | Lindsey Stowell

Animal Protection Services Need Community Engagement

Animal control officers deal with animals as well as humans on a daily basis. This study explores officers' personal experiences and challenges with community engagement. READ MORE

May 19 2023 | Kevin Xia

Media Narratives And Public Opinion On Animal Cruelty

Media reports can give us glimpses of insight into what the public thinks about a given topic. This study examines reports about animal cruelty cases in Australia, and what the public thinks of the penalties. READ MORE

Mar 10 2023 | Lukas Jasiunas

Perceptions of Sheep Welfare Issues In Brazil

In Brazil, citizens and farmers have different understandings of farmed animal welfare, troublesome practices, and laws, putting both animals and farmers at risk. READ MORE

Jan 30 2023 | Casey Bond

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

In recent years, captive “lion cub petting experiences” have become immensely popular tourist attractions. This study explores the welfare threats found in South Africa’s cub petting facilities. READ MORE

Jan 3 2023 | Nick Souter

Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control

Rat poisons cause slow and painful deaths. Chemicals that reduce fertility in rats may decrease populations without causing suffering. READ MORE

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Recognizing Animals As Individual Victims Of Crime

Voluntary Compliance Fails Birds At U.S. Slaughterhouses

Animal Wartime Protections Under Islamic Law

What Causes Animal Crimes In Malaysia?

Animal Protection Services Need Community Engagement

Media Narratives And Public Opinion On Animal Cruelty

Perceptions of Sheep Welfare Issues In Brazil

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

Managing Rat Populations With Birth Control

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