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Jun 19 2026 | Meghann Cant

Congress Treats Science As A Rhetorical Tool

U.S. congressional staff overwhelmingly use science to back policy positions already decided rather than to inform new ones, with implications for how animal advocates engage decision-makers with evidence. READ MORE

Jun 12 2026 | Maria Schurr

The Complexities Of Companion Animal Surrender

Companion animal surrender is a difficult decision influenced by many factors. Understanding these factors more fully could inform interventions aimed at keeping animals with their families. READ MORE

Jun 11 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Slaughterhouse Workers Learn To Emotionally Detach

Interviews with German slaughterhouse worker reveal how they manage — and occasionally struggle with — the emotional demands of killing animals. READ MORE

Jun 9 2026 | Carol Kline & Taylor Bass

Safari Of Suffering: The Reality Of King Crab Tourism

This study reveals how guided Arctic king crab tours normalize animal suffering through storytelling, shaping tourist behavior, and masking ethical concerns. READ MORE

Jun 8 2026 | Olivia Minguella

Ethical Beliefs Shape How People Train Their Dogs

A survey of 500 U.S. dog guardians explores how ethical beliefs about animals influence training methods, showing that human-centered views are linked to punishment while welfare-focused views favor gentler approaches. READ MORE

Jun 5 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Animal Ethical Mourning: Why Animal Grief Is Disenfranchised

When people mourn the loss of an animal, their grief often goes unrecognized and unsupported — even more so when that animal lives on a factory farm or in the wild. READ MORE

Jun 4 2026 | Josh DesMarais

Are Consumers Willing To Give Up Animal Welfare Regulations?

Several U.S. states have banned the sale of eggs from hens kept in cages. How much would consumers have to save to be willing to reverse this policy? READ MORE

Jun 1 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Dark Humor Normalizes Cruelty To Possums In New Zealand Media

New Zealand’s online news media consistently frames brushtail possums as villains deserving violence — and wraps that message in humor. An analysis reveals how this combination desensitizes the public and forecloses compassion. READ MORE

May 28 2026 | Meghann Cant

Where The United Arab Emirates Stands On Protecting Farmed Animals

A survey of adults in the United Arab Emirates finds strong public support for farmed animal welfare laws and advocacy groups, even as most people eat predominantly animal-based diets. READ MORE

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Congress Treats Science As A Rhetorical Tool

The Complexities Of Companion Animal Surrender

How Slaughterhouse Workers Learn To Emotionally Detach

Safari Of Suffering: The Reality Of King Crab Tourism

Ethical Beliefs Shape How People Train Their Dogs

Animal Ethical Mourning: Why Animal Grief Is Disenfranchised

Are Consumers Willing To Give Up Animal Welfare Regulations?

How Dark Humor Normalizes Cruelty To Possums In New Zealand Media

Where The United Arab Emirates Stands On Protecting Farmed Animals

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